To Flood-Proof Subways, N.Y. Looks At Everything From Plugs To Sheets

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 11:10:00 +0200npr (en)

New York City may have dodged a major storm recently when Hurricane Joaquin headed out to sea, but it was an unwelcome reminder of what happened three years ago when the city suffered catastrophic flooding during Superstorm Sandy. Now, the New York subway system is racing to get new flood-proofing technologies ready in time for the next big storm.

Coast Guard To Call Off Search For El Faro Crew At Sunset

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 23:35:00 +0200npr (en)

Six days after communication was lost with the El Faro cargo ship as it drifted into the path of Hurricane Joaquin, the U.S. Coast Guard says it will end the search for survivors at sunset. Of the 33 people aboard the ship, rescuers found one body on Monday: "Several 'survival suits' were spotted....

Islanders tell of hurricane horror

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 18:38:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By RICARDO WELLS. Tribune Staff Reporter. rwells@tribunemedia.net. PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday led a delegation on a tour of the southern islands most devastated by Hurricane Joaquin, where residents shared stories of survival, resilience and hope despite the catastrophe they endured.

El Faro: More than half of ship's passengers identified

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 18:20:00 +0200nydailynews (en)

With only one body found from the sunken El Faro cargo ship, more than half of the 33 people on board have now been identified — including several experienced merchant marines, and one second mate who sent an omninous email shortly before the ship disappeared.

American crew members on El Faro cargo ship during Hurricane Joaquin

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 11:04:00 +0200dailymail (en)

The stories of the 33 crew members missing aboard the El Faro are starting to emerge as investigators hunt for answers over what happened to the vessel. Twenty-eight Americans and five Poles are thought to have been on the cargo ship when it sank near the Bahamas last week after being battered by Hurricane Joaquin.

Torrential rainfall floods South Carolina Heavy downpours in North and South Carolina have caused the deaths of at least nine people. South Carolina faced over 45 centimeters of rainfall over the weekend, with the weather expected to last until Tuesday.

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said that such heavy downpours were expected to occur only once in 1,000 years, calling it "historic rainfall like we've never seen before." The tropical air mass that has soaked the southeastern state since Thursday dumped 14 inches (36 centimeters) of rain over....

Pictured: The American crew members on the El Faro cargo ship before it sunk during Hurricane Joaquin

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 05:00:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Friends and family are waiting for definitive news about the fate of 33 crew members who were on a cargo ship believed to have sunk during Hurricane Joaquin. Twenty-eight Americans and five Poles are thought to have been on the ship when it sank near the Bahamas last week in the middle of the deadly storm.

Flood waters shifting to Lowcountry

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:31:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

The number of deaths from historic flooding that ravaged parts of South Carolina rose to 14 Tuesday, and officials are concerned about flood waters shifting to the Lowcountry area. The fatalities included eight drownings and six traffic deaths. Two other deaths in North Carolina have been blamed on the storm.

UPDATE 2-Fourteen dead as South Carolina gripped by historic flooding

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 23:27:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Adds new details on deaths) By Colleen Jenkins Oct 6 (Reuters) - South Carolina grappled with the damage wrought by record rainfall, as the death toll from widespread flooding rose to 14 on Tuesday and residents braced for more evacuations in areas near swollen waterways and dams across the state.

Fourteen dead as South Carolina gripped by historic flooding

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 23:08:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

South Carolina grappled with the damage wrought by record rainfall, as the death toll from widespread flooding rose to 14 on Tuesday and residents braced for more evacuations in areas near swollen waterways and dams across the state. Predictions of sunny skies in coming days provided only small comfort.

UPDATE 2-Fourteen dead as South Carolina gripped by historic flooding

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 23:07:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

(Adds new details on deaths) By Colleen Jenkins Oct 6 (Reuters) - South Carolina grappled with the damage wrought by record rainfall, as the death toll from widespread flooding rose to 14 on Tuesday and residents braced for more evacuations in areas near swollen waterways and dams across the state.

Fourteen dead as South Carolina gripped by historic flooding

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 23:04:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - South Carolina grappled with the damage wrought by record rainfall, as the death toll from widespread flooding rose to 14 on Tuesday and residents braced for more evacuations in areas near swollen waterways and dams across the state. Predictions of sunny skies in coming days provided only small comfort.

