1 dead, 5 injured as typhoon-triggered downpour fells trees across Hanoi

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:32:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hai Phong have been rerouted. Heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Mirinae , the first to hit Vietnam this year, have felled trees and brought traffic to a halt on many roads in the capital city of Hanoi, leaving one dead and five injured. All casualties were caused by trees falling onto passing vehicles.

China: Vietnam, China - Tropical Cyclone MIRINAE - ECHO Daily Map | 27/07/2016

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:28:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

SITUATION TC MIRINAE made landfall over Hainan province (China) on 26 July with approx. max. sustained winds of 74 km/h (Tropical Storm). After making landfall it moved north-west over land and entered the Gulf of Tonkin, slightly weakened but still a Tropical Storm. On 27 July at 6.00 UTC its centre was located approx.

L’ouragan Sokolov

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 04:50:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Le must à Verbier? Un récital de Grigory Sokolov. A chaque édition, le pianiste russe attire comme personne d’autre mélomanes et collègues (András Schiff, Daniil Trifonov, Mischa Maisky, Jesús López Cobos…). Il arrive, cependant, que le culte qu’on voue à cette figure mystérieuse dépasse largement la réelle valeur de ses prestations.

Florida 35 mins ago 8:17 p.m. Rising seas threaten to swamp U.S. military bases by 2050

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 04:10:00 +0200wtsp (en)

Military bases along the East and Gulf Coast are at risk of losing large chunks of land as rising sea levels from man-made climate change swamp installations from New Hampshire to Florida, The onslaught of water will come from both tidal flooding and hurricane storm surge and could cause a 2,600%....

No rehabilitation yet for Yolanda farmer victims

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 02:15:00 +0200bulatlat (en)

MANILA – Almost three years after Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) devastated the Eastern Visayas (EV) region, the agriculture and fishery sectors have yet to recover and receive rehabilitation projects that will produce livelihood for the victims. Measures taken by the government mainly focus on infrastructure, said Nestor Lebico Sr.

All Eyes on the Eastern Atlantic

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 01:20:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Farther west in the Atlantic, some wind shear and dry air are present, which can hinder development of this system. This is the first tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic Ocean to have a chance to develop this season, which is why it has our attention.

Montgomery County Fair 2016: Dates, Tickets, Grandstand Shows

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 01:00:00 +0200patch (en)

GAITHERSBURG, MD — Carnival rides, pig races, cattle shows, sharks up close, and all kinds of food – it all kicks off Friday, Aug. 12, when the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opens in Gaithersburg and runs through Aug. 20. Tickets are on sale, general admission cost is $10 for adults, while kids 11 and younger can get in free every day.

Border breakfast wrap-up | Thursday, July 28, 2016

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 23:40:00 +0200bordermail (en)

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Jupiter's upper atmosphere is heated by mysterious storm that is twice as large as Earth

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 23:17:00 +0200mailonsunday (en)

Researchers from Boston University have studied the process of Jupiter's atmospheric heating since 2012, the results of which are published in 'With solar heating from above ruled out, we designed observations to map the heat distribution over the entire planet in search for any temperature....

Jupiter's upper atmosphere is heated by mysterious storm that is twice as large as Earth

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 22:37:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Researchers from Boston University have studied the process of Jupiter's atmospheric heating since 2012, the results of which are published in 'With solar heating from above ruled out, we designed observations to map the heat distribution over the entire planet in search for any temperature....

Tropical Tools of the Trade

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:49:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

We are so often used to using radar imagery and satellite views to monitor hurricanes and typhoons that we can forget how limiting that technology can be. There are five more tools that meteorologists use to fill in gaps, tools you probably have never heard of. ISS-RapidScat.

The Great Red HOT Spot! Jupiter's upper atmosphere is heated by mysterious storm that is twice as large as Earth

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 20:13:00 +0200mailonsunday (en)

The Great Red Spot is a storm, similar to a hurricane on Earth, that was discovered within years of Galileo's introduction of telescopic astronomy in the 17th Century. Its size and colour has varied with time, however it is roughly three times the size of the Earth, with whirling winds that take six days to complete a spin.

The Great Red HOT Spot! Jupiter's upper atmosphere is heated by mysterious storm that is twice as large as Earth

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 20:12:00 +0200dailymail (en)

The Great Red Spot is a storm, similar to a hurricane on Earth, that was discovered within years of Galileo's introduction of telescopic astronomy in the 17th Century. Its size and colour has varied with time, however it is roughly three times the size of the Earth, with whirling winds that take six days to complete a spin.

Florida joins 16 other states with tax holidays

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:31:00 +0200tampabay (en)

The following states have tax holidays in 2016, mostly for back-to-school and hurricane preparedness expenses. For comparison, we list dates of the holidays, what items are eligible for tax exemption this year and the maximum cost of the items that be exempted. For some items in some states, there is no maximum.

L’ouragan Sokolov

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:51:00 +020024heures (fr)

Le must à Verbier? Un récital de Grigory Sokolov. A chaque édition, le pianiste russe attire comme personne d’autre mélomanes et collègues (András Schiff, Daniil Trifonov, Mischa Maisky, Jesús López Cobos…). Il arrive, cependant, que le culte qu’on voue à cette figure mystérieuse dépasse largement la réelle valeur de ses prestations.

VA medical center parking remains closed four years after Sandy

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:40:00 +0200nydailynews (en)

Nearly four years after Hurricane Sandy, a large swath of parking for veterans outside the group's hospital in Manhattan remains closed off as bumbling bureaucrats struggle to designate alternative spots. The city’s Department of Transportation had set aside parking for patients of the VA New York....

The tropical Atlantic Ocean is toasty warm. So where are all the storms?

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:11:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

The pause in activity over the past five weeks has transformed a record early hurricane season to one that is fairly close to average. During an average season (using 1966-2014 data), there are typically two named storms, zero hurricanes and zero major hurricanes (defined to be Category 3 or higher on the 0-5 Saffir-Simpson wind scale) by Aug.

Hurricane forecasters watching tropical wave near Africa

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:30:00 +0200nola (en)

A tropical wave on the western coast of Africa has a 20 percent chance of developing into at least a tropical depression, hurricane forecasters said Wednesday (July 27) in a weather advisory. (Image via National Hurricane Center) A tropical wave off the western coast of Africa has a 20 percent....

Heat index could reach 105; tropical wave moving off Africa

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:20:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Heat index climbing to 105 today; tropical wave moving off Africa | Tropics, Radar. ADVISORIES. 10:55 a.m.: Sunny skies will allow temperatures to warm quickly into the mid 90s inland and lower 90s near the coast. Peak heat index around 105 is expected inland.

Northern Vietnam prepares for storm Mirinae

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:15:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Prime Minister on July 27 ordered the administrations of northern localities and the northern central province of Thanh Hoa, and relevant agencies to promptly brace for Typhoon Mirinae that will hit the mainland later that day. Mirinae, the first storm to hit the East Sea this....

