Subtropical Storm Alberto Hits the Great Lakes

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 14:47:00 +0200popularmechanics (en)

The Great Lakes aren’t exactly a common destination for tropical storms; in fact, no tropical storm or hurricane has ever hit Lake Michigan since we started keeping records. The other lakes have only experienced a handful combined. Technically, there’s some dispute over whether Alberto even counts,....

US Authorities Predict Near or Above Normal Hurricane Season

Thu, 31 May 2018 16:22:00 +0200sunstkitts (en)

FLORIDA, USA – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 75 per cent chance that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on Friday, will be near- or above-normal. They also predict a 35 per cent chance of an above-normal season, a....

For this hurricane season forecasters predict near- or above-normal activity

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:34:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

FLORIDA, United States--The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 75 per cent chance that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins tomorrow, Friday, will be near- or above-normal. They also predict a 35 per cent chance of an....

Forecasters Predict Near-Normal or Above-Normal Activity this Hurricane Season

Thu, 31 May 2018 04:55:00 +0200caribbean360 (en)

FLORIDA, United States, Wednesday May 30, 2018 – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 75 per cent chance that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on Friday, will be near- or above-normal.

How China’s Climate Change Woes Affect the U.S. Economy

Wed, 30 May 2018 16:26:00 +0200truthdig (en)

German scientists have shown once again that climate change remains a global problem, with China’s climate impact, for instance, hurting the economy of the United States. Disastrous flooding – likely to increase as the world warms, and ever more water enters the atmosphere – in one country could ....

Monitoring dams to protecting waterfront communities

Wed, 30 May 2018 15:53:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

Out of the approximately 90,000 dams in the United States, roughly 90 percent are state, municipal, or privately owned. Because the likelihood of a dam failure is expected to be minimal, communities and property owners surrounding dams might easily embrace their land as any other lake-side or ocean-side residence.

Alberto remnants threaten Alabama after two killed in North Carolina

Tue, 29 May 2018 22:57:00 +0200firstpost (en)

By Rich McKay. (Reuters) - Alberto, the first storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, spawned scattered flooding in Alabama as it weakened into a subtropical depression on Tuesday, a day after two journalists were killed in North Carolina when a tree fell on their car.

Body found in Maryland river as Alberto's remnants threaten Alabama

Tue, 29 May 2018 22:27:00 +0200iol (en)

Alabama - Alberto, the first storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, spawned scattered flooding in Alabama as it weakened into a subtropical depression on Tuesday, a day after two journalists were killed in North Carolina when a tree fell on their car.

Alberto remnants threaten Alabama after two killed in North Carolina

Tue, 29 May 2018 21:28:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Rich McKay. (Reuters) - Alberto, the first storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, spawned scattered flooding in Alabama as it weakened into a subtropical depression on Tuesday, a day after two journalists were killed in North Carolina when a tree fell on their car.

Decretan estado de emergencia por inundaciones en Maryland, Estados Unidos

Tue, 29 May 2018 20:47:00 +0200futuroverde (es)

La calle principal de la ciudad de Maryland (Estados Unidos) se convirtió en un río bravo, el agua llegó al primer piso de algunos edificios y barrió los autos estacionados, según autoridades y testigos. Los medios de comunicación mostraron fotos y videos de inundaciones repentinas y violentas que....

Reporters killed in Alberto storm told fire chief to be careful before they died

Tue, 29 May 2018 20:33:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Some 6,000 people are without power in Montgomery. The storm's remnants doused the Deep South with waves of rain Tuesday as the vast, soggy system pushed northward toward the Tennessee Valley. Forecasters said the subtropical depression swirling near Birmingham could dump as much as 6 inches (15 centimeters) of rain on central Alabama.

Trade deficits will bite US as climate change effects worsen

Tue, 29 May 2018 20:10:00 +0200thehill (en)

While the president is right to worry about the trade balance, he is terribly wrong to seek reducing trade with other countries. On the contrary, increasing international trade would help climate-proof the U.S. economy. Trump does not believe in climate change, but that won't make it go away, and it....

MIL-OSI China: Strong storm approaches Florida

Tue, 29 May 2018 19:49:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: China State Council Information Office. Thousands of Florida residents have been evacuated homes as Subtropical Storm Alberto picked up strength on Sunday as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to southern coastal states.

Global warming, global trade means floods in China will likely harm U.S. economy

Tue, 29 May 2018 18:43:00 +0200upi (en)

May 28 (UPI) -- New research suggests climate change is likely to cause more frequent and more destructive flooding in China, triggering economic losses at home and abroad -- including the U.S. economy. "Climate change will increase flood risks already in the next two decades -- and this is not only....

Storm Alberto threatens Alabama with flash flooding

Tue, 29 May 2018 18:02:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Subtropical storm Alberto fizzled into a subtropical depression as it rolled into Alabama on Tuesday but forecasters warned of potentially dangerous flash floods even as winds dropped to 30 miles per hour (48 km per hour). At its height, Alberto, the first storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane....

Alberto remnants threaten Alabama with flash flooding

Tue, 29 May 2018 16:15:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Rich McKay. (Reuters) - Subtropical storm Alberto fizzled into a subtropical depression as it rolled into Alabama on Tuesday but forecasters warned of potentially dangerous flash floods even as winds dropped to 30 miles per hour (48 km per hour). At its height, Alberto, the first storm of the....

