Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers still hasn't responded to plea for an 'emergency summit' three months on from last year's Yorkshire floods

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 22:59:00 +0100YorkshirePost (en)

Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers was facing mounting criticism tonight over her response to flood-hit communities after it emerged that she had still not responded to calls for an ‘‘emergency summit’’ three months on from last year’s South Yorkshire floods.

Flood rescue in Australia results in helicopter landing on houseboat in 'unusual experience'

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:11:00 +0100foxnews (en)

said on Facebook that one of its crews were called to assist a houseboat near Gunderman in New South Wales state. The houseboat had reportedly drifted about 18 miles down the river with a large tree lodged underneath the vessel, anchor and winch. The region has seen torrential rain in the past week....

Flood alerts are in effect for 17 MILLION as slow moving storm dumps rain on Deep South

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:52:00 +0100dailymail (en)

In eastern Mississippi, officials in Starkville said the water at Oktibbeha County Lake had once again reached a critical level just weeks after heavy rains caused a mudslide that put the earthen dam in danger of failing. Pumps had been used to lower the lake level by about eight feet since....

Ugly building will keep trains running, but Shore town says it’ll ruin the view

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:22:00 +0100nj (en)

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com About 11,500 mostly Monmouth and Ocean County commuters rely on NJ Transit’s North Jersey Coast Line to spare them the mystifying slowdowns, frustration, and road rage that otherwise can come from driving to work on the Garden State Parkway.

Qld towns flooded and expecting more rain

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:56:00 +0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Properties are under threat in tiny communities isolated by an inland sea of floodwater west of Brisbane, while the state's far north braces for searing heatwave conditions. Residents in Jandowae on the Darling Downs watched the water rise quickly after storms dumped 100mm of rain on Tuesday night onto an already-soaked catchment.

Qld towns flooded and expecting more rain

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:56:00 +0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Properties are under threat in tiny communities isolated by an inland sea of floodwater west of Brisbane, while the state's far north braces for searing heatwave conditions. Residents in Jandowae on the Darling Downs watched the water rise quickly after storms dumped 100mm of rain on Tuesday night onto an already-soaked catchment.

Qld towns flooded and expecting more rain

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:46:00 +0100maitlandmercury (en)

Properties are under threat in tiny communities isolated by an inland sea of floodwater west of Brisbane, while the state's far north braces for searing heatwave conditions. Residents in Jandowae on the Darling Downs watched the water rise quickly after storms dumped 100mm of rain on Tuesday night onto an already-soaked catchment.

Qld towns flooded and expecting more rain

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:37:00 +0100bordermail (en)

Properties are under threat in tiny communities isolated by an inland sea of floodwater west of Brisbane, while the state's far north braces for searing heatwave conditions. Residents in Jandowae on the Darling Downs watched the water rise quickly after storms dumped 100mm of rain on Tuesday night onto an already-soaked catchment.

Qld towns flooded and expecting more rain

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:24:00 +0100theherald-au (en)

Properties are under threat in tiny communities isolated by an inland sea of floodwater west of Brisbane, while the state's far north braces for searing heatwave conditions. Residents in Jandowae on the Darling Downs watched the water rise quickly after storms dumped 100mm of rain on Tuesday night onto an already-soaked catchment.

U.S. Storms, Global Floods, Bushfires Caused Economic Damages of $3B-Plus in January

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:14:00 +0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

U.S. storms, Australian bushfires and hailstorms, and floods in various countries across the globe caused more than $3 billion in economic damages during January, according to Aon’s Global Catastrophe Recap report , which analyzes the monthly impact of natural disaster events.

Floods surround Qld town with 'inland sea'

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:52:00 +0100portstephensexaminer (en)

A tiny town west of Brisbane is isolated by an inland sea of floodwater with properties under threat while the state's far north braces for searing heatwave conditions. An emergency flood warning has been issued for Jandowae after storms dumped 100mm of rain overnight.

Floods surround Qld town with 'inland sea'

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:51:00 +0100maitlandmercury (en)

A tiny town west of Brisbane is isolated by an inland sea of floodwater with properties under threat while the state's far north braces for searing heatwave conditions. An emergency flood warning has been issued for Jandowae after storms dumped 100mm of rain overnight.

Floods surround Qld town with 'inland sea'

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:37:00 +0100yahoo-au (en)

A tiny town west of Brisbane is isolated by an inland sea of floodwater with properties under threat while the state's far north braces for searing heatwave conditions. An emergency flood warning has been issued for Jandowae after storms dumped 100mm of rain overnight.

'Signficant problem': Coastal homes under threat from 4m waves as cyclone approaches Residents battling floods in Queensland and NSW are facing more rain and large ocean swells from approaching Cyclone Uesi. Read More »

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:37:00 +0100yahoo-au (en)

A tropical cyclone heading towards Australia’s east coast will generate powerful waves likely to cause further damage to already eroded coastlines. Cyclone Uesi, a category 2 system, is west of New Caledonia tracking southwest at about 110km/h. It will head towards the southeast Queensland coast....

Floods surround Qld town with 'inland sea'

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:36:00 +0100theherald-au (en)

A tiny town west of Brisbane is isolated by an inland sea of floodwater with properties under threat while the state's far north braces for searing heatwave conditions. An emergency flood warning has been issued for Jandowae after storms dumped 100mm of rain overnight.

Floods surround Qld town with 'inland sea'

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:20:00 +0100bordermail (en)

A tiny town west of Brisbane is isolated by an inland sea of floodwater with properties under threat while the state's far north braces for searing heatwave conditions. An emergency flood warning has been issued for Jandowae after storms dumped 100mm of rain overnight.

Giant storm on collision course

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:46:00 +0100heraldsun (en)

Huge swells, beach erosion, gale force winds and fresh dumpings of rain are all on the cards with the track of Cyclone Uesi firming up as a direct hit with waters off New South Wales. Before it even arrives, thunderstorms are likely to bring more rain to already sodden NSW and Queensland.

Cyclone Uesi to bring storms to Queensland and NSW coast as wild weather returns

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:30:00 +0100guardian (en)

An emergency flood warning has been issued for people in a town west of Brisbane as severe storms threaten to dump up to 250mm of rain in southeast Queensland. Jandowae Creek was expected to peak on Wednesday, potentially leading to major flooding in the town, the Western Downs Regional Council said.

Hill collapses, roads flooded, dam eroded by Southern rains

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:04:00 +0100missoulian (en)

This photo provided by WCBI-TV shows Crews at work to replace drainage pipes at the Oktibbeha County Lake dam in Starkville, Miss.,, as heavy rains cause water levels to rise on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. . Fire Coordinator Kirk Rosenhan told WCBI-TV that this pipe wasn't pumping enough water.

FEMA awards Jacksonville $4M to acquire flood prone properties

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:44:00 +0100news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville is getting more than $4 million in federal grant money to acquire and demolish 22 flood-prone homes throughout the city. According to a news release, the money from FEMA will help fund debris and slab removal. Environmental testing will also be conducted at the sites.

Cyclone tipped to bring 'hazardous' surf, erosion to Queensland coast

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:41:00 +0100brisbanetimes (en)

A Coral Sea cyclone is likely to track south and into the sights of the national weather bureau this week, bringing hazardous surf and coastal erosion to Queensland but no "direct" impact to the coast. Tropical Cyclone Uesi, a category 3 storm, was located north-west of Noumea on Thursday afternoon....

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:53:00 +0100wftv (en)

Officials also were monitoring the site of a potential dam failure in Yazoo County, where the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said a 40-acre (16-hectare) lake in a subdivision was leaking around a culvert and washing away dirt, threatening four homes and a church. Five homes were evacuated after a levee breach in Leake.