Weather Rising seas to swamp U.S. military bases by 2050

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 16:03:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated that Langley Air Force Base is in Norfolk, Va. Military bases along the East and Gulf Coast are at risk of losing large chunks of land as rising sea levels from man-made climate change swamp installations from New Hampshire to Florida.

WATCH: Are you ready for 911 Philippines?

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 16:01:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

"We are ready." This was the declaration of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) accompanying the video posted by 911 Philippines Facebook page on Wednesday, which has already been shared for more than 17,000 times, as of writing. The video, which was shot using a drone, shows several fire trucks around the Quezon City Memorial Circle monument.

Could tropical Atlantic be showing signs of life?

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:53:00 +0200al (en)

A tropical wave moving off the coast of Africa has attracted the attention of the National Hurricane Center. The wave will move into the open Atlantic and has a 20 percent chance of development over the next five days. (National Hurricane Center) The tropical Atlantic has been quiet after a rather busy start to the season.

07/24 23:06 Typhoon Lupit not to affect Taiwan

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:45:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Update: Lupit has weakened and become a low pressure system Monday. Taipei, July 24 (CNA) Typhoon Lupit, the second tropical storm formed in occidental Pacific this year, would not affect Taiwan, local meteorologists said Sunday. As of 2 p.m. Sunday, the storm was located 3,760 kilometers off....

FunTown Pier destroyed by Sandy, fire will not be rebuilt, report says

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:10:00 +0200nj (en)

. — The Funtown Pier amusement park destroyed by Hurricane Sandy and a devastating fire , according to a report. will not be rebuilt Seaside Park officials rejected thrill rides taller than 100 feet at a meeting Tuesday and the lawyer for the amusement park owner told the officials that decision seals the pier's fate, according to Shorebeat.

Funtown Pier owner isn't thrilling residents with plan to rebuild

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:40:00 +0200nj (en)

. — The owner of a Seaside Park amusement pier destroyed by Hurricane Sandy and a devastating fire wants to rebuild but is asking the town to let him put soaring thrill rides on the site. William Major, owner of Funtown Pier, says the only way he can afford to recoup his $15-$20 million estimated....

Record July in East Pacific

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:16:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. The eastern Pacific basin has tied or set records for the most tropical storms and hurricanes in July. This comes on the heels of a record slow start to the 2016 hurricane season in that basin. After a slow start, the eastern Pacific hurricane season has had a record-setting month of July.

Deputy PM inspects storm prevention in Thai Binh

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:12:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Thai Binh (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung on July 27 inspected preparations for typhoon Mirinae – the first to batter Vietnam this year – along dyke sections, ports and construction works in the northern coastal province of Thai Binh. He asked local authorities to takes measures to....

Typhoon forces flight cancellations in northern Vietnam

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:05:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

Flights to Hai Phong scheduled for July 27 have been cancelled as tropical storm Mirinea descends on the city. The national weather forecasting agency has said that Mirinea , the first typhoon of the year, will bring heavy rains and strong winds to Vietnam's northern provinces, prompting many....

Heat index could reach 105 today

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:19:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 6:24 a.m.: Mostly clear skies this morning will allow temperatures to warm quickly through the 80s by noon, with high temperatures this afternoon reaching the mid 90s and lower 90s near the coast. Heat index around 105 is expected. Coverage of showers and storms will be sparse, with only....

Study: Naval Academy could face over 6 feet of sea level rise by 2100

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:17:00 +0200baltimoresun (en)

High tides could flood Naval Academy fixtures like Bancroft Hall on a daily basis by 2100, according to a study on sea level rise released today. "Military bases and personnel protect the country from external threats," the report states. "With rising seas, they find themselves on an unanticipated front line.

Indian climate migrants lead mass migration to cities

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:07:00 +0200iran-daily (en)

“I was tired of putting back life’s pieces again and again after massive floods in the region each year,” a disenchanted Kumari told IPS. “Many of my relatives have shifted to Delhi and are now living and working here. Reorganizing life won’t be easy with three young kids and no husband to support me, but I’m determined not to go back.

News Rising seas threaten to swamp U.S. military bases by 2050 Rising seas threaten to swamp U.S. military bases by 2050 News 7 minutes ago

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:30:00 +020013newsnow (en)

Military bases along the East and Gulf Coast are at risk of losing large chunks of land as rising sea levels from man-made climate change swamp installations from New Hampshire to Florida. The onslaught of water will come from both tidal flooding and hurricane storm surge and could cause a 2,600%....

Rising seas to swamp U.S. military bases by 2050

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:24:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Military bases along the East and Gulf Coast are at risk of losing large chunks of land as rising sea levels from man-made climate change swamp installations from New Hampshire to Florida. The onslaught of water will come from both tidal flooding and hurricane storm surge and could cause a 2,600%....

Frank becomes Hurricane away from Mexican Pacific coast

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:29:00 +0200cna (en)

EPA ULISES RUIZ BASURTO Mexico/Guadalajara 27/7/2016 09:27 epa05443023 A general view of damage following heavy rains in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 26 July 2016. Cyclone Frank became a hurricane Category I, some 805km west of Cabo San Lucas in Baja California Sur, media reported.

Rising seas threaten to swamp U.S. military bases by 2050

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:59:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Military bases along the East and Gulf Coast are at risk of losing large chunks of land as rising sea levels from man-made climate change swamp installations from New Hampshire to Florida. The onslaught of water will come from both tidal flooding and hurricane storm surge and could cause a 2,600%....

Typhoon Mirinae makes landfall in S. China

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:37:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

Typhoon Mirinae made landfall in south China's Hainan Province on Tuesday night as the National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a blue-alert. Mirinae, China's third typhoon this year, landed in Dongao Town, Wanning City at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, packing winds of up to 100.8 km per hour, said the Hainan provincial meteorological observatory.

VITEMA offering hurricane awareness class

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:05:00 +0200virginislandsdailynews (en)

The V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency is hosting four hurricane awareness courses for anyone interested in learning about hurricane hazards and how to prepare. The four-hour Hurricane Awareness Course will provide participants with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in....

China - Taiwan Province: Tzu Chi begins relief work in southeast Taiwan after typhoon

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 06:59:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

More than 100 volunteers of the Tzu Chi Foundation have begun relief work in areas of southeast Taiwan devastated by typhoon. Nepartak hit Taiwan on the evening of July 7, bringing heavy winds and torrential rains. It caused the evacuation of more than 150,000 people and the cancellation of air and train services.

CWB keeping close eye on tropical disturbance near...

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 06:36:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, July 27 (CNA) The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Wednesday it is keeping a close eye on whether a tropical disturbance near the Philippines will develop into the fourth storm of the 2016 Pacific typhoon season. The current atmospheric conditions are conducive to the formation of a....

Tropical Storm Georgette Weakens Quickly

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 05:50:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Georgette is no threat to land in the Pacific. Georgette rapidly strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane Sunday night, but is now weakening. Georgette is the seventh tropical storm to form in July, and the fourth hurricane. Tropical Storm Georgette is fading fast far from land over the eastern Pacific Ocean.

