Today will be very similar to the past few days where some will see some afternoon scattered showers and storms, a few of which may be on the feisty side. Closing out the work week and heading into the weekend hot and mostly dry, then next week things look to take a turn to the soggy side. Hurricane Season begins tomorrow, and our daily tropical briefings have resumed. One area is being ...
Recovery is far from complete in hard-hit Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Pine Island, with this year's Atlantic hurricane season officially beginning June 1.
The Category 5 hurricane blasted the barrier island last September with ferocious winds and storm surge as high as 15 feet.
In the months after Hurricane Ian made landfall, residents in Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, and Sanibel, Florida have struggled to navigate insurance claims, building permits, and government aid as they rebuild their lives. (May 29) (AP Video: Laura Bargfeld)
Thousands of animals drowned in the floods in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region according to animals rights activists.
Much of Sequoia National Park, including access to the General Sherman tree, is closed months after heavy storm damage. Work is ongoing on many roads and trails.
Two clashing climatic behemoths will square off this summer to determine how quiet or chaotic the Atlantic hurricane season will be.
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NOAA says 12 to 17 named tropical storms could develop in the Atlantic basin. How many are expected to turn into hurricanes?
The National Weather Service's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says 2023 is likely to be a "near-normal" hurricane season.
CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon breaks down the two major competing factors influencing this year's upcoming hurricane season.
Two clashing climatic behemoths, one natural and one with human fingerprints, will square off this summer to determine how quiet or chaotic the Atlantic hurricane season will be. An El Nino is brewing and the natural weather event which warps…
The clean-up begins after catastrophic flooding that has left tens of thousands of people homeless in north-east Italy. Rising waters swallowed houses and landslides isolated hamlets ‘Roads have disappeared’: Italy begins cleanup after catastrophic floods Continue reading...
Our pick for Hurricanes vs. Panthers on Wednesday.
The typhoon's center passed over the northern tip of Guam on Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service said. It is the strongest storm to hit the territory of over 150,000 people in decades.
This Tuesday, May 23, 2023 satellite image released by NASA shows Typhoon Mawar, a powerful storm that could deliver the biggest hit in two decades to the U.S. territory in the Pacific, approaching Guam. (NASA via AP)ASSOCIATED PRESSA powerful typhoon taking aim at Guam could be the strongest tropical cyclone to impact the U.S. island territory in decades.As of Wednesday 7:50 p.m. local time (5:50 a.m. ET), the eye of Typhoon Mawar was passing over or very near northern Guam with 140 mile per hour winds — equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane. Mawar could make a rare landfall on Guam, which would mark the first time since 1976 that the island was directly hit by a Category 4 typhoon.An earlier forecast projected Mawar to hit the island as a super typhoon packing winds as strong as 160 mph —...
Guam still faces dangerous winds and flash floods as the powerful storm moves away from the island. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero spoke to Morning Edition about damage so far and federal help on the way.
Smoke, rain, thunder and lightning wreaked havoc on the CFL’s pre-season opener at McMahon Stadium on Monday. Following two separate delays — one due to poor air quality from area wildfires and the other because of a lightning storm — the Calgary Stampeders eventually emerged with a 29-24 win over the Edmonton Elks. “It was...
More than a week before the start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters were keeping an eye on a tropical disturbance near the Bahamas.
Though they can form practically year-round, most tropical storms and hurricanes form from June 1 to Nov. 30 each year. Here's what to expect in 2023.
It has been a difficult few weeks for the Ecomuseum Zoo, after April's ice storm knocked out dozens of trees and branches.
Authorities said 13 people have been killed and over 36,000 forced to leave their homes as floods hit Emilia-Romagna, an area known for its agriculture.
Prime minister to visit worst-hit areas as red weather alert extended in Emilia Romagna region More than 36,000 people have now been forced from their homes by deadly floods in northeast Italy, regional officials have said, as rising waters swallowed more houses and fresh landslides isolated hamlets. Violent downpours earlier this week killed 14 people, transforming streets in the cities and towns of the Emilia Romagna region into rivers. Continue reading...