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:50:00 +0100wcfcourier (en)

A vehicle sprays water as rain falls in downtown Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, making for cascades of splashed water as traffic drives through. The National Weather Service says minor to moderate flooding is expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:49:00 +0100click2houston (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again threatened a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:45:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

A vehicle sprays water as rain falls in downtown Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, making for cascades of splashed water as traffic drives through. The National Weather Service says minor to moderate flooding is expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:38:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

Officials also were monitoring the site of a potential dam failure in Yazoo County, where the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said a 40-acre (16-hectare) lake in a subdivision was leaking around a culvert and washing away dirt, threatening four homes and a church. Five homes were evacuated after a levee breach in Leake.

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:38:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

Officials also were monitoring the site of a potential dam failure in Yazoo County, where the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said a 40-acre (16-hectare) lake in a subdivision was leaking around a culvert and washing away dirt, threatening four homes and a church. Five homes were evacuated after a levee breach in Leake.

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:29:00 +0100newsok (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again threatened a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:28:00 +0100apnews (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again threatened a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:24:00 +0100news4jax (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again threatened a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:22:00 +0100fox13memphis (en)

Officials also were monitoring the site of a potential dam failure in Yazoo County, where the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said a 40-acre (16-hectare) lake in a subdivision was leaking around a culvert and washing away dirt, threatening four homes and a church. Five homes were evacuated after a levee breach in Leake.

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:11:00 +0100TorontoStar (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again threatened a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:11:00 +0100timesdaily (en)

A vehicle sprays water as rain falls in downtown Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, making for cascades of splashed water as traffic drives through. The National Weather Service says minor to moderate flooding is expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:07:00 +0100clickondetroit (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again threatened a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Roads flooded, rivers rising across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:06:00 +0100gazette (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again threatened a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Rains flood roads, swell rivers across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:01:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:43:00 +0100fox10tv (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Severe thunderstorm threat to coincide with ongoing flood risk in South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:29:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

In addition to the ongoing flooding concerns from the Deep South to the Tennessee Valley and mid-Atlantic, severe thunderstorms may also threaten the region on Wednesday. Residents across much of the lower Mississippi River Valley through the Southeast coast have already been on alert following....

Roads flooded, rivers rising across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:18:00 +0100news4jax (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:12:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours. The Tennessee River was predicted to crest about 7 feet (2.1 meters) above flood level at Perryville, Tennessee, on Sunday.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:59:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Flooding reported across South as heavy rains cause levee breach in Mississippi, cop hurt in crash - Fox News

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:56:00 +0100google-top-stories (en)

"As far as the rest of the country, especially across the Southeast and parts of the South, we have very heavy rain that's going to bring the potential for flooding," Fox News Senior Meteorologist said Tuesday on " Fox & Friends ." "North of that, that's where we're going to see the snow, but the....

Roads flooded, rivers rising across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:49:00 +0100apnews (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Roads flooded, rivers rising across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:44:00 +0100wcfcourier (en)

The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours. The Tennessee River was predicted to crest about 7 feet (2.1 meters) above flood level at Perryville, Tennessee, on Sunday.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:34:00 +0100clickondetroit (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:31:00 +0100click2houston (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:27:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

A vehicle sprays water as rain falls in downtown Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, making for cascades of splashed water as traffic drives through. The National Weather Service says minor to moderate flooding is expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours. (AP Photo/Rogelio V.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:24:00 +0100timesfreepress (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Roads flooded, rivers rising across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:23:00 +0100TorontoStar (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across the Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:23:00 +0100timesdaily (en)

A vehicle sprays water as rain falls in downtown Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, making for cascades of splashed water as traffic drives through. The National Weather Service says minor to moderate flooding is expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:20:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — (AP) — Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Cyclone tipped to bring 'hazardous' surf, erosion to Queensland coast

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:04:00 +0100smh (en)

A Coral Sea cyclone is likely to track south and into the sights of the national weather bureau this week, bringing hazardous surf and coastal erosion to Queensland but no "direct" impact to the coast. Tropical Cyclone Uesi, a category 3 storm, was located north-west of Noumea on Thursday afternoon....

Roads flooded, rivers rising across Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:23:00 +0100therepublic (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Flooding reported across South as heavy rains cause levee breach in Mississippi, cop hurt in crash

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:21:00 +0100foxnews (en)

"As far as the rest of the country, especially across the Southeast and parts of the South, we have very heavy rain that's going to bring the potential for flooding," Fox News Senior Meteorologist said Tuesday on " Fox & Friends ." "North of that, that's where we're going to see the snow, but the....

Roads flooded, rivers rising across Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:02:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:55:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

National Roads flooded, rivers rising across Deep South Associated Press 10:16 AM, Feb 11, 2020

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:49:00 +0100wptv (en)

By: Associated Press Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep....

Roads flooded, rivers rising across Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:45:00 +0100tribtown (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:21:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:14:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from....

Roads flooded, rivers rising across Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:11:00 +0100startribune (en)

The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours. The Tennessee River was predicted to crest about 7 feet (2.1 meters) above flood level at Perryville, Tennessee, on Sunday.

Roads flooded, rivers rising across Deep South

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:11:00 +0100TorontoStar (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Roads were flooded and rivers were rising across the Deep South on Tuesday after a day of heavy rains that once again filled a Mississippi lake where a dam previously was in danger of failing. The National Weather Service said minor to moderate flooding was expected from central Mississippi to north Georgia following downpours.

Rain, Floods, Heavy Winds – A Practical Survival Guide

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:17:00 +0100iafrica (en)

With heavy rains, floods, high winds and even tornados recently wreaking havoc across many parts of South Africa , Auto & General Insurance is urging South Africans to remain vigilant and adopt a more proactive approach to avoid damage to property, injury and loss of life.

Cyclone tipped to bring 'hazardous' surf, erosion to Queensland coast

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:17:00 +0100brisbanetimes (en)

A Coral Sea cyclone is likely to track south and into the sights of the national weather bureau this week, bringing hazardous surf and coastal erosion to Queensland but no "direct" impact to the coast. Tropical Cyclone Uesi, a category 3 storm, was located north-west of Noumea on Thursday afternoon....

Cyclone tipped to bring 'hazardous' surf, erosion to Queensland coast

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 06:45:00 +0100smh (en)

A Coral Sea cyclone is likely to track south and into the sights of the national weather bureau this week, bringing hazardous surf and coastal erosion to Queensland but no "direct" impact to the coast. Tropical Cyclone Uesi, a category 3 storm, was located north-west of Noumea on Thursday afternoon....

Cyclone tipped to bring 'hazardous' surf, erosion to Queensland coast

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 06:43:00 +0100theage (en)

A Coral Sea cyclone is likely to track south and into the sights of the national weather bureau this week, bringing hazardous surf and coastal erosion to Queensland but no "direct" impact to the coast. Tropical Cyclone Uesi, a category 3 storm, was located north-west of Noumea on Thursday afternoon....

Pollution from the industrial revolution contaminated Himalayan ice

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 05:22:00 +0100dailymail (en)

The researcher said as burning trees adds metals, primarily zinc, to the atmosphere, it is difficult to tell whether the glacial contamination came from man-made or natural forest fires. The contamination in the ice core records was most intense from about 1810 to 1880, the scientists' analysis found.

More rain for north Alabama; strong storms to the south

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 04:21:00 +0100al (en)

Multiple rounds of heavy rain have caused flash flooding in central and north Alabama today -- and the rain could last into Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, with an additional 1-2 inches expected by Tuesday morning. But that’s not all.

Couple missing in floodwaters found

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 01:08:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

More severe thunderstorms are forecast for parts of south-east Australia today, but firefighters in New South Wales are celebrating. The record-breaking rain that pummelled Sydney over the weekend helped put out more than 30 bushfires, including the Gospers Mountain mega-blaze that was once....

Flooding warning for Brisbane River

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:20:00 +0100heraldsun (en)

It said minor to moderate flooding would continue along the upper Brisbane River during Monday. It comes after heavy showers and thunderstorms produced rainfall in excess of 100mm locally on Monday evening. Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the next couple of days.