SVG, Japan sign grant aid for disaster reduction equipment

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:54:00 +0200searchlight (en)

The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO), the Environmental Management Unit within the Ministry of Economic Planning, and the Ministry of Transport and Works are among the Government departments and ministries that will benefit from the latest round of Japanese grant aid.

Vietnamese carriers cancel flights to Taiwan ahead of super typhoon

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:43:00 +0200thanhniennews (en)

Its service to South Korea may also be affected due to the weather situation, a representative said. Nepartak, the first super typhoon of the region this year, is taking aim at Taiwan. It has strengthened from a tropical storm to a roaring super typhoon with winds hitting 240 kilometers per hours....

Vietnam northern coast braces for year’s 1st typhoon

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:43:00 +0200thanhniennews (en)

A file photo shows strong waves along the coast of Hai Phong during a previous typhoon. Photo credit: Giang Chinh/VnExpress Authorities in northern Vietnam have instructed fishing boats and cruise vessels to immediately return to shore since the year’s first typhoon is expected to hit the area Wednesday night.

Typhoon Mirinae makes landfall in S. China

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:23:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HAIKOU, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Mirinae made landfall in south China's Hainan Province on Tuesday night as the National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a blue-alert. Mirinae, China's third typhoon this year, landed in Dongao Town, Wanning City at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, packing winds of up to 100.

La province de Hainan se prépare pour la tempête tropicale

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:21:00 +0200cctv-fr (fr)

07-27-2016 09:38. La province méridionale de Hainan se prépare pour le troisième typhon à atteindre la région cette année. Le typhon Mirinae devrait amener des vents soufflant en tempête et des pluies torrentielles à Hainan, dans la péninsule de Leizhou, le sud-ouest du Guangdong, et dans les....

Teleconference discusses coping with typhoon Mirinae

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:09:00 +0200vietnamnet-en (en)

The Central Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Control and the National Committee for Search and Rescue held a teleconference on July 26 to deploy works to coping with typhoon Mirinae – the first to batter Vietnam this year. Authorities of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Ha Giang,....

Typhoon Mirinae makes landfall in S. China

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:48:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

HAIKOU, July 27 -- Typhoon Mirinae made landfall in south China's Hainan Province on Tuesday night as the National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a blue-alert. Mirinae, China's third typhoon this year, landed in Dongao Town, Wanning City at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, packing winds of up to 100.

Typhoon Mirinae makes landfall in S. China

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:37:00 +0200sinacom (en)

HAIKOU， July 27 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Mirinae made landfall in south China's Hainan Province on Tuesday night as the National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a blue-alert. Mirinae， China's third typhoon this year， landed in Dongao Town， Wanning City at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday， packing winds of up to 100.

Earthquake-resilient pipeline could allow Los Angeles’s water utility system withstand tremors

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 02:27:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

Los Angeles’s water utility system – the nation’s largest — crosses over thirty fault lines en route to supplying water to more than four million residents. A top engineer from the city of Los Angeles visited Cornell University this month as researchers tested a new earthquake-resilient pipeline....

Philippines: UNICEF Philippines Humanitarian Situation Report – July 2016

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:57:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Highlights UNICEF and partners continue to meet on-going humanitarian needs, respond to small, localised emergencies and to prepare for the impact of the upcoming Typhoon season. UNICEF and partners have reached more adults and children in the first half of 2016 than planned for providing access to....

State Of Emergency

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:48:00 +0200thejournal (en)

Scores were killed in a crackdown on camps of Morsi loyalists this morning. A month-long state of emergency has been declared in the country. President Obama has called on residents in the storm’s projected path to heed the warnings, saying: “Now’s not the time to tempt fate.

Mental breakdown led to fatal police-involved shooting, pointing to challenge for NOPD

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:14:00 +0200nola (en)

Driving his truck, Olmsted twice rammed a house across Chartres Street and then struck a wooden gazebo in the middle of the block, between Flood and Caffin streets, according to McCleary and the NOPD report. The pickup hit a sedan and traveled to the next block of Chartres, where it struck the back....

Democratic Republic of the Congo: RDC Est - Coordinateur Réponse Rapide aux Mouvements de Population (H/F) - Goma

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:54:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Date de rédaction : 26/07/2015 Date de prise de fonction souhaitée : ASAP Durée de la mission : 1 an renouvelable Localisation : Goma, Nord Kivu avec déplacements. Que faisons-nous en RDC ? SI est en RDC depuis l’année 2000. Ses efforts se concentrent principalement sur les domaines de l’Eau,....

13 must-try drinks at Alabama's beaches

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:50:00 +0200al (en)

Any bartender can whip up you basic bloody mary at the beach, but there's something about folks at the beach who want breakfast and the drink mixed together. Yes, there's a sort of bloody mary war at Pleasure Island right now with some places throwing everything but the kitchen sink in the mix.

Hong Kong Observatory withdraws typhoon signal

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:34:00 +0200scmp (en)

Thunderstorm warning also in effect since early morning, though significantly stronger winds are not expected. A tropical depression near Hong Kong led to the hoisting of typhoon signal No 1 on Tuesday morning as squally showers and thunderstorms were expected, but the signal was withdrawn by 11.20pm the same day.

Disasters kill over 800 since June

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:32:00 +0200shanghaidaily (en)

MORE than 800 people have died and about 200 are missing in a series of natural disasters that have struck China since June, the worst casualty figures since a similar period in 2011. Large parts of central, eastern and northern China have been hit by flooding this summer, while a typhoon left a....

Record Start to July in East Pacific

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:03:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. The eastern Pacific basin has seen a record number of named storms in the first half of July. This comes on the heels of a record slow start to the 2016 hurricane season in that basin. After a record slow start, the eastern Pacific tied a new July record in 2016 by spawning seven tropical storms.

Passenger ship, train services in S China halted ahead of typhoon

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:47:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HAIKOU, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Passenger ship and train services between Guangdong and Hainan provinces in southern China were halted Tuesday as local authorities braced for the third typhoon of the year. Typhoon Mirinae formed at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the South China Sea and was forecast to make landfall....

A mental breakdown, a police shooting and a challenge for NOPD

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:43:00 +0200nola (en)

Driving his truck, Olmsted twice rammed a house across Chartres Street and then struck a wooden gazebo in the middle of the block, between Flood and Caffin streets, according to McCleary and the NOPD report. The pickup hit a sedan and traveled to the next block of Chartres, where it struck the back....

Teleconference discusses coping with typhoon Mirinae

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:23:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Central Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Control and the National Committee for Search and Rescue held a teleconference on July 26 to deploy works to coping with typhoon Mirinae – the first to batter Vietnam this year. Authorities of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam....

China on blue alert for typhoon Mirinae

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:02:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Mirinae is expected to hit southern China's Hainan Island around midnight Tuesday, with the National Meteorological Center (NMC) issuing a blue-alert. Mirinae, China's third typhoon this year, was detected 150 km off the coast of Qionghai City, Hainan, at 5:00 p.m.

China on blue alert for typhoon Mirinae

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0200sinacom (en)

BEIJING， July 26 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Mirinae is expected to hit southern China's Hainan Island around midnight Tuesday， with the National Meteorological Center (NMC) issuing a blue-alert. Mirinae， China's third typhoon this year， was detected 150 km off the coast of Qionghai City， Hainan， at 5:00 p.m.