Alberto remnants threaten Alabama with flash flooding

Tue, 29 May 2018 15:52:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Rich McKay. (Reuters) - Subtropical storm Alberto fizzled into a subtropical depression as it rolled into Alabama on Tuesday but forecasters warned of potentially dangerous flash floods even as winds dropped to 30 miles per hour (48 km per hour). At its height, Alberto, the first storm of the....

article Once mighty storm Alberto fizzles, but can still soak U.S.

Tue, 29 May 2018 10:41:00 +0200trust (en)

By Rich McKay. May 29 (Reuters) - Former subtropical storm Alberto, which threatened to clobber the southeastern United States on Memorial Day, fizzled into a subtropical depression, with winds dropping to 35 mph (56 kph) as it rolled into southern Alabama on Tuesday, officials said.

Mississippi, Florida, Alabama declare emergency ahead of storm Alberto

Tue, 29 May 2018 10:10:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Alberto's center is forecast to pass west of Cuba, the Florida Keys and mainland Florida, setting its sights on eastern Louisiana, the Florida Panhandle and the coasts of Alabama and Mississippi. Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Saturday morning the state of emergency covers all 67 counties to "prepare....

Once mighty storm Alberto fizzles, but can still soak U.S.

Tue, 29 May 2018 09:21:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Former subtropical storm Alberto, which threatened to clobber the southeastern United States on Memorial Day, fizzled into a subtropical depression, with winds dropping to 35 mph (56 kph) as it rolled into southern Alabama on Tuesday, officials said. At its height, it was blasting sustained winds of....

Once mighty storm Alberto fizzles, but can still soak U.S

Tue, 29 May 2018 09:12:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

(Reuters) - Former subtropical storm Alberto, which threatened to clobber the southeastern United States on Memorial Day, fizzled into a subtropical depression, with winds dropping to 35 mph (56 kph) as it rolled into southern Alabama on Tuesday, officials said.

Once mighty storm Alberto fizzles, but can still soak US

Tue, 29 May 2018 09:08:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto arrives at Orange Beach, Alabama, May 28, 2018, in this picture obtained from social media. — Reuters pic. TENNESSE VALLEY, May 29 — Former subtropical storm Alberto, which threatened to clobber the southeastern United States on Memorial Day, fizzled into a subtropical....

Once mighty storm Alberto fizzles, but can still soak U.S.

Tue, 29 May 2018 08:41:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Rich McKay. (Reuters) - Former subtropical storm Alberto, which threatened to clobber the southeastern United States on Memorial Day, fizzled into a subtropical depression, with winds dropping to 35 mph (56 kph) as it rolled into southern Alabama on Tuesday, officials said.

Once mighty storm Alberto fizzles, but can still soak U.S.

Tue, 29 May 2018 08:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Rich McKay. (Reuters) - Former subtropical storm Alberto, which threatened to clobber the southeastern United States on Memorial Day, fizzled into a subtropical depression, with winds dropping to 35 mph (56 kph) as it rolled into southern Alabama on Tuesday, officials said.

Alberto weakens as it makes landfall on Florida Panhandle

Tue, 29 May 2018 06:33:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

MIAMI--Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it made landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said. Forecasters said Alberto could bring dangerous high water to southern....

Storm Alberto Weakens As It Makes Landfall On Florida Panhandle

Tue, 29 May 2018 06:09:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

May 28 (Reuters) - Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it made landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said. Forecasters said Alberto could bring dangerous high water to....

Storm Alberto weakens to subtropical depression after making landfall in Florida Panhandle

Tue, 29 May 2018 06:08:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Alberto weakened to a subtropical depression as it makes its way farther inland after first making landfill Monday evening near Laguna Beach. Location: 50 miles west-northwest of Dothan, Ala. Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph; Movement: north at 12 mph; Next advisory: 2 a.m.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Tue, 29 May 2018 05:33:00 +0200saudigazette (en)

MIAMI, Florida — Subtropical Storm Alberto was expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about mid-afternoon Monday, and wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said. Forecasters said it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Storm Alberto weakens as it nears Florida, sends thousands fleeing

Tue, 29 May 2018 05:16:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

FLORIDA (REUTERS) - Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it neared landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday (May 28), a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said. Forecasters said Alberto could bring....

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers towards Florida

Tue, 29 May 2018 04:24:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

By Jon Herskovitz and Rich McKay. (Reuters) – Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to bring drenching rains to the Florida Panhandle when it makes landfall on Monday, the day after a separate storm triggered a flood that tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a man who was trying to help rescue people, officials said.

Subtropical Storm Alberto weakening as it continues inland through Florida Panhandle

Tue, 29 May 2018 03:45:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto is weakening as it makes its way farther inland after first making landfill Monday evening near Laguna Beach. All storm warnings for Florida have been lifted as of the National Hurricane Center's 8 p.m. advisory. Location: 15 miles north of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.