Storm Ciara latest LIVE: Warnings of snow, wind and ice as UK recovers from storm battering

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 19:57:00 +0100standard (en)

Four people have been rescued after running into difficulty amid strong winds and blizzards on Ben Nevis, according to reports. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team found one member of the group safe before continued to search for three others who were still missing in the party, the BBC said. The three were all then found injured.

Rain brings 'huge relief' to NSW farmers amid drought

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 19:05:00 +0100tvnz (en)

The state's coast copped extraordinarily high amounts of rainfall over the weekend, with Sydney recording its heaviest drenching in three decades and copping gale-force coastal winds. The rain filled dams, put out bushfires and helped ease drought conditions but also caused flash flooding, mass....

Delta gives cash relief assistance to 130 flood, fire victims

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:43:00 +0100vanguardngr (en)

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa By Festus Ahon – Asaba. As part of its efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the people, the Delta State Government has given cash relief assistance to over 130 flood and fire disaster victims in Igbodo and Ogwashi-Uku in Ika North-East and Aniocha South Local Government Areas respectively.

Tornadoes, high winds and days of torrential rain ravage Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:06:00 +0100dailymail (en)

sparking floods as governors declare a state of emergency Heavy downpours caused major flooding in parts of southwest Virginia on Thursday, leading Governor Ralph Northam to declare a state of emergency; More than 500 residents were displaced and needed rescuing in flooding The state was then....

Cyclone nears Australia's west with heavy winds, risk of storm tide

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:46:00 +0100miningweekly (en)

MELBOURNE - A tropical cyclone expected to hit Western Australia on Saturday was forecast to bring ferocious winds and a potentially dangerous storm tide, while much of the bushfire-battered east coast faced flood warnings due to torrential rains. Severe tropical cyclone Damien was expected to make....

Flood warnings for drought regions after wet weekend in south Queensland

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:39:00 +0100brisbanetimes (en)

Flood warnings are in place for rivers in drought-declared Queensland regions west of the dividing range, topped up by torrential rain at the weekend as the water makes its way through the catchments. Showers were forecast to continue this week after Queensland's south-east also copped a weekend drenching.

Record calls for help as east coast reels after wild weather

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:39:00 +0100brisbanetimes (en)

A record number of calls for help were made to the State Emergency Service (SES) and NSW Fire and Rescue during the weekend as wild weather ravaged the state's east coast. Power provider Ausgrid said it was "one of the worst storms on the network in 20 years," as power outages affected more than 200,000 homes.

weather Green deceives as rain hits dried-out NSW Rain has fallen in abundance across parts of NSW but farmers say the drought is far from over, amid flash flooding and an easing of the bushfire crisis.

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:10:00 +0100aap-au (en)

Les and Laura Jones’ paddocks near Gunnedah have turned a lush, healthy green. But the drought for country NSW communities is far from over although the Joneses have enjoyed more than 60mm of rain at their Goolhi farm since Thursday and a one-hour deluge of 92mm on January 25. “Don’t let that fool you,” Mrs Jones told AAP on Monday.

Green deceives as rain hits dried-out NSW

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:41:00 +0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Les and Laura Jones' paddocks near Gunnedah have turned a lush, healthy green. But the drought for country NSW communities is far from over although the Joneses have enjoyed more than 60mm of rain at their Goolhi farm since Thursday and a one-hour deluge of 92mm on January 25. "Don't let that fool you," Mrs Jones told AAP on Monday.

Green deceives as rain hits dried-out NSW

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:26:00 +0100illawarramercury (en)

Les and Laura Jones' paddocks near Gunnedah have turned a lush, healthy green. But the drought for country NSW communities is far from over although the Joneses have enjoyed more than 60mm of rain at their Goolhi farm since Thursday and a one-hour deluge of 92mm on January 25. "Don't let that fool you," Mrs Jones told AAP on Monday.

Green deceives as rain hits dried-out NSW

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:08:00 +0100theherald-au (en)

Les and Laura Jones' paddocks near Gunnedah have turned a lush, healthy green. But the drought for country NSW communities is far from over although the Joneses have enjoyed more than 60mm of rain at their Goolhi farm since Thursday and a one-hour deluge of 92mm on January 25. "Don't let that fool you," Mrs Jones told AAP on Monday.

Green deceives as rain hits dried-out NSW

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:07:00 +0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Les and Laura Jones' paddocks near Gunnedah have turned a lush, healthy green. But the drought for country NSW communities is far from over although the Joneses have enjoyed more than 60mm of rain at their Goolhi farm since Thursday and a one-hour deluge of 92mm on January 25. "Don't let that fool you," Mrs Jones told AAP on Monday.

Record calls for help as east coast reels after wild weather

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:03:00 +0100theage (en)

A record number of calls for help were made to the State Emergency Service (SES) and NSW Fire and Rescue during the weekend as wild weather ravaged the state's east coast. Power provider Ausgrid said it was "one of the worst storms on the network in 20 years," as power outages affected more than 200,000 homes.

Green deceives as rain hits dried-out NSW

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:58:00 +0100maitlandmercury (en)

Les and Laura Jones' paddocks near Gunnedah have turned a lush, healthy green. But the drought for country NSW communities is far from over although the Joneses have enjoyed more than 60mm of rain at their Goolhi farm since Thursday and a one-hour deluge of 92mm on January 25. "Don't let that fool you," Mrs Jones told AAP on Monday.

Record calls for help as east coast reels after wild weather

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:53:00 +0100smh (en)

A record number of calls for help were made to the State Emergency Service (SES) and NSW Fire and Rescue during the weekend as wild weather ravaged the state's east coast. Power provider Ausgrid said it was "one of the worst storms on the network in 20 years," as power outages affected more than 200,000 homes.

Green deceives as rain hits dried-out NSW

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:49:00 +0100yahoo-au (en)

Les and Laura Jones' paddocks near Gunnedah have turned a lush, healthy green. But the drought for country NSW communities is far from over although the Joneses have enjoyed more than 60mm of rain at their Goolhi farm since Thursday and a one-hour deluge of 92mm on January 25. "Don't let that fool you," Mrs Jones told AAP on Monday.

Green deceives as rain hits dried-out NSW

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:46:00 +0100bordermail (en)

Les and Laura Jones' paddocks near Gunnedah have turned a lush, healthy green. But the drought for country NSW communities is far from over although the Joneses have enjoyed more than 60mm of rain at their Goolhi farm since Thursday and a one-hour deluge of 92mm on January 25. "Don't let that fool you," Mrs Jones told AAP on Monday.

Flood warnings for drought regions after wet weekend in south Queensland

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:06:00 +0100smh (en)

Flood warnings are in place for rivers in drought-declared Queensland regions west of the dividing range, topped up by torrential rain at the weekend as the water makes its way through the catchments. Showers were forecast to continue this week after Queensland's south-east also copped a weekend drenching.

Illawarra, South Coast could be declared disaster zones

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 07:52:00 +0100illawarramercury (en)

Areas of the Illawarra and South Coast could be declared disaster areas on Tuesday, according to Emergency Minister David Elliott. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Mr Elliott visited SES headquarters in Wollongong on Monday for a briefing about the weekend's heavy rains and flooding.

Cars Navigate Flooded Oxley Highway After Torrential Rain Falls in New South Wales

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 07:32:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

Intense storms caused flooding in communities across New South Wales from February 7 through to February 9, the Bureau of Meteorology reported. Flood warnings were issued for a number of rivers and lakes across the state including the Georges River at Milperra, the Hawkesbury-Nepean river, the....

Heavy rains bring both relief and new dangers to bushfire-hit Australia

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:20:00 +0100thedailystarBD (en)

A four-day downpour across Australia’s east coast has brought relief after months of devastating bushfires and years of drought, but also widespread storm damage and forecasts of more wild weather to come. The weekend drenching represented the biggest sustained run of rainfall in Sydney and....

Mud and mess: the residents mopping up from the weekend deluge

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:12:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Piles of furniture, including mattresses and sofas, have been left on the side of the road, damaged beyond repair. Mike Grove was among those flooded in the early hours of the morning when Myall Creek reaching a peak of nearly 3.2 metres. He said he woke up at 4:00am to his son shouting that the house was being flooded.

