Thousands still in shelters after record Louisiana floods

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:39:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. More than 3,000 Louisiana residents were still in emergency shelters as record flood waters receded on Monday, while government officials weighed options for temporary housing after the state's worst disaster since Hurricane Katrina. About 60,600 homes have been reported damaged or....

JAPAN: Strong Gusts from Typhoon Mindulle Leave Garden in Shambles August 22

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:35:00 +0200dailytelegraph (en)

Typhoon Mindulle continued tracking northwards across Japan?s main island on August 22, hitting Ibaraki Prefecture on its way towards Hokkaido. At least one person was killed after being swept away by flood water in Kanagawa Prefecture, while the heavy rain and high winds caused major disruption to....

Gaston, seventh tropical storm of season, forms in Atlantic

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:35:00 +0200wivb (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the seventh tropical storm of the season, Gaston, has developed far over the Atlantic. Gaston is forecast to strengthen steadily Tuesday and could become a hurricane by Wednesday. However, it will remain well out to sea even by the weekend. The storm’s maximum sustained winds are 40 mph (65 mph).

Why are hurricanes the only storms that get a name?

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:33:00 +0200wesh (en)

Maybe it should have: Since 2012, more than 30 weather disasters without names have each caused more than $1 billion in damage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Here's a look at why hurricanes get special treatment in the naming department compared to other deadly disasters --- and how that trend is slowly changing.

Obama tente d'évacuer en Louisiane les critiques après les inondations

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:32:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Électoralisme. Louisiane. L'incroyable sauvetage in extremis d'une femme et de son chien La pique du milliardaire républicain n'est "évidemment pas" la raison pour laquelle le président a décidé d'aller sur place, a défendu son porte-parole Josh Earnest lundi. L'exécutif a réagi de façon "efficace" , a assuré M.

Tropical Storm Gaston forms in Atlantic

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:29:00 +0200al (en)

Tropical Storm Gaston was expected to continue to move to the northwest while strengthening into a hurricane. It could become the third hurricane of 2016. (National Hurricane Center) The seventh tropical storm of 2016 formed in the eastern Atlantic on Monday night and could become a hurricane by tomorrow.

Fiona Weakens to a Tropical Depression

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:29:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Fiona has weakened to a tropical depression in the central Atlantic Ocean. The tropical depression is no threat to land. Fiona weakened to a tropical depression Sunday night and may become a remnant low in the next couple of days as it moves toward the west-northwest in the central Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical Storm Kay Spins Off Mexico

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:29:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical Storm Kay is moving away from land in the eastern Pacific. Kay's center will remain off Baja California. Tropical Storm Kay continues to move away from land in the eastern Pacific and will weaken over the next couple of days.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:29:00 +0200wsvn (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression’s maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days, but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Typhoon Lionrock takes unusual route to Okinawa

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:28:00 +0200japanupdate (en)

This year has been a little extraordinary, as there has been no typhoon so far. However, the 10th typhoon of the season seems to be closing in, but from an unorthodox direction. The No. 10, named Lionrock, is currently located south of Japan main islands and slowly moving southwest.

Why are hurricanes the only storms that get a name?

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:28:00 +0200wcvb (en)

Maybe it should have: Since 2012, more than 30 weather disasters without names have each caused more than $1 billion in damage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Here's a look at why hurricanes get special treatment in the naming department compared to other deadly disasters --- and how that trend is slowly changing.

Gaston, seventh tropical storm of season, forms in Atlantic

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:28:00 +0200wcvb (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the seventh tropical storm of the season, Gaston, has developed far over the Atlantic. Gaston is forecast to strengthen steadily Tuesday and could become a hurricane by Wednesday. However, it will remain well out to sea even by the weekend. The storm's maximum sustained winds are 40 mph (65 mph).

Obama tente d'évacuer les critiques en Louisiane

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:23:00 +020024heures (fr)

tout juste rentré de vacances, doit se rendre mardi en Louisiane où il espère faire taire les critiques lui reprochant de ne pas être allé plus tôt au chevet de la population de cet Etat méridional touché par des inondations historiques. Lorsque des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues en quelques....

Tropics Heating Up updated

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:23:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

The tropical weather map continues to be very active with newly formed tropical storm Gaston, an organizing tropical wave (Invest 99L) and weakening tropical depression Fiona. Let's start with Fiona. Fiona continues to weaken, classified as s tropical depression. Fiona's winds have lessened to just 35 mph.

Typhoon Mindulle dumps heavy rain on northern Japan

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:18:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Kompasu was downgraded to a temperate depression by early yesterday and moved out over the Sea of Okhotsk. — File pic TOKYO, Aug 23 — A strong typhoon dumped heavy rain that caused flooding on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido today after killing one person near Tokyo and injuring dozens.

Gaston, seventh tropical storm of season, forms in Atlantic

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:14:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the seventh tropical storm of the season, Gaston, has developed far over the Atlantic. Gaston is forecast to strengthen steadily Tuesday and could become a hurricane by Wednesday. However, it will remain well out to sea even by the weekend. The storm's maximum sustained winds are 40 mph (65 mph).

Hurricane-Center Another tropical depression forms in the Atlantic Another tropical depression forms in the Atlantic MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. Hurricane-Center 5 hours ago

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:13:00 +020013newsnow (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days, but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Tropical Depression Seven develops in eastern Atlantic

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:13:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

ATLANTA (CBS46) - Tropical Depression Seven has developed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. The depression is expected to become a tropical storm, which would be named Gaston. Not only is the depression expected to become the seventh-named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season,....

Tropics active in the Atlantic with 3 systems 12 mins ago

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:12:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

The tropics are very active in the Atlantic Ocean with three areas to watch. 1) Tropical Depression Fiona continues to weaken Monday. Computer models don't have Fiona lasting more than another 48 hours. Fiona is not really a concern for us or anyone else. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph.

Why are hurricanes the only storms that get a name? In the United States, hurricanes are the only kinds of storms that get a name. Andrew, Katrina

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:10:00 +0200yourerie (en)

(CNN) In the United States, hurricanes are the only kinds of storms that get a name. Andrew, Katrina Ivan, Sandy. Other major storms -- tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and blizzards -- aren't as special. The recent flooding in Louisiana caused damage on the level of a hurricane, but the storm had no name.

Typhoon Mindulle dumps heavy rain on northern Japan

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tokyo (AFP) - A strong typhoon dumped heavy rain that caused flooding on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday after killing one person near Tokyo and injuring dozens. Typhoon Mindulle, which made landfall near Japan's capital on Monday, flooded rivers, submerged roads and damaged farms in Hokkaido, TV footage showed.

Gaston, Seventh Tropical Storm of Season, Forms in Atlantic

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:06:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the seventh tropical storm of the season, Gaston, has developed far over the Atlantic. Gaston is forecast to strengthen steadily Tuesday and could become a hurricane by Wednesday. However, it will remain well out to sea even by the weekend. The storm's maximum sustained winds are 40 mph (65 mph).

Gaston, seventh tropical storm of season, forms in Atlantic

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the seventh tropical storm of the season, Gaston, has developed far over the Atlantic. Gaston is forecast to strengthen steadily Tuesday and could become a hurricane by Wednesday. However, it will remain well out to sea even by the weekend. The storm's maximum sustained winds are 40 mph (65 mph).

Tropical Storm Gaston expected to strengthen into a hurricane

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:05:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

A tropical storm off the African coast is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday, when it will still be in the middle of the Atlantic. The threat to land is unclear, although the range of possible paths appear pointed north of Florida in the general direction of Bermuda.

Typhoon Mindulle drenches Tokyo, halts trains and flights

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:00:00 +0200trust (en)

Travellers were stranded at Tokyo's Haneda airport with about 300 domestic flights cancelled by early afternoon. TOKYO, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Heavy rain drenched the Japanese capital on Monday as Typhoon Mindulle swept in, bringing floods that suspended train services and high winds that forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights.

BNTU Orange Walk branch calls emergency meeting for Monday

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:56:00 +0200reporter-bz (en)

By Marion Ali, Assistant Editor. The Reporter Newspaper The Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) Orange Walk branch has called an emergency meeting with all its members for Monday, August 22nd. The purpose of the assembly is to discuss the Government’s decision to delay the salary adjustment it had....

Tropical Storm Gaston Forms

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:55:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical Storm Gaston has formed and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane. This system is not a threat to land for the foreseeable future. Tropical Storm Gaston has formed in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday.

Why are hurricanes the only storms that get a name? 42 Mins In the United States, hurricanes are the only kinds of storms that get a name. Andrew,

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:51:00 +0200news4jax (en)

(CNN) - In the United States, hurricanes are the only kinds of storms that get a name. Andrew, Katrina Ivan, Sandy. Other major storms -- tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and blizzards -- aren't as special. The recent flooding in Louisiana caused damage on the level of a hurricane, but the storm had no name.

Tropical Storm Gaston forms in the Atlantic 0 Min Tropical depression seven forms in the Atlantic, is likely to become Tropical Storm Gaston.

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:51:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A series of vigorous tropical waves have splashed into the Atlantic from Africa over the last few days and are being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center for tropical development. Tropical Storm Gaston. Tropical Storm Gaston formed in the Atlantic around 10:30 p.m.

Tropical systems stacking up; too soon to say where they’re going

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:50:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Right on schedule, hurricane season is heating up. A tropical wave pointed toward the islands and South Florida is threatening to intensify while a second wave just off the coast of Africa became the season’s seventh tropical depression Monday. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Fiona continues to trek east about 500 miles from the northern Leeward Islands.

World: World - Severe Weather Events - ECHO Daily Map | 22/08/2016

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Japan - Tropical Cyclones KOMPASU, MINDULLE, LIONROCK • TC KOMPASU made landfall on 21 August in Hokkaido as Tropical Depression. Over 6 000 people have been evacuated in this island. • TC MINDULLE made landfall on 22 August in Chiba prefecture as Tropical Storm.

Obama tente d'évacuer les critiques en Louisiane

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:44:00 +0200tdg (fr)

tout juste rentré de vacances, doit se rendre mardi en Louisiane où il espère faire taire les critiques lui reprochant de ne pas être allé plus tôt au chevet de la population de cet Etat méridional touché par des inondations historiques. Lorsque des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues en quelques....

Tropical storm off Africa expected to become hurricane

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:43:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

A tropical storm off the African coast is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday, when it will still be in the middle of the Atlantic. The threat to land is unclear, although the range of possible paths appear pointed north of Florida in the general direction of Bermuda.

Typhoon Mindulle dumps heavy rain on northern Japan

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:43:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

TOKYO (AFP) - A strong typhoon dumped heavy rain that caused flooding on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday (Aug 23) after killing one person near Tokyo and injuring dozens. Typhoon Mindulle, which made landfall near Japan's capital on Monday, flooded rivers, submerged roads and damaged farms in Hokkaido, TV footage showed.

Typhoon Mindulle dumps heavy rain on northern Japan

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:34:00 +0200afp-english (en)

A strong typhoon dumped heavy rain that caused flooding on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday after killing one person near Tokyo and injuring dozens. Typhoon Mindulle, which made landfall near Japan's capital on Monday, flooded rivers, submerged roads and damaged farms in Hokkaido, TV footage showed.

En Louisiane : « Notre vie est sur le bord du trottoir, prête à être ramassée par les ordures »

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:30:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

En Louisiane : Notre vie est sur le bord du trottoir, prête à être ramassée par les ordures Le Monde 23.08.2016 à 03h58. « La pire catastrophe naturelle depuis Sandy » – ouragan qui avait ravagé la côte nord-est des Etats-Unis en octobre 2012 –, selon les termes de la Croix-Rouge américaine, a....

Why are hurricanes the only storms that get a name? 19 Mins

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:26:00 +0200click2houston (en)

(CNN) - In the United States, hurricanes are the only kinds of storms that get a name. Andrew, Katrina Ivan, Sandy. Other major storms -- tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and blizzards -- aren't as special. The recent flooding in Louisiana caused damage on the level of a hurricane, but the storm had no name.