Tormenta Alberto se cobra la vida de dos periodistas en Carolina del Norte

Tue, 29 May 2018 02:49:00 +0200peru21 (es)

Los meteorólogos advierten una peligrosa subida del nivel de las aguas en estados costeros del sur estadounidense y lluvias torrenciales. (Getty) Tormenta Alberto se cobra la vida de dos periodistas en Carolina del Norte. (Twitter/@wyffnews4) La tormenta subtropical Alberto se aproxima a las costas del sur de Estados Unidos.

Storm Alberto weakens as it makes landfall on Florida Panhandle

Tue, 29 May 2018 02:29:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it made landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said. Forecasters said Alberto could bring dangerous high water to southern coastal....

Storm Alberto weakens as it makes landfall on Florida Panhandle

Tue, 29 May 2018 02:13:00 +0200trust (en)

(Adds storm making landfall) May 28 (Reuters) - Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it made landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said.

Storm Alberto weakens as it makes landfall on Florida Panhandle

Tue, 29 May 2018 01:29:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it made landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said. Forecasters said Alberto could bring dangerous high water to....

Alberto Weakens As It Nears Florida, Sends Thousands Fleeing

Tue, 29 May 2018 00:56:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it neared landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said. Forecasters said Alberto could bring life-threatening high water to southern....

Alberto Update: Storm Weakens As It Nears Florida, Sends Thousands Fleeing

Tue, 29 May 2018 00:30:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it neared landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said. Forecasters said Alberto could bring life-threatening high water to southern....

Subtropical Storm Alberto makes landfall on Florida Panhandle; winds drop to 45 mph

Mon, 28 May 2018 23:41:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

On the forecast track, the center of Alberto will move over Alabama later tonight and Tuesday. After landfall, the system is forecast to move over the Tennessee Valley on Tuesday and into the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region Wednesday and Thursday. More: Subtropical Storm Alberto analysis: Subtle shift west means less rain for Tallahassee.

Subtropical Storm Alberto Makes Landfall In Florida On Northern Gulf Coast

Mon, 28 May 2018 23:39:00 +0200baltimore-cbslocal (en)

BALTIMORE (CNN) — [Breaking news update at 4:55 p.m. ET] Subtropical Storm Alberto is making landfall near Laguna Beach, Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. Maximum winds are sustained at 45 mph. Alberto will continue to bring a flood threat to the Southeast United States as it....

Thousands flee weakened Alberto as it nears Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 23:30:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it neared landfall yesterday on the Florida Panhandle, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said. Forecasters said Alberto could bring life-threatening high water to southern....

Storm Alberto path latest: Centre of storm slams into Florida beach

Mon, 28 May 2018 23:07:00 +0200standard (en)

Panhandle. Florida The storm is is expected to wallop parts of the US with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes. Forecasters have warned that lives are at risk with the storm set to strike Southern coastal states on Monday. "It's maintained its strength and wind speeds overnight,....

Storm Alberto weakens as it nears Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 21:44:00 +0200timesofmalta (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it neared landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said. Forecasters said Alberto could bring life-threatening high water to southern....

Subtropical Storm Alberto expected to make landfall later today; winds drop to 50 mph

Mon, 28 May 2018 20:33:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

The center of Subtropical Storm Alberto is moving closer to Florida's Panhandle as winds continue to decrease. Rain bands and gusty winds are spreading onshore. Location: 30 miles south-southwest of Panama City; Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph; Movement: north at 8 mph; Next advisory: 5 p.m.

Subtropical Storm Alberto Weakens As It Nears Landfall On Florida Panhandle

Mon, 28 May 2018 20:24:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

(Reuters) - Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it neared landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said. Forecasters said Alberto could bring life-threatening high water....

Storm Alberto weakens as it nears Florida, sends thousands fleeing

Mon, 28 May 2018 20:07:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

New York: Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it neared landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said. Forecasters said Alberto could bring life-threatening high water to....

Storm Alberto weakens as it nears Florida, sends thousands fleeing

Mon, 28 May 2018 20:07:00 +0200trust (en)

Alberto, the first named Atlantic storm of 2018, is expected to drop as much as 12 inches (30 cm) of rain. By Jon Herskovitz and Rich McKay. May 28 (Reuters) - Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it neared landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore....

La tormenta Alberto avanza hacia la costa noroeste de Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 19:37:00 +0200peru21 (es)

La tormenta subtropical Alberto se aproxima a las costas del sur de Estados Unidos. (Getty) Una tormenta en la costa este ya provocó una inundación en una localidad de Maryland. (AFP) Los meteorólogos advierten una peligrosa subida del nivel de las aguas en estados costeros del sur estadounidense y lluvias torrenciales.

Storm Alberto weakens as it nears Florida, sends thousands fleeing

Mon, 28 May 2018 19:21:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jon Herskovitz and Rich McKay. (Reuters) - Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it neared landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 19:13:00 +0200nationnews (en)

Forecasters said Alberto could bring life-threatening high water to southern coastal states when it slams an area from Mississippi to western Georgia with up to 12 inches (30 cm) of rain and possible tornadoes. “Alberto has maximum sustained winds of 65 miles per hour (105 km per hour) which is about 10 miles (16 km) shy of being a hurricane.