Heavy rains bring both relief and new dangers to bushfire-hit Australia

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:24:00 +0100reuters-in (en)

MELBOURNE/SYDNEY (Reuters) - A four-day downpour across Australia’s east coast has brought relief after months of devastating bushfires and years of drought, but also widespread storm damage and forecasts of more wild weather to come. The weekend drenching represented the biggest sustained run of....

Rain brings floods but helps douse Australia's worst bushfires Sky News

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:23:00 +0100msn-uk (en)

(Video by Reuters) Parts of Australia's east coast have been hit with heavy rain, forcing evacuations, power cuts and school closures - but it also brought one piece of very good news. Eight flood evacuation orders were issued for towns, including Narrabeen Lagoon, Moorebank, Chipping Norton and....

Heavy rains bring both relief and new dangers to bushfire-hit Australia

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:21:00 +0100reuters (en)

The weekend drenching represented the biggest sustained run of rainfall in Sydney and surrounding areas for 30 years, dousing some bushfires and replenishing depleted dams across New South Wales, the country’s most popular state. Some rural areas received more rain in recent days than they had in....

Gospers Mountain 'mega-blaze' extinguished in Sydney's downpour

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:49:00 +0100abc-au (en)

The fire, which burned through more than 512,000 hectares after it was ignited by lightning strikes in a remote forested area on October 26, was once considered "too big to put out". The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said the past four days in Sydney had been the wettest since 1990, with a combined 391.

Heavy rains bring both relief and new dangers to bushfire-hit Australia

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:39:00 +0100reuters-af (en)

The weekend drenching represented the biggest sustained run of rainfall in Sydney and surrounding areas for 30 years, dousing some bushfires and replenishing depleted dams across New South Wales, the country’s most popular state. Some rural areas received more rain in recent days than they had in....

Heavy rains bring both relief and new dangers to bushfire-hit Australia

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:35:00 +0100reuters-uk (en)

The weekend drenching represented the biggest sustained run of rainfall in Sydney and surrounding areas for 30 years, dousing some bushfires and replenishing depleted dams across New South Wales, the country’s most popular state. Some rural areas received more rain in recent days than they had in....

Heaviest rainfall in 30 years bring relief and new dangers to bush fire-hit Australia

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:33:00 +0100straitstimesSG (en)

MELBOURNE/SYDNEY (REUTERS) – A four-day downpour across Australia’s east coast has brought relief after months of devastating bush fires and years of drought, but also widespread storm damage and forecasts of more wild weather to come. The weekend drenching represented the biggest sustained run of....

UK lightning tracker map LIVE: Storms rage as Ciara smashes UK with 80mph winds

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:21:00 +0100express (en)

The forecasters also warned injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties. Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen while road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible.

Full Article: Heavy rains bring both relief and new dangers to bushfire-hit Australia

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 03:45:00 +0100wsau (en)

By Sonali Paul and Jonathan Barrett. MELBOURNE/SYDNEY (Reuters) - A four-day downpour across Australia's east coast has brought relief after months of devastating bushfires and years of drought, but also widespread storm damage and forecasts of more wild weather to come.

Flood warnings for drought regions after wet weekend in south Queensland

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 03:16:00 +0100brisbanetimes (en)

Flood warnings are in place for rivers in drought-declared Queensland regions west of the dividing range, topped up by torrential rain at the weekend as the water makes its way through the catchments. Showers were forecast to continue this week after Queensland's south-east also copped a weekend drenching.

Widespread evacuations, tens of thousands without power as storm causes chaos

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 03:16:00 +0100brisbanetimes (en)

The SES warned that once flood waters climbed above eight metres, the evacuation route along Castlereagh Road may be cut. An evacuation centre was been established at North Richmond Community Centre, but residents were advised to seek shelter with friends and family.

Flood warnings for drought regions after wet weekend in south Queensland

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 02:51:00 +0100smh (en)

Flood warnings are in place for rivers, in drought-declared Queensland regions west of the dividing range, topped up by torrential rain at the weekend as the water makes its way through the catchments. Showers were forecast to continue this week after Queensland's south-east also copped a weekend drenching.

With giant oil tanks on its waterfront, South Portland wants to know: what happens when sea level rises?

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 23:00:00 +0100bangordailynews (en)

So, what does that mean? The tanks are designed to keep the contents in — does that mean they can also keep water from intruding? Along the Gulf Coast, petroleum tanks have suffered catastrophic failures in extreme weather. When over 50 inches of rain fell on Houston during Hurricane Harvey, there....

Fire-hit Australia faces flooding threat

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 19:55:00 +0100bbc (en)

Media caption 'Sydney has had its wettest day in well over a year' The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) is braced for severe wet weather this weekend as downpours ease the bushfire crisis in the region. Severe weather warnings for rain, winds and flooding have been issued for coastal areas of the eastern state.

Rains raise hopes of end to fire crisis

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:58:00 +0100taipeitimes (en)

Heavy rain yesterday was raising hopes for an end to Australia’s unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours doused blazes that have burned out of control for months. The devastating fires, fueled by prolonged drought and record-high temperatures, have raged since September last year, burning more than 10 million hectares and killing 33 people.

Watch: Johannesburg under water, roads closed as storm hits [photos, video]

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:48:00 +0100thesouthafrican (en)

Johannesburg weather is something else, hey. One minutes it’s relatively sunny, then next it’s the end of the world. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone trying to get home in this weather. Settle in for the long run, folks: thunderstorms are expected on both Saturday 8 February and Sunday 9....

Bad weather moves into Eastern states; 5 dead in South

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:02:00 +0100wacotrib (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — More than 260,000 homes and businesses in the southeastern United States were without power early Friday after a powerful storm raked the region. At least five people were killed . North Carolina had the most customers without electricity on Friday, followed by Pennsylvania, according to poweroutages.

Bad Weather Moves Into Eastern States; 5 Dead in South

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:36:00 +0100theepochtimes (en)

Nearly 150,000 homes and businesses in the southeastern United States were without power early Feb. 7 after a powerful storm raked the region. At least five people were killed . Florida bore the brunt of the power outages, with nearly 75,000, according to poweroutages.us.

Heavy rain, floods hit Australia’s wildfire-ravaged east coast

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:11:00 +0100cknw (en)

Heavy rains lashed parts of the and drought-stricken Australian east coast on Friday, bringing some flooding in Sydney and relief to firefighters still dealing with dozens of blazes in New South Wales. New South Wales is the state hardest hit by wildfires that have killed at least 33 and destroyed....

Southern destruction left in the deadly wake of violent severe weather outburst

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

"Mainly dry weather will last through the weekend, but AccuWeather meteorologists are actively monitoring the potential for flooding downpours and feisty thunderstorms to return to the region for several days during the early to middle part of next week," Duff added.

Heavy rain, floods hit Australia’s wildfire-ravaged east coast

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:33:00 +0100globalnews (en)

Heavy rains lashed parts of the and drought-stricken Australian east coast on Friday, bringing some flooding in Sydney and relief to firefighters still dealing with dozens of blazes in New South Wales. New South Wales is the state hardest hit by wildfires that have killed at least 33 and destroyed....

Heavy rain, floods lash eastern Australia, help with fires

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:09:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

North Andover, MA (01845) Today. Periods of rain. Becoming windy in the afternoon. High 46F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph, becoming W and increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Tonight. Partly cloudy skies. Gusty winds during the evening.

Heavy rain, floods lash eastern Australia, help with fires

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:28:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

CANBERRA, Australia — (AP) — Heavy rains lashed parts of the wildfire and drought-stricken Australian east coast on Friday, bringing some flooding in Sydney and relief to firefighters still dealing with dozens of blazes in New South Wales. New South Wales is the state hardest hit by wildfires that....