Al Gore, climate activists use Louisiana floods to push narrative without evidence of link

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:14:00 +0200washtimes (en)

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore addresses participants during a three-day climate change training and workshop on how best to address the effects of global climate change Monday, March 14, 2016 in suburban Pasay city, south of Manila, Philippines. Gore, ...

Why are hurricanes the only storms that get a name?

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:14:00 +0200wxii12 (en)

Maybe it should have: Since 2012, more than 30 weather disasters without names have each caused more than $1 billion in damage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Here's a look at why hurricanes get special treatment in the naming department compared to other deadly disasters --- and how that trend is slowly changing.

Why are hurricanes the only storms that get a name?

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:07:00 +0200Koat (en)

Maybe it should have: Since 2012, more than 30 weather disasters without names have each caused more than $1 billion in damage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Here's a look at why hurricanes get special treatment in the naming department compared to other deadly disasters --- and how that trend is slowly changing.

Why are hurricanes the only storms that get a name?

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:06:00 +0200kcci (en)

Maybe it should have: Since 2012, more than 30 weather disasters without names have each caused more than $1 billion in damage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Here's a look at why hurricanes get special treatment in the naming department compared to other deadly disasters --- and how that trend is slowly changing.

After Baton Rouge flooding, learning lessons from New Orleans

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:03:00 +0200tampabay (en)

So on Saturday afternoon, at a house in a Baton Rouge subdivision that had been flooded a week earlier, McKinney passed his knowledge on to a group of volunteers from lowernine.org, a nonprofit organization founded after Hurricane Katrina: cut the drywall here, this high up, and pull out the insulation like this.

Why are hurricanes the only storms that get a name?

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:01:00 +0200wlwt (en)

Maybe it should have: Since 2012, more than 30 weather disasters without names have each caused more than $1 billion in damage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Here's a look at why hurricanes get special treatment in the naming department compared to other deadly disasters --- and how that trend is slowly changing.

Why are hurricanes the only storms that get a name?

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 03:54:00 +0200wyff4 (en)

Maybe it should have: Since 2012, more than 30 weather disasters without names have each caused more than $1 billion in damage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Here's a look at why hurricanes get special treatment in the naming department compared to other deadly disasters --- and how that trend is slowly changing.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana - La. flood victims unaware they live in a flood zone - Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic - FOX NEWS WEATHER CENTER

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 03:31:00 +0200foxnews (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. – Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

article Thousands still in shelters after record Louisiana floods

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 03:27:00 +0200trust (en)

3,075 residents were still living in shelters as of Monday. By Sam Karlin. BATON ROUGE, La., Aug 22 (Reuters) - More than 3,000 Louisiana residents were still in emergency shelters as record flood waters receded on Monday, while government officials weighed options for temporary housing after the state's worst disaster since Hurricane Katrina.

Japon : un mort après le passage de Mindulle

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 03:00:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Le typhon Mindulle, neuvième de la saison en Asie, a provoqué quelques dégâts dans la partie est du Japon et fait un mort et plus de 60 blessés, selon les décomptes de la chaîne publique nippone NHK. Arrivé hier matin sur le sud-est du Japon, ce cyclone tropical est monté ensuite vers le nord-est de l'archipel, traversant Tokyo et sa banlieue.

After Baton Rouge Flooding, Learning Lessons From New Orleans

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:52:00 +0200nytimes (en)

On Saturday, some of the original members of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, the state agency set up to oversee the rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina, met with local and state officials at the offices of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, a civic group, to talk about the lessons of the last 11 years.

Japon. Un puissant typhon touche la région de Tokyo

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:51:00 +0200TelegrammeDeBrest (fr)

. Le Japon a été frappé, hier, par le typhon Mindulle, dont les pointes de vent ont atteint 180 km/h. Il s'est propagé... Cet article est réservé aux abonnés, pour en profiter, ....

Le Typhon Mindulle fait 1 mort et des blessés

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:42:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Le typhon Mindulle, neuvième de la saison en Asie, a provoqué quelques dégâts dans la partie est du Japon et fait un mort et plus de 60 blessés, selon les décomptes de la chaîne publique nippone NHK. Arrivé lundi matin sur le sud-est du Japon, ce cyclone tropical est monté ensuite vers le nord-est de l'archipel, traversant Tokyo et sa banlieue.

Le Typhon Mindulle fait 1 mort et des blessés

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:36:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

Le typhon Mindulle, neuvième de la saison en Asie, a provoqué quelques dégâts dans la partie est du Japon et fait un mort et plus de 60 blessés, selon les décomptes de la chaîne publique nippone NHK. Arrivé lundi matin sur le sud-est du Japon, ce cyclone tropical est monté ensuite vers le nord-est de l'archipel, traversant Tokyo et sa banlieue.

Le Typhon Mindulle fait 1 mort et des blessés

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:32:00 +020024heures (fr)

Le typhon Mindulle, neuvième de la saison en Asie, a provoqué quelques dégâts dans la partie est du Japon et fait un mort et plus de 60 blessés, selon les décomptes de la chaîne publique nippone NHK. Arrivé lundi matin sur le sud-est du Japon, ce cyclone tropical est monté ensuite vers le nord-est de l'archipel, traversant Tokyo et sa banlieue.

Tropical wave could develop late this week: National Hurricane Center

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:26:00 +0200nola (en)

A tropical wave located about 550 miles east of the Lesser Antilles could further develop late this week when the system is expected to move near Hispaniola and the southeastern and central Bahamas, the said Monday evening (Aug. 22). National Hurricane Center For now, the system continues to produce....

Typhon au Japon: un mort et une soixantaine de blessés

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:19:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Arrivé lundi matin sur le sud-est du Japon, ce cyclone tropical est monté ensuite vers le nord-est de l'archipel, traversant Tokyo et sa banlieue. Dans les huit préfectures concernées, dont la capitale, des crues ont été observées et les autorités, craignant des inondations et glissements de....

Thousands still in shelters after record Louisiana floods

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:19:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Sam Karlin. BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) - More than 3,000 Louisiana residents were still in emergency shelters as record flood waters receded on Monday, while government officials weighed options for temporary housing after the state's worst disaster since Hurricane Katrina.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:15:00 +0200therepublic (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood’s devastation to their homes and their lives.

Thousands still in shelters after record Louisiana floods

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:12:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Sam Karlin. BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) - More than 3,000 Louisiana residents were still in emergency shelters as record flood waters receded on Monday, while government officials weighed options for temporary housing after the state's worst disaster since Hurricane Katrina.

Thousands still in shelters after record Louisiana floods

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:03:00 +0200reuters (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. More than 3,000 Louisiana residents were still in emergency shelters as record flood waters receded on Monday, while government officials weighed options for temporary housing after the state's worst disaster since Hurricane Katrina. About 60,600 homes have been reported damaged or....

Flooding In Louisiana Raises Questions About Timing, Urgency Of Warnings

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 01:58:00 +0200npr (en)

The rain fell for days, sometimes 3 inches or more in a single hour, as streets became rivers and rivers ate up entire neighborhoods in southeast Louisiana. Between Aug. 11 and Aug. 14, more than 20 inches of rain fell in and around East Baton Rouge, one of the hardest-hit parishes.

Typhoon Winds Close Control Tower at Tokyo's Narita Airport

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 01:23:00 +0200chosun (en)

Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo's two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 01:11:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. — Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:57:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Why the tropics are about to really heat up 1 HR You may have noticed the spike in Atlantic Ocean tropical activity recently.

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:54:00 +0200click2houston (en)

HOUSTON - You may have noticed the spike in Atlantic Ocean tropical activity recently. We've had Tropical Storm Fiona the past week and are watching two other systems now, including Tropical Depression 7 which certainly will become Gaston in the next day. In fact, Sept.

Feature: People in Louisiana flood affected area suffering from loss, damage

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:50:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

Photo taken on Aug. 22, 2016 shows piles of damaged belongings thrown by flood-affected families in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Severe flooding caused by heavy rain hit the southern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. At least 13 people have died across five parishes in Louisiana and thousands of local....

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:49:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, Hard Recovery Slog Begins in Flood-Ravaged Louisiana

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:47:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:34:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Extreme rain events increasing across U.S.

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:26:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

While much of Ohio through New England has had a dry summer with drought conditions, it may surprise you to learn that extreme rainfall events have been increasing across the United States and around the world. You likely have seen the images of severe flooding from Louisiana over the last week.

How many houses, people flooded in Louisiana?

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:25:00 +0200nola (en)

How many houses in Louisiana flooded? How many people were affected? A new analysis by geographer Ezra Boyd suggests the numbers might be much higher than estimated. How many houses were damaged in the ? How many people were affected? Louisiana Flood of 2016 While the final numbers won't be known for a long time, Gov.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:25:00 +0200nola (en)

MIAMI — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday (Aug. 22) are near 35 mph. Little change in strength is expected during the next two days, but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:18:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:16:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood’s devastation to their homes and their lives.

SLIDESHOW: Top ten misconceptions about hurricanes

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:14:00 +0200wbtv (en)

(WBTV) - Hurricane season is in full swing as two storms swirl in the Atlantic Ocean. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic Ocean, while Tropical Depression #7 has formed near Africa.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:13:00 +0200cfra (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. — Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Hurricane season's peak: Why we see more active Atlantic now 3 Mins

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:08:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Hurricane season for the Atlantic Ocean begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th, but 8 weeks in particular are the peak for tropical activity. According to the NOAA, 78% of the tropical storm days, 87% of the category one and category two hurricane days, and an impressive....

Tropical depression off Africa expected to become hurricane

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:48:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

A tropical depression off the African coast is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday, when it will still be in the middle of the Atlantic. The threat to land is unclear, although the range of possible paths appear pointed north of Florida in the general direction of Bermuda.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:47:00 +0200wfsb (en)

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Tropical depression Seven forms in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:31:00 +0200reuters (en)

Tropical Depression Seven, packing maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h), has formed west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and is likely to strengthen gradually, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday. The depression, forecast to become a tropical storm on Monday night or on....

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:28:00 +0200kptv (en)

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Former head of FEMA slams Obama’s ‘botched’ response to Louisiana floods

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:27:00 +0200thegrio (en)

, the former head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is speaking out against President Obama ‘s response to the flooding in Louisiana, criticizing the sitting president for not calling off his vacation to visit Louisiana before now. “He could have gone to Lilly Armstrong Airport in....

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:25:00 +0200newsok (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Teesside teenagers help families hit by Philippines typhoon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:24:00 +0200thenorthernecho (en)

And the Egglescliffe school students Heather Page and Amelia Thomas have just returned from a visit to see first-hand the results of their fundraising endeavours. They raised the money to build the homes on Bantayan island, giving people there long-term shelter and security for the future.

Tropics active in the Atlantic with 3 systems 3 mins ago

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:24:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

The tropics are very active in the Atlantic Ocean with three areas to watch. 1) Tropical Depression Fiona continues to weaken Monday. Computer models don't have Fiona lasting more than another 48 hours. Fiona is not really a concern for us or anyone else. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:22:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Naomi Clark, 27, holds her sleeping son, 1-year-old Caylei Clark, during services at South Walker Baptist Church in Walker, La., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. Clark said she moved to Walker two years ago with her husband who is a truck driver. Her and her two children were with her husband in the truck when the flood struck Walker last week.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:21:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:21:00 +0200wncn (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression’s maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days, but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Baton Rouge needs help; Nashville is ready to assist

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:20:00 +0200tennessean (en)

As the devastating floods across Louisiana are slowly falling, residents are left rebuilding and even lending a hand to the wildlife impacted by the rising waters. (Aug. 21) AP. Getting out ahead of the flood, Michael Tramonte and Nikki Conger clear their possessions from their house on Watters Road, south of Hwy.