Subtropical Storm Alberto close to making landfall in Panhandle with 60 mph winds

Mon, 28 May 2018 18:30:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to make landfall this afternoon or evening across the northern Gulf Coast. At 11 a.m., the center of Subtropical Storm Alberto was located about 50 miles south of Panama City. Maximum sustained winds decreased slightly to 60 mph and the storm has picked up its pace, moving moving at 8 mph.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 17:47:00 +0200thegazette (en)

(Reuters) — Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about midafternoon Monday, and wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said. Forecasters said it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 16:14:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to bring drenching rains to the Florida Panhandle when it makes landfall on Monday, the day after a separate storm triggered a flood that tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a man who was trying to help rescue people, officials said.

Storm Alberto path latest: Hundreds evacuated with subtropical storm barrels towards Florida Evening Standard

Mon, 28 May 2018 15:44:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

"It has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph, which is about 10 miles shy of being a hurricane. This is definitely a dangerous storm." Thousands of Florida residents evacuated homes on Sunday as the storm headed north through the Gulf of Mexico. Alberto, the first named Atlantic storm of 2018, spun up....

Storm Alberto path latest: Hundreds evacuated with subtropical storm barrels towards Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 15:30:00 +0200standard (en)

Forecasters have warned that lives are at risk with the storm set to strike Southern coastal states on Monday. "It's maintained its strength and wind speeds overnight, and it looks like it's headed for landfall at Panama City, Florida," said National Weather Service meteorologist David Roth.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 15:25:00 +0200egyptindependent (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about mid-afternoon Monday, and wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said. Forecasters said it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Thousands Evacuated as Subtropical Storm Alberto Fast Approaches Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 14:52:00 +0200aawsat (en)

Thousands of residents evacuated homes on Sunday as subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about mid-afternoon Monday. Heading north through the Gulf of Mexico, the storm is expected to wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 14:08:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

MIAMI: Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about mid-afternoon Monday, and wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said. Forecasters said it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Mass evacuations ordered as storm Alberto barrels toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 13:16:00 +0200globalnews (en)

is expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about mid-afternoon Monday, and wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said. Forecasters said it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Mass evacuations ordered as storm Alberto barrels toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 13:06:00 +0200cknw (en)

is expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about mid-afternoon Monday, and wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said. Forecasters said it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 12:22:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about mid-afternoon Monday, and wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said. Forecasters said it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida May 28 Updated

Mon, 28 May 2018 11:46:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about mid-afternoon Monday, and wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said. Forecasters said it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 11:37:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

Panama City: Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about mid-afternoon Monday, and wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said. Forecasters said it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 11:22:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

(Reuters) - Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about mid-afternoon Monday, and wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said. Forecasters said it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Thousands Evacuate as Storm Alberto Powers towards Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 10:45:00 +0200thisdayonline (en)

Thousands of Florida residents evacuated homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto picked up strength as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states. According to Reuters, the storm was about 105 miles....

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 09:33:00 +0200GulfDailyNews (en)

Thousands of Florida residents evacuated homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto picked up strength as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states. The storm was about 105 miles (165 km) south of....

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 08:51:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

This image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Subtropical Storm Alberto (C) in the Caribbean on May 25, 2018, giving an early kickoff to the Atlantic hurricane season one week ahead of schedule. Alberto formed about 55 miles (90 kilometers) south of Cozumel, off....

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 08:19:00 +0200expressindia (en)

Thousands of Florida residents evacuated homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto picked up strength as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states. The storm was about 105 miles (165 km) south of....

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 08:08:00 +0200timesofmalta (en)

Thousands of Florida residents have evacuated homes as Subtropical Storm Alberto picked up strength as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states. The storm was about 105 miles (165 km) south of....

Thousands evacuate as storm powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 06:55:00 +0200presstv (en)

Thousands of Florida residents evacuated homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto picked up strength as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states. The storm was about 105 miles (165 km) south of....

Thousands Evacuate As Storm Alberto Powers Toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 05:47:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

Thousands of Florida residents evacuated homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto picked up strength as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states. The storm was about 105 miles south of Apalachicola, Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico coast as of 8 p.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 05:42:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

(Reuters) - Thousands of Florida residents evacuated homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto picked up strength as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto churns toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 05:18:00 +0200geo-tv (en)

Thousands of Florida residents evacuated their homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto drove north through the Gulf of Mexico with forecasters saying it could bring “life-threatening inundation” to southern coastal states. The storm was about 190 kilometres (120 miles) south of Apalachicola,....

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers towards Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 05:04:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (REUTERS) - Thousands of Florida residents evacuated homes on Sunday (May 27) as Sub-tropical Storm Alberto picked up strength as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to southern coastal states.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 04:53:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Jon Herskovitz. (Reuters) - Thousands of Florida residents evacuated homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto picked up strength as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Resurrection nearing for Hurricane Harvey flooded church

Mon, 28 May 2018 04:50:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

The parish flock of St. Ignatius, who have spent nine months worshipping in school gyms, neighboring churches, and a parking lot tent, will at last be home. But the rededication ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, will not erase the long journey from ruin to resurrection.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 04:25:00 +0200trust (en)

(Adds latest movements of storm, Maryland flooding) By Jon Herskovitz. May 27 (Reuters) - Thousands of Florida residents evacuated homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto picked up strength as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Thousands evacuate as Alberto nears Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 04:20:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