Heavy rain, floods lash eastern Australia, help with fires

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:02:00 +0100TorontoStar (en)

CANBERRA, Australia - Heavy rains lashed parts of the wildfire and drought-stricken Australian east coast on Friday, bringing some flooding in Sydney and relief to firefighters still dealing with dozens of blazes in New South Wales. New South Wales is the state hardest hit by wildfires that have....

Supermarket shelves bare as Pilbara coast braces for severe cyclone

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0100smh (en)

Karratha, Port Hedland and Dampier are bracing themselves for destructive winds and dangerous flooding, as Cyclone Damien gravitates towards the Pilbara coast. The tropical storm will be the most severe cyclone to cross the Pilbara coast in six years, with the Bureau of Meteorology anticipating it....

What to know: Wake, Durham, Johnston, other school systems on 2-hour delay Friday

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:02:00 +0100wral (en)

Severe weather moved quickly through Wake County on Thursday. Schools closed early as a result as the widespread storm damage throughout the area. Many school systems will operate on a 2-hour delay on Friday due to the continued rain. What to know Schools in Wake, Durham, Johnston, Wayne, Wilson,....

Southern US gets hit with tornadoes, flooding amid severe weather outbreak

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:56:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

"There is an active tornado warning in Charlotte right now," Vi Lyles, the Office of Charlotte Mayor, said on Twitter at the time that the violent storm was moving through the area. "Please be safe, stay inside and stay away from windows. Take shelter if you are outside. Safety of all Charlotteans is our #1 priority.

Rains bring relief to Australia bush fire crisis

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:51:00 +0100zbc (en)

HEAVY rains have raised hopes for an end to Australia’s unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours douse blazes that have burned out of control for months. The devastating fires, fuelled by a prolonged drought and record-high temperatures, have raged since September 2019, burning more than 10 million hectares of land and killing 33 people.

Rains 'breaking the back' of Australia bushfire crisis

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:37:00 +0100business-standard (en)

Heavy rain was raising hopes on Friday for an end to Australia's unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours douse blazes that have burned out of control for months. The devastating fires, fuelled by prolonged drought and record-high temperatures, have raged since September, burning more than 10....

Rains 'breaking the back' of Australian bushfire crisis

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 09:15:00 +0100BangkokPost (en)

SYDNEY: Heavy rain was raising hopes on Friday for an end to Australia's unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours douse blazes that have burned out of control for months. The devastating fires, fuelled by prolonged drought and record-high temperatures, have raged since September, burning more than 10 million hectares and killing 33 people.

Rains 'breaking the back' of Australia bushfire crisis

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 08:59:00 +0100thetimes-za (en)

Heavy rain was raising hopes Friday for an end to Australia's unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours douse blazes that have burned out of control for months. The devastating fires, fuelled by prolonged drought and record-high temperatures, have raged since September, burning more than 10....

Ruthless Currowan fire complex could be extinguished this weekend

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 08:58:00 +0100illawarramercury (en)

In a matter of days the massive South Coast Currowan fire that burnt hundreds of thousands of hectares, destroyed hundreds of homes and saw the tragic loss of life could be out. The mega blaze started on November 26 from a lightning strike in dense state forest.

Rain brings hope in Australia bushfire battle

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 08:26:00 +0100RTERadio (en)

Heavy rain has raised hopes for an end to Australia's unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours douse blazes that have burned out of control for months. The devastating fires, fuelled by prolonged drought and record-high temperatures, have raged since September, killing 33 people and burning more than 10 million hectares of land.

Latest 30 mins ago Rains ‘breaking the back’ of Australia bushfire crisis

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 08:15:00 +0100tribuneonline (en)

Heavy rain was raising hopes Friday for an end to Australia’s unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours douse blazes that have burned out of control for months. The devastating fires, fueled by prolonged drought and record-high temperatures, have raged since September, burning more than 10 million....

Rains could help end Australia bushfire crisis

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 08:03:00 +0100JakartaPost (en)

Heavy rain was raising hopes Friday for an end to Australia's unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours douse blazes that have burned out of control for months. The devastating fires, fuelled by prolonged drought and record-high temperatures, have raged since September, burning more than 10....

Rains 'Breaking The Back' Of Australia Bushfire Crisis

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:43:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

Heavy rain was raising hopes Friday for an end to Australia's unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours douse blazes that have burned out of control for months. The devastating fires, fuelled by prolonged drought and record-high temperatures, have raged since September, burning more than 10....

Supermarket shelves bare as Pilbara coast braces for severe cyclone

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:40:00 +0100brisbanetimes (en)

Karratha, Port Hedland and Dampier are bracing themselves for destructive winds and dangerous flooding, as Cyclone Damien gravitates towards the Pilbara coast. The tropical storm will be the most severe cyclone to cross the Pilbara coast in six years, with the Bureau of Meteorology anticipating it....

Rains 'breaking the back' of Australia bushfire crisis

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:38:00 +0100yahoo-au (en)

Heavy rain was raising hopes Friday for an end to Australia's unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours douse blazes that have burned out of control for months. The devastating fires, fuelled by prolonged drought and record-high temperatures, have raged since September, burning more than 10....

Rains 'breaking the back' of Australia bushfire crisis

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:36:00 +0100pulse (en)

The devastating fires, fuelled by prolonged drought and record-high temperatures, have raged since September, burning more than 10 million hectares (25 million acres) and killing 33 people. An estimated billion animals have perished in the fires that destroyed more than 2,500 homes.

Rains 'breaking the back' of Australia bushfire crisis

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:33:00 +0100afp-english (en)

Heavy rain was raising hopes Friday for an end to Australia's unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours douse blazes that have burned out of control for months. The devastating fires, fuelled by prolonged drought and record-high temperatures, have raged since September, burning more than 10....

Heavy rain hits Australia's bushfire-ravaged east coast, flood warnings issued

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:13:00 +0100ecns (en)

Extreme weather of heavy rain, damaging winds and flash flooding is not something that would usually be celebrated, Australia farmers and firefighters on the east coast, however, are cheering on the downpour. In the midst of the worst drought on record, the huge rainfall on Friday is predicted to....

UK weather: Heavy snow to follow Storm Ciara gales with 'danger to life' warnings issued

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:00:00 +0100themirror (en)

Britain faces its worst storm for a year as 1,000 mile-wide Storm Ciara hits from Saturday bringing 90mph gusts with heavy snow to follow next week. The has added a new weather warning for wind and snow in Scotland from midnight on Monday to midday on Tuesday, with the storm expected to continue into the new week.

Over 148,000 without power in Florida as severe storms blast the Sunshine State

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 06:53:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

. Shortly after 10 a.m., the Charlotte Douglas International Airport ushered people to shelters and ordered others to stay away from windows. They added that the Federal Aviation Administraion has evacuated the air traffic control tower. The FAA said that the airfield may have been damaged as a....

Heavy rain hits Australia's bushfire-ravaged east coast, flood warnings issued

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 06:33:00 +0100china.org.cn (en)

SYDNEY, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Extreme weather of heavy rain, damaging winds and flash flooding is not something that would usually be celebrated, Australia farmers and firefighters on the east coast, however, are cheering on the downpour. In the midst of the worst drought on record, the huge rainfall....

Heavy rain hits Australia's bushfire-ravaged east coast, flood warnings issued

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 06:32:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

SYDNEY, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Extreme weather of heavy rain, damaging winds and flash flooding is not something that would usually be celebrated, Australia farmers and firefighters on the east coast, however, are cheering on the downpour. In the midst of the worst drought on record, the huge rainfall....

Flood warning for Sydney as NSW braces for 'border-to-border' weekend downpour

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:46:00 +0100abc-au (en)

iThe State Emergency Service (SES) has warned people in NSW to prepare for dangerous flooding as torrential rain continues over the weekend. There has been widespread flash flooding in coastal areas, with Byron Bay recording 280mm of rain and Coffs Harbour receiving 250mm overnight.