WATCH: A 360° View of the Louisiana Floods

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:19:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

In the worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy, floods devastated Louisiana last week. Take a 360° look at the damage. Get top stories and blog posts emailed to me each day. Newsletters may offer personalized content or advertisements. Copyright &copy 2016 TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:19:00 +0200krmg (en)

Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Tropical depression Seven forms in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical Depression Seven, packing maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h), has formed west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and is likely to strengthen gradually, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday. The depression, forecast to become a tropical storm on Monday....

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days, but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Tropical depression off African expected to become hurricane

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:15:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

As former Tropical Storm Fiona fizzles out, two other weather systems are expected to strengthen and take shape over the next few days. Fiona, reduced to a tropical depression with winds of about 35 miles per hour, is moving northwest and expected to dissipate over open waters over the next few days.

Fiona Is Holding as Tropical Depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:15:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical in the Atlantic. depression The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days, but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:14:00 +0200newson6 (en)

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:12:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:12:00 +0200tristateupdate (en)

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:12:00 +0200wbrc (en)

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:08:00 +0200wxow (en)

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Tropical depression seven forms in the Atlantic 12 Mins Tropical depression seven forms in the Atlantic, is likely to become Tropical Storm Gaston.

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:07:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A series of vigorous tropical waves have splashed into the Atlantic from Africa over the last few days and are being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center for tropical development. Tropical Depression Seven. Tropical depression seven formed in the Atlantic, the low....

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:06:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Naomi Clark, 27, holds her sleeping son, 1-year-old Caylei Clark, during services at South Walker Baptist Church in Walker, La., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. Clark said she moved to Walker two years ago with her husband who is a truck driver. Her and her two children were with her husband in the truck when the flood struck Walker last week.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:06:00 +0200wafb (en)

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

The Next Named Storm?

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:04:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. A tropical disturbance in the central Atlantic Ocean may become a tropical depression or storm. This system will bring locally heavy rain to the Lesser Antilles starting late Tuesday. It is far too soon to determine whether this poses a threat beyond the Lesser Antilles.

Tropical Depression Seven Forms

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:04:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical Depression Seven has formed and is forecast to strengthen into Tropical Storm Gaston. This system is not a threat to land for the foreseeable future. Tropical Depression Seven has formed in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean and is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Gaston by Tuesday.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:59:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:57:00 +0200news9 (en)

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:57:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:56:00 +0200foxnews (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. – Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:54:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:53:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Robert Miller, 66, center, and Matt Decker, 33, right, loads water in the pickup of flood surviver Dawn Hay, 40, at South Walker Baptist Church in Walker, La., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. Hay said he is feeding several people taking refuge in her home and needs help supporting them after losing her job because the business closed after the flood.

3 tropical systems out in the Atlantic Read Story

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:53:00 +0200wcnc (en)

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - The Atlantic Tropics has become more active in the last 48 hours. Currently, Tropical Depression Fiona continues to move to the west/northwest at 17 MPH and is located about 600 miles SSE of the Island of Bermuda. Current National Hurricane Center projections have it moving to the east of Bermuda possibly by Wednesday night.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, Hard Recovery Slog Begins in Flood-Ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:45:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Long, hard recovery slog begins in flood-ravaged Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:45:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood's devastation to their homes and their lives.

Japan: Typhoon Mindulle lashes Tokyo area

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:52:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

A powerful typhoon has battered the Greater Tokyo area in Japan, leaving at least one person dead and dozens injured, according to media reports. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall at noon (local time) on Monday, moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Weather Why that wall of dust is not a 'haboob' Why that wall of dust is not a 'haboob' Whenever a huge wall of dust sweeps across the Phoenix area, there's a good chance you're going to hear the term "haboob." Weather 39 minutes ago

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:52:00 +020012news (en)

Whenever a huge wall of dust sweeps across the Phoenix area, there's a good chance you're going to hear the term "haboob." If you were to check, it's probably trending all over social media. But not every "wall of dust" is a haboob. There's also a difference between just blowing dust and a full blown dust storm .

La. flood humor: “I guess God wanted me to de-clutter”

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:46:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of relatively high ground in Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge. Even as flooding has receded in recent days, the church - like many other....

Cleanup continues in Louisiana following deadly flooding

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:35:00 +0200chron (en)

Flood-weary Southern Louisiana saw more rain Sunday as cleanup efforts in the region continued. Residents who were evacuated during the torrential rainfall last week are returning home to clear out belongings. Roughly 2,800 people are still in shelters at The Baton Rouge River Center arena,....

Japan Typhoon Mindulle 2016 Update: 2 Killed, 11 Injured After Waves Of Deadly Storms; Third Expected

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:18:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

Typhoon Mindulle’s heavy rain, massive waves and strong winds up to 110 miles per hour made landfall around 1 p.m. local Japan time on Monday afternoon, leaving many provinces across Japan flooded while Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s office has issued landslide warnings.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:18:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Typhoon Mindulle Sweeps Through Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:08:00 +0200dailytelegraph (en)

Typhoon Mindulle swept through Tokyo on Monday, causing flooding and disrupting transportation across Japan. The storm is expected to hit the island of Hokkaido early Tuesday. Photo: AP. August 23rd 2016; 36 minutes ago; /video/video.news.com.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:49:00 +0200wbrc (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Go To Florida Patch

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:42:00 +0200patch (en)

Breaking: The same security protocols used at Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ games will now extend to all events at the stadium. Breaking: Heat index values in the early part of the week are expected to break the 100-degree mark in the Tampa Bay area. Breaking: Inc.

September is natural disaster prepardness month

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:42:00 +0200wwlp (en)

By Published: August 22, 2016, 1:38 pm WWLP-22News CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Natural disaster can stike in the blink of an eye as we’ve seen in recent weeks. Thousands were evacuated in California due to wildfires , thousands more in Louisiana unable to go home due severe flooding.

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite sees two Tropical Cyclones near Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:41:00 +0200phys (en)

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured this visible image of Tropical Storm Lionrock (bottom left) and Mindulle (top right) Aug. 21 at 11:45 p.m. EDT (0345 UTC on Aug. 22) near Japan. Credit: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Team. Tropical Storm Lionrock was east of Kyushu, the southwestern-most....

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:34:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Weather 2 hour ago 10:46 a.m. Fiona weakens to a Tropical Depression

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:33:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. What was Tropical Storm Fiona has now weakened to a Tropical Depression. The storm continues to pose no threat to land as it churns in the open Atlantic Ocean. As of the 11:00 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, Fiona was located at 24.6N, 59.7W and was moving west-northwest at 17 mph.

Hurricane-Center 28 mins ago 11:40 a.m. Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:26:00 +020013newsnow (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Wild weather has left 30 people injured as Typhoon Mindulle strikes Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:22:00 +0200mailonsunday (en)

Wild weather has grounded more than 500 flights and left 30 people injured in the first typhoon in 11 years to score a direct hit on the Tokyo region. Typhoon Mindulle struck Japanese shores on Monday and has battered the country with gusts reaching up to 144 kilometres per hour.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:20:00 +0200therepublic (en)

MIAMI The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression’s maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Typhoon Mindulle hits Tokyo, kills one

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:12:00 +0200presstv (en)

A powerful typhoon accompanied by heavy rains has struck eastern Japan, leaving one person dead and grounding hundreds of flights nationwide. On Monday afternoon, Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of the Japanese capital of Tokyo, triggering heavy rain and strong winds in the city and surrounding areas.

Fiona Is Holding as Tropical Depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:09:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. Fiona Is Holding as Tropical Depression in the Atlantic. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical in the Atlantic. depression The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph).

Typhoon dumps rain on Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:01:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Typhoon Mindulle unleashed heavy rains on Tokyo, bringing the risk of floods and landslides as the storm made landfall near the Japanese capital shortly after noon yesterday. The typhoon’s center was about 74km south of Tokyo as of 1pm and heading north, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:59:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

MIAMI The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression’s maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Tropical development likely; Florida watches closely 48 Mins Florida and the east coast are keeping a close eye on a system that may develop over the

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:57:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A series of vigorous tropical waves have splashed into the Atlantic from Africa over the last few days and two are being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center for immanent tropical development. Invest 90L. Invest 90L is a newly minted tropical disturbance that as of 11 a.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:55:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

MIAMI -- (AP) The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Typhoon hits Tokyo, flights canceled

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:53:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Japan's meteorological agency urged residents to "exercise caution" on Monday as downpours across the Tokyo region swelled rivers. Broadcaster NHK said more than 425 airline flights - mostly domestic - and more than 100 train services had been cancelled as gusts of up to 180 kilometers (112 mph) per hour were registered.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:53:00 +0200cfra (en)

at 12:38 on August 22, 2016, EDT. Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic. The Associated Press. MIAMI — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph).

Forecasters monitor potential storm system heading for the Bahamas

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:52:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

THE National Hurricane Center (NHC) is forecasting that a tropical 'wave' moving west-northwestward in the central Atlantic Ocean could develop into a cyclone as it tracks towards the southeastern and central Bahamas this week. The NHC said on Monday that shower activity has increased over the past....

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:51:00 +0200newsok (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Powerful Typhoon shuts Japan’s airport, grounds over 400 flights

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:50:00 +0200iran-daily (en)

A powerful typhoon accompanied by heavy rains has struck eastern Japan, leaving one person dead and grounding hundreds of flights nationwide. On Monday afternoon, Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of the Japanese capital of Tokyo, triggering heavy rain and strong winds in the city and surrounding areas.

Third Storm Expected In Japan As Typhoon Mindulle Kills 2

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:48:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Typhoon Mindulle’s heavy rain, massive waves and strong winds up to 110 miles per hour made landfall around 1 p.m. local Japan time on Monday afternoon, leaving many provinces across Japan flooded while Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s office has issued landslide warnings.

Tropics active in the Atlantic with 3 systems 11 mins ago

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:48:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

The tropics are very active in the Atlantic Ocean with three areas to watch. 1) Tropical Depression Fiona continues to weaken Monday. Computer models don't have Fiona lasting more than another 48 hours. Fiona is not really a concern for us or anyone else. 2) A tropical wave east of the Lesser Antilles is something we are watching very closely.

1 killed as Typhoon Mindulle slashes Tokyo, heads to northern Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:47:00 +0200sinacom (en)

TOKYO， Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Mindulle on Monday slashed areas around the Japanese capital with torrential rainfall and strong gusts， leaving at least one person dead and 53 injured. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)， the typhoon， the 9th of the season， made landfall near....

1 killed as Typhoon Mindulle slashes Tokyo, heads to northern Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:46:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

TOKYO, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Mindulle on Monday slashed areas around the Japanese capital with torrential rainfall and strong gusts, leaving at least one person dead and 53 injured. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the typhoon, the 9th of the season, made landfall near....

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:44:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

'It's unbelievable': Louisianans with N.S. connections reflect on killer floods

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:43:00 +0200CBC (en)

Two Louisiana residents with connections to Nova Scotia said recent flooding affecting the state has caused an unprecedented degree of damage. Evacuations affected 30,000 people and 40,000 homes were damaged. At least 13 people were killed . Jerel Keene said the property damage and numbers of people....

Ex-FEMA Chief Criticizes Obama for Golfing During Louisiana Flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:41:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

Bill Pugliano/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director Michael Brown, who ran the federal response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, said President Obama should have put down his golf clubs last week during the height of the floods ravaging part of Louisiana.

Ex-FEMA Director Criticizes Obama for Golfing as Louisiana Flooded

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:39:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Former FEMA Director Michael Brown, who ran the federal response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, said the vacationing President Obama should have put down his golf clubs last week during the height of the floods ravaging part of Louisiana. “The problem is the optics,” Brown said during an interview today on the Fox Business Network.

The heart of hurricane season has arrived, and we're monitoring three systems

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:32:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

We’ve entered prime time for hurricane season and are watching three areas of disturbed weather in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. Of these three systems, one has some potential to affect the U.S. coast — though it’s not a sure thing. The system of greatest interest, is identified as “99L.