Passenger ship, train services in S China halted ahead of typhoon

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0200sinacom (en)

HAIKOU， July 26 (Xinhua) -- Passenger ship and train services between Guangdong and Hainan provinces in southern China were halted Tuesday as local authorities braced for the third typhoon of the year. Typhoon Mirinae formed at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the South China Sea and was forecast to make landfall....

Bs. As. espera un ciclón: No hay que alarmar a la gente

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:08:00 +0200diario26 (es)

Bs. As. espera un cicl�n: �No hay que alarmar a la gente� Así lo afirmó un meteorólogo del SMN. Tras golpear la costa uruguaya, pasará cerca de nuestro país este martes, con lluvias y ráfagas de hasta 70 km por hora. El reconocido experto agregó que "se trata de un fenómeno habitual que no debe confundirse con un tornado o un huracán".

article Natural disasters in China kill more than 800 since June

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:42:00 +0200trust (en)

Since the year began, 1,074 people have died in natural disasters, 833 of them since June, with 270 missing. BEIJING, July 26 (Reuters) - More than 800 people have died and about 200 are missing in a series of natural disasters that have struck China since June, the worst casualty figures since a similar period in 2011, state media said on Tuesday.

Another hot, humid day ahead

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:32:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

with slim chance for rain | Tropics, Radar. ADVISORIES. 5:10 a.m.: Southerly winds will allow temperatures to warm rapidly under mostly sunny skies through midday. The winds also will pull a relatively dry airmass into central Florida that will limit overall storm activity.

Frank Will Wind Down in the Pacific

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:31:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Frank is moving west-northwest well off the coast of Mexico and is no direct threat to land. The storm will weaken steadily over the open east Pacific waters. Frank should become a post-tropical low later this week. Tropical Storm Frank will slowly weaken well off Mexico's Baja California peninsula this week.

Hong Kong Observatory issues typhoon signal No 1 as tropical depression nears

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:10:00 +0200scmp (en)

Thunderstorm warning also in effect since early morning, though significantly stronger winds are not expected. A tropical depression near Hong Kong has led to the hoisting of typhoon signal No 1 on Tuesday morning as squally showers and thunderstorms are expected, although the chances of local....

Natural disasters in China kill more than 800 since June

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:09:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

BEIJING (Reuters) - More than 800 people have died and about 200 are missing in a series of natural disasters that have struck China since June, the worst casualty figures since a similar period in 2011, state media said on Tuesday. Large parts of central, eastern and northern China have been hit by....

Darby weakens to remnant low as it moves away from islands

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:05:00 +0200wsfa (en)

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Darby swept through the state over the weekend as a tropical storm, but weakened to a remnant low by Monday afternoon. The Tropical Storm Warning has been dropped for all islands as it moved away from Kauai. Darby made landfall on Hawaii Island on Saturday afternoon about....

Natural disasters in China kill more than 800 since June

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:43:00 +0200reuters (en)

BEIJING More than 800 people have died and about 200 are missing in a series of natural disasters that have struck China since June, the worst casualty figures since a similar period in 2011, state media said on Tuesday. Large parts of central, eastern and northern China have been hit by flooding....

Natural disasters in China kill more than 800 since June

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

BEIJING (Reuters) - More than 800 people have died and about 200 are missing in a series of natural disasters that have struck China since June, the worst casualty figures since a similar period in 2011, state media said on Tuesday. Large parts of central, eastern and northern China have been hit by....

Natural disasters in China kill more than 800 since June

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:14:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

BEIJING More than 800 people have died and about 200 are missing in a series of natural disasters that have struck China since June, the worst casualty figures since a similar period in 2011, state media said on Tuesday. Large parts of central, eastern and northern China have been hit by flooding....

Natural disasters in China kill more than 800 since June

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:11:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

BEIJING (REUTERS) - More than 800 people have died and about 200 are missing in a series of natural disasters that have struck China since June, the worst casualty figures since a similar period in 2011, state media said on Tuesday (July 26). Large parts of central, eastern and northern China have....

WILD WEATHER

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:35:00 +02009news (en)

Cold temperatures will continue for Victoria but damaging winds and heavy rain will ease today before another cold front moves in. Victorians are set to shiver through the weekend as numerous cold fronts make their way across the state. An icy blast is tonight sweeping through Sydney and sections....

The Latest: Darby downgraded as Oahu cleans up sewage spills

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 07:17:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

The National Weather Service says a tropical depression has been downgraded to a remnant low as it moves further away from Hawaii. As of late Monday afternoon, Post-Tropical Cyclone Darby was about 130 miles west (215 km) of the island of Kauai. Meanwhile, city crews are dealing with at least nine sewage spills across Oahu caused by heavy rains.

Darby leaves Hawaii dealing with sewage spills, flooding

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:45:00 +0200therepublic (en)

HONOLULU The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands’ residents into hurried preparation mode, but the state got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday. The storm was about 130 miles (215 km) west of the island....

Darby leaves Hawaii dealing with sewage spills, flooding

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:43:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

HONOLULU The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands’ residents into hurried preparation mode, but the state got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday. The storm was about 130 miles (215 km) west of the island....

Darby leaves Hawaii dealing with sewage spills, flooding

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:40:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

In this Sunday, July 24, 2016 photo, two automobiles are seen submerged in flood water on the westbound lanes of the H-1 freeway, as heavy rain falls during tropical storm Darby in Honolulu. The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands' residents into hurried preparation....

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:37:00 +0200omaha (en)

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Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:22:00 +0200newsok (en)

In this Sunday, July 24, 2016 photo, two automobiles are seen submerged in flood water on the westbound lanes of the H-1 freeway, as heavy rain falls during tropical storm Darby in Honolulu. The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands' residents into hurried preparation....

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:19:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

This photo provided by the Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources shows a portion of a capsized vessel. The first storm of the hurricane season sent Hawaii into hurried preparation mode, but residents got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday, July 25, 2016.

The Latest: Darby Downgraded as Oahu Cleans up Sewage Spills

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:10:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

(all times local): 5:30 p.m. Hawaii The National Weather Service says a tropical depression has been downgraded to a remnant low as it moves further away from Hawaii. As of late Monday afternoon, Post-Tropical Cyclone Darby was about 130 miles west (215 km) of the island of Kauai.

The Latest: Darby downgraded as Oahu cleans up sewage spills

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:09:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

HONOLULU The Latest on a tropical storm near Hawaii (all times local): 5:30 p.m. The National Weather Service says a tropical depression has been downgraded to a remnant low as it moves further away from Hawaii. As of late Monday afternoon, Post-Tropical Cyclone Darby was about 130 miles west (215 km) of the island of Kauai.

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:08:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

HONOLULU (AP) — The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands' residents into hurried preparation mode, but the state got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday. Still, moderate to heavy rain was swamping parts....