Newsdeck: Australia receives a bittersweet bushfire reprieve with floods, cyclone

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:21:00 +0100dailymaverick (en)

SYDNEY, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Many Australians were experiencing a bittersweet break from the threat of bushfires on Thursday, with flooding rains deluging some parts of the eastern states and a tropical cyclone forecast to hit the country's northwest over the weekend.

LIVE: WA's Pilbara region battens down as Cyclone Damien gathers steam

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 04:54:00 +0100smh (en)

Following a yellow alert for Port Hedland issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services just after 10.30am, port operators have started to tie down activities. "The Port Hedland Port Authority has cleared the port and advised port operators to prepare for the approaching weather," a BHP spokeswoman said.

LIVE: WA's Pilbara region battens down as Cyclone Damien gathers steam

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 04:53:00 +0100watoday (en)

Following a yellow alert for Port Hedland issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services just after 10.30am, port operators have started to tie down activities. "The Port Hedland Port Authority has cleared the port and advised port operators to prepare for the approaching weather," a BHP spokeswoman said.

LIVE: WA's Pilbara region battens down as Cyclone Damien gathers steam

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 04:35:00 +0100theage (en)

Nearly 20 schools, high schools and learning centres in the Pilbara remained closed on Friday morning as the region braced for extreme weather. Closures include: Baler Primary School; Cassia Education Support Centre; Cassia Primary School; Dampier Primary School; Hedland Senior High School; Karratha....

Wake, Durham, Johnston, other school systems on 2-hour delay Friday, Franklin Co. schools closed after severe storms

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:58:00 +0100wral (en)

Severe weather moved quickly through Wake County on Thursday, bringing the potential for isolated flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes. Schools closed early as a result, and people west of the Triangle were forced to take shelter during tornado warnings.

Downed Trees Litter Streets of Spartanburg After Severe Storms

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:21:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

Trees were downed and buildings damaged as severe weather ripped through South Carolina and surrounding states on February 6, local media reported. A variety of severe weather warnings were issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for South Carolina, including a tornado warning and flash flood warning.

Supermarket shelves bare as Pilbara coast braces for severe cyclone

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:06:00 +0100smh (en)

Karratha, Port Hedland and Dampier are bracing themselves for destructive winds and dangerous flooding, as Cyclone Damien gravitates towards the Pilbara coast. The tropical storm will be the most severe cyclone to cross the Pilbara coast in six years, with the Bureau of Meteorology anticipating it....

Supermarket shelves bare as Pilbara coast braces for severe cyclone

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:02:00 +0100theage (en)

Karratha, Port Hedland and Dampier are bracing themselves for destructive winds and dangerous flooding, as Cyclone Damien gravitates towards the Pilbara coast. The tropical storm will be the most severe cyclone to cross the Pilbara coast in six years, with the Bureau of Meteorology anticipating it....

Supermarket shelves bare as Pilbara coast braces for severe cyclone

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:00:00 +0100watoday (en)

Karratha, Port Hedland and Dampier are bracing themselves for destructive winds and dangerous flooding, as Cyclone Damien gravitates towards the Pilbara coast. The tropical storm will be the most severe cyclone to cross the Pilbara coast in six years, with the Bureau of Meteorology anticipating it....

Wake, Durham, Johnston County schools on 2-hour delay Friday, Franklin Co. schools closed after severe storms hit area

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:57:00 +0100wral (en)

Severe weather moved quickly through Wake County on Thursday, bringing the potential for isolated flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes. Schools closed early as a result, and people west of the Triangle were forced to take shelter during tornado warnings.

Supermarket shelves bare as Pilbara coast braces for severe cyclone

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:46:00 +0100brisbanetimes (en)

Karratha, Port Hedland and Dampier are bracing themselves for destructive winds and dangerous flooding, as Cyclone Damien gravitates towards the Pilbara coast. The tropical storm will be the most severe cyclone to cross the Pilbara coast in six years, with the Bureau of Meteorology anticipating it....

Wake County schools on 2-hour delay, Franklin Co. schools closed due to storm damage across the area

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:26:00 +0100wral (en)

Severe weather moved quickly through Wake County on Thursday, bringing the potential for isolated flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes. Schools closed early as a result, and people west of the Triangle were forced to take shelter during tornado warnings. What to know Wake County Schools will be under a 2-hour delay for classes on Friday.

Over 87,000 now without power across NC; flash flood warning for Wake County

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:57:00 +0100wral (en)

Severe weather moved quickly through Wake County on Thursday, bringing the potential for isolated flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes. Schools closed early as a result, and people west of the Triangle were forced to take shelter during tornado warnings. What to know Wake County is under a flash flood warning for Wake County until 7:30 p.

Deadly storms bring tornadoes and flooding to the South

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:50:00 +0100CBSnews (en)

Spartanburg, South Carolina A powerful and deadly storm system is leaving a path of destruction from the Florida Panhandle to Virginia. There are at least three deaths from the storm, including a Tennessee teacher who was killed when a tree fell on a bus. So far, there are reports of nine tornadoes in the Carolinas on Thursday.

Over 90,000 now without power across NC; flash flood warning for Wake County

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:26:00 +0100wral (en)

Severe weather moved quickly through Wake County on Thursday, bringing the potential for isolated flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes. Schools closed early as a result, and people west of the Triangle were forced to take shelter during tornado warnings.

Over 96,000 now without power across NC; flash flood warning for Wake County

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 23:55:00 +0100wral (en)

Severe weather moved quickly through Wake County on Thursday, bringing the potential for isolated flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes. Schools closed early as a result, and people west of the Triangle were forced to take shelter during tornado warnings.

Cayman embraces new era of weather forecasting

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 23:49:00 +0100caycompass (en)

As rain pours over West Bay, residents in East End enjoy the sunshine. Meanwhile, rough waves roll over South Sound, as tourists on Seven Mile Beach relax in calm, placid waters. Residents of the Cayman Islands know weather and sea conditions from one side of the island to the other can vary drastically.

South Carolina Officials Shut Down Flooded Roadways

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 23:09:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

Heavy rain and high winds in South Carolina led to flooded roadways, downed trees, and dangerous travel conditions on February 6, local law enforcement officials said. A vast storm system sweeping the southeastern US hit South Carolina on Thursday morning, leading the National Weather Service to issue numerous tornado and flash flood warnings.

Severe Weather Downs Trees Across Spartanburg

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 23:09:00 +0100news_com_au (en)

Trees were downed and buildings damaged as severe weather ripped through South Carolina and surrounding states on February 6, local media reported. A variety of severe weather warnings were issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for South Carolina, including a tornado warning and flash flood warning.

Weather updates: Tornado warning issued for Aiken County and Edgefield County

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:15:00 +0100aikenstandard (en)

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Aiken County and much of the state as potentially severe thunderstorms loom on the horizon. Aiken County is under a flash flood watch and a lake wind advisory from 7 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Friday.

Storms and rain continue but worst weather is over

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:39:00 +0100al (en)

A tornado watch for the southeast corner of the state has been canceled, according to the National Weather Service. However, flooding continues to be a concern in parts of Alabama. One fatality and one injury have been reported to the National Weather Service after two mobile homes were destroyed....

'Worst part of the storm' moving quickly through Wake County

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:23:00 +0100wral (en)

Severe weather began moving into central North Carolina Thursday afternoon, bringing with it isolated flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes. Schools began closing early in response, and many people began reporting damage, while some were forced to take shelter during tornado warnings.

Weather updates: Aiken County under tornado watch

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:13:00 +0100aikenstandard (en)

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Aiken County and much of the state as potentially severe thunderstorms loom on the horizon. Aiken County is under a flash flood watch and a lake wind advisory from 7 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Friday.

Severe storm damage reported in Charlotte area, central NC under tornado watch

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:52:00 +0100wral (en)

Severe weather began moving into central North Carolina Thursday afternoon, bringing with it isolated flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes. Schools began closing early in response, and many people began reporting damage, while some were forced to take shelter during tornado warnings.