Matthew Tkachuk scored at the 1:51 mark of overtime to lead the Panthers to a 2-1 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday for a 2-0 series lead.
Smokes from Canadian wildfires are creating a smokey haze in parts of northern and eastern Utah, the state Department of Environmental Quality said Friday. Already this year, Canada is seeing above-average wildfire activity.
SITTWE: The death toll from Cyclone Mocha has reached 145 in Myanmar with the majority Rohingya refugees, authorities said Friday, after the region's most powerful storm in more than a decade hit at the weekend.
Floods that killed at least 13 people in Italy's northern Emilia-Romagna region caused billions of euros' worth of damage and hit agriculture particularly hard.
Matthew Tkachuk skated in and snapped a wrist shot into the net's top corner, leading the Florida Panthers past the Carolina Hurricanes and ending one of the longest games in NHL playoff history.
Matthew Tkachuk beat Frederik Andersen in the final ticks of the fourth OT to give the Panthers a 3-2 Game 1 win over the host Hurricanes early Friday.
Fans describe decision to go ahead as ‘outrageous’ and call on US star to reschedule Emilia-Romagna event Bruce Springsteen has been criticised in Italy for going ahead with a concert in Ferrara on Thursday evening after the northern Emilia-Romagna region was hit by deadly floods . Fans of “The Boss” urged him on social media to reconsider out of respect for the dead and homeless after torrential rains caused landslides and made rivers break their banks. Continue reading...
The 'apocalyptic' floods wreaking havoc across northern Italy have left entire towns submerged under water and seen roads swept away in dramatic landslides.
Climate crisis a key factor in flash flooding of Beledweyne as rains end drought and Shabelle River breaks its banks Floods have caused almost a quarter of a million people to flee their homes after the Shabelle River in central Somalia broke its banks and submerged the town of Beledweyne, even as the country faces its most severe drought in four decades , according to the government. Aid agencies and scientists have warned that the climate crisis is among the most significant factors accelerating humanitarian emergencies, while those affected are some of the least responsible for CO 2 emissions. Continue reading...
Myanmar took the brunt of Cyclone Mocha, while Bangladesh was spared a feared catastrophe. The storm made landfall with winds of up to 130 mph Sunday afternoon.
At least eight people died and thousands were evacuated from their homes as torrential rain battered Italy's northern Emilia-Romagna region, triggering widespread floods, officials said on Wednesday.
Italy rains kill at least two as more floods feared
Teams fighting a wildfire threatening Hay River are facing another day of challenging weather. The focus is on preventing further damage to the Kátł'odeeche First Nation reserve, and making sure the fire doesn’t engulf the town of about 3,500 people.
With the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season upon us, now is a good time to review the list of names that will be used throughout the six-month period.
Emissions from the world's 88 top corporate carbon emitters have helped dry out the West and worsen wildfire conditions.
Refugee camps bear brunt of deadly category-5 storm, while temperature divide is expected in North America Cyclone Mocha brought strong winds and torrential rain to parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar on Sunday, with refugee camps bearing the brunt of the category-5 storm, leaving at least five dead and causing half a million people to be evacuated. The region was rocked by sustained winds of more than 160mph as Mocha made landfall, whipping up gusts closer to 200mph and a storm surge of up to 4 metres. The world’s largest refugee camp, Cox’s Bazar, was badly hit and more than 1,300 shelters were destroyed. Heavy rain triggered landslides and floods. Continue reading...
Cyclone Mocha floods homes and cuts communications.
Damage and at least five deaths have been reported, but the true impact was not yet clear in one of Asia’s least developed countries.
Three campgrounds at Yosemite National Park will close starting Monday in anticipation of more flooding from record-setting snowmelt.