Fourteen dead as South Carolina gripped by historic flooding

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 23:01:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By Colleen Jenkins. (Reuters) - South Carolina grappled with the damage wrought by record rainfall, as the death toll from widespread flooding rose to 14 on Tuesday and residents braced for more evacuations in areas near swollen waterways and dams across the state. Predictions of sunny skies in coming days provided only small comfort.

Fourteen dead as South Carolina gripped by historic flooding

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 22:57:00 +0200reuters (en)

South Carolina grappled with the damage wrought by record rainfall, as the death toll from widespread flooding rose to 14 on Tuesday and residents braced for more evacuations in areas near swollen waterways and dams across the state. Predictions of sunny skies in coming days provided only small comfort.

Dams Burst after Extreme Rainfall in South Carolina

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 17:04:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

The number of people killed in South Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin climbed to nine yesterday. Five people drowned, and the other four deaths were traffic-related, officials said. By yesterday afternoon, after record rains fell on already water-soaked soil, floodwaters had breached at....

Tuesday's Top 7 News Stories

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:01:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Good morning. Here are the top headlines from NBC News: 1. Flood Danger Looms as Rain Lets Up in South Carolina. The deadly, days-long rainfall in South Carolina flooded 20 rivers and led to the breach of 18 dams. While the record-setting rain was largely over early Tuesday, the flood threat was not gone.

Nikki Haley's South Carolina declared disaster hit

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 12:24:00 +0200mid-day (en)

Washington : As South Carolina Tuesday began a slow recovery from what its Indian-American governor Nikki Haley called a '1,000-year level of rain' President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration ordering federal aid to help recovery efforts. Haley said authorities were expecting to evacuate....

Pastor Defies Flood Order to Save Casket for Family

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 10:16:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

A pastor defied a deputy's orders Monday, wading out to retrieve a casket floating away in fetid floodwaters in Ridgeville, South Carolina — because "this is America." Wayne H. Reeves watched for hours Monday as a casket began floating away from the cemetery of New Canaan Methodist Church.

Jin, 17, heads for USPGA Masters as Asia amateur cut short

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 09:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hong Kong (AFP) - Third-round leader Jin Cheng won a place at the US Masters after a passing typhoon caused the cancellation of the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Hong Kong on Sunday. The 17-year-old Chinese number one amateur, who shot a course record eight-under 62 in the....

Flood fury continues in South Carolina, many killed

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 08:29:00 +0200irishsun (en)

. Irish Sun Tuesday 6th October, 2015 • President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration on Monday to make federal recovery funds available. • South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said parts of the state were hit with rainfall that would be expected to occur once in 1000 years.

'This Is America': S.C. Pastor Braves Flood to Save Casket

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 05:05:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

A pastor defied a deputy's orders Monday, wading out to retrieve a casket floating away in fetid floodwaters in Ridgeville, South Carolina — because "this is America." Wayne H. Reeves watched for hours Monday as a casket began floating away from the cemetery of New Canaan Methodist Church.

Death toll rises to 10 in battered South Carolina

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 04:23:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The death toll rose to 10, and millions of South Carolinians remained homebound Monday as state emergency officials grappled with catastrophic flooding following days of historic rains. Authorities also reported two storm-related deaths in North Carolina. The rain was finally ending late Monday, and sunshine was forecast for Tuesday.

Nation Coast Guard: Missing cargo ship sank in hurricane

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 04:23:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the sinking of a cargo ship that vanished five days ago near the Bahamas. The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday said the ship sank in the brutal seas and high winds of Hurricane Joaquin. Officials said the search for survivors will continue. Coast Guard Capt.

Another Philippine fishing boat with 8 aboard missing

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 04:15:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

LINGAYEN, Philippines - Officials on Monday reported the disappearance of another fishing boat with eight crew members somewhere in the West Philippine Sea when Tropical Storm "Kabayan" sliced through northern Luzon, raising to 43 the number of fishermen missing.

NC National Guard rescues flood victims

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 03:23:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

N.C. National Guard helicopter rescue crews are in South Carolina to help rescue drivers and residents trapped by flood waters. About 20 Guard troops and 10 civilian paramedics and firefighters are working under the S.C. National Guard at the request of Gov. Nikki Haley.

South Carolina trying to emerge from never-seen-before flooding that has left 12 dead

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 02:28:00 +0200latimes (en)

Even South Carolina residents who had been through Hurricane Hugo a quarter century ago said they have never seen anything like this, the deadly torrents that have crumbled roads, submerged houses and cars and killed at least 12 people. “They’re saying it’s a once-in-1,000-year rainstorm, and I’m....