Wikipedia, a source of information on natural disasters biased towards rich countries

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:49:00 +0100phys (en)

Floods are the natural disaster that cause the most damage each year throughout the world. Valerio Lorini (JRC-UPF), Javier Rando (UPF), Diego Saez-Trumper (Wikimedia), and Carlos Castillo (UPF) are the authors of a study they are to present at the 17th International Conference on Information....

Floods and cyclone threaten Australia

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:36:00 +0100taipeitimes (en)

Many Australians yesterday experienced a bittersweet break from the threat of bushfires, with flooding rains deluging some parts of the eastern states and a tropical cyclone forecast to hit the nation’s northwest over the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology issued severe thunderstorm warnings for....

Tornado Watch Issued As Severe Weather Moves Into Metro

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:09:00 +0100patch (en)

A tornado watch and severe thunderstorm warning are in effect for most of the Charlotte metro until Thursday evening. By A tornado watch and severe thunderstorm warning are in effect for most of the Charlotte metro until Thursday evening. (Kristin Borden/Patch) CHARLOTTE, NC The Charlotte metro....

Snow, ice, heavy rain and storms cause East Coast travel trouble

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:56:00 +0100nbcnews (en)

So far, this powerful winter storm has lived up to expectations, producing up to 14 inches of snow in Texas and 12 tornado reports across Mississippi on Wednesday. Winter storm and flood alerts are up for millions of people as well as Tornado Watches across the south.

Wikipedia, a source of information on natural disasters biased towards rich countries

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:34:00 +0100eurekalert (en)

Floods are the natural disaster to cause most damage each year across the world. Valerio Lorini (JRC-UPF), Javier Rando (UPF), Diego Saez-Trumper (Wikimedia), and Carlos Castillo (UPF) are the authors of a study they are to present at the 17th International Conference on Information Systems for....

Weather alert: Severe thunderstorms, flooding, damaging winds possible today

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:11:00 +0100aikenstandard (en)

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Aiken County and much of the state as potentially severe thunderstorms loom on the horizon. Aiken County is under a flash flood watch and a lake wind advisory from 7 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Friday.

Australia receives bushfire reprieve with floods, braces for storm

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:03:00 +0100trust (en)

A tropical low off the coast of Western Australia is forecast to develop into a category three cyclone that is set to make landfall at the weekend. (Adds BHP, Rio comment on cyclone preparations) SYDNEY/MELBOURNE, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Many Australians were experiencing a bittersweet break from the....

Tornado watch issued for several counties west of Raleigh, including Chatham

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:47:00 +0100wral (en)

Severe weather will move into central North Carolina Thursday afternoon, bringing with it the potential for isolated flooding and tornadoes. What to know Parts of Raleigh and areas to its south and west are under a level 3, or moderate, threat for severe weather; Storms could move into the Triangle by 4 p.

Damage reported as storms barrel through River Region

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:34:00 +0100montgomeryadvertiser (en)

A powerful winter storm brought severe weather across the Deep South early Thursday, with high winds causing damage that killed one person, injured several others and littered at least four states. The storm front destroyed mobile homes and flooded streets in Alabama, and a path of splintered trees....

Winter storm brings snow, 1 death and injuries across US

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:21:00 +0100TorontoStar (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A powerful winter storm brought severe weather across the Deep South early Thursday, with high winds causing damage that killed one person, injured several others and littered at least four states. The storm front destroyed mobile homes and flooded streets in Alabama, and a path....

Severe system could arrive by 4 p.m., caused 24 tornado damage reports across the South

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:15:00 +0100wral (en)

The Storm Prediction Center upgraded parts of the Triangle to a level 3 risk for severe weather Thursday, including parts of Wake County. Steady rain caused slow downs during morning commute, which had several accidents and closed roads. The timeline of the severe weather's arrival has moved up....

Deep South sees storms; at least 1 killed in Ala.

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:03:00 +0100wsaw (en)

(AP/Gray) - At least one person has been killed early Thursday morning after a possible tornado tore through Marengo County, Ala., WBRC reported. Two mobile homes in the area were destroyed. Areas of the Deep South are at risk of severe weather including tornadoes and torrential rains. A wide area of the South is experiencing flooding.

Deep South sees storms; at least 1 killed in Ala.

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:01:00 +0100kswo (en)

(AP/Gray) - At least one person has been killed early Thursday morning after a possible tornado tore through Marengo County, Ala., WBRC reported. Two mobile homes in the area were destroyed. Areas of the Deep South are at risk of severe weather including tornadoes and torrential rains. A wide area of the South is experiencing flooding.

Deep South sees storms; at least 1 killed in Ala.

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:59:00 +0100wkyt (en)

(AP/Gray) - At least one person has been killed early Thursday morning after a possible tornado tore through Marengo County, Ala., WBRC reported. Two mobile homes in the area were destroyed. Areas of the Deep South are at risk of severe weather including tornadoes and torrential rains.

Australia receives bushfire reprieve with floods, battens down for cyclone Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Queensland and a flood alert in over 20 areas in New South Wales. Reuters 2020-02-06 20:40:35+08:00 0

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:59:00 +0100malaysiakini-en (en)

Many Australians were experiencing a bittersweet break from the threat of bushfires on Thursday, with flooding rains deluging some parts of the eastern states and miners preparing for a tropical cyclone to hit the country's iron ore heartland over the weekend.

Australia receives bushfire reprieve with floods, battens down for cyclone

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:15:00 +0100reuters-in (en)

SYDNEY/MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Many Australians were experiencing a bittersweet break from the threat of bushfires on Thursday, with flooding rains deluging some parts of the eastern states and miners preparing for a tropical cyclone to hit the country’s iron ore heartland over the weekend.

Australia receives bushfire reprieve with floods, battens down for cyclone

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:04:00 +0100oann (en)

February 6, 2020. SYDNEY/MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Many Australians were experiencing a bittersweet break from the threat of bushfires on Thursday, with flooding rains deluging some parts of the eastern states and miners preparing for a tropical cyclone to hit the country’s iron ore heartland over the weekend.

Australia receives a bittersweet bushfire reprieve with floods, cyclone

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:34:00 +0100iran-daily (en)

Many Australians were experiencing a bittersweet break from the threat of bushfires on Thursday, with flooding rains deluging some parts of the eastern states and a tropical cyclone forecast to hit the country’s northwest over the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued severe thunderstorm....

Australia receives a bittersweet bushfire reprieve with floods, cyclone

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 09:50:00 +0100reuters-in (en)

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Many Australians were experiencing a bittersweet break from the threat of bushfires on Thursday, with flooding rains deluging some parts of the eastern states and a tropical cyclone forecast to hit the country’s northwest over the weekend.

Australia receives a bittersweet bushfire reprieve with floods, cyclone

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 09:34:00 +0100tribune (en)

SYDNEY: Many Australians were experiencing a bittersweet break from the threat of bushfires on Thursday, with flooding rains deluging some parts of the eastern states and a tropical cyclone forecast to hit the country’s northwest over the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued severe....

Australia receives a bittersweet bushfire reprieve with floods, cyclone

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:15:00 +0100japantoday (en)

Many Australians were experiencing a bittersweet break from the threat of bushfires on Thursday, with flooding rains deluging some parts of the eastern states and a tropical cyclone forecast to hit the country's northwest over the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued severe thunderstorm....

Australia receives a bittersweet bushfire reprieve with floods, cyclone

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 07:55:00 +0100trust (en)

(Adds detail on charity cricket match, developing cyclone near Pilbara, floods detail) SYDNEY, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Many Australians were experiencing a bittersweet break from the threat of bushfires on Thursday, with flooding rains deluging some parts of the eastern states and a tropical cyclone....

Australia receives a bittersweet bushfires reprieve with floods, cyclone

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 07:47:00 +0100oann (en)

February 6, 2020. SYDNEY (Reuters) – Many Australians were experiencing a bittersweet break from the threat of bushfires on Thursday, with flooding rains deluging some parts of the eastern states and a tropical cyclone forecast to hit the country’s northwest over the weekend.