MIAMI--Thousands of Florida residents evacuated homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto picked up strength as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 03:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Jon Herskovitz. (Reuters) - Thousands of Florida residents evacuated homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto picked up strength as it headed north through the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters saying it could bring life-threatening inundation to Southern coastal states.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto churns toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 02:26:00 +0200stabroeknews (en)

(Reuters) – Thousands of Florida residents evacuated their homes today as Subtropical Storm Alberto drove north through the Gulf of Mexico with forecasters saying it could bring “life-threatening inundation” to southern coastal states. The storm was about 120 miles (190 kms) south of Apalachicola, Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico coast as of 4 p.

article Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto churns toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 02:02:00 +0200trust (en)

(Recasts with latest movements of storm, adds evacuation notices) By Rich McKay and Suzannah Gonzales. May 27 (Reuters) - Thousands of Florida residents evacuated their homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto drove north through the Gulf of Mexico with forecasters saying it could bring "life-threatening inundation" to southern coastal states.

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto churns toward Florida

Mon, 28 May 2018 00:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Rich McKay and Suzannah Gonzales. (Reuters) - Thousands of Florida residents evacuated their homes on Sunday as Subtropical Storm Alberto drove north through the Gulf of Mexico with forecasters saying it could bring "life-threatening inundation" to southern coastal states.

Subtropical Storm Alberto Targets Florida Panhandle

Sun, 27 May 2018 18:22:00 +0200patch (en)

The latest forecast has Subtropical Storm Alberto making landfall in the Florida Panhandle during the early morning hours of Memorial Day. Alberto is expected to gain more strength as it moves over the eastern Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center says Alberto carries a threat of heavy....

With new massive pumps, New Orleans levee system faces 2018 hurricane season

Sun, 27 May 2018 13:57:00 +0200nola (en)

With monumental infrastructure -- including a concrete surge barrier visible from space and the world’s largest pump station -- the new system gives metro New Orleans its best defenses ever, and greater protection than any other coastal community in the United States, officials say.

Subtropical Storm Alberto trudges through the Gulf of Mexico

Sun, 27 May 2018 06:25:00 +0200nola (en)

The 10 p.m. Saturday update on Subtropical Storm Alberto from the National Hurricane Center indicates its center has reformed slightly to the northeast. It about 120 miles west-southwest of the Dry Tortugas and 400 miles south of Apalachicola, Fla. The storm is holding its forward speed at 13 mph and winds remain at 40 mph.

As Alberto Approaches, Florida Declares State of Emergency

Sun, 27 May 2018 04:16:00 +0200patch (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto is moving northward toward the Gulf Coast, bringing with it a grim forecast for the Memorial Day weekend. The National Hurricane Center says Alberto carries a threat of heavy rainfall and flash floods to much of Florida and the northern Gulf Coast into early next week.

Mississippi, Florida, Alabama declare emergency ahead of storm Alberto

Sun, 27 May 2018 02:01:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Alberto's center is forecast to pass west of Cuba, the Florida Keys and mainland Florida, setting its sights on eastern Louisiana, the Florida Panhandle and the coasts of Alabama and Mississippi. Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Saturday morning the state of emergency covers all 67 counties to "prepare....

Mississippi, Florida declare emergency ahead of storm Alberto

Sat, 26 May 2018 22:26:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Alberto's center is forecast to pass west of Cuba, the Florida Keys and mainland Florida, setting its sights on eastern Louisiana, the Florida Panhandle and the coasts of Alabama and Mississippi. Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Saturday morning the state of emergency covers all 67 counties to "prepare....

Mississippi, Florida declare emergency ahead of storm Alberto's heading to Gulf Coast

Sat, 26 May 2018 19:52:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Subtropical storm Alberto is forecast to move northward into the Gulf Of Mexico over the weekend, with its center passing west of Cuba, the Florida Keys and mainland Florida -- and setting its sights on eastern Louisiana, the Florida Panhandle and the coasts of Alabama and Mississippi. Florida Gov.

Storm Alberto sparks FLASH FLOODS across US as 65kph winds crash into Gulf Coast

Sat, 26 May 2018 19:16:00 +0200express (en)

The subtropical storm threatens to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to Mexico, Cuba, Florida and the US Gulf Coast. Tropical storm watches have been issued and experts have warned up to 12 inches of rain could fall in localised areas. Meteorologist Ed Curran, for WBBMTV, told CBS : “We are....

Florida declares emergency before subtropical storm Alberto heads toward Gulf Coast

Sat, 26 May 2018 19:14:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

ABC News (ORLANDO) — Florida’s governor declared a state of emergency ahead of a subtropical storm’s hitting the Gulf Coast. Subtropical storm Alberto is forecast to move northward into the Gulf Of Mexico over the weekend, with the center passing west of Cuba, the Florida Keys and mainland Florida —....

Subtropical storm Alberto heads to the US Gulf

Sat, 26 May 2018 17:07:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

MIAMI, United States (AP) — A storm moving slowly through the Gulf of Mexico is threatening to bring heavy rainfall, storm surges, high winds, and flash floods to the US Gulf Coast this holiday weekend. Subtropical storm Alberto — the first named storm of the 2018 hurricane season — roiled parts of....