Kirstie Alley Eviscerates Obama For Not Visiting Flood-Ravaged Louisiana Yet

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:29:00 +0200dailycaller (en)

Kirstie Alley criticized Barack Obama for declining to cut his summer vacation in Martha’s Vineyard short in order to visit a flood-ravaged Louisiana. After the White House announced that the president would visit the flood-damaged areas on Tuesday — 11 days after the flooding began — Alley posted a video of him criticizing George W.

Whose Lives Should Be Saved? Researchers Ask the Public

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:21:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Mary Jo D’Amico, a nurse at Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans, fanned a patient waiting in the hospital’s parking garage for helicopter transport after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Doctors had to make life-or-death decisions on which hurricane victims to treat. Credit Brad Loper/The Dallas Morning News, via Associated Press.

Wild weather has left 30 people injured as Typhoon Mindulle strikes Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:19:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Wild weather has grounded more than 500 flights and left 30 people injured in the first typhoon in 11 years to score a direct hit on the Tokyo region. Typhoon Mindulle struck Japanese shores on Monday and has battered the country with gusts reaching up to 144 kilometres per hour.

Dramatic scenes at Harajuku Station as Typhoon Mindulle makes landfall in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:02:00 +0200rocketnews24 (en)

Tokyo’s Yamanote Line was suspended for hours in both directions today due to the incident. With three typhoons inching towards Japan over the past couple of days, news bulletins and weather updates have been warning residents to stay safe, particularly in the city of Tokyo, where Typhoon Mindulle was predicted to make landfall today.

Hurricane-Center 23 mins ago 10:17 a.m. Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:55:00 +020013newsnow (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Tropical development likely; Florida watches closely 14 Mins Florida and the east coast are keeping a close eye on a system that may develop over the

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:54:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A series of vigorous tropical waves have splashed out of African and into the Atlantic over the last few days and two are being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center for immanent tropical development. Invest 90L. Invest 90L is a newly minted tropical disturbance that as of 11 a.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL 800 AM EDT MON AUG 22 2016

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:45:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Depression Fiona, located several hundred miles northeast of the Leeward Islands. 1. Shower activity has increased a little over the past 24 hours in association with a....

Etihad flight diverted due to tropical storm in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:31:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Dubai: An Etihad Airways flight to Tokyo was diverted on Monday and the return flight has been delayed by 12 hours due to tropic storms in Japan. Etihad flight EY878 to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport diverted to the Japanese city of Nagoya, which is about 450 kilometres from its scheduled....

NASA sees Tropical Storm Fiona weakening from wind shear

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:27:00 +0200phys (en)

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured this visible image of Tropical Storm Fiona being affected by wind shear in the Central Atlantic Ocean on Aug. 21 at 12:10 p.m. EDT (16:10 UTC) Credit: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Team. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Tropical Storm Fiona as....

Libye: le Parlement refuse la confiance au gouvernement d'union

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:19:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Lu 7 fois 1 L'Iran a annoncé lundi l'arrêt "pour le moment" des raids menés par la Russie en Syrie à partir d'une de ses bases aériennes, après des critiques du ministre iranien de la Défense contre l'allié russe.Le ministre Hossein Dehghan, dans une interview télévisée dimanche, a critiqué Moscou...

Save the Children Hopes President Obama's Baton Rouge Visit Will Shine a Spotlight on Vulnerable Children and Education Needs

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:17:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thousands of Louisiana children remain displaced, distressed and unable to return to school, leaving them and their futures extremely vulnerable, Save the Children said Monday. "President Obama's visit to the flood zone is a moment for the....

New Jersey Office of Emergency Management's Hurricane Survival Guide

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:12:00 +0200patch (en)

Gloucester Police, Gloucester OEM, and New Jersey Office of Emergency Management reminds citizens to continuously prepare for hurricanes. On Aug. 19, Gloucester Township Police Department, Gloucester Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and New Jersey Office of Emergency Management....

Deadly Louisiana Flooding Claimed at Least 13 Lives, Damaged 60,000 Homes

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:08:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

File photo. iStock/Thinkstock (BATON ROUGE, La.) Ten days after deadly flash flooding tore through southeastern Louisiana, tens of thousands of devastated residents are working to recover. As of Monday morning, 60,700 homes were reported to be damaged or destroyed throughout the state and 102,000....

Typhoon Makes Direct Hit on Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:02:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Nearly a dozen people were injured, several seriously as Typhoon Mindulle made a direct hit on Tokyo, Japan, Monday with heavy rain and strong winds. Air traffic controllers temporarily abandon the control tower at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport after wind speeds reached 78 miles per hour,....

Libye: le Parlement refuse la confiance au gouvernement d'union

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:53:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

Lu 7 fois 1 L'Iran a annoncé lundi l'arrêt "pour le moment" des raids menés par la Russie en Syrie à partir d'une de ses bases aériennes, après des critiques du ministre iranien de la Défense contre l'allié russe.Le ministre Hossein Dehghan, dans une interview télévisée dimanche, a critiqué Moscou...

Tropical Storm Fiona weakens to tropical depression

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:53:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Fiona weakened to a tropical storm Monday in the Atlantic Ocean. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. One day earlier, the sustained gusts were 40 mph. A storm is listed as a tropical storm when it reaches 39 mph.

Un puissant typhon s'abat sur Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:49:00 +0200euronews-fr (fr)

Un déluge de pluie, des pointes de vent à 180 km/heure : le puissant typhon Mindulle s’approche ce lundi de Tokyo, faisant déjà une trentaine de blessés. Les autorités mettent en garde contre les risques d’inondations et les glissements de terrain. “Je faisais route vers Narita à l’ouest de Tokyo....

Libye: le Parlement refuse la confiance au gouvernement d'union

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:47:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Lu 7 fois 1 L'Iran a annoncé lundi l'arrêt "pour le moment" des raids menés par la Russie en Syrie à partir d'une de ses bases aériennes, après des critiques du ministre iranien de la Défense contre l'allié russe.Le ministre Hossein Dehghan, dans une interview télévisée dimanche, a critiqué Moscou...

Typhoon Mindulle brings mayhem to Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:45:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

Let’s hope it is not like this in Tokyo four years from now! The host city of the next Summer Olympics was lashed by heavy rain and strong winds as Typhoon Mindulle swept in on Monday. For locals and tourists alike it has caused mayhem. Rain and wind lash Tokyo as Typhoon makes landfall Bloomberg....

Tropics starting to heat up

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:38:00 +0200wesh (en)

>>Download the WESH 2 Hurricane Tracker app for and Invest 99 is right behind Fiona . It’s a disorganized tropical wave that has a 50 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression by the end of this week. As it moves into the southern and central Bahamas next weekend, it will have an even better chance of developing.

'Historic' Louisiana Flooding Claimed at Least 13 Lives, Damaged 60,000 Homes

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:37:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Ten days after deadly flash flooding tore through southeastern Louisiana, tens of thousands of devastated residents are working to recover. As of this morning, 60,700 homes were reported to be damaged or destroyed throughout the state and 102,000 people have registered for federal assistance, said....

Typhoon Mindulle lashes Tokyo, heads north to Tohoku and Hokkaido

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:35:00 +0200japantimes (en)

Typhoon Mindulle lashed the greater Tokyo area on Monday, dumping heavy rain and leaving at least one person dead and 29 injured in storm-related incidents. Storm water coursed down usually placid rivers and left many streets flooded in the Kanto region.

'Historic' Louisiana Flooding Claimed at Least 13 Lives, Damaged 60,000 Homes

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:33:00 +02007online (en)

Ten days after deadly flash flooding tore through southeastern Louisiana, tens of thousands of devastated residents are working to recover. As of this morning, 60,700 homes were reported to be damaged or destroyed throughout the state and 102,000 people have registered for federal assistance, said....

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:26:00 +0200aikenstandard (en)

MIAMI — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression’s maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Typhoon Winds Close Control Tower at Tokyo's Narita Airport

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:11:00 +0200voanews (en)

TOKYO — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo's two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Alertness must remain to deal with post-storm situation: Deputy PM

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:09:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Yen Bai (VNA) – Yen Bai province and its Tram Tau district in particular should continue keeping a close watch on the post-storm weather to actively cope with the impacts of follow-up downpours, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said. He visited Tram Tau district on August 22, applauding local....

Japan Meteorological Agency One killed, planes grounded as 3 severe storms roar across Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:59:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

(CNN) - Typhoon Mindulle is roaring over Tokyo after making landfall earlier Monday, one of two storms which have lashed Japan over the past two days, killing one person and injuring 11. A third typhoon is predicted for later this week. A 42-year-old man was found dead on the side of a flooded road....

Forecasters urge Floridians to watch tropics closely

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:39:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Increasing rain chances and ocean temperatures along the Treasure Coast could be favorable for a tropical wave moving toward Florida in the next week or so, according to the National Weather Service, Melbourne. "The system (the wave that is in the mid Atlantic Ocean) is too far out" to predict if it....

And Then There Were Two…With One Posing Threat To Caribbean

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:38:00 +0200caribbean360 (en)

FLORIDA, United States, Monday August 22, 2016 – Two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean may become tropical depressions or storms, with one of them threatening to drench the Caribbean with heavy rain whether or not it develops further. Invest 99-L and Invest 90-L are behind what used to be Tropical Storm Fiona.

Katrina : PRESIDENTS MATTER

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:27:00 +02004-traders (en)

THE PRESIDENT of the United States may get in the way of disaster relief workers. That's a challenge for his team and an added challenge for workers on the ground. But in a time of national disaster, there is no one equal to the president as the symbol of American unity. President Obama is scheduled to visit Louisiana on Tuesday.

Tokyo: transports très perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:24:00 +0200izf (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Thankful flood victim finds humour amid devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:12:00 +0200680news (en)

WALKER, La. – Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Go To New Jersey Patch

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:11:00 +0200patch (en)

​One person was killed after he was thrown from a car, and a child was seriously hurt in a horrific N.J. accident this weekend, cops say. A boy, 5, was killed and 4 were hurt in a 5-car N.J. highway wreck that sent several to hospitals on Saturday morning, authorities said. 40 people from 37 towns in all 21 N.

ODM: Country Under A Tropical Storm WATCH; Hurricane Danny Expected To Pass Just South Of Sint Maarten On Monday

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:08:00 +0200caribseek (en)

. GREAT BAY (DCOMM | 11:30AM) -- The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) hereby informs the Sint Maarten community that the country is now under a Tropical Storm WATCH as Hurricane Danny approaches the Leeward Islands. Under a Tropical Storm WATCH; the WATCH means that tropical storm conditions....

Tropics Heating Up

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:08:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

The tropical weather map continues to be very active with Tropical Depression Fiona, what will likely be Tropical Storm Gaston soon, and another disturbance that should be monitored closely over the next several days. Let's start with Fiona. Fiona continues to weaken, classified as s tropical....

Typhoon Mindulle shuts Tokyo's Narita airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:58:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

TOKYO - Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo's two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were cancelled at the city's other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Thankful flood victim finds humour amid devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:58:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

WALKER, La. - Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:56:00 +0200simcoe (en)

MIAMI — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Un puissant typhon balaie Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:51:00 +020024heures (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Tropical wave off Africa has 100 percent chance of development, forecasters say

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:50:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

Three weather systems are being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. One of them, what was Tropical Storm Fiona, will have no affect on Florida's weather. The other two systems are too far away to predict, but will come into sharper focus in coming days.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:48:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

MIAMI - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:48:00 +0200yorkregion (en)

MIAMI — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Tokyo touchée par un violent typhon: annulations de vols et fortes pluies L'Express

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:43:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Une série de trois typhons, dont le dernier s'est abattu sur l'archipel nippon ce lundi, ont touché le pays, avec des pluies diluviennes. Et des conséquences sur le trafic aérien et ferroviaire, notamment à Tokyo. © afp.com/TORU YAMANAKA Des passants se protègent de vents et pluies violents dans le....