U-Haul Offering 30 Days of Free Self-Storage to South Carolina, Georgia Residents Affected by Hurricane Joaquin Flooding

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 01:37:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. and SAVANNAH, Ga. Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The U-Haul Companies of South Carolina and Coastal South Carolina are offering 30 days of free to residents of South Carolina and parts of eastern Georgia self-storage affected by the mass flooding from Hurricane Joaquin.

Photos of South Carolina's historic flooding

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 22:50:00 +02007online (en)

Days of torrential rains kept much of South Carolina and its capital gripped by floodwaters Monday as emergency responders promised renewed door-to-door searches for anyone still trapped after a weekend deluge and hundreds of rescues. At least eight weather-related deaths in two states have been blamed on the vast rainstorm.

South Carolina trying to emerge from never-seen-before flooding that has left 9 dead

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 22:44:00 +0200post-gazette (en)

Even South Carolina residents who had been through Hurricane Hugo a quarter century ago said they have never seen anything like this, the deadly torrents that have crumbed roads, submerged houses and cars and killed nine people. “They’re saying it’s a once-in-1,000-year rainstorm, and I’m inclined....

South Carolina trying to emerge from never-seen-before flooding that has left 9 dead

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:57:00 +0200latimes (en)

Even South Carolina residents who had been through Hurricane Hugo a quarter century ago said they have never seen anything like this, the deadly torrents that have crumbed roads, submerged houses and cars and killed nine people. “They’re saying it’s a once-in-1,000-year rainstorm, and I’m inclined....

Salina Point without electricity, phones for at least four days

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:13:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By SANCHESKA BROWN. Tribune Staff Reporter. sbrown@tribunemedia.net. THERE was no communication with Salina Point, Acklins, for at least four days due to the devastation from Hurricane Joaquin, according to member of Parliament for MICAL V Alfred Gray.

Coast Guard: Body Found in Search for Sunken Ship Near Bahamas

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 19:17:00 +0200voanews (en)

The U.S. Coast Guard says it has found the remains of one crew member in its search for a cargo ship that sank off the coast of the Bahamas last week. Coast Guard spokesman Mark Fedor says the body was recovered in a survival suit found floating amid debris from the El Faro, which disappeared in the eye of Hurricane Joaquin.

No deaths in Long Island from storm, says police chief

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 19:12:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade yesterday said there was no loss of life in Long Island from Hurricane Joaquin, despite earlier unconfirmed reports of multiple deaths associated with the category four storm. The commissioner said officials were able to send helicopters into the settlements of....

Nation Coast Guard: Missing cargo ship sank in hurricane

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 18:27:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The cargo ship that vanished five days ago near the Bahamas sank in the brutal seas and high winds of Hurricane Joaquin, but the search for survivors will continue, the Coast Guard said Monday. Coast Guard Capt. Mark Fedor said the 790-foot container ship El Faro, with 33 people aboard, sank last week.

South Carolina hit by mass flooding caused by Hurricane Joaquin

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 18:26:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

Charleston, South Carolina : Torrential rainfall that South Carolina's governor called a once-in-a-millennium downpour triggered flooding in the southeastern US state on Sunday, causing at least nine deaths in the Carolinas. The storm had dumped more than 50 cm of rain in parts of central South....

South Carolina flood: Door-to-door searches, swamped roads

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 17:45:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

SEANNA ADCOX, Associated Press JEFFREY COLLINS, Associated Press. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Days of torrential rains kept much of South Carolina and its capital gripped by floodwaters Monday as emergency responders promised renewed door-to-door searches for anyone still trapped after a weekend deluge and hundreds of rescues.

Death toll rises in historic S.C. flooding

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 17:40:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

One pickup truck driver tried to drive through a flooded street but his car was quickly overtaken. A man swam in to try to rescue him, but moments later he, too, found himself trapped in the high waters. Both men were rescued by emergency crews in a scene that's been playing out across the state.

Hurricane Joaquin heads towards Britain after killing two in the United States

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 17:35:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

The UK is to be hit by stormy weather as Hurricane Joaquin makes its way across the Atlantic. Forecasters have warned that the remnants of the hurricane could bring strong winds and heavy rain towards the end of the week, putting an end to the mild weather.