A humanitarian crisis looms in Myanmar as Mocha makes landfall as a category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, after peaking at category 5 strength with 175 mph winds. The post Cyclone Mocha, North Indian Ocean’s strongest storm on record, hits Myanmar appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
May 14, 2023 12:00 PM Some 400,000 people were evacuated in Myanmar and low-lying neighbouring Bangladesh ahead of the cyclone's landfall.
22 people killed in Somalia floods: UN
Storm surges whipped up by a powerful cyclone moving inland from the Bay of Bengal inundated the Myanmar port city of Sittwe on Saturday, with winds of up to 210 kph (130 mph) ripping away tin roofs and bringing down a communications tower.
Thousands of people hunkered down Sunday in monasteries, pagodas and schools, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar, tearing the roofs off buildings and killing at least three people.
There are fears Cyclone Mocha could hit the world's largest refugee camp as it bears down on Bangladesh.
SITTWE, Myanmar: Hundreds of people sought shelter and higher ground in western Myanmar on Friday ahead of a looming cyclone forecast to bring high winds and a storm surge to the eastern Bay of Bengal.
The storm is expected to hit Sunday, bringing a storm surge of up to 2-2.5 meters to a low-lying region housing tens of thousands of refugees. The post Dangerous Cyclone Mocha heads for Myanmar and Bangladesh appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Forecasters say portions of California could get a break this wildfire season, but at lower elevations the outlook is uncertain.
Jesper Fast scored a power play goal in overtime to lead the Hurricanes to a 3-2 Eastern Conference semifinal-clinching win over the Devils.
The storm should become equivalent to a major hurricane, and maybe stronger than that, given favorable conditions for rapid intensification.
May 11, 2023 2:37 PM Farmers across the region don’t just have to contend with drought but also less predictable weather overall.
More than 400 people were killed during flash floods caused by high rainfall in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo , according to official reports. The DRC floods happened days after deadly flooding in Rwanda, on the other side of Lake Kivu, which killed roughly 130 people. Uganda also experienced flooding, which caused 18 deaths and left thousands displaced. Extreme weather events are occurring with increased frequency in the region, from a severe drought in the eastern Horn of Africa to excessive rainfall in other parts of east and central Africa More than 400 people now confirmed dead after flooding in DRC Continue reading...
Forward Jordan Martinook scored and registered two assists to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a dominant 6-1 win over the New Jersey Devils in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. They now own a 3-1 lead.
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say more than 5,000 people remain missing after devastating floods that killed over 410. (May 10) (AP video: Justin Kabumba)
Climate-crisis-fuelled storms have hit New Zealand hard this year. In January, we suffered unprecedented extreme weather and flooding, followed by Cyclone Gabrielle in February – the worst storm in 55 years—which triggered a national state of emergency. In total, we had 5.5 times more rain than Auckland summers typically receive. In the aftermath, we saw […]
Have you ever wondered how hurricanes form? Get an inside look at their birth and devastating power with this infographic from USA TODAY.
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Eight months ago, chef Michael Cellura had a restaurant job and had just moved into a fancy new camper home on Fort Myers Beach. Now, after Hurricane Ian swept all that away, he lives in his older Infiniti sedan with a 15-year-old long-haired chihuahua named Ginger.Like hundreds of others, Cellura was left homeless after the Category 5 hurricane blasted the barrier island last September with ferocious winds and storm surge as high as 15 feet (4 meters). Like many, he's struggled to navigate insurance payouts, understand federal and state assistance bureaucracy and simply find a place to shower.“There's a lot of us like me that are displaced. Nowhere to go,” Cellura, 58, said during a recent interview next to his car, sitting in a commercial parking lot along with...
Earlier this month Hilary Pinfold's home in Newton Poppleford, Devon, was inundated with water when flash floods hit the region. But she made a wishful phone-call asking for Royal Marines to help.