One killed, planes grounded as 2 severe storms roar across Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:39:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) Typhoon Mindulle is roaring over Tokyo after making landfall earlier Monday, one of two storms which have lashed Japan over the past two days, killing one person and injuring 11. A third typhoon is predicted for later this week. A 42-year-old man was found dead on the side of a flooded road....

Forecasters urge residents to watch tropics closely

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:39:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Increasing rain chances and ocean temperatures along the Treasure Coast could be favorable for a tropical wave moving toward Florida in the next week or so, according to the National Weather Service, Melbourne. "The system (the wave that is in the mid Atlantic Ocean) is too far out" to predict if it....

Tokyo: transports très perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:37:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Tokyo: transports très perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:36:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Tokyo: transports très perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:35:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

UPDATE3: Strong typhoon hits near Tokyo, disrupts traffic, causes injuries

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:35:00 +0200kyodonews (en)

Powerful Typhoon Mindulle made landfall Monday near the Japanese capital, bringing torrential rain and strong winds to the Tokyo metropolitan area and nearby vicinity -- disrupting air, railway and sea traffic and causing at least 20 injuries. More than 500 flights mostly to and from Tokyo's Haneda....

Tokyo: transports très perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:33:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Tokyo - Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Tokyo: transports très perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:31:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Un puissant typhon balaie Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:30:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Tokyo: transports très perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:21:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Tokyo: transports très perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:18:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Powerful Typhoon Hits Tokyo, Snarling Transportation Across Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:06:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

TOKYO—A powerful typhoon delivered a direct hit to Japan’s capital on Monday, disrupting transportation across the country as flights and trains were delayed or canceled in and around Tokyo. The typhoon, known as Mindulle and characterized as “strong” by the Japan Meteorological Agency, made....

Japon: un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo, transports très perturbés

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:48:00 +0200nna-fr (fr)

ANI - (AFP) Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Louisiana Floods Update: Rural Church Among Those Providing Aid

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:45:00 +0200usnews (en)

As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of relatively high ground in Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge. Even as flooding has receded in recent days, the church — like many other....

“I guess God wanted me to de-clutter”

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:42:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports the number of damaged homes in Louisiana jumped to 60,000 over the weekend, meaning few places in the southern part of the state went untouched. More than 106,000 people have registered for FEMA assistance, the most registered in one week since As....

Heat index could hit 102 today

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:39:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 5:14 a.m.: Sufficient moisture and instability exist today for scattered thunderstorms from Brevard County south through the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County. The thunderstorms will initially develop during the early afternoon, mainly near and west of I-95.

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:25:00 +0200globalnews (en)

WALKER, La. – Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Au Japon - Mindulle noie Tokyo sous des pluies diluviennes

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:24:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Au Japon. 22 août 2016 12:32; Act: 22.08.2016 12:39 Print Mindulle noie Tokyo sous des pluies diluviennes Le typhon est arrivé à la mi-journée sur la côte à Tateyama, au sud de Chiba, préfecture limitrophe de Tokyo. Le trafic est extrêmement perturbé.

Hundreds of flights cancelled as typhoon hits Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:23:00 +0200nna-en (en)

NNA - A strong typhoon packing heavy rain and wind has struck near Tokyo, grounding hundreds of domestic flights. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall at about 12:30pm local time (04:30 GMT) in Tateyama city, some 80km (50 miles) southeast of the capital. The storm packed gusts of up to 180 km/h (112....

New tropical depression could form today in east Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:22:00 +0200al (en)

It's that time of the year, and the tropics are getting more active. Tropical Depression Fiona was expected to fall apart over the next few days. The tropical wave on the right could become a tropical depression later today and then possibly Tropical Storm Gaston. A tropical wave in the central Atlantic has a path that could bring it near the U.

Louisiana flood victim finds humor in tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:22:00 +0200wkbw (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Le typhon Mindulle se dirige vers Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:10:00 +0200RTLFrance (fr)

Rafales impressionnantes, torrents d'eau et pluies diluviennes : Tokyo et sa banlieue devraient être particulièrement touchés par le typhon Mindulle, ce lundi 22 août dans l'après-midi. Avec des rafales de 126 km/h pouvant atteindre 180 km/h en pointe et de fortes précipitations, le cyclone pourrait....

Thankful flood victim finds humor amid devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:07:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge. Chuck Craft said they thanked God that their family survived....

Typhoon Mindulle shuts Tokyo's Narita airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:06:00 +0200barrie (en)

TOKYO -- Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo's two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were cancelled at the city's other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Repairs to Vietnam’s notorious internet cable delayed, yet again

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:02:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

Work on the undersea connection will be completed on August 25, four days behind schedule. Repair work on of Vietnam’s ruptured undersea internet cable will not be completed until 5.30 p.m. on August 25 due to adverse weather conditions, according to internet provider Asia America Gateway (AAG). This is the second delay announced in three days.

Kirstie Alley Slams President Obama After Louisiana Floods

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:54:00 +0200contactmusic (en)

Obama is staying with his wife and two daughters on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, and has been photographed playing golf while swathes of the southern state is underwater. The 65-year-old actress ridiculed Obama for not visiting Louisiana and likened the situation to when former....

Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Mindulle lashes Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:51:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, causing hundreds of flight cancellations. Narita Airport was closed at 2.20pm local time on Monday after the controllers left the tower when wind speeds reached 78mph.

Thankful flood victim finds humor amid devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:49:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Robert Miller, 66, raises his hand in prayer during service at the South Walker Baptist Church in Walker, La., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. Miller said he had several family members in his home when the flood stuck and helped them flee the home while he stayed behind to care for his dogs.

11:21 Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Mindulle lashes Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:47:00 +0200independent-ie-regional (en)

Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, causing hundreds of flight cancellations. Narita Airport was closed at 2.20pm local time on Monday after the controllers left the tower when wind speeds reached 78mph.

Typhoon Mindulle leaves chaos and carnage in its wake

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:47:00 +0200japantimes (en)

Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: http://www.enable-javascript.com/ A man's umbrella proves to be no match for the heavy winds of Typhoon Mindulle. | SATOKO KAWASAKI.

Louisiana flood victim finds humor in tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:44:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:44:00 +0200newsok (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Thankful flood victim finds humor amid devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:44:00 +0200newsok (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Thankful flood victim finds humor amid devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:43:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Robert Miller, 66, raises his hand in prayer during service at the South Walker Baptist Church in Walker, La., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. Miller said he had several family members in his home when the flood stuck and helped them flee the home while he stayed behind to care for his dogs.

Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Mindulle lashes Tokyo Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily...

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:42:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

Typhoon Mindulle, which made landfall south of Tokyo early on Monday afternoon, brought heavy rain and strong winds to Tokyo and surrounding areas, with 11 people reported to have been injured. South of Tokyo in Kanagawa prefecture, a woman was left unconscious after being washed away on a flooded....

Louisiana flood victim finds humor in tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:38:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Thankful flood victim finds humor amid devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:38:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Thankful flood victim finds humor amid devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:38:00 +0200krmg (en)

Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge. Chuck Craft said they thanked God that their family survived....

Thankful flood victim finds humor amid devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:36:00 +0200omaha (en)

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Tokyo touchée par un violent typhon: annulations de vols et fortes pluies

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:33:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Une série de trois typhons, dont le dernier s'est abattu sur l'archipel nippon ce lundi, ont touché le pays, avec des pluies diluviennes. Et des conséquences sur le trafic aérien et ferroviaire, notamment à Tokyo. Le typhon Mindulle est le neuvième de la saison en Asie .

Japon : le puissant typhon Mindulle se dirige vers Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:22:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

Le 9ème typhon de la saison en Asie, Mindulle, est arrivé sur les côtes japonaises ce lundi 22 août. Il est accompagné de violentes pluies et de rafales de vents. Des dizaines de milliers de personnes sont sur le point d'être évacuées par les autorités locales.

Typhoon Mindulle shuts Tokyo’s Narita airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:21:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

TOKYO : Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo’s two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city’s other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Typhoon Mindulle shuts Tokyo's Narita airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:19:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo's two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport.

Tokyo: transports perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:13:00 +0200izf (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:11:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Japon: un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo, transports très perturbés

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:08:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:06:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Brèves du Pacifique - lundi 22 août 2016

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:03:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fr (fr)

Ce cyclone de catégorie 5 a entraîné la mort de 43 personnes et causé de lourds dégâts matériels. Il n'y a plus de problème d'approvisionnement en eau ou en nourriture, mais les opérations de nettoyage sont toujours en cours et environ 80% des personnes qui ont perdu leurs maisons vivent encore dans des tentes, d'après la Croix-Rouge fidjienne.

Thankful flood victim finds humor amid devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:03:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Charles Craft, 57, left, gets a hug from neighbor Robert Miller before a church service at South Walker Baptist Church in Walker, La., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. Craft, a member of the church, said Sunday that he and his wife, Karen, lost their home about a mile from the church but they've been able to....

Typhoon Mindulle lashes Tokyo; one feared dead in flooding

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:02:00 +0200japantimes (en)

Typhoon Mindulle lashed Tokyo on Monday, dumping heavy rain across the capital while nationwide at least one person was feared dead in storm-related incidents. Storm water coursed down usually placid rivers and left many streets flooded, with conditions expected to peak by the afternoon.

Thankful flood victim finds humor amid devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:02:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

WALKER, La. — Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Typhoon Mindulle shuts Tokyo's Narita airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:57:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo's two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport.

Typhoon Mindulle shuts Tokyo’s Narita airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:57:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

TOKYO — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo’s two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city’s other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:56:00 +0200wbtv (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Want to know your risk of flooding? Plantation company develops prediction models

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:45:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

A Plantation startup company has developed a model that can tell individual homeowners the risk they face from flooding over their 30-year mortgage. Coastal Risk Consulting provides homeowners with an easy-to-read score that shows their risk, as well as recommendations on how they can improve their property to mitigate future problems.

National › Narita air traffic controllers briefly abandon tower due to typhoon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:44:00 +0200japantoday (en)

TOKYO. Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo’s two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city’s other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:41:00 +0200startribune (en)

The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two. Fiona is centered about 670 miles (1,080 kilometers) southeast of Bermuda and is moving west-northwest near 18 mph (30 kph).

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:39:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:38:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

News Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic News 3 minutes ago

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:36:00 +0200wtsp (en)

MIAMI (AP) The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Plan Ahead for Severe Weather

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:35:00 +0200centraljersey (en)

(Family Features) When a major storm strikes, it can leave a trail of devastation and danger behind. Volatile weather is common when seasons change, so it’s the perfect time to take stock of your emergency resources. Power outages are common once a hurricane or tornado has stricken and can create additional danger to families.

Fiona Is Holding as Tropical Depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:33:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical in the Atlantic. depression The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph).

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:27:00 +0200nzherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) " The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:27:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression’s maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Typhoon Mindulle temporarily shuts down Tokyo’s Narita airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:25:00 +0200globalnews (en)

TOKYO – Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo’s two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were cancelled at the city’s other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Fiona is holding as tropical depression in the Atlantic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:23:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Fiona is holding as a tropical depression in the Atlantic. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Little change in strength is expected during the next two days but forecasters say it could become a remnant low in the next day or two.

Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:18:00 +0200asianage (en)

Japan Airlines said it cancelled 145 domestic flights through mid-afternoon, affecting 26,910 customers. Tokyo: A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo on Monday, with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds. Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make....

Les ouragans

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:18:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées. Qu'est-ce qu'un typhon, ou ouragan? VIDEOGRAPHIEull.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:15:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Vidéos. Tokyo aux prises avec un puissant typhon, "des pluies terribles redoutées"

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:12:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

U n typhon , Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes. Les deux pistes de l'aéroport international de Tokyo situé à Narita ont été fermées quelques dizaines de minutes en raison des vents puissants qui ont forcé à évacuer....