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:01:00 +0200wivb (en)

HONOLULU (AP) — The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands’ residents into hurried preparation mode, but the state got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday. Still, moderate to heavy rain was swamping parts....

The Latest: Darby downgraded as Oahu cleans up sewage spills

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:58:00 +0200wncn (en)

HONOLULU (AP) — The Latest on a tropical storm near Hawaii (all times local): 5:30 p.m. The National Weather Service says a tropical depression has been downgraded to a remnant low as it moves further away from Hawaii. As of late Monday afternoon, Post-Tropical Cyclone Darby was about 130 miles west (215 km) of the island of Kauai.

The Latest: Darby downgraded as Oahu cleans up sewage spills

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:55:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HONOLULU (AP) — The Latest on a tropical storm near Hawaii (all times local): 5:30 p.m. The National Weather Service says a tropical depression has been downgraded to a remnant low as it moves further away from Hawaii. As of late Monday afternoon, Post-Tropical Cyclone Darby was about 130 miles west (215 km) of the island of Kauai.

The Latest: Fire department responded to 79 weather calls

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:42:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

HONOLULU (AP) — The Latest on a tropical storm near Hawaii (all times local): 5:30 p.m. The National Weather Service says a tropical depression has been downgraded to a remnant low as it moves further away from Hawaii. As of late Monday afternoon, Post-Tropical Cyclone Darby was about 130 miles west (215 km) of the island of Kauai.

Hong Kong Observatory hoists typhoon signal No 1 as tropical depression nears

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:36:00 +0200scmp (en)

. A tropical depression near Hong Kong has led to the hoisting of typhoon signal No 1 on Tuesday morning as squally showers and thunderstorms are expected, although the chances of local weather authorities raising the signal to No 3 remain low. The Hong Kong Observatory announced at 8.

Darby Weakens to a Remnant Low

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:34:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Darby weakened to a remnant low Monday evening west-northwest of Kauai. Darby may have weakened to a remnant low Monday evening, but it unleashed flooding rain in parts of the Hawaiian Islands late Sunday into early Monday. Bands of heavy rain on the east side of Darby's....

Frank Weakening in the Pacific

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:34:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Frank is moving west-northwest well off the coast of Mexico and is no direct threat to land. The storm will weaken as it moves west-northwestward over open east Pacific waters. Frank should become a post-tropical low later this week. Tropical Storm Frank is slowly weakening well off Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

Hurricane Georgette Weakening Quickly

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:34:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Hurricane Georgette is no threat to land in the Pacific. Georgette rapidly strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane Sunday night, but is now weakening. Georgette is the seventh tropical storm to form in July, and the fourth hurricane. Hurricane Georgette rapidly strengthened to a....

News Feature : Cyclone Winston Lessons Learned to help disaster resilience [25/07/2016 - Fiji]

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:22:00 +0200pina (en)

Understanding the biggest lessons learned in preparing for, responding to and recovering from Tropical Cyclone Winston that decimated parts of the country in February this year will be the focus of a workshop to be held in Suva from today. The Tropical Cyclone Winston National Lessons Learned....

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:04:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

In this Sunday, July 24, 2016 photo, two automobiles are seen submerged in flood water on the westbound lanes of the H-1 freeway, as heavy rain falls during tropical storm Darby in Honolulu. The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands' residents into hurried preparation....

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:59:00 +0200princegeorgecitizen (en)

In this Sunday, July 24, 2016 photo, two automobiles are seen submerged in flood water on the westbound lanes of the H-1 freeway, as heavy rain falls during tropical storm Darby in Honolulu. The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands' residents into hurried preparation....

Gasoline prices continue to fall here and across the nation

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:52:00 +0200cleveland (en)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The average price of gasoline in Cleveland this Monday morning is $2.03 a gallon, AAA and GasBuddy independently report. The average Ohio price is $2.05, while the average U.S. price is hovering between $2.15 and $2.16 and falling. The downward trend is expected to continue, making an August driving vacation even more affordable.

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:42:00 +0200newsok (en)

In this Sunday, July 24, 2016 photo, two automobiles are seen submerged in flood water on the westbound lanes of the H-1 freeway, as heavy rain falls during tropical storm Darby in Honolulu. The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands' residents into hurried preparation....

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:31:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

In this Sunday, July 24, 2016 photo, two automobiles are seen submerged in flood water on the westbound lanes of the H-1 freeway, as heavy rain falls during tropical storm Darby in Honolulu. The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands' residents into hurried preparation....

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:19:00 +0200cfra (en)

This photo provided by the Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources shows a portion of a capsized vessel. The first storm of the hurricane season sent Hawaii into hurried preparation mode, but residents got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday, July 25, 2016.

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 03:56:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

HONOLULU The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands’ residents into hurried preparation mode, but the state got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday. Still, moderate to heavy rain was swamping parts of Oahu,....

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 03:53:00 +0200therepublic (en)

HONOLULU The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands’ residents into hurried preparation mode, but the state got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday. Still, moderate to heavy rain was swamping parts of Oahu,....

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 03:10:00 +0200newsok (en)

This photo provided by the Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources shows a portion of a capsized vessel. The first storm of the hurricane season sent Hawaii into hurried preparation mode, but residents got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday, July 25, 2016.

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:48:00 +0200wncn (en)

HONOLULU (AP) — The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands’ residents into hurried preparation mode, but the state got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday. Still, moderate to heavy rain was swamping parts....

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:36:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

This photo provided by the Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources shows a portion of a capsized vessel. The first storm of the hurricane season sent Hawaii into hurried preparation mode, but residents got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday, July 25, 2016.

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:28:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

The first storm of the hurricane season to impact Hawaii sent the islands' residents into hurried preparation mode, but the state got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday. Still, moderate to heavy rain was swamping parts of Oahu, and....

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:19:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

This photo provided by the Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources shows a portion of a capsized vessel. The first storm of the hurricane season sent Hawaii into hurried preparation mode, but residents got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday, July 25, 2016.

Outrage over China disaster cover-up

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 01:05:00 +0200couriermail (en)

And while the world’s attention may be on waters in the disputed South China Sea, a crisis of a different kind is going on closer to home. China is battling its most serious flooding in years with central and northern regions of the country suffering the devastating effects of massive deluges.

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:15:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

HONOLULU (AP) — The first storm of the hurricane season sent Hawaii into hurried preparation mode, but residents got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday. Still, moderate to heavy rain was swamping parts of Oahu and flooding was expected....

Tropical storm Darby is downgraded; more rain for Hawaii

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:07:00 +0200nzherald (en)

HONOLULU (AP) " The first storm of the hurricane season sent Hawaii into hurried preparation mode, but residents got through the weekend without seeing major damage as the storm was downgraded, officials said Monday. Still, moderate to heavy rain was swamping parts of Oahu and flooding was expected....

Hurricane Georgette Weakening Quickly

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 23:16:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Hurricane Georgette is no threat to land in the Pacific. Georgette rapidly strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane Sunday night, but is now weakening. Georgette is the seventh tropical storm to form in July, and the fourth hurricane. Hurricane Georgette rapidly strengthened to a....