Florida declares emergency ahead of subtropical storm Alberto's heading to Gulf Coast

Sat, 26 May 2018 16:41:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Florida's governor declared a state of emergency ahead of a subtropical storm's hitting the Gulf Coast. Subtropical storm Alberto is forecast to move northward into the Gulf Of Mexico over the weekend, with the center passing west of Cuba, the Florida Keys and mainland Florida -- and setting its....

Alberto it is: First named tropical system chugs toward Gulf

Sat, 26 May 2018 16:39:00 +0200triblive (en)

Updated 11 hours ago. MIAMI — A storm moving slowly through the Caribbean Sea is threatening to bring heavy rainfall, mudslides, and flash floods to parts of Mexico, Cuba, Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend. Subtropical Storm Alberto — the first named storm of the 2018 hurricane season —....

Subtropical Storm Alberto Moves Toward Gulf Coast

Sat, 26 May 2018 16:00:00 +0200patch (en)

Subtropical Storm Alberto is moving northward toward the Gulf Coast, bringing with it a grim forecast for the Memorial Day weekend. The National Hurricane Center says Alberto carries a threat of heavy rainfall and flash floods to much of Florida and the northern Gulf Coast into early next week.

Alberto poses threat to New Orleans, Florida over holiday weekend

Sat, 26 May 2018 13:36:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Subtropical storm Alberto is forecast to move northward into the Gulf Of Mexico over the holiday weekend, with the center passing west of Cuba, the Florida Keys and mainland Florida -- and setting its sights on eastern Louisiana, the Florida Panhandle and the coasts of Alabama and Mississippi.

Latest Storm Team 5 forecast on Alberto

Sat, 26 May 2018 05:08:00 +0200wptv (en)

Copyright 2018 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Subtropical Storm Alberto, packing 40 mph winds, is moving slowly and erratically over the northwestern Caribbean Sea. Heavy rainfall expected to affect the Yucatan....

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman’s coast, kills 12-year-old girl

Sat, 26 May 2018 04:35:00 +0200therepublic (en)

SALALAH, Oman Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm’s power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and Sudanese,....

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman’s coast, kills 12-year-old girl

Sat, 26 May 2018 04:28:00 +0200tribtown (en)

SALALAH, Oman Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm’s power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and Sudanese,....

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl

Sat, 26 May 2018 04:10:00 +0200princegeorgecitizen (en)

The cyclone is expected to make landfall early Saturday near Salalah, Oman's third-largest city and home to some 200,000 people close to the sultanate's border with war-ravaged Yemen. Conditions quickly deteriorated in Salalah after sunrise Friday, with winds and rain beginning to pick up. Strong waves smashed into empty tourist beaches.

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl

Sat, 26 May 2018 01:55:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

SALALAH, Oman (AP) - Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and....

CycloneMekununearsOman'scoast#x2c;kills12-year-oldgirl

Sat, 26 May 2018 00:11:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

SALALAH, Oman (AP) - Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and....

Cambodia: Disaster Management Reference Handbook - Cambodia (2017)

Fri, 25 May 2018 22:54:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Executive Summary. The Kingdom of Cambodia (Cambodia) has a relatively high exposure to natural disasters and is expected to be one of the countries most affected by climate change. Droughts, floods, and typhoons have devastated crops and caused the loss of life.

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl

Fri, 25 May 2018 22:09:00 +0200gazette (en)

Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and Sudanese, were reported missing on Socotra, where flash floods washed away thousands of animals and cut power lines on the isle in the Arabian Sea. Officials feared some may be dead while authorities in Oman confirmed the first death in the cyclone.

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl

Fri, 25 May 2018 21:41:00 +0200wsaw (en)

SALALAH, Oman (AP) — Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and....

Approaching Cyclone Mekunu kills 12-year-old girl in Oman;...

Fri, 25 May 2018 21:37:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

SALALAH, Oman & ADEN, Yemen : Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians....

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman’s coast, kills 12-year-old girl

Fri, 25 May 2018 21:28:00 +0200thegardenisland (en)

SALALAH, Oman Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm’s power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and Sudanese,....

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl

Fri, 25 May 2018 21:04:00 +0200wkyt (en)

SALALAH, Oman (AP) — Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and....

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl

Fri, 25 May 2018 20:42:00 +0200wfsb (en)

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press. SALALAH, Oman (AP) - Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra.

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl Source: AP

Fri, 25 May 2018 20:39:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

SALALAH, Oman (AP) - Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and....

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl Source: AP

Fri, 25 May 2018 20:36:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

SALALAH, Oman (AP) - Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and....

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl

Fri, 25 May 2018 20:27:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

The cyclone is expected to make landfall early Saturday near Salalah, Oman's third-largest city and home to some 200,000 people close to the sultanate's border with war-ravaged Yemen. Conditions quickly deteriorated in Salalah after sunrise Friday, with winds and rain beginning to pick up. Strong waves smashed into empty tourist beaches.

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl Source: AP

Fri, 25 May 2018 20:21:00 +0200wftv (en)

SALALAH, Oman (AP) - Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and....

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl Source: AP

Fri, 25 May 2018 20:20:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

SALALAH, Oman (AP) - Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and....

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl Source: AP

Fri, 25 May 2018 20:19:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

SALALAH, Oman (AP) - Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and....

Cyclone Mekunu nears Oman's coast, kills 12-year-old girl

Fri, 25 May 2018 20:09:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

SALALAH, Oman (AP) — Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and....