Trains qui déraillent et avions bloqués par les pluies diluviennes: les images du typhon Mindulle qui paralyse Tokyo et le Japon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:06:00 +0200huffingtonpost-fr-fr (fr)

. INTERNATIONAL - Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi 22 août près de Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, comme vous pouvez le voir dans notre vidéo ci-dessus. Avec ses pointes de vent pouvant atteindre 180 km/h, le typhon a forcé....

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:00:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

WALKER, La. Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge. Chuck Craft said they thanked God that their....

Typhoon Mindulle drenches Tokyo, halts trains and flights

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:59:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

Tokyo: Heavy rain drenched the Japanese capital on Monday as Typhoon Mindulle swept in, bringing floods that suspended train services and high winds that forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights. The category one typhoon, the weakest on a scale for storms, dumped more than 10 cm (4 inches) of....

Typhoon Mindulle winds close Japan airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:52:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, temporarily shutting down all flights to one of Tokyo's two main airports. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport.

Diminished threat to Mexico coast from Tropical Storm Kay: US forecasters

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:50:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By AFP 10 hours ago in Environment Tropical Storm Kay strengthened slightly off Mexico's Pacific coast, but new projections on Sunday predict it will peter out without causing major damage, US forecasters said. At 2100 GMT Kay was about 360 miles (575 kilometers) southwest of the tip of Baja....

Hundreds of flights cancelled as typhoon hits Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:48:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright EPA Image caption Narita International airport briefly closed its runways. A strong typhoon packing heavy rain and wind has struck near Tokyo, grounding hundreds of domestic flights. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall at about 12:30pm local time (04:30 GMT) in Tateyama city, some 80km (50 miles) southeast of the capital.

BREAKING: Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Mindulle hits Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:48:00 +0200express (en)

Flight Radar 24•Getty Alix Culbertson Typhoon Mindulle has directly hit the Japanese capital Heavy rain and strong winds have forced Japanese authorities to cancel nearly 400 flights as they wait for Typhoon Mindulle to hit Tokyo. The Japanese capital was hit by sudden heavy rain this lunchtime with....

Typhoon Mindulle winds close Japan airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:48:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, temporarily shutting down all flights to one of Tokyo's two main airports. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport.

Tokyo: transports perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:43:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Tokyo: transports perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:42:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

VIDEO. Au Japon, le typhon Mindulle perturbe les transports à proximité de Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:40:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

C'est le neuvième typhon de la saison en Asie. Mindulle a atteint le Japon lundi 22 août, près de Tokyo. Il était accompagné de pluies diluviennes, ce qui a forcé les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols. La circulation sur les routes et les voies ferrées a également été fortement perturbée.

14:02 Typhoon Mindulle winds close Japan airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:33:00 +0200ca-news (en)

Bishkek (AKIpress) Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, temporarily shutting down all flights to one of Tokyo's two main airports. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport, ABC News reports.

Japon: un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo, transports très perturbés

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:32:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Japon: un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo, transports très perturbés

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:31:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Tokyo - Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Tokyo: transports perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:29:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Japon: un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo, transports très perturbés

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:29:00 +0200lexpansion (fr)

Tokyo - Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Typhoon Mindulle drenches Tokyo, halts flights

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:28:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

TOKYO - Heavy rain drenched the Japanese capital on Monday as Typhoon Mindulle swept in, bringing floods that suspended train services and high winds that forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights. The category one typhoon, the weakest on a scale for storms, dumped more than 10cm of rain an hour in parts of Tokyo and the surrounding region.

Typhoon winds close control tower at Tokyo’s Narita airport

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:27:00 +0200wivb (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo’s two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city’s other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:27:00 +0200wivb (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Typhoon Mindulle drenches Tokyo, halts trains and flights

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:25:00 +0200ynetnews (en)

TOKYO- Heavy rain drenched the Japanese capital on Monday as Typhoon Mindulle swept in, bringing floods that suspended train services and high winds that forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights. The category one typhoon, the weakest on a scale for storms, dumped more than 10 cm (4 inches) of....

Typhoon winds close control tower at Tokyo’s Narita airport

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:24:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo’s two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city’s other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Typhoon winds close control tower at Tokyo’s Narita airport

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:24:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

TOKYO — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo’s two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city’s other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:24:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Typhoon Mindulle drenches Tokyo, halts trains and flights

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:19:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

Heavy rain drenched the Japanese capital on Monday as Typhoon Mindulle swept in, bringing floods that suspended train services and high winds that forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights. Posted 22 Aug 2016 15:15; Updated 22 Aug 2016 16:08. TOKYO: Heavy rain drenched the Japanese capital on....

Tokyo: transports perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:17:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Tokyo: transports perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:16:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

U n typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

One killed, planes grounded as 3 severe storms roar across Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:14:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) Typhoon Mindulle is roaring over Tokyo after making landfall earlier on Monday, just one of three storms which have lashed Japan over the past two days, killing one person. A 42-year-old man was found dead on the side of a flooded road early on Monday in Kitami City, Hokkaido, after his abandoned car was discovered nearby.

Planes grounded as 3 severe storms hit Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:14:00 +0200wcvb (en)

A 42-year-old man was found dead on the side of a flooded road early on Monday in Kitami City, Hokkaido, after his abandoned car was discovered nearby. Hundreds of flights have already been canceled and parts of the country have been left flooded after typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu caused strong winds and pouring rains.

The Latest: Baton Rouge area gets rain amid flood recovery

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:13:00 +0200therepublic (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 4:08 p.m. Parts of the Baton Rouge were getting thunderstorms with heavy rain as people continued cleaning out homes to recover from recent flooding. The National Weather Service says 2 to 3 inches of rain fell Sunday, and the area....

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:13:00 +0200wncn (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:09:00 +0200news9 (en)

By MAX BECHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:09:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Typhoon Mindulle makes landfall near Tokyo; hundreds of flights cancelled

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:08:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

A woman walks under the heavy rain in the downtown Tokyo on August 22, 2016. A typhoon is on course for a direct hit on Tokyo, with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Image. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall near southeast of Tokyo on Monday (22 August) at around 12.

Typhoon Mindulle drenches Tokyo, halts trains and flights

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:07:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Heavy rain drenched the Japanese capital on Monday as Typhoon Mindulle swept in, bringing floods that suspended train services and high winds that forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights. The category one typhoon, the weakest on a scale for storms, dumped more than 10 cm (4....

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo's two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Tokyo: transports perturbés à l'approche d'un typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:05:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, accompagné de pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Planes grounded as 3 severe storms hit Japan Typhoon Mindulle is roaring over Tokyo after making landfall earlier on Monday, just one of three

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:05:00 +0200yourerie (en)

Copyright 2016 Cable News Network/Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. (CNN) Typhoon Mindulle is roaring over Tokyo after making landfall earlier on Monday, just one of three storms which have lashed Japan over the past two days.

Planes grounded as 3 severe storms hit Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:04:00 +0200wxii12 (en)

Hundreds of flights have already been canceled and parts of the country have been left flooded after typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu caused strong winds and pouring rains. The Japanese Meteorological Agency was forecasting floods, heavy rains and high waves in dozens of provinces across Japan on....

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:04:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Typhoon Winds Close Control Tower at Tokyo's Narita Airport

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:02:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to temporarily abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, shutting down one of Tokyo's two main airports for about an hour. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport. Narita was closed at 2:20 p.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:59:00 +0200wxow (en)

By MAX BECHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Japan Meteorological Agency Planes grounded as 3 severe storms hit Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:57:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

(CNN) - Typhoon Mindulle is roaring over Tokyo after making landfall earlier on Monday, just one of three storms which have lashed Japan over the past two days. Hundreds of flights have already been canceled and parts of the country have been left flooded after typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu caused strong winds and pouring rains.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:57:00 +0200tristateupdate (en)

By MAX BECHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Typhoon Mindulle winds close Japan airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:55:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

TOKYO Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, temporarily shutting down all flights to one of Tokyo’s two main airports. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city’s other major airport. Narita was closed from 2:20 p.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:55:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

WALKER, La. Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge. Chuck Craft said they thanked God that their....

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:55:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

By MAX BECHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Planes grounded as 3 severe storms hit Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:52:00 +0200wlwt (en)

Hundreds of flights have already been canceled and parts of the country have been left flooded after typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu caused strong winds and pouring rains. The Japanese Meteorological Agency was forecasting floods, heavy rains and high waves in dozens of provinces across Japan on....

Le typhon Dianmu cause au moins 11 morts au Vietnam

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:49:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

Le bilan pourrait encore s’alourdir, selon le comité national de recherche et de sauvetage. Parmi les onze morts, six ont été tués dans des glissements de terrain et trois ont été emportés. Les pluies torrentielles ont provoqué l’effondrement de 89 maisons et ont endommagé près de 2.000 autres habitations.

Typhoon Mindulle drenches Tokyo, halts trains and flights

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:48:00 +0200reuters (en)

TOKYO Heavy rain drenched the Japanese capital on Monday as Typhoon Mindulle swept in, bringing floods that suspended train services and high winds that forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights. The category one typhoon, the weakest on a scale for storms, dumped more than 10 cm (4 inches) of....

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:48:00 +0200wsfa (en)

By MAX BECHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Planes grounded as 3 severe storms hit Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:47:00 +0200Koat (en)

Hundreds of flights have already been canceled and parts of the country have been left flooded after typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu caused strong winds and pouring rains. The Japanese Meteorological Agency was forecasting floods, heavy rains and high waves in dozens of provinces across Japan on....

Japon : les transports et les vols perturbés par l'arrivée d'un puissant typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:46:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

L es transports japonais immobilisés avec l'arrivée d'un super Typhon ! Il s'appelle Mindulle et c'est le neuvième de la saison en Asie . Il a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des....

Typhoon hits Tokyo, flights canceled Typhoon Mindulle has prompted Japan to cancelled 450 flights and 100 train services. It's hit the Tokyo region and is forecast to move north to the island of Hokkaido by Tuesday, bringing severe rainfalls.

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:46:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Japan's meteorological agency urged residents to "exercise caution" on Monday as downpours across the Tokyo region swelled rivers. Broadcaster NHK said more than 425 airline flights - mostly domestic - and more than 100 train services had been cancelled as gusts of up to 180 kilometers 112 mph) per hour were registered.

Typhoon Mindulle winds close Japan airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:46:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, temporarily shutting down all flights to one of Tokyo's two main airports. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport. Narita was closed from 2:20 p.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:46:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Planes grounded as 3 severe storms hit Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:45:00 +0200news4jax (en)

(CNN) - Typhoon Mindulle is roaring over Tokyo after making landfall earlier on Monday, just one of three storms which have lashed Japan over the past two days. Hundreds of flights have already been canceled and parts of the country have been left flooded after typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu caused strong winds and pouring rains.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:45:00 +0200usnews (en)

Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge. Chuck Craft said they thanked God that their family survived and had "a good, long cry" about their irreparable home. Now, they're trying to salvage photos of their four children and 16 grandchildren.

Typhoon Mindulle drenches Tokyo, halts trains and flights

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:44:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Heavy rain drenched the Japanese capital on Monday as Typhoon Mindulle swept in, bringing floods that suspended train services and high winds that forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights. The category one typhoon, the weakest on a scale for storms, dumped more than 10 cm (4....

Plan Ahead for Severe Weather

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:44:00 +0200virginislandsdailynews (en)

(Family Features) When a major storm strikes, it can leave a trail of devastation and danger behind. Volatile weather is common when seasons change, so it’s the perfect time to take stock of your emergency resources. Power outages are common once a hurricane or tornado has stricken and can create additional danger to families.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:44:00 +0200wafb (en)

By MAX BECHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Typhoon Mindulle lands near Tokyo amid warnings of flood, landslides

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:43:00 +0200sinacom (en)

TOKYO， Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Mindulle on Monday made landfall in Japan's eastern Chiba prefecture with torrential rainfall and strong gusts， said the weather agency， warning of possible flooding and landslides. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)， the typhoon， the 9th of the....