NASA's TROPICS mission is going to vastly improve the reporting and research of hurricanes and tropical storms, successfully launching multiple new satellites.
The Atlantic hurricane season is just over the horizon, and we can expect a near-normal year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said this Thursday. Read more...
The United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts “near-normal hurricane activity” in the Atlantic this coming storm season, said the UN weather agency on Friday, forecasting between five and nine major storms that could become hurricanes.
May 26, 2023 2:05 AM Of those 12, five to nine could become hurricanes.
El Niño formation off South America could reduce the number of hurricanes and tropical storms along the Atlantic coast this year, NOAA says.
El Niño is coming, which usually means fewer storms. But abnormally warm ocean water makes hurricanes more likely. It's a rare situation
Agency officials said the season that begins June 1 will likely produce one to four major hurricanes.
Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, including the game-winner, to lead the Florida Panthers to a Game 4 victory, sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes and clinching a spot in the Stanley Cup Final.
It's the strongest cyclone to hit the U.S. territory in 20 years.
Using the Very Large Array, NASA scientists have spotted what they believe is a polar cyclone at Uranus' north pole for the very first time.
More than 200 million face more intense and frequent floods due to plastic pollution blocking drainage systems, report finds A devastating 2005 flood that killed 1,000 people in the Indian city of Mumbai was blamed on a tragically simple problem: plastic bags had blocked storm drains , stopping monsoon flood water from draining out of the city. Now a new report , attempting to quantify this problem, estimates that 218 million of the world’s poorest people are at risk from more severe and frequent flooding caused by plastic waste. Continue reading...
Even during epic floods, California is trying to prepare for the next drought by capturing water from this year's epic winter storms.
Sam Reinhart scored the loan goal of Game 3 and Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves to lead the Florida Panthers to a shutout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes and a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Florida Panthers moved one win away from a most improbable trip to the Stanley Cup Final by blanking the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 on Monday night.
Alle Infos zu den Zeitplänen der beiden Festivals, die vom 16. bis zum 18. Juni stattfinden, gibt es hier. Die Schwesterfestivals Hurricane und Southside Festival haben ihre Zeitpläne bekanntgegeben. Da die beiden Veranstaltungen zeitgleich stattfinden, vom 16. bis zum 18. Juni, weichen die Zeitpläne voneinander ab. Hier findet ihr alle wichtigen Infos im Überblick. Timetable: Southside Festival Auf dem Southside, das in Neuhausen ob Eck stattfindet, spielen am Freitag Queens of the Stone Age...
More than 23,000 still out of homes after Italy floods
As of Sunday, Environment Canada says its meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.
The death toll from floods across northern Italy has risen to 15. More than 36,000 people are displaced after the country was battered by some of the heaviest rains ever recorded. Sunny conditions late yesterday proved useful for rescue workers, who ramped up their efforts to assist those affected by the floods.
Rome, Italy CNN — When the rain started falling in the north Italian region of Emilia Romagna last week – one of the premier gastronomic destinations in a country famous for its food – farmer Andrea Betti feared the worst. In early May, six months of rain fell over a two-week span, breaking the years-long … The post Floods ruin crops and drown livestock in one of Italy’s gastronomic heartlands appeared first on Egypt Independent.
May 21, 2023 1:43 AM The floods have caused over 305 landslides and damaged or closed over 500 roads in the region.
CNN — Floods have caused almost a quarter of a million people to flee their homes after the Shabelle river in central Somalia broke its banks and submerged the town of Beledweyne, even as the country faces its most severe drought in four decades, according to the government. Aid agencies and scientists have warned climate … The post Almost 250,000 flee floods in Somali city that ‘became like an ocean’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.
In the Glenallen area, floodwaters caused by snow melt have significantly receded.
More than 15,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to floods and hundreds of landslides, and many blocked in their homes have no electricity and dwindling food supplies. Some evacuated flood victims sheltered in a national museum, where volunteers provided cots for them to sleep on.