South Carolina Flooding: Record Rainfall Continue Amid 'Thousand-Year Rainfall'

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 17:21:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

As the already soaked residents of South Carolina struggled to recover Monday from record weekend floods that caused at least eight deaths, meteorologists were warning them the downpour wasn't done. Some areas, including the cities of Charleston and Moncks Corner, were due to see up to four....

South Carolina battles damage, danger from '1,000-year floods'

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 17:20:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Days of torrential rains kept much of South Carolina and its capital gripped by floodwaters Monday as emergency responders promised renewed door-to-door searches for anyone still trapped after a weekend deluge and hundreds of rescues. At least eight weather-related deaths in two states have been blamed on the vast rainstorm.

South Carolina rain: 1,000-year storm brings 'unprecedented' flooding

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 17:19:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

Sunday was the wettest day in the history of South Carolina's capital city Columbia, according to the National Weather Service. The rainfall total at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport was 6.87 inches, the most rain that's ever fallen there in one day. One weather station near downtown recorded 17 inches in as many hours on Sunday.

Massive Clean-up after 19 Killed in French Riviera Floods

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 17:16:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Volunteers and firefighters began the grueling task Monday of cleaning up French Riviera towns strewn with mud and debris, as the death toll from floods which tore through the region rose to 19. Citizens of Britain, Italy and Portugal were among those who died when a torrential weekend downpour....

South Carolina flood: Door-to-door searches, swamped roads

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:59:00 +0200sltrib (en)

Columbia, S.C. • Days of torrential rains kept much of South Carolina and its capital gripped by floodwaters Monday as emergency responders promised renewed door-to-door searches for anyone still trapped after a weekend deluge and hundreds of rescues. At least eight weather-related deaths in two states have been blamed on the vast rainstorm.

Rain Still Falling In Flooded South Carolina

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:57:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

As the already soaked residents of South Carolina struggled to recover Monday from record weekend floods that caused at least eight deaths, meteorologists were warning them the downpour wasn't done. Some areas, including the cities of Charleston and Moncks Corner, were due to see up to four....

Photos of South Carolina's historic flooding

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:42:00 +02007online (en)

Days of torrential rains kept much of South Carolina and its capital gripped by floodwaters Monday as emergency responders promised renewed door-to-door searches for anyone still trapped after a weekend deluge and hundreds of rescues. At least eight weather-related deaths in two states have been blamed on the vast rainstorm.

South Carolina flood: Door-to-door searches, swamped roads

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:42:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Days of torrential rains kept much of South Carolina and its capital gripped by floodwaters Monday as emergency responders promised renewed door-to-door searches for anyone still trapped after a weekend deluge and hundreds of rescues. At least eight weather-related deaths in two states have been blamed on the vast rainstorm.

Massive clean-up after 19 killed in French Riviera floods

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:38:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

BIOT, France: Volunteers and firefighters began the gruelling task Monday of cleaning up French Riviera towns strewn with mud and debris, as the death toll from floods which tore through the region rose to 19. Citizens of Britain, Italy and Portugal were among those who died when a torrential....

Coast Guard: Missing cargo ship sank in hurricane

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:26:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The cargo ship that vanished five days ago near the Bahamas sank in Hurricane Joaquin, the Coast Guard said Monday. Coast Guard Captain Mark Fedor said the 790-foot container ship El Faro, with 33 people aboard, sank in high winds and heavy seas last week. Twenty eight of the crew were Americans.

South Carolina faces more flooding after rainfall records reach the worst in 1,000... More than 20 inches of rain have fallen in parts of the state...

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:21:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

More than 20 inches of rain have fallen in parts of the state since Thursday, when hurricane Joaquin began nearing the east coast, prompting officials to shut down roads, close school districts and enforce mandatory curfews. With 20,000 homes and businesses without power across the state, the....

South Carolina Flood: Door-to-Door Searches, Swamped Roads

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:16:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Days of torrential rains kept much of South Carolina and its capital gripped by floodwaters Monday as emergency responders promised renewed door-to-door searches for anyone still trapped after a weekend deluge and hundreds of rescues. At least eight weather-related deaths in two states have been blamed on the vast rainstorm.

Typhoon roars into south China, killing 8

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 08:50:00 +0200ynetnews (en)

. Associated Press Authorities in China and the Philippines said Monday that a typhoon that tore through the northern Philippines before roaring ashore in southern China has killed at least eight people and left dozens of fishermen missing. Typhoon Mujigae also prompted several strong tornadoes....