Japan Meteorological Agency

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:42:00 +0200click2houston (en)

(CNN) - Typhoon Mindulle is roaring over Tokyo after making landfall earlier on Monday, just one of three storms which have lashed Japan over the past two days. Hundreds of flights have already been canceled and parts of the country have been left flooded after typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu caused strong winds and pouring rains.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:41:00 +0200wbrc (en)

By MAX BECHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:38:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:38:00 +0200startribune (en)

Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge. Chuck Craft said they thanked God that their family survived and had "a good, long cry" about their irreparable home. Now, they're trying to salvage photos of their four children and 16 grandchildren.

Planes grounded as 3 severe storms hit Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:37:00 +0200kcci (en)

Hundreds of flights have already been canceled and parts of the country have been left flooded after typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu caused strong winds and pouring rains. The Japanese Meteorological Agency was forecasting floods, heavy rains and high waves in dozens of provinces across Japan on....

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:37:00 +0200kptv (en)

By MAX BECHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Typhoon Mindulle winds close Japan airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, temporarily shutting down all flights to one of Tokyo's two main airports. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport. Narita was closed from 2:20 p.

Typhoon Mindulle drenches Tokyo, halts trains and flights

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Heavy rain drenched the Japanese capital on Monday as Typhoon Mindulle swept in, bringing floods that suspended train services and high winds that forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights. The category one typhoon, the weakest on a scale for storms, dumped more than 10 cm (4....

Top Asian News 7:07 a.m. GMT

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

BEIJING (AP) — For the Olympics, it's so-long Rio, hello Asia. The next three Olympics are headed for relatively calmer ports of call in South Korea, Japan and China following the organizational drama surrounding the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia and the just completed Summer Games in Brazil,....

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:33:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge. Chuck Craft said they thanked God that their family survived....

Typhoon Mindulle Winds Close Japan Airport Control Tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:32:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, temporarily shutting down all flights to one of Tokyo's two main airports. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport. Narita was closed from 2:20 p.

Planes grounded as 3 severe storms hit Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:32:00 +0200wesh (en)

Hundreds of flights have already been canceled and parts of the country have been left flooded after typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu caused strong winds and pouring rains. The Japanese Meteorological Agency was forecasting floods, heavy rains and high waves in dozens of provinces across Japan on....

Thankful Flood Victim Finds Humor Among Devastating Tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:32:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge. Chuck Craft said they thanked God that their family survived....

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:32:00 +0200newson6 (en)

By MAX BECHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge.

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:32:00 +0200statesman (en)

Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge. Chuck Craft said they thanked God that their family survived....

Typhoon Mindulle drenches Tokyo, halts trains and flights

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:29:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

TOKYO Heavy rain drenched the Japanese capital on Monday as Typhoon Mindulle swept in, bringing floods that suspended train services and high winds that forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights. The category one typhoon, the weakest on a scale for storms, dumped more than 10 cm (4 inches) of....

Planes grounded as 3 severe storms hit Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:29:00 +0200wyff4 (en)

Hundreds of flights have already been canceled and parts of the country have been left flooded after typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu caused strong winds and pouring rains. The Japanese Meteorological Agency was forecasting floods, heavy rains and high waves in dozens of provinces across Japan on....

Thankful flood victim finds humor among devastating tragedy

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:28:00 +0200therepublic (en)

WALKER, La. Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes. Married more than 35 years, the Crafts live outside Walker, a small town near Baton Rouge. Chuck Craft said they thanked God that their....

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:26:00 +0200armenpress (en)

10:33, 22 August, 2016 YEREVAN, AUGUST 22, ARMENPRESS. A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service, ABC News reports. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with....

Typhoon Mindulle winds close Japan airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:26:00 +0200wivb (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, temporarily shutting down all flights to one of Tokyo’s two main airports. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city’s other major airport. Narita was closed from 2:20 p.

Typhoon Mindulle winds close Japan airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:21:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, temporarily shutting down all flights to one of Tokyo's two main airports. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city's other major airport. Narita was closed from 2:20 p.

Typhoon Mindulle winds close Japan airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:21:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, temporarily shutting down all flights to one of Tokyo’s two main airports. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city’s other major airport. Narita was closed from 2:20 p.

Typhoon Mindulle causing delays to Japan flights

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:21:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

Monday, 22 August 2016 | MYT 3:01 PM Typhoon Mindulle causing delays to Japan flights. by ashley tang Ground staff of an airline company directs passengers at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan. - EPA. PETALING JAYA: Flights heading to and from Japan are being delayed as typhoon Mindulle hit Tokyo with heavy rains and strong winds on Monday.

Typhoon Mindulle winds close Japan airport control tower

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:13:00 +0200wncn (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Strong winds from a typhoon forced air traffic controllers to abandon the control tower at Narita International Airport on Monday, temporarily shutting down all flights to one of Tokyo’s two main airports. Hundreds of domestic flights were canceled at the city’s other major airport. Narita was closed from 2:20 p.

Japan hit by typhoon Mindulle that disrupted flights, train service

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:07:00 +0200panarmenian-en (en)

PanARMENIAN.Net - A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service, the Associated Press reports. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday, August 22 afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers per hour and gusts to 180 kph.

Typhoon Mindulle lands near Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:53:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

TOKYO, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Mindulle on Monday made landfall in Japan 's eastern Chiba prefecture with torrential rainfall and strong gusts, said the weather agency, warning of possible flooding and landslides. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the typhoon, the 9th of the....

Planes grounded as 3 severe storms roar across Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:52:00 +0200cnn (en)

Hundreds of flights have already been canceled and parts of the country have been left flooded after typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu caused strong winds and pouring rains. The Japanese Meteorological Agency was forecasting floods, heavy rains and high waves in dozens of provinces across Japan on Monday, while warned of landslides.

Typhoon Forces Cancellation Of 400 Flights In Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:48:00 +0200clare (en)

A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo has forced the cancellation of more than 400 flights and disrupted train services in Japan. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometres per hour. Gusts are expected to reach 180 kph - and heavy rains have swollen rivers.

National › Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon makes landfall in Chiba

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:41:00 +0200japantoday (en)

TOKYO. A powerful typhoon made landfall in Chiba Prefecture on Monday, causing nearly 400 flights to be grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds. Strong typhoon Mindulle made landfall on the Boso Peninsula at around 12:30 p.m., and was moving north toward the Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:40:00 +0200laprovence (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, au Japon, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon Mindulle nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:38:00 +0200firstpost (en)

Tokyo : A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo on Monday, with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds. Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall around noon, moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Monde Japon: un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo, transports très perturbés (Belga) Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et...

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:32:00 +0200skynet (fr)

(Belga) Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Le typhon Dianmu cause au moins 11 morts au Vietnam

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:32:00 +0200skynet (fr)

(Belga) Au moins 11 personnes ont été tuées et deux portées disparues dans des inondations au nord du Vietnam ce week-end, causées par le typhon Dianmu , ont indiqué les autorités lundi. Huit personnes ont également été blessées par des chutes d'arbres. Le bilan pourrait encore s'alourdir, selon le comité national de recherche et de sauvetage.

New technique to quickly rebuild homes destroyed by natural disasters

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:32:00 +0200dnaindia (en)

Scientists have developed a way to rebuild homes destroyed by natural disasters within a few months, an advance that may especially benefit low-income residents in disaster-prone areas. RAPIDO, a pilot programme developed with recommendations from Texas A&M University's Hazard Reduction and Recovery....

Japon: un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo, transports très perturbés

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:30:00 +0200metrotime (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Le typhon Dianmu cause au moins 11 morts au Vietnam

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:30:00 +0200metrotime (fr)

Au moins 11 personnes ont été tuées et deux portées disparues dans des inondations au nord du Vietnam ce week-end, causées par le typhon Dianmu , ont indiqué les autorités lundi. Huit personnes ont également été blessées par des chutes d’arbres. Le bilan pourrait encore s’alourdir, selon le comité national de recherche et de sauvetage.

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:28:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

TOKYO (AP) — A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph).

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:23:00 +0200nzherald (en)

TOKYO (AP) " A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph).

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:21:00 +0200wwlp (en)

TOKYO (AP) — A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph).

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:18:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

TOKYO (AP) — A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph).

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:17:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

TOKYO (AP) — A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph).

Japon: un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo, transports très perturbés

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:13:00 +0200levif (fr)

Le typhon, dont les pointes de vent peuvent atteindre 180 km/heure, est arrivé à la mi-journée sur la côte à Tateyama, au sud de Chiba, préfecture limitrophe de Tokyo. Il est assez rare que les typhons accostent en cette partie de l'archipel. Souvent, ils balayent d'abord une partie plus à l'ouest.

Typhoon Mindulle lashes Tokyo; two feared dead in flooding

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:11:00 +0200japantimes (en)

Typhoon Mindulle lashed Tokyo on Monday, dumping heavy rain across the capital. Nationwide, at least two people were feared dead in storm-related incidents. Storm water coursed down usually placid rivers and left many streets flooded, with conditions expected to peak by the afternoon.

Flights cancelled as Typhoon Mindulle nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:08:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

Tropical storm Mindulle on course for a direct hit on Japan's capital, prompting nearly 400 flights to be grounded. 22 Aug 2016 05:09 GMT The storm caused airlines to cancel a total of 387 flights [Francis R. Malasig/EPA] A powerful typhoon is on course for a direct hit on Tokyo, with nearly 400....

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:05:00 +0200newsok (en)

TOKYO (AP) — A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph).

Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:03:00 +0200emirates247 (en)

A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo Monday, with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds. Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall around noon, moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo: les transports très perturbés au Japon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:59:00 +0200lacapitale (fr)

Le typhon, dont les pointes de vent peuvent atteindre 180 km/heure, est arrivé à la mi-journée sur la côte à Tateyama, au sud de Chiba, préfecture limitrophe de Tokyo. Il est assez rare que les typhons accostent en cette partie de l’archipel. Souvent, ils balayent d’abord une partie plus à l’ouest.

Typhoon Mindulle Disrupts Flights and Trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:58:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in and disrupted train service. Japan Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph).

Flights canceled in Japan as storm looms

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:54:00 +0200presstv (en)

A powerful typhoon packed with heavy rain and strong winds is headed to the Japanese capital, forcing the cancellation of hundred of flights to and from Tokyo. Typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall near Tokyo on Monday at around noon local time (0300 GMT).

Un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo: les transports très perturbés au Japon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:51:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

Le typhon, dont les pointes de vent peuvent atteindre 180 km/heure, est arrivé à la mi-journée sur la côte à Tateyama, au sud de Chiba, préfecture limitrophe de Tokyo. Il est assez rare que les typhons accostent en cette partie de l’archipel. Souvent, ils balayent d’abord une partie plus à l’ouest.

Un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo: les transports très perturbés au Japon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:50:00 +0200laprovince (fr)

Le typhon, dont les pointes de vent peuvent atteindre 180 km/heure, est arrivé à la mi-journée sur la côte à Tateyama, au sud de Chiba, préfecture limitrophe de Tokyo. Il est assez rare que les typhons accostent en cette partie de l’archipel. Souvent, ils balayent d’abord une partie plus à l’ouest.

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:50:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph).

Japon. Un typhon à proximité de Tokyo, les transports très perturbés

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:39:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Japon : un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:36:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie , a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:36:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph).

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:36:00 +0200startribune (en)

Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph). It is forecast to move north over the Tohoku region and reach Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday. Japanese television showed damage to a handful of buildings in the region.

Japon: puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:35:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, au Japon , avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:35:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

TOKYO — A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph).

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

TOKYO (AP) — A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph).