Bereft but alive: dazed residents clean-up after Italy floods
Torrential rain submerged the dried-out landscape of the Emilia-Romagna region, forcing thousands to evacuate At the start of this week an area of low pressure moved off the coast of north Africa, deepening as it travelled northwards across the Mediterranean before situating itself over Italy. Consequentially, much of the country received persistent heavy rain from Monday to Wednesday with the largest quantity falling over the north-eastern Emilia-Romagna region. Within a 36-hour period this region received an average 200mm of rainfall, although some areas recorded at least 500mm during the same period. Given Emilia-Romagna receives an average of 1,000mm a year, 50% of the annual mean rainfall falling in a short timeframe in a localised area has led to substantial flooding as rivers burst...
An out-of-control wildfire that destroyed 20 homes in a northern Alberta Indigenous community has burned its way into Wood Buffalo National Park.
Italian authorities are continuing rescue operations across the flood-hit northern Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Footage recorded by the Italian coastguard showed helicopters rescuing people from their roofs, including a pregnant woman and an elderly couple. At least nine people have been killed by the floods and almost 5,000 evacuated from their homes Devastating floods in Italy claim lives and leave thousands homeless Lewis Hamilton backs decision to scrap flood-hit Emilia Romagna Grand Prix People call for help as extreme floods engulf houses and roads in Italy – video Continue reading...
The death toll from the 'apocalyptic' floods in northern Italy has risen to nine with more heavy rain being forecast as the Italian Grand Prix this weekend was cancelled.
Devastation in Italy floods as rescue efforts continue
At least four people have died and thousands have been evacuated from popular holiday regions across northern Italy and Croatia today as 'apocalyptic' floods tore through dozens of towns.
Days of rainstorms stretched across a broad swath of northern Italy and the Balkans, where “apocalyptic” floods, landslides and evacuations were also reported in Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia.
Officials say eight people are now confirmed dead in northern Italy following floods from rain-swollen rivers. The flooding forced Formula One to cancel this weekend's Grand Prix in Emilia-Romagna. Officials are warning the rivers could again burst their banks as…
Since 2010, the Indian Meteorological Department has upgraded its storm-tracking technology and is now among the most accurate forecasters of extreme weather events. The weather agency closely tracked Cyclone Mocha since April 27.
Residents in Myanmar are working to repair the damage left by Cyclone Mocha, after the storm tore through coastal areas Sunday. Some two dozen deaths were reported by local media but many people are still missing. (May 16)
[Daily Maverick] The US space agency Nasa has reported that a satellite monitoring sea levels has spotted Kelvin waves moving eastward along the equator toward the west coast of South America. This is a strong signal that El Niño is forming -- and the implications for South African agriculture could be chilling.
CNN — One of the strongest cyclones to ever hit Myanmar has cut communications to coastal areas as aid groups warn that early reports suggest the damage is “extensive.” Cyclone Mocha slammed into northwestern Myanmar coast, off the Bay of Bengal, with wind gusts of over 200 kilometers per hour (195 mph) on Sunday, crashing … The post Early reports of ‘extensive damage’ as Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar’s coast appeared first on Egypt Independent.
At least three people were killed in Myanmar when Cyclone Mocha tore through the west of the country, state media said Monday, with Bangladesh also hit by the powerful storm.
[Scrolla] Heavy downpours have swept through the previously drought-stricken Nelson Mandela Bay, leaving residents in many parts of the metro area displaced and stranded.
Rescuers have evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater 12 feet deep along western Myanmar’s coast after powerful Cyclone Mocha injured hundreds and cut off communications. Six deaths were reported, but the true impact was not yet clear in one…
Packing winds of up to 195kph, Mocha hit between Cox’s Bazar – home to 1 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh – and Myanmar’s Sittwe, turning streets into rivers.