Torrential rainfall floods South Carolina

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 08:50:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said that such heavy downpours were expected to occur only once in 1,000 years, calling it "historic rainfall like we've never seen before." "If you are in your house, stay in your house…This is not something to be out taking pictures of," Haley warned. Emergency measures in place.

Typhoon Mujigae In South China Leaves 8 Dead

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 08:19:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Typhoon Mujigae killed at least eight people in southern China, authorities said Monday. In this photo, dated Oct. 4, 2015, People try to remove a bough from a street as Typhoon Mujigae hit Maoming, Guangdong province. Reuters/Stringer. Typhoon Mujigae killed at least eight people in southern China....

Typhoon Mujigae Kills 8 In South China, Leaves Dozens Missing

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 08:11:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

Typhoon Mujigae killed at least eight people in southern China, authorities said Monday. In this photo, dated Oct. 4, 2015, People try to remove a bough from a street as Typhoon Mujigae hit Maoming, Guangdong province. Reuters/Stringer. Typhoon Mujigae killed at least eight people in southern China....

Once in a millennium storm will last ANOTHER day: Forecasters warn of more rain for the East Coast as dramatic image shows mother and baby rescued from the roof of their house by helicopter

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 07:47:00 +0200dailymail (en)

At least eight others were not so lucky as they died in the Carolinas, with four being killed in traffic accidents, while another was hit by a falling tree and at least one person drowned, according to local authorities. In total the emergency services received more than 1,200 calls yesterday by....

South Carolina Rainfall Is Worst In A Thousand Years, Gov. Haley Says

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 06:52:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

In just the last 12 hours before her 3 p.m. press conference, she said, there had been 754 calls for assistance and 320 collisions. At least eight people have died in the Carolinas. "It is literally changing by the minute," she said of the number of incidents and amount of rainfall.

Typhoon roars into south China, killing 8

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 06:38:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in China and the Philippines said Monday that a typhoon that tore through the northern Philippines before roaring ashore in southern China has killed at least eight people and left dozens of fishermen missing. Typhoon Mujigae also prompted several strong tornadoes when it....

Typhoon roars into south China, killing 8

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 05:56:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

Authorities in China and the Philippines said Monday that a typhoon that tore through the northern Philippines before roaring ashore in southern China has killed at least eight people and left dozens of fishermen missing. Typhoon Mujigae also prompted several strong tornadoes when it landed in the....

Deadly typhoon roars into south China

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 05:56:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

BEIJING -- Authorities in China and the Philippines said Monday that a typhoon that tore through the northern Philippines before roaring ashore in southern China has killed at least eight people and left dozens of fishermen missing. Typhoon Mujigae also prompted several strong tornadoes when it....

Typhoon roars into south China, killing 8

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 05:50:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

BEIJING — Authorities in China and the Philippines said Monday that a typhoon that tore through the northern Philippines before roaring ashore in southern China has killed at least eight people and left dozens of fishermen missing. Typhoon Mujigae also prompted several strong tornadoes when it....

Typhoon Roars Into South China, Killing 8

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 05:45:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Authorities in and the Philippines said Monday that a typhoon that tore through the northern Philippines before roaring ashore in southern China has killed at least eight people and left dozens of fishermen missing. Typhoon Mujigae also prompted several strong tornadoes when it landed in the....

Typhoon Mujigae blamed for at least 8 deaths in Philippines, China

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 05:40:00 +0200CBC (en)

Authorities in China and the Philippines said Monday that a typhoon that tore through the northern Philippines before roaring ashore in southern China has killed at least eight people and left dozens of fishermen missing. Typhoon Mujigae also prompted several strong tornadoes when it landed in the....

'Historic' floods across the Carolinas kill at least 8: officials

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 04:30:00 +0200abc-au (en)

At least eight people have died as a "once-in-a-thousand-year" rainfall event triggered flash flooding in the US state of South Carolina, officials say. The storm had dumped more than 45 centimetres of rain in parts of central South Carolina by early Sunday.

China continues to issue alert for Typhoon Mujigae

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 03:44:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

China issued an orange alert, the second-strongest level, as Typhoon Mujigae landed in Zhanjiang City in Southern Guangdong Province on Sunday afternoon. At 6 p.m., Mujigae, the 22nd typhoon of the year, was heading west from Guangdong for Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and entered Bobai County in....

'Thousand-year' rain sops S.C.

