Tropical storm off Philippines unlikely to hit Taiwan: CWB

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:26:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

A tropical depression east of the Philippines developed into a tropical storm yesterday morning, but it is unlikely to have an effect on Taiwan due to the approach of seasonal northeasterly winds and a cold weather front in the coming days, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said.

Police dispatchers to consolidate when Palm Beach Gardens new emergency operations center opens

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 07:27:00 +0200palmbeachpost (en)

The city's new Emergency Operations Center - with a backup system to power the windowless building for six days and a police dispatch station for three north county cities - is scheduled to open the first week of May. The $4 million beige center with red trim, between City Hall and the police....

04/26 12:00 First tropical storm forming, will not affect Taiwan

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 07:21:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, April 26 (CNA) A depression located east of the Philippines developed into a tropical storm Wednesday morning but will not affect Taiwan due to the approach of seasonal northeasterly winds and a weather front in the coming days, the Central Weather Bureau said.

Sudden Storm Lashes Biscayne, Rips Through Homes

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 03:55:00 +0200channel5belize (en)

A freak thunderstorm swept through parts of Biscayne, Belize District over the weekend. Though not unusual, it left in its passage considerable damages to property, but fortunately there were no injuries reported. The storm had been forecasted, but residents did not expect its severity. Today, we found them picking up the pieces.

New tower installed for free to air TV channels

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 22:56:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By KHRISNA VIRGIL. Deputy Chief Reporter. kvirgil@tribunemedia.net. THE Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) yesterday commissioned a new 300ft transmission tower which will enable everyone to watch ZNS TV 13, the Parliamentary Channel and a third community announcements channel free of charge via “Free 2 Air”.

Why didn’t Wake County cancel school Tuesday when roads were flooded?

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:46:00 +0200newsobserver (en)

Wake County didn’t delay or cancel school Tuesday because buses had already started their routes when roads began to flood, a spokeswoman said. Wake’s 159,000 students had a rainy trip to school Tuesday morning as heavy rain continued to fall, causing rising waters that closed some roads.

Climate Change Models Dominate Week Two Of Training For Stakeholders

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:28:00 +0200sunstkitts (en)

Press Release. Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 25, 2017 (SKNIS): The second week of training for stakeholders attending the eight day National Training Workshop in the Use of Climate Models for Decision Making has narrowed the focus on a number of tools designed to build the resilience of participants....

Official: U.S. Government Can Resume Deporting Haitian Migrants in January

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:57:00 +0200haitian-truth (en)

The Trump administration could resume deporting Haitian immigrants in January, a move made possible by the Obama administration. In a letter obtained by USA Today , James McCament, acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), wrote that conditions in Haiti have improved....

Vernon Malone school closes early because of flooding, other schools on regular schedule

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:44:00 +0200newsobserver (en)

Vernon Malone Career and College Academy closed early on Tuesday because of flooding. The school on South Wilmington Street announced on its website that school would be dismissed at 10 a.m. Tuesday “due to rising water.” The a classroom and a few hallways were flooded with a few inches of water on Tuesday.

Northampton Taxpayers Association pushes for repeal of stormwater fee

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:28:00 +0200masslive (en)

-- Saying local property owners are burdened enough as it is, some grassroots organizers are pushing for repeal of the city's stormwater fee. Three leaders of the newly-formed Northampton Taxpayers Association -- John Riley, Tony Patillo and Crystal Willard -- delivered a 500-signature petition to City Clerk Wendy Mazza last week.

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:12:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

is continuing to support Iraqi forces in their effort to liberate western Mosul. While the operating environment in the city is very challenging, particularly given the closely-packed buildings, very narrow streets, and the density of the urban population, our aircrew have continued to deliver....