KYAUKTAW, Myanmar: Cyclone Mocha intensified into a category five hurricane on Sunday, hours ahead of its predicted landfall in Myanmar and Bangladesh, where hundreds of thousands of people evacuated from the coasts were taking shelter.
Powerful storm kills at least three people and damages homes, electricity infrastructure and mobile phone masts Thousands of people have been evacuated to monasteries, pagodas and schools in Myanmar, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that tore the roofs off buildings and killed at least three people. Cyclone Mocha made landfall near Sittwe township in Rakhine state on Sunday with wind speeds of up to 130 mph (209 km/h), the country’s meteorological department said. Continue reading...
Powerful Cyclone Mocha made landfall on Myanmar’s west coast Sunday and is barreling toward millions of vulnerable people with winds equivalent to a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane as aid agencies warn of the potential for a major disaster. Since forming in the Bay of Bengal early Thursday, the tropical cyclone has intensified, with sustained winds … The post Bangladesh and Myanmar brace for the worst as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The most powerful cyclone to hit the Bay of Bengal in more than 10 years is starting to make landfall.
The storm had sustained winds of 150 mph late Saturday, or just shy of Category 5. Massive storm surge is likely near landfall in northern Myanmar.
Predicted to make landfall on Sunday, preparations are under way for a partial evacuation of the camp in Cox’s Bazar The plight of Myanmar’s Rohingya explained in 30 seconds Tropical cyclone Mocha intensified to become “very dangerous”, the World Meteorological Organisation has said, warning of violent winds, floods and possible landslides in Bangladesh which could hit the world’s biggest refugee camp in Cox’s bazar. Cyclone Mocha is predicted to make landfall on Sunday near the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, according to India’s meteorological office, packing winds of up to 175km/h (108mph). Continue reading...
Cyclone Mocha, the first cyclone in the north Indian Ocean this year, is expected to make landfall on Sunday between Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Kyaukpyu in Myanmar.
May 12, 2023 2:45 PM Eight out of the last nine years have now produced storms before the official June 1 start of the six-month season.
Winger Jesper Fast scored at 7:09 in overtime to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a comeback win over the New Jersey Devils, winning the series and clinching a spot in the NHL Eastern Conference finals.
A family who found a bin of old bonds damaged in Hurricane Katrina left by a recently-deceased relative, traded them in for $250,000.
Package of measures will help farmers maintain production and avoid food shortages after hottest April ever The Spanish government has approved a €2.2bn (£1.9bn) plan to help farmers and consumers cope with an enduring drought that has been exacerbated by the hottest and driest April on record . The measures, described as unprecedented by the government, were signed off by the cabinet on Thursday. They include €1.4bn of funds from the environment ministry to tackle the drought and increase the availability of water, and €784m from the agriculture ministry to help farmers maintain production and avoid food shortages. Continue reading...
[RFI] At least 400 people have been confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides devastated eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week, and many more are missing. Eyewitnesses in South Kivu province told RFI that bodies are still being recovered, even as fresh rains hit the region.
Photo Illustration by Kelly Caminero / The Daily Beast / GettyAfter he “saved Hollywood’s ass” with Top Gun: Maverick last year (at least, according to Steven Spielberg), Tom Cruise now apparently intends to save global superstar Shakira from a humdrum single life. Page Six has reported that the adrenaline-loving actor is “extremely interested in pursuing” Shakira, citing a source who told the outlet, “There is chemistry.”Rumors of a potential pairing first blossomed over the weekend, when the two stars were photographed standing close together at the 2023 Miami Formula One Grand Prix event. Footage of Shakira and Cruise chatting animatedly at the race is also spreading like wildfire on TikTok. Read more at The Daily Beast.
[DW] Floods hit villages of the eastern Kalehe territory earlier this week, causing rivers to overflow. Villages were submerged, with landslides causing destruction.
The Devils suffered a momentum-crushing 6-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4 of their second-round series Tuesday night at Prudential Center.