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 03:44:00 +0200cnn (en)

"We are at a 1,000-year level of rain," Haley said at an afternoon news conference. "That's how big this is." It wasn't hyperbole. Since weather records don't go back far enough to know if it's rained this much in South Carolina in a 1,000 years, a "thousand-year rainfall" means that the amount of....

'THOUSAND-YEAR LEVEL' Almost 600 National Guard called to SC amid flooding

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 02:39:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Saying the deadly flood waters in her state were at "a thousand-year level" -- and acknowledging that there was still 24 hours of rain to come -- Gov. Nikki Haley urged the residents of South Carolina to stay safe and strong during a Sunday afternoon press conference.

'1,000-year level' of rain in U.S.

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 01:58:00 +0200cnn (en)

"We are at a 1,000-year level of rain," Haley said at an afternoon news conference. "That's how big this is." It wasn't hyperbole. Since weather records don't go back far enough to know if it's rained this much in South Carolina in a 1,000 years, a "thousand-year rainfall" means that the amount of....

Typhoon causes chaos in south China

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:35:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

SHANGHAI • A typhoon with winds up to 179kmh lashed China's south coast, leaving a trail of destruction and flooding and prompting the authorities to issue their highest "red alert" emergency response. Typhoon Mujigae made landfall near the coastal city of Zhanjiang in Guangdong province at around 2.

First Warning WX: Tracking Hurricane Joaquin

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 22:42:00 +0200baltimore-cbslocal (en)

BALTIMORE (WJZ)–The First Warning Weather team continues to tracking your weekend weather and any possible effects from Hurricane Joaquin. Updated, Oct 4, 4:00 p.m. : Hurricane Joaquin is moving NNE at 15 mph with max sustained wins at 105 mph. The eye of Joaquin is passing just to the southwest of Bermuda.

Hurricane Joaquin Bearing Down On Bermuda; Hurricane WARNING In Effect

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 22:13:00 +0200caribseek (en)

ATLANTA, GA, U.S.A. (TWCC | 03:18PM EDT) -- A hurricane warning is in effect for Bermuda as Hurricane Joaquin moves on a path that will take it very near the archipelago Sunday afternoon into early Monday. Tropical-storm force wind gusts over 65 mph have been reported in Bermuda as of Sunday afternoon.

CUC: 90% of island should have power by end of October

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 20:00:00 +0200marianasvariety (en)

SAYING they are “still on target” with the recovery effort, Commonwealth Utilities Corp. officials on Friday announced the restoration of power to at least 73 percent of the island 60 days after Typhoon Soudelor slammed into Saipan on Aug. 2. “There are lots of logistic issues involved that we have....

China continues to issue alert for Typhoon Mujigae

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 15:20:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

People walk under rain in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 4, 2015. Typhoon Mujigae, the 22nd typhoon this year, landed on South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin) BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- China issued an orange alert, the second-strongest level,....

Hurricane Joaquin: State of emergency declared in South Carolina as flooding hits Charleston

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 11:31:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Heavy rainfall has led to severe flooding in many areas of the east coast, with Hurricane Joaquin gaining strength and reclassified as a category 4 storm. The weather system is currently off the coast of the Bahamas and has top winds of 155mph. Barack Obama declared a state of emergency in the state....

Jin, 17, heads for USPGA Masters as Asia amateur cut short

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 08:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hong Kong (AFP) - Third-round leader Jin Cheng won a place at the US Masters when a typhoon meant the cancellation of the final round of Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Hong Kong on Sunday. The 17-year-old Chinese number one ranked amateur, who shot a course record eight-under 62 in the first....

Jin, 17, heads for USPGA Masters as Asia amateur cut short

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 08:05:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

The 17-year-old Chinese number one ranked amateur, who shot a course record eight-under 62 in the first round, won the title by one stroke as Typhoon Mujigae tore across the southwest China coast bringing gale-force winds, electrical storms and torrential rain to the exposed Clearwater Bay layout.

Tracking Hurricane Joaquin: More Rain, Flooding Forecast Along Soggy East Coast

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 05:45:00 +0200baltimore-cbslocal (en)

Updated, Oct 2, 11:00 p.m.: Hurricane Joaquin is moving NE at 20 mph with max sustained wins 130 mph. While the cloud pattern has deteriorated a little this evening, reports from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Joaquin is still a Category 4 hurricane.