Frank Weakening in the Pacific

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 23:16:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Frank is moving west-northwest well off the coast of Mexico and is no direct threat to land. The storm will weaken as it moves west-northwestward over open east Pacific waters. Frank should become a post-tropical low later this week. Tropical Storm Frank is slowly weakening well off Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

Praise for State efforts

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 22:41:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

THE Government and its partners have been praised for their handling of Fiji's recovery operations post-Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston. The United Nations WASH Emergency Specialist, Guy Kakumbi, said he had followed Fiji's recovery process while being stationed at their regional office in Bangkok.

Suffolk’s Robot Wars contestants share their memories as new series comes to BBC

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:34:00 +0200eadt (en)

“The camaraderie was brilliant. If someone’s robot broke, but had already got through to the next round, everyone would muck in and help them. “That was the sort of relationship we had with each other – it was a good, fun, competitive experience, but it never spoiled the experience of our friendships.

The Deadliest Weather Event Is Not What You Might Think

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:14:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

There are a number of significant weather events that residents of this great nation have to endure every year. Given three guesses as to which one produces the greatest number of fatalities, what would your answer be? Violent winds from a hurricane or tornado, lightning from thunderstorms, and rising floodwaters come to mind.

Banana, pineapple prices to soar following typhoon

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:59:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Fruit prices, affected by a recent typhoon, have more doubled, with no end in sight, bringing one township that was spared the brunt of the storm enormous profits. Typhoon Nepartak, which hit on July 8 with winds up to 205kph and dumped 40mm of rain in the southern counties, destroyed many crops.

Gasoline: Well under $2 at many stations

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:56:00 +0200cleveland (en)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The average price of gasoline in Cleveland this Monday morning is $2.03 a gallon, the AAA and GasBuddy independently report. The average Ohio price is $2.05. The average U.S. price is hovering between $2.15 and $2.16 and falling. The trend is expected to continue, making an August driving vacation even more affordable.

Record Start to July in East Pacific

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:44:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. The eastern Pacific basin has seen a record number of named storms in the first half of July. This comes on the heels of a record slow start to the 2016 hurricane season in that basin. After a record slow start, the eastern Pacific tied a new July record in 2016 by spawning seven tropical storms.

Where Are The Gulf Hurricanes?

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:44:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. The Gulf of Mexico has not had a single hurricane enter or develop in its waters since September 2013. This streak is likely to eclipse the longest drought on record, dating back to 1886. No hurricanes have entered or developed in the Gulf of Mexico since September 2013, a stretch of well over 1,000 days.

Hurricane Georgette Winding Down

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:42:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Hurricane Georgette is no threat to land in the Pacific. Georgette rapidly strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane Sunday night, but is now weakening. Georgette is the seventh tropical storm to form in July, and the fourth hurricane. Hurricane Georgette rapidly strengthened to a....

New York City Subway Faces Its Biggest Service Disruption in History

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:36:00 +0200gizmodo (en)

New York City’s subway system has been through a lot: it’s survived and fictional attacks from Godzilla . But now, it looks like time is finally catching up with the city’s beloved, 100-year-old transportation system. New York City will be shutting down the tunnels that host the L train, one of its....

NEMA Gets Medical Equipment for Crooked Island Clinic

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:21:00 +0200bahamas-gov (en)

NASSAU, The Bahamas – The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, was pleased to accept an assortment of vital medical equipment from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., facilitated by the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), for the community clinic in Crooked Island which was severely damaged....

Weakening Darby Still a Soaker

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:41:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Darby may be relatively weak, but has unleashed flooding rain in parts of the Hawaiian Islands late Sunday into Monday. Bands of heavy rain on the east side of Darby's circulation hammered parts of Oahu Sunday night into early Monday, triggering flash flooding.

N.J. pets in need: July 25, 2016

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:25:00 +0200nj (en)

While New Jersey was never known as "Hurricane Alley," recent visits by hurricanes Irene and Sandy have shown that big storms can and do strike the Garden State. These recent storms have led to many of us learning more about being prepared as people ... it's also important to consider preparing for pets' needs in the event of another big blow.

Mild typhoon set to bring relief from high temperatures in Hong Kong

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:15:00 +0200scmp (en)

The city is set for a break from the stifling heat in the coming few days with the passage of a ­typhoon, according to the ­Observatory. A low-pressure area over the central part of the South China Sea was gaining strength gradually and “may develop into a tropical cyclone”, the weather authority said.

Isolated showers possible this afternoon

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:56:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 6:18 a.m.: Skies will be mostly clear this morning, with temperatures warming quickly into the 80s by 9 a.m. Isolated showers over the Atlantic should remain offshore. The east coast sea breeze will develop around noon and push inland across the coastal counties, sparking isolated....

China Massive flooding devastates China Exceptionally heavy rain last week in north China has left hundreds dead or missing and pushed hundreds of thousands from their homes. Some residents in hard-hit areas though are calling the disaster man-made.

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:57:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Scores dead, thousands homeless. Torrential rains swept through northern China last week with a force exceptional even for the summer monsoon season. Jingxing county received more rain Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning than it had during all of 2015.

Darby still a Tropical Storm; warning remains for Oahu, Kauai

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:20:00 +0200wsfa (en)

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Tropical Storm Darby maintained strength throughout the day on Sunday as it moved along the western half of the island chain. The Tropical Storm Warning has been dropped for the Big Island and Maui County, but remains in effect for Oahu and Kauai.

Darby still a Tropical Storm; warning remains for Oahu, Kauai

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:18:00 +0200wbtv (en)

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Tropical Storm Darby maintained strength throughout the day on Sunday as it moved along the western half of the island chain. The Tropical Storm Warning has been dropped for the Big Island and Maui County, but remains in effect for Oahu and Kauai.

Sunny, warm today; 30 percent chance of showers, thunderstorms

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:57:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms as the new week kicks off, but conditions are drying out. According to the National Weather forecast, there's a 30 percent chance of rain on Monday, mainly after the early morning hours. Otherwise it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 88 and light winds out of the southeast.

Oahu, Kauai under Tropical Storm Warning as Darby moves along islands

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:34:00 +0200wsfa (en)

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Tropical Storm Darby maintained strength throughout the day on Sunday as it continued to move along the island chain toward Kauai. The Tropical Storm Warning has been dropped for the Big Island and Maui County, but remains in effect for Oahu and Kauai.

Hong Kong could be hit by typhoon in coming week, Observatory says

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 08:27:00 +0200scmp (en)

The city might be hit by a typhoon in the coming week, according to information from the Hong Kong Observatory. A low-pressure area over the central part of the South China Sea is gaining strength gradually and “may develop into a tropical cyclone”, the local weather authority said.