Five people dead, 40 missing in Yemen's Socotra after cyclone

Fri, 25 May 2018 18:10:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

An image grab taken from an AFPTV video shows people walking through flood water as they evacuate a flooded area during a cyclone in the Yemeni island of Socotra. ― AFP pic. DUBAI, May 25 ― Five people were killed and at least 40 missing on the Yemeni island of Socotra today as Cyclone Mekunu....

Subtropical Storm Alberto takes aim on Gulf Coast 3:17 p.m. UTC May 25, 2018

Fri, 25 May 2018 17:47:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The first named storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season has formed, the National Hurricane Center said. Subtropical Storm Alberto developed Friday morning and is located about 55 miles south of Cozumel, Mexico. It has winds of 40 mph and is moving to the north-northeast at 6 mph.

Subtropical Storm Alberto forms in Caribbean, heads for U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 25 May 2018 17:30:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The first named storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season has formed, the National Hurricane Center said. Subtropical Storm Alberto developed Friday morning and is located about 55 miles south of Cozumel, Mexico. It has winds of 40 mph and is moving to the north-northeast at 6 mph.

Subtropical Storm Alberto forms in Caribbean, heads for U.S. Gulf Coast

Fri, 25 May 2018 17:17:00 +020012news (en)

The first named storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season has formed, the National Hurricane Center said. Subtropical Storm Alberto developed Friday morning and is located about 55 miles south of Cozumel, Mexico. It has winds of 40 mph and is moving to the north-northeast at 6 mph.

Cyclone Mekunu to be ‘extremely severe’ on landfall in Oman

Fri, 25 May 2018 17:04:00 +0200therepublic (en)

SALALAH, Oman Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm’s power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and Sudanese,....

Cyclone Mekunu to be 'extremely severe' on landfall in Oman

Fri, 25 May 2018 16:31:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

The cyclone is expected to make landfall early Saturday near Salalah, Oman's third-largest city and home to some 200,000 people close to the sultanate's border with war-ravaged Yemen. Conditions quickly deteriorated in Salalah after sunrise Friday, with winds and rain beginning to pick up. Strong waves smashed into empty tourist beaches.

Cyclone Mekunu to be 'extremely severe' on landfall in Oman

Fri, 25 May 2018 15:37:00 +0200economictimes (en)

SALALAH, OMAN: Cyclone Mekunu neared the Arabian Peninsula on Friday as its outer bands dumped heavy rain and bent palm trees in Oman, a sign of the approaching storm 's power after earlier thrashing the Yemeni island of Socotra. Already at least 40 people, including Yemenis, Indians and Sudanese,....

Forecasters expect 10-16 tropical storms in active season

Fri, 25 May 2018 09:17:00 +0200virginislandsdailynews (en)

In the short term, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday a mass of low pressure in the western Caribbean was becoming better defined and likely would become a subtropical or tropical depression by late Saturday. The system currently off the southeastern Yucatan Peninsula was expected to move northward.

Agency: Texas chemical plant unprepared for Harvey floods

Fri, 25 May 2018 04:47:00 +0200whig (en)

DALLAS (AP) — The federal agency that investigates industrial accidents offered muted criticism Thursday of the Houston-area chemical plant that flooded during Hurricane Harvey and partially exploded. Crews for Arkema Inc. worked "to the best of their ability" to keep equipment that cooled and....

Agency: Texas chemical plant unprepared for Harvey floods

Fri, 25 May 2018 02:02:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

DALLAS (AP) — The federal agency that investigates industrial accidents offered muted criticism Thursday of the Houston-area chemical plant that flooded during Hurricane Harvey and partially exploded. Crews for Arkema Inc. worked "to the best of their ability" to keep equipment that cooled and....

Water good idea

Fri, 25 May 2018 01:46:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image caption Biplab Paul, co-founder of Naireeta Services, designed the bhungroo to help farmers ride out India's droughts. Erratic rainfall and prolonged dry seasons in many parts of India mean that farmers often have to struggle with waterlogged fields or droughts, which can ruin their crops.

Agency: Texas chemical plant unprepared for Harvey floods

Fri, 25 May 2018 01:31:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

DALLAS (AP) — The federal agency that investigates industrial accidents offered muted criticism Thursday of the Houston-area chemical plant that flooded during Hurricane Harvey and partially exploded. Crews for Arkema Inc. worked "to the best of their ability" to keep equipment that cooled and....

Agency: Texas chemical plant unprepared for Harvey floods

Fri, 25 May 2018 01:10:00 +0200newsok (en)

DALLAS (AP) — The federal agency that investigates industrial accidents offered muted criticism Thursday of the Houston-area chemical plant that flooded during Hurricane Harvey and partially exploded. Crews for Arkema Inc. worked "to the best of their ability" to keep equipment that cooled and....

Agency: Texas chemical plant unprepared for Harvey floods

Fri, 25 May 2018 01:05:00 +0200wacotrib (en)

DALLAS (AP) — The federal agency that investigates industrial accidents offered muted criticism Thursday of the Houston-area chemical plant that flooded during Hurricane Harvey and partially exploded. Crews for Arkema Inc. worked "to the best of their ability" to keep equipment that cooled and....