Oil Rebounds After U.S. Producers Reduce Rigs to Five-Year Low

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 04:22:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Crude rose after U.S. explorers reduced the number of rigs drilling for oil to a five-year low, signaling further drops in production. West Texas Intermediate futures rebounded after Baker Hughes Inc. said rigs targeting oil in the U.S. fell by 26 to 614 this week. Prices fell as much as 1.7 percent earlier on government data that showed the U.

Hurricane Joaquin leads to big waves on Lake Michigan

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 01:36:00 +0200chicagotribune (en)

A ripple effect from Hurricane Joaquin led to waves pounding the Lake Michigan shoreline, prompting a gale warning on the lake and a flood warning on the lakefront, according to the National Weather Service. Strong northeast winds gusting to 30 to 35 mph are causing high waves along the lakefront.

Britain on SUPERSTORM alert: 165mph Hurricane Joaquin changes course TOWARDS UK

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 15:31:00 +0200express (en)

NHC Nathan Rao and Nick Gutteridge Hurricane Joaquin is on course to smash into Britain next week Hurricane Joaquin has already battered the Bahamas and is gearing up to unleash gales of up to 165mph along the east coast of the United States. But the latest projections show that the superstorm could....

USCG Urge Caution Ahead of Hurricane Joaquin

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 14:47:00 +0200marinelink (en)

The Coast Guard urges the public Thursday to use extreme caution and to prepare for the onset of heavy weather, extreme sea conditions, storm surge and high surf throughout the Mid Atlantic region as Hurricane Joaquin approaches the coast. Stay informed: The public should monitor the progress and....

Powerful typhoon approaching Japanese islands, Taiwan

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 14:17:00 +0200dalje-en (en)

A powerful typhoon was bearing down on south-western Japanese islands and Taiwan Monday with authorities warning of strong winds, high waves and heavy rain. More than 300 residents evacuated their homes on the islands of Yonaguni and Ishigaki and about 100 households lost electricity in the region, the local Ryukyu Shimpo newspaper reported.

Devastated

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:15:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

The powerful Hurricane Joaquin moved away from The Bahamas as it was downgraded last night, but not without leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Packing winds up to 140 miles per hour at its strongest point so far, the system churned over several islands in the central and southern Bahamas for....

Weather Hurricane Joaquin moves away from Bahamas

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 11:35:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Hurricane Joaquin on Saturday started moving away from the Bahamas. As of 2 a.m. ET, the Category 3 hurricane was moving northeast, according to the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane conditions in the Bahamas are expected to subside overnight. The storm is expected to weaken as it continues to move.

The Latest: Mid-Atlantic braces for flooding, high winds

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:41:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

The latest on expected torrential rains over the coming days, possible brush with Hurricane Joaquin (wah-KEEN'). 4:30 p.m. Delaware transportation officials have closed part of a major coastal road because of flooding. Officials say high water has forced the closing of State Route 1 northbound and....

Hurricane Joaquin batters Bahamas, fate of cargo ship unknown

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:40:00 +0200CBC (en)

The fate of more than 30 crew aboard a cargo ship missing in heavy seas whipped up by Hurricane Joaquin off the Bahamas was unknown on Friday as the powerful storm battered the island chain for a second day. News the vessel had lost both power and contact with shore came as forecasters shifted the....

28 US citizens missing on cargo ship in hurricane

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:18:00 +0200krcrtv (en)

Twenty-eight U.S. citizens are missing aboard a cargo ship that lost contact amid Hurricane Joaquin in the Bahamas, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. A total of 33 people are believed on board the ship named El Faro, with 28 of the crewmembers American. The other five are Polish nationals, according to a CBS News report.

Larry Hogan, Maryland governor, rescinds state of emergency in 8 counties, but warns of flooding

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:11:00 +0200washtimes (en)

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan rescinded the state of emergency in eight counties Friday as weather predictions say Hurricane Joaquin is expected to hit off the East Coast. The state of emergency still remains for 15 counties and Baltimore City, as the governor warns residents of potential flooding from heavy rains.

All cruise ships diverted due to Hurricane Joaquin

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:08:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By NICO SCAVELLA. Tribune Staff Reporter. nscavella@tribunemedia.net. ALL cruise ships due to arrive in New Providence on Friday have been cancelled due to Hurricane Joaquin, Ministry of Tourism officials have announced. Joy Jibrilu, Director General of Tourism, said three cruise ships expected to....