Broadbeach seawall extended along Kurrawa to halt storm damage

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:26:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

The boulder wall protecting Gold Coast beaches from erosion is being extended along Kurrawa to protect Broadbeach from erosion in summer. The extension to the Gold Coast Seawall will also protect the "Kurrawa Terrace", which will be an important site for visitors during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Broadbeach seawall extended along Kurrawa to halt storm damage

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:22:00 +0200smh (en)

The boulder wall protecting Gold Coast beaches from erosion is being extended along Kurrawa to protect Broadbeach from erosion in summer. The extension to the Gold Coast Seawall will also protect the "Kurrawa Terrace", which will be an important site for visitors during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Broadbeach seawall extended along Kurrawa to halt storm damage

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:04:00 +0200theage (en)

The boulder wall protecting Gold Coast beaches from erosion is being extended along Kurrawa to protect Broadbeach from erosion in summer. The extension to the Gold Coast Seawall will also protect the "Kurrawa Terrace", which will be an important site for visitors during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Strong rip currents to continue along coast

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 06:56:00 +0200utsandiego (en)

Waves will only be in the 2-3 foot range along the San Diego County coastline this week. But the surf will be strong enough to continue producing strong rip currents. Some beaches might get a small pulse of energy in the Tuesday-Wednesday time range from Tropical Storm Frank, which is swirling off Baja California.

Frank Could Become a Hurricane

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 06:10:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Frank is moving northwest well off the coast of Mexico and is no direct threat to land. The storm will strengthen as it moves northwestward over open east Pacific waters. Frank could become a hurricane by Monday. Tropical Storm Frank is moving northwestward well off the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Georgette Now a Major Hurricane

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 06:10:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Hurricane Georgette is no threat to land in the Pacific. Georgette rapidly strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane by Sunday night. Georgette is the seventh tropical storm to form in July, and the fourth hurricane. Hurricane Georgette continues to move into the open east Pacific waters.

Mardi Gras Maps

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 05:43:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Sun Herald photographer John Fitzhugh compiled images of Hancock County taken before Hurricane Katrina and immediately after the storm ravaged South Mississippi in August 2005. 10 years later, Fitzhugh went to the same places and photographed it again. This is what he found. Hurricane Katrina: Before, After & Now -- Hancock County.

Expert: Stronger thunderstorms a bad sign for hurricane season on Gulf Coast

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 05:43:00 +0200sunherald (en)

It happened again Friday. With little to no warning, dark clouds over coastal Mississippi dropped enough rain to flood streets and trap cars, then promptly disappeared. Pop-up storms are a summertime staple on the Gulf Coast, and frustrating for both residents and forecasters.

Hurricane Katrina

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 05:43:00 +0200sunherald (en)

The Mississippi Development Authority made available forgivable loans after Hurricane Katrina so that property owners could provide rental units to displaced residents with low to moderate incomes. The loans were available to eligible applicants in Harrison, Jackson, Hancock and Pearl River counties.

T.S. Darby Approaching Kauai

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 05:10:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Darby is now crossing through the Hawaiian Islands after making landfall near Pahala, Hawaii, on the Big Island of Hawaii Saturday afternoon. Tropical Storm Darby will continue to produce heavy rain across the Big Island and Maui on Sunday. The heavy rain will spread to Oahu and Kauai Sunday night.

The Loki star has got himself into a gorilla thriller!

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 01:45:00 +0200adhoc (en)

Dazu meldet nypost.com: Tom Cruise has been dragged into an LAPD probe of an incident in April, in which an unknown person made a worrisome call to the Church of Scientology . Tom Cruise involved in hunt for man who offered to bomb places for Scientology. weiterlesen ... Dazu meldet latimes.

07/24 23:06 Typhoon Lupit not to affect Taiwan

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 18:28:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, July 24 (CNA) Typhoon Lupit , the second tropical storm formed in occidental Pacific this year, would not affect Taiwan, local meteorologists said Sunday. As of 2 p.m. Sunday, the storm was located 3,760 kilometers off east-northeast of Taipei, moving at a speed of 40 kilometers per hour in a....

Meet the Sunderland International Airshow pilots

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 17:44:00 +0200sunderlandecho (en)

The pilots responsible for performing Sunderland International Airshow's stunning displays chatted with the Echo as they prepared for this year's finale. Having stayed at Sunderland's brand new Hilton Garden Inn during this year's event, the pilots were due to attend a briefing about the final day's flying programme.

Mostly sunny today with high near 90 | Tropics, Radar

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 14:27:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 7 a.m.: Mostly sunny skies will prevail over east central Florida through mid morning. Winds will be light out of the south, allowing temperatures to warm into the low to mid 80s. 5:18 a.m.: A brief influx of dry air will lower the coverage of thunderstorms today across much of east central Florida.

Comment les samouraïs furent des grands artisans de la modernisation de l'ère Meiji

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 10:34:00 +0200atlantico (fr)

Les transformations accélérées de la société japonaise, à partir de 1868 peuvent apparaître aujourd’hui comme un processus de modernisation quasi linéaire. Elles n’ont bien sûr jamais été vécues comme telles par les contemporains. Il s’agit plutôt d’un cheminement chaotique où illusions, désirs et....

Fire near Santa Clarita continues to burn out of control, explodes to more than 20,000 acres

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 09:22:00 +0200wn (en)

(CNN)A wildfire blazing 35 miles north of Los Angeles has grown to 11,000 acres, prompting hundreds of mandatory and voluntary evacuations. The Sand Fire in Santa Clarita started as a brush fire Friday afternoon and is 10% contained. Fighting the fire is a challenge, said Nathan Judy, fire....

Frank in the Pacific

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 06:26:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Frank is moving northwest well off the coast of Mexico and is no direct threat to land. The storm will maintain strength as it moves north of Socorro Island. Tropical Storm Frank is moving northwestward well off the Pacific coast of Mexico. Frank marks the sixth tropical storm to form in the eastern Pacific this month.

Hurricane Joaquin -Information Note #1

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 06:24:00 +0200caribseek (en)

ST. MICHAEL, Barbados (CDEMA | 02:00PM) -- Joaquin strengthens and is expected to reach portions of the Bahamas tonight (September 30th, 2015), and Thursday. The Situation. On September 30th, 2015, Hurricane Joaquin became the tenth named hurricane of the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

La Caravane de Timoun samedi au Colosse

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 05:41:00 +0200clicanoo (fr)

SAINT-ANDR�. Les �quipes de la Caravane de Timoun donnent rendez-vous au public demain � Saint-Andr�, au parc du Colosse de 10 heures � 17 heures. Activit�s propos�es : initiation au massage cardiaque, initiation � la r�duction des risques, pour se pr�parer aux catastrophes, sensibilisation au....

Darby Crossing Hawaii

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 05:26:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Darby is moving westward through the Hawaiian islands. Landfall occurred at 2:00 p.m. HST near Pahala, Hawaii on Saturday. Tropical storm warnings and watches are in effect: winds greater than 40 mph are expected. High surf, flooding rains and damaging winds are all probable impacts.

Georgette No Threat to Land

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 05:26:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Hurricane Georgette is no threat to land in the Pacific. Georgette is the seventh tropical storm to form in July, and the fourth hurricane. Hurricane Georgette continues to move into the open east Pacific waters. Some strengthening is forecast the next few days.