From fire to floods: Australia sees mixed blessings from heavy rain

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 06:08:00 +0100straitstimesSG (en)

CANBERRA (BLOOMBERG) - Emergency services in Australia's wildfire-ravaged east are switching their focus to combating expected flooding, with some areas forecast to have their heaviest rainfall in years. With 62 wildfires still burning in New South Wales state alone, and parts of the country in the....

Storm 5 Alert issued for Thursday morning as flooding continues

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:34:00 +0100newschannel5 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Storm 5 Alert was issued for Wednesday night ahead of heavy downpours and a thunderstorms were possible in the mid-state. Rain and storms continued to intensify over southern and eastern counties throughout the evening. Heavy rain led to flooding along low lying streets and creeks, which was the primary concern.

Tornado warning issued for Rutherford County

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 02:00:00 +0100tennessean (en)

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Shelbyville, moving east at 60 mph. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

First Alert: Flooding, severe weather risk unfolds

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:32:00 +0100wsfa (en)

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A wave of low pressure has formed along an approaching cold front, and this is helping kick off a cluster of thunderstorms across Alabama this afternoon. We have already seen storms firing on radar in west and south Alabama, and they will continue to move into central and south Alabama throughout the rest of today.

Tornado watch likely for part of Alabama this afternoon

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:14:00 +0100al (en)

Rain and storms continued across parts of Alabama as of Wednesday afternoon. There has been only one severe thunderstorm that merited a warning so far, but multiple significant weather advisories have been issued and the weather service has gotten at least one report of wind damage from storms.

‘Heaviest rain in years’ about to hit

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:00:00 +0100qt (en)

Major downpours are sweeping down the east coast of Australia, bringing potential flooding and major drought relief. Sky News Weather Chief Meteorologist Tom Saunders said the "heaviest rain in years" is starting to fall across many parts of the NSW coast this morning after lashing southeast Queensland over the past 24 hours.

Storm bringing heavy snow, damaging winds, tornado threat to heartland

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:03:00 +0100mycentraloregon (en)

ABC News (NEW YORK) — A major storm system is moving through the heartland Wednesday with snow, ice, flooding, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. Already this storm brought up to 21 inches of snow in Colorado, 20 inches in Utah, 20 inches in Wyoming and up to 10 inches in western Texas.

Wildfires increase winter snowpack -- but that isn't necessarily a good thing

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 04:42:00 +0100eurekalert (en)

Deep in the Tushar mountains, some three hours south of Brigham Young University's campus in Utah, Ph.D. student Jordan Maxwell and two other students found themselves in deep snow, both literally and figuratively. It was December 2014 and the students had just started field work under the tutelage of BYU forest ecologist Sam St.

Get ready for the rain bomb: Australia's east coast to be soaked for a whole week

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 23:16:00 +0100dailymail (en)

Wild rain bomb strikes Australia's east coast bringing 'deadly' flash flooding and seven straight days of downpour The east coast will be battered by up to 200mm of rainfall for an entire week It threatens to be the wettest February ever, beating a record set in 2002 Firefighters celebrated the....

Wildfires Increase Winter Snowpack — but That Isn’t Necessarily a Good Thing

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:12:00 +0100homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

Fires burns trees, and more burnt trees mean more snow into the system initially because of reduced trees that usually block and hold the snow temporarily on branches. This is a good outcome for north-facing slopes where the snowpack will hold in the shade, but If the snow falls on a south-facing,....

Wildfires increase winter snowpack -- but that isn't necessarily a good thing

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:05:00 +0100sciencedaily (en)

It was December 2014 and the students had just started field work under the tutelage of BYU forest ecologist Sam St. Clair for research on the impact of wildfires on snowpack levels. Unfortunately, the snowmobiles they'd been using could go no further and there were still dozens of measurements they needed to take.

Wildfires increase winter snowpack—but that isn't necessarily a good thing

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:01:00 +0100phys (en)

It was December 2014 and the students had just started field work under the tutelage of BYU forest ecologist Sam St. Clair for research on the impact of wildfires on snowpack levels. Unfortunately, the snowmobiles they'd been using could go no further and there were still dozens of measurements they needed to take.

The house was undergoing refurbishment after it was damaged during the Tipton 'tsunami' in October

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:49:00 +0100tamworthherald (en)

A home has partially collapsed after a major water main burst for a second time in just four months - leaving 150 houses without power. The main pipe on Park Lane West, Tipton, erupted at around 4.30am on Tuesday, February 4, and forced the road to be closed by emergency crews.

Get excited: There is rain on the way

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:02:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Many parts of Queensland and the east of New South Wales are likely to be the main beneficiaries, according to Dean Narramore from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). "We could see many areas looking at 25 to 50 millimetres ... in eastern parts of NSW, we could see totals by early next week of over 100 millimetres possible.

Remembering the ‘Great Flood’ 15 years later

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 07:15:00 +0100stabroeknews (en)

“We really thought it was over,” 55-year-old Janice Fraser of South Ruimveldt recalled during an interview with Stabroek News earlier this month. The reason she thought it was over, Fraser said, was because, “the severe flooding had already occurred and it couldn’t get any worse.

The fire that just won't stop

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 04:20:00 +0100dailyadvertiser (en)

It's been more than 60 days since the Currowan Fire began to consume the South Coast. Unlike most disasters, which are singular in nature - a flood, an earthquake, a cyclone that strike one location - this one just keeps rolling on. It's destroyed towns and villages, laid waste to forests and....

Irene causes water woes

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 03:29:00 +0100earthtimes (en)

Hurricane Irene swept up the eastern seaboard of the US last weekend, leaving 40 dead and billions in damages. Millions were without power, and, though it's difficult to accurately quantify, thousands had their water supply compromised. Thousands remain without power and water.

World Wetlands Day: 25 Wetlands of International Importance in Iran

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 18:15:00 +0100tehrantimes (en)

TEHRAN – Iran currently has 25 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites), covering a surface area of 1,488,624 hectares. The Ramsar Convention for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands, recognizes the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands and their....

House considers relief fund for South Carolina farmers

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 17:10:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. — (AP) — The South Carolina House is considering a bill that would create a relief fund for farmers that could be used before federal aid is granted or if help from the U.S. government never comes. Supporters said disasters from the great flood in 2015 to Hurricane Matthew in 2016....

Climate change will hit Africa much harder than

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 14:16:00 +0100authorityngr (en)

By Akamigbo Jennifer. A panel of speakers participating in consultancy Deloitte’s Africa Outlook 2020 event, on Thursday, highlighted the economic and social themes that are expected to feature prominently on the continent this year, including climate change, which is anticipated to hit Africa the hardest.

The fire that just won't stop

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:18:00 +0100maitlandmercury (en)

It's been more than 60 days since the Currowan Fire began to consume the South Coast. Unlike most disasters, which are singular in nature - a flood, an earthquake, a cyclone that strike one location - this one just keeps rolling on. It's destroyed towns and villages, laid waste to forests and....

The fire that just won't stop

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:01:00 +0100portstephensexaminer (en)

It's been more than 60 days since the Currowan Fire began to consume the South Coast. Unlike most disasters, which are singular in nature - a flood, an earthquake, a cyclone that strike one location - this one just keeps rolling on. It's destroyed towns and villages, laid waste to forests and....

The fire that just won't stop

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0100bordermail (en)

It's been more than 60 days since the Currowan Fire began to consume the South Coast. Unlike most disasters, which are singular in nature - a flood, an earthquake, a cyclone that strike one location - this one just keeps rolling on. It's destroyed towns and villages, laid waste to forests and....

The fire that just won't stop

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 04:49:00 +0100theherald-au (en)

It's been more than 60 days since the Currowan Fire began to consume the South Coast. Unlike most disasters, which are singular in nature - a flood, an earthquake, a cyclone that strike one location - this one just keeps rolling on. It's destroyed towns and villages, laid waste to forests and....