Hurricane Joaquin batters the Bahamas, expected to miss Atlantic Canada

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 22:47:00 +0200torontosun (en)

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas -- Hurricane Joaquin ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and unleashed heavy flooding as the Category 4 storm hurled torrents of rain across the eastern and central Bahamas on Friday. Forecasters shifted its likely path farther away from the U.S. East Coast.

The Latest: Mid-Atlantic braces for flooding, high winds

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 22:41:00 +0200washtimes (en)

The latest on expected torrential rains over the coming days, possible brush with Hurricane Joaquin (wah-KEEN’). 3:30 p.m. The Delaware National Guard says personnel and vehicles are ready to provide support during Hurricane Joaquin. The Guard said in a news release that vehicles and drivers are....

Hurricane Joaquin batters the Bahamas

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 19:46:00 +0200torontosun (en)

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas -- Hurricane Joaquin ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and unleashed heavy flooding as the Category 4 storm hurled torrents of rain across the eastern and central Bahamas on Friday. Forecasters shifted its likely path farther away from the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Joaquin batters Bahamas, unleashes severe flooding

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:18:00 +0200AP (en)

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas (AP) — Hurricane Joaquin ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and unleashed heavy flooding as the Category 4 storm hurled torrents of rain across the eastern and central Bahamas on Friday. Forecasters shifted its likely path farther away from the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Joaquin batters Bahamas, unleashes severe flooding

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 16:29:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

The Associated Press. BEN FOX ELEUTHERA, Bahamas (AP) — Hurricane Joaquin ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and unleashed heavy flooding as the Category 4 storm dumped torrential rains across the eastern and central Bahamas on Friday. Forecasters shifted its likely path farther away from the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Joaquin Batters Bahamas, Unleashes Severe Flooding

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 16:27:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Perry Williams, 47, left, and Alaric Nixon, 28, place sandbags on the storefront of Diamond's International store, in preparation for the arrival of hurricane Joaquin in Nassau, Bahamas, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. Joaquin unleashed heavy flooding as it roared through sparsely populated islands in the....

Hurricane Joaquin batters Bahamas, unleashes severe flooding

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 16:16:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas — Hurricane Joaquin ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and unleashed heavy flooding as the Category 4 storm dumped torrential rains across the eastern and central Bahamas on Friday. Forecasters shifted its likely path farther away from the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Joaquin batters Bahamas; U.S. landfall becomes less likely

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 16:07:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas (AP) -- Hurricane Joaquin ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and unleashed heavy flooding as the Category 4 storm dumped torrential rains across the eastern and central Bahamas on Friday. Forecasters shifted its likely path farther away from the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Joaquin Batters Bahamas, Unleashes Severe Flooding

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:26:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Perry Williams, 47, left, and Alaric Nixon, 28, place sandbags on the storefront of Diamond's International store, in preparation for the arrival of hurricane Joaquin in Nassau, Bahamas, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. Joaquin unleashed heavy flooding as it roared through sparsely populated islands in the....

Hurricane Joaquin batters Bahamas, unleashes severe flooding

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:26:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas (AP) — Hurricane Joaquin ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and unleashed heavy flooding as the Category 4 storm dumped torrential rains across the eastern and central Bahamas on Friday. Forecasters shifted its likely path farther away from the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Joaquin batters Bahamas, unleashes severe flooding

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:24:00 +0200AP (en)

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas (AP) — Hurricane Joaquin ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and unleashed heavy flooding as the Category 4 storm dumped torrential rains across the eastern and central Bahamas on Friday. Forecasters shifted its likely path farther away from the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Joaquin batters Bahamas, unleashes severe flooding

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:19:00 +0200denverpost (en)

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas (AP) Hurricane Joaquin ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and unleashed heavy flooding as the Category 4 storm dumped torrential rains across the eastern and central Bahamas on Friday. Forecasters shifted its likely path farther away from the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Joaquin batters Bahamas, unleashes severe flooding

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:15:00 +0200therepublic (en)

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas Hurricane Joaquin ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and unleashed heavy flooding as the Category 4 storm dumped torrential rains across the eastern and central Bahamas on Friday. Forecasters shifted its likely path farther away from the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Joaquin batters Bahamas, unleashes severe flooding

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:06:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas — Hurricane Joaquin ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and unleashed heavy flooding as the Category 4 storm dumped torrential rains across the eastern and central Bahamas on Friday. Forecasters shifted its likely path farther away from the U.S. East Coast.