IJR News — today's news from every sidePriya Raman This shows how even well-known mountains need better drainage planning after storms. 
On X · @finalfantasyviiOfficial Final Fantasy VII Account Highlights Zack Fair as Aerith’s First Love Ahead of RevelationThe @finalfantasyvii post spotlights Zack Fair as SOLDIER First Class, Cloud’s friend, Aerith’s first love, and Sephiroth’s former subordinate ahead of FFVII Revelation. Reactions are mostly positive fan hype with a minority shipping undercurrent; no major even split in opinion.730 likes · 3mTropical Storm Edouard drenches East Texas, prompting rescues and power outages — Sep 2, 2026Tropical Storm Edouard dumped up to nearly two feet of rain across parts of Texas, triggering widespread flooding, rescues of stranded motorists, and damage to homes and infrastructure as the system lingered and weakened into a tropical depression. Authorities warned of ongoing flood threats, power outages, and closures across Hardin, Jefferson, and surrounding counties, with rainfall totals reaching 18–20 inches in spots.
Marcus Bell inches of rain in that short a time is just staggering. Praying for everyone in Hardin and Jefferson counties right now.
Jared Kim Hope folks along the coast are watching the track closely, these things can jog last minute. 
El Niño to Reach Record Strength Through 2027 — Aug 30, 2026El Niño is strengthening toward a potential super-El Niño as Pacific waters warm rapidly, a development complicated by a warmer global climate that skews the relationship between ocean temperatures and atmospheric responses. Experts from UM Rosenstiel, NOAA, AccuWeather, and WMO warn of widespread weather disruptions this fall and winter across the United States and other regions, including extreme heat, heavy rain, drought, and shifts in storm tracks, underscoring the need for preparedness.