Storm damage should be warning to other homeowners, experts say

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 04:09:00 +0200wesh (en)

Crews in Winter Garden are busy clearing debris after Friday evening's storms. Toppled trees and broken branches are scattered through the streets. At one home, a tree crushed an SUV and damaged the roof of the house. Now, tarp covers the home and professionals are cleaning up the mess.

​Hawaii prepares for Tropical Storm Darby

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 23:06:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

HILO, Hawaii -- The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning in Hawaii for Hawaii and Maui counties in anticipation of Tropical Storm Darby, the first storm of the hurricane season. As of 8 a.m. local time Saturday, Darby is about 80 miles southeast of Hilo. It's moving west at 9 mph.

Expert: Stronger thunderstorms a bad sign for hurricane season on Gulf Coast

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 22:19:00 +0200sunherald (en)

It happened again Friday. With little to no warning, dark clouds over coastal Mississippi dropped enough rain to flood streets and trap cars, then promptly disappeared. Pop-up storms are a summertime staple on the Gulf Coast, and frustrating for both residents and forecasters.

PruVolunteers build homes in Bantayan Island

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 17:55:00 +0200thestandard-ph (en)

“Prudence Foundation has a long-term and heartfelt commitment to support Asian communities, and nothing is more fulfilling for us than to help and see people stand firm again after an adversity.” “We are thankful to the local government unit, our partner NGO Habitat, and all volunteers across the....

Watch for storms in afternoon Saturday, especially inland

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 15:48:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Weather overview for east-central Florida on Saturday.(NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE) We won't get a break from the heat and storms this weekend. Today, there's a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. It's mostly sunny, with a high near 90 expected. A light and variable wind will become east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Hawaï sur la trajectoire d'une tempête tropicale

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 12:10:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

La tempête tropicale Darby devrait toucher l'archipel américain d'Hawaï samedi matin, tandis qu'une deuxième tempête devrait affecter la côte Pacifique du Mexique au cours du week-end et pourrait se transformer en ouragan, ont annoncé les météorologues américains samedi.

NASA catches Estelle becoming post-tropical

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 10:25:00 +0200phys (en)

On July 22 at 0000 UTC (July 21 at 8 p.m. EDT) the VIIRS instrument aboard NASA-NOAA-DOD's Suomi NPP satellite captured this visible light image of Tropical Storm Estelle in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Credit: NOAA/NASA Goddard Rapid Response Team. The Suomi NPP satellite passed over Tropical Storm....

Three tropical storms building in Pacific: NHC

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 07:13:00 +0200tribune (en)

WASHINGTON: A tropical storm over the Pacific is expected to hit parts of Hawaii as two more storms build toward hurricanes elsewhere in the Pacific, weather watchers in the United States said Friday. Tropical Storm Darby was located some 450 miles (725 kilometers) southeast of Honolulu on Friday....

Frank in the Pacific

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 06:04:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Frank is moving northwest well off the coast of Mexico and is no direct threat to land. The storm could become a hurricane this weekend. Tropical Storm Frank is moving northwestward well off the Pacific coast of Mexico. Frank marks the sixth tropical storm to form in the eastern Pacific this month.

Hawaii sur la trajectoire d'une tempête tropicale

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 05:19:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

La tempête tropicale Darby devrait toucher l'archipel américain de Hawaii samedi matin, tandis qu'une deuxième tempête devrait affecter la côte Pacifique du Mexique au cours du week-end et pourrait se transformer en ouragan, ont annoncé les météorologues américains samedi.

WILD WEATHER

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 23:42:00 +02009news (en)

An icy cold snap has swept across the south-east of Australia, with temperatures dipping to near freezing conditions in some areas. Click through for some of our readers' best photos of the winter weather. A big clean-up is underway after a powerful winter storm left a path of destruction across parts of South Australia.

‘Jersey Shore’s Seaside Heights wants quiet beaches

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 22:24:00 +0200globalnews (en)

People stand on the Seaside Heights boardwalk two years after Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2014. Hurricane Sandy was recorded as the deadliest and most destructive hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. A New Jersey town made famous by the reality TV series and its hard-partying cast is ready for some quiet time on its beaches.

Storm cluster puts parts of Treasure Coast under advisory Friday

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 21:46:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Today's Paper, also known as the e-Edition, is an online replica of the printed newspaper. You can view today's paper or previous issues. AFTERNOON FORECAST. This afternoon, there's a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 p.m. It's partly sunny, with a high near 90 and an east wind of 10 to 15 mph.

Record Start to July in East Pacific

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 21:13:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. The eastern Pacific basin has seen a record number of named storms in the first half of July. This comes on the heels of a record slow start to the 2016 hurricane season in that basin. After a record slow start, the eastern Pacific has tied a new July record by spawning seven tropical storms.

Ever Rich pledging typhoon relief of NT$3 mil. for Green Is.

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 20:04:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

Ever Rich Duty Free Shop has pledged NT$3 million to help rebuild typhoon-battered Green Island. As the year's most intense tropical cyclone Typhoon Nepartak approached Taiwan this month, Green Island, located right in the gale's path, bore the brunt of the hit.

FOX10 News Investigates: Chemicals Exposed

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:47:00 +0200wsfa (en)

After an Extensive investigation through state and federal databases, FOX10 News found it’s an on-your-honor system for the companies to report what's there, and companies can easily misreport the chemicals they are storing. One company operating a tank farm on the Mobile River did just that.

T.S. Georgette No Threat to Land

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:11:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical Storm Georgette is no threat to land in the Pacific. Tropical Storm Georgette is the seventh tropical storm to form in July. Tropical Storm Georgette has formed over the open east Pacific waters. Some strengthening is forecast the next few days.

Lifeguards: Average summer so far before Aug. storms

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:57:00 +0200delawareonline (en)

The period between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend is regarded as the “busy season” for the resort towns of Rehoboth, Bethany and Ocean City as thousands upon thousands of people flock to the seaside towns every week to enjoy the area beaches.

CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Travelers reports smallest profit since hurricane Sandy

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:25:00 +0200reuters (en)

Travelers Cos Inc ( TRV.N ) reported its lowest quarterly earnings since 2012, when hurricane Sandy struck the U.S. Atlantic coast, but managed to beat market expectations. The insurer said its adjusted combined ratio - a key measure of profitability - deteriorated due to an increase in....

Where Are The Gulf Hurricanes?

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:10:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. The Gulf of Mexico has not had a single tropical storm or hurricane enter or develop in its waters since September 2013. If this streak continues for eight more days, it'll be the longest drought on record, dating back to 1886. No hurricanes or tropical storms have entered or....

Weather: Rain chances increase around noon

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:44:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Weather: Rain chances increase starting around noon on the Treasure Coast | Radar. Some isolated coastal rainfall is possible this morning in South Florida, but the chance for rain is much higher starting around lunchtime this afternoon. Scattered showers and some strong thunderstorms are possible....

T.D. Eight-E No Threat to Land

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 12:09:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical depression Eight-E is no threat to land in the Pacific. The system is forecast to become Tropical Storm Georgette. Tropical Depression Eight-E is spinning over the open east Pacific waters. Some strengthening is forecast the next few days.