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The track superintendent at Churchill Downs cancelled morning training for the Kentucky Derby and its 13-race card after a night of thunderstorms. Butch Lehr (LEE’-ehr) made the decision early in the morning as crowds began to line up outside the historic Louisville track. Saturday is the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby. The main track, which is dirt, was labeled ... Read More »

Severe wind storms killed at least 10 people in North Carolina and three in Virginia Saturday, upping the two-day U.S. storm death toll to 30, officials said. The National Weather Service said tornadoes were sighted in 19 North Carolina counties and it had received unconfirmed reports of at least 10 deaths in all, The Charlotte (N.C.) Observer reported. “More than ... Read More »

Bay News 9 Weather, Klystron 9 is the most advanced, most powerful, most high-resolution weather radar broadcast worldwide. Our revolutionary technology opens the way by providing more accurate weather forecasting in the Bay area. The storms were heavy at times, some accompanied by lightning and gusty winds. “The heavy rains will continue for part of the day,”said Bay News 9 ... Read More »