Agency: Texas chemical plant unprepared for Harvey floods

Fri, 25 May 2018 00:47:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

DALLAS (AP) � The federal agency that investigates industrial accidents offered muted criticism Thursday of the Houston-area chemical plant that flooded during Hurricane Harvey and partially exploded. Crews for Arkema Inc. worked "to the best of their ability" to keep equipment that cooled and....

Agency: Texas chemical plant unprepared for Harvey floods

Fri, 25 May 2018 00:31:00 +0200ledger-enquirer (en)

The federal agency that investigates industrial accidents offered muted criticism Thursday of the Houston-area chemical plant that flooded during Hurricane Harvey and partially exploded. Crews for Arkema Inc. worked "to the best of their ability" to keep equipment that cooled and stabilized its....

Agency: Texas chemical plant unprepared for Harvey floods

Fri, 25 May 2018 00:29:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The federal agency that investigates industrial accidents offered muted criticism Thursday of the Houston-area chemical plant that flooded during Hurricane Harvey and partially exploded. Crews for Arkema Inc. worked "to the best of their ability" to keep equipment that cooled and stabilized its....

Agency: Texas chemical plant unprepared for Harvey floods

Fri, 25 May 2018 00:28:00 +0200myrtlebeachonline (en)

The federal agency that investigates industrial accidents offered muted criticism Thursday of the Houston-area chemical plant that flooded during Hurricane Harvey and partially exploded. Crews for Arkema Inc. worked "to the best of their ability" to keep equipment that cooled and stabilized its....

US forecasters expect 10-16 tropical storms in active season

Thu, 24 May 2018 23:34:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

MIAMI (AP) US government forecasters said Thursday that they expect an active Atlantic hurricane season an announcement that came as odds increased that the first tropical weather system of the year was forming in the Gulf of Mexico. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast calls....

US forecasters expect 10-16 tropical storms in active season

Thu, 24 May 2018 20:53:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

MIAMI (AP) U.S. government forecasters said Thursday that they expect an active Atlantic hurricane season an announcement that came as odds increased that the first tropical weather system of the year was forming in the Gulf of Mexico. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast....

US forecasters expect 10-16 tropical storms in active season

Thu, 24 May 2018 20:51:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

In the short term, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday a mass of low pressure in the western Caribbean was becoming better defined and likely would become a subtropical or tropical depression by late Saturday. The system currently off the southeastern Yucatan Peninsula was expected to move northward.

US Forecasters Expect 10-16 Tropical Storms In Active Season

Thu, 24 May 2018 20:38:00 +0200baltimore-cbslocal (en)

MIAMI (AP) — U.S. government forecasters said Thursday that they expect an active Atlantic hurricane season — an announcement that came as odds increased that the first tropical weather system of the year was forming in the Gulf of Mexico. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast....

Forecasters expect an active storm season

Thu, 24 May 2018 19:20:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

If that forecast holds, it would make for a near-normal or above-normal season. An average hurricane season produces 12 named storms, of which six become hurricanes, including three major hurricanes. "There are no strong climate signals saying it's going to be extremely active, like last year, or....

The forecast is out for the 2018 hurricane season: What experts say is in store

Thu, 24 May 2018 18:02:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

The forecasters predict a 70 percent likelihood of 10 to 16 named storms with winds of 39 mph or higher. Of those named storms, the forecasters predict five to nine could become hurricanes, including one to four major ones. Hurricanes have winds of 74 mph or higher and major hurricanes are considered to be at least Category 3.

MIL-OSI USA: T&I Committee Approves WRDA 2018

Thu, 24 May 2018 15:55:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Randy Weber (14th District of Texas) Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a markup for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018.

Cost of rains as Kenyans defy orders to leave danger zones

Wed, 23 May 2018 23:09:00 +0200standardmedia (en)

Cost of heavy rains as Kenyans disobey orders to leave danger zones. More deaths and destruction have been reported across the country following the heavy rains. At the same time, 22 counties have been placed under floods watch. Two pupils were yesterday killed by floods, adding to the death toll estimated at over 186, according to aid workers.

Somalia:Govt & UN Appeal for U.S.$80 Million for Flood Victims

Wed, 23 May 2018 14:36:00 +0200allafrica (en)

Mogadishu The humanitarian branches of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the United Nations today launched an appeal for $80 million to provide immediate help for people affected by recent flooding in the country's centre and south - resulting from the heaviest rainfall experienced in Somalia in more than three decades.

NOAA GOES-17 shares first light imagery from Geostationary Lightning Mapper

Tue, 22 May 2018 12:09:00 +0200geospatialworld (en)

US: The Geostationary Lightning Mapper onboard GOES-17, like the one on board NOAA GOES East, is transmitting data never previously available to forecasters. The mapper observes lightning in the Western Hemisphere, giving forecasters an indication of when a storm is forming, intensifying and becoming more dangerous.

Lives upended by floods

Tue, 22 May 2018 01:45:00 +0200dailymail-zm (en)

VIOLET MENGO, Chama RHODA Lungu speaks in a broken whisper as she explains how her two -bedroom house in Chawaka village of chief Chizimba’s area in Lundazi District was washed away by massive floods in February this year. Ms Lungu together, with her husband and five children are now at a camp within Chizimba village.