Les transports japonais à l'arrêt: un puissant typhon traverse Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:30:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

08h23 Japon : un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo, transports très perturbés (AFP)

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:29:00 +0200lorientlejour (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Typhoon Mindulle hits central Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:29:00 +0200cna (en)

EPA CHRISTOPHER JUE Japan/TOKYO 22/8/2016 08:28 epa05506476 Businessmen cross the street under strong wind and rain generated by typhoon Mindulle in Tokyo, Japan, 22 August 2016. The local weather agency issued heavy rain and flood warnings for central Tokyo as Typhoon Mindulle hits the nation's....

Typhoon Mindulle hits Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:29:00 +0200cna (en)

EPA KIMIMASA MAYAMA Japan/TOKYO 22/8/2016 08:22 epa05506465 Passengers wait in the hall at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, 22 August 2016, as typhoon Mindulle hits eastern Japan. The powerful typhoon, landed in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo with torrential rain, forced to cancel over 450 domestic flights, early morning on the same day.

Un nouveau typhon paralyse le Japon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:27:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

japon Mindule devrait atteindre Tokyo lundi à la mi-journée. Le typhon perturbe trafic aérien et routier à cause de ses rafales de vent et ses importantes pluies. Des dizaines de milliers de foyers pourraient être évacués. Un typhon, Mindulle, se dirigeait lundi matin vers Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes.

Typhoon Mindulle disrupts flights and trains in Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:25:00 +0200wivb (en)

TOKYO (AP) — A typhoon sweeping through Tokyo and surrounding areas has forced the cancellation of more than 400 domestic flights in Japan and disrupted train service. Typhoon Mindulle made landfall south of Tokyo on Monday afternoon with sustained winds of 126 kilometers (78 miles) per hour and gusts to 180 kph (112 mph).

Japon: un puissant typhon se dirige vers Tokyo, transports très perturbés

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:21:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, se dirigeait lundi matin vers Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Japon: un puissant typhon à proximité de Tokyo, transports très perturbés

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:20:00 +0200romandie (fr)

Tokyo - Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, a accosté lundi près de Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

UPDATE1: Strong typhoon lands near Tokyo, disrupting traffic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:01:00 +0200kyodonews (en)

Powerful Typhoon Mindulle made landfall Monday in Chiba Prefecture east of Tokyo, bringing torrential rain and strong winds to parts of the Japanese archipelago, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. More than 400 flights were canceled, affecting at least 49,000 people, while train services were....

Japon: un puissant typhon se dirige vers Tokyo, transports très perturbés

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 06:58:00 +0200lacapitale (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, se dirigeait lundi matin vers Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Japon : un puissant typhon se dirige vers Tokyo, des vols annulés

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 06:35:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie , se dirigeait lundi matin vers Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées. "Des pluies terribles".

UPDATE1: Strong typhoon lands near Tokyo, disrupting traffic

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 06:25:00 +02004-traders (en)

Powerful Typhoon Mindulle made landfall Monday in Chiba Prefecture east of Tokyo , bringing torrential rain and strong winds to parts of the Japanese archipelago, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. More than 400 flights were canceled, affecting at least 49,000 people, while train services were....

Weather 8 hour ago 2:59 p.m. Fiona hangs on to Tropical Storm status; still expected to weaken over

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 06:24:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. What was Tropical Storm Fiona has now weakened to a Tropical Depression. The storm continues to pose no threat to land as it churns in the open Atlantic Ocean. As of the 11:00 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, Fiona was located at 23.8N, 56.6W and was moving west-northwest at 18 mph.

Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 06:07:00 +0200tribune (en)

TOKYO: A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo Monday, with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds. Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall around noon, moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:53:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

Tokyo - A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo on Monday, with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds. Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall around noon, moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Hundreds of flights grounded as Tokyo prepares for direct hit from typhoon Mindulle

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:50:00 +0200scmp (en)

A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo Monday, with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds. Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall around noon, moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

National › Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon nears Tokyo area

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:48:00 +0200japantoday (en)

TOKYO. A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo on Monday, with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds. Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall around noon, moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Deadly storm battered America’s Gulf coast with 200mph winds

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:47:00 +0200thesundaytimes (en)

On this day in 1969 one of the most notorious hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic basin was finally downgraded from tropical storm status as it headed off into the northeast Atlantic. Prior to this, Hurricane Camille had wreaked havoc along the Gulf states of the United States.

Forecast 1 hour ago 8:59 p.m. Tracking the tropics; Limited storms Monday

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:43:00 +0200wtsp (en)

I'm Meteorologist Kate Wentzel tracking a quiet weather pattern to begin the workweek with only a 20% chance of showers and storms for the Bay area on Monday. Wake-up temps on Monday will be in the upper 70's under mostly sunny skies. Highs will top out in the low 90's with afternoon heat indices around 100.

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:41:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) - Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Typhoon Nears Tokyo; Power Outages, Flight Cuts Affect Thousands

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:39:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Tokyo braced Monday for the approach of Typhoon Mindulle, with the tropical storm projected to make landfall near Japan’s capital in the afternoon. The typhoon was about 166 kilometers (103 miles) south of Tokyo as of 10 a.m. local time and heading north, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Fiona Weakens to a Tropical Depression

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:34:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Fiona has weakened to a tropical depression in the central Atlantic Ocean. The tropical depression is no threat to land. Fiona, the sixth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a tropical depression in the central Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical Storm Kay Spins Off Mexico

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:34:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical Storm Kay is moving away from land in the eastern Pacific. Kay's center will remain off Baja California. Tropical Storm Kay became the 11th named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season early Friday morning several hundred miles south of Los Cabos, Mexico.

Deadly storm battered America’s Gulf coast with 200mph winds

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:34:00 +0200thetimes (en)

On this day in 1969 one of the most notorious hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic basin was finally downgraded from tropical storm status as it headed off into the northeast Atlantic. Prior to this, Hurricane Camille had wreaked havoc along the Gulf states of the United States.

Adrien Absolu cultive le virus de l’altérité

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:33:00 +0200lalsace (fr)

Adrien Absolu s’absente de Paris environ une semaine par mois. Il quitte son bureau de l’Agence française de développement (AFD) et se retrouve, quelques heures plus tard, dans les Territoires palestiniens, au Bénin, au Sénégal ou en Guinée, pour suivre les projets dont il a la charge.

The Latest: Baton Rouge area gets rain amid flood recovery

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:24:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 4:08 p.m. Parts of the Baton Rouge were getting thunderstorms with heavy rain as people continued cleaning out homes to recover from recent flooding. The National Weather Service says 2 to 3 inches of rain fell Sunday, and the area....

Fiona weakens to a Tropical Depression Read Story Lauren Rautenkranz

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:23:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Tropical Storm Fiona is weakening once again as it continues to churn in the open Atlantic Ocean. Sunday morning wind speeds were back near 40 mph with higher wind gusts. As of the 11:00 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, Fiona was located at 22.9N, 53.3W and was moving west-northwest at 16 mph.

Wes: Greatest chance of rain for Monday mainly along and south of I-20

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:13:00 +0200wbrc (en)

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - A cold front has entered the northern part of our area and this may spark a shower or two through the early morning hours. We will have a noticeable drop in temperatures across our northern communities tonight. Places like Cullman, Gadsden and Centre could wake up to temperatures as low as 65 degrees in the morning.

Typhoon Mindulle lashes Tokyo, bringing transport chaos and flood warnings

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:07:00 +0200japantimes (en)

Typhoon Mindulle lashed Tokyo on Monday, dumping heavy rain across the capital and prompting fears of flooding. Conditions were expected to peak in the city by the afternoon. The typhoon, the season’s ninth, was near Izu Oshima Island south of Tokyo as of 11. a.m. and heading north, the Meteorological Agency said.

Typhoon Mindulle to Strike Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:00:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Satellite imagery showed three tropical systems spinning near Japan this weekend. Typhoon Mindulle will strike Tokyo with heavy rain, gusty winds and mudslides. Satellite imagery this weekend showed an interesting sight near Japan as a trio of tropical systems spun near the country.

Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:52:00 +0200expressindia (en)

Japan Airlines said it cancelled 145 domestic flights through mid-afternoon, affecting 26,910 customers, while All Nippon Airways cancelled 96 domestic flights, affecting 21,300 passengers. A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo on Monday, with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds.

Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:50:00 +0200newindianexpress (en)

TOKYO: A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo today, with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds. Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall around noon, moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:38:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall around noon, moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Packing gusts up to 180 kilometres (110 miles) per hour, the storm was heading north at a speed of 25 kilometres (16 miles)....

Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:32:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

TOKYO: A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo Monday (Aug 22), with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds. Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall around noon, moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:17:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

A man crosses a road in the rain at a commercial district in Tokyo, Japan, August 18, 2016. — Reuters pic TOKYO, Aug 22 — A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo today, with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds.

Tokyo braced for typhoon’s direct hit

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:16:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Tokyo: A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo Monday, with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds. Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall around noon (7am UAE), moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

04h35 Japon: un puissant typhon se dirige vers Tokyo, transports très perturbés (AFP)

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:13:00 +0200lorientlejour (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, se dirigeait lundi matin vers Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Tokyo braces for Typhoon Mindulle

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 03:44:00 +0200dailytelegraph (en)

Typhoon Mindulle has already brought torrential rain and strong winds to central and eastern Japan, disrupting transport in those regions. Nearly 390 flights and approximately 100 train services have been cancelled because of the bad weather conditions, broadcaster NHK reported.

Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 03:44:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

TOKYO (AFP) - A powerful typhoon was on course for a direct hit on Tokyo Monday (Aug 22), with nearly 400 flights grounded due to heavy rain and strong winds. Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall around noon, moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Hundreds of flights grounded as typhoon nears Japan

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 03:43:00 +0200thestandard-ph (en)

Strong typhoon Mindulle was expected to make landfall around noon, moving upwards from the Japanese capital to the northern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Packing gusts up to 180 kilometres (110 miles) per hour, the storm was heading north at a speed of 25 kilometres (16 miles)....

Bus system to help some Louisiana flood victims

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 03:31:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. Weary residents in southern Louisiana were soaked by more heavy rains Sunday as they attempted to clean out their flood-ravaged homes. Parts of Baton Rouge received 2 to 3 inches of rain, with the National Weather Service issuing a flash flood warning. Advertisement.

Japon: Tokyo menacé par un violent typhon

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 03:25:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, se dirigeait, ce matin vers Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Un puissant typhon se dirige vers Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 02:30:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, se dirigeait lundi matin vers Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Un puissant typhon se dirige vers Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 02:27:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, se dirigeait lundi matin vers Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Un puissant typhon se dirige vers Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 02:25:00 +020024heures (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle, le neuvième de la saison en Asie, se dirigeait lundi matin vers Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Un puissant typhon se dirige vers Tokyo

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 02:14:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Un typhon, Mindulle , le neuvième de la saison en Asie, se dirigeait lundi matin vers Tokyo, avec de puissantes rafales de vent et des pluies diluviennes, forçant les compagnies aériennes japonaises à annuler des centaines de vols et perturbant la circulation sur les routes et voies ferrées.

Obama to visit flood-stricken Louisiana

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 02:03:00 +0200presstv (en)

US President Barack Obama is set to visit Louisiana to see the impact of the devastating floods there, following jibes by US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. The White House released a statement on Sunday, saying Obama would set off to Baton Rouge on Tuesday and has ordered federal aid....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 01:29:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

The Latest: Baton Rouge area gets rain amid flood recovery

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 01:28:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 4:08 p.m. Parts of the Baton Rouge were getting thunderstorms with heavy rain as people continued cleaning out homes to recover from recent flooding. The National Weather Service says 2 to 3 inches of rain fell Sunday, and....

Diminished threat to Mexico coast from Tropical Storm Kay: US forecasters

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 01:21:00 +0200africatime (en)

Tropical Storm Kay strengthened slightly off Mexico's Pacific coast, but new projections on Sunday predict it will peter out without causing major damage, US forecasters said. At 2100 GMT Kay was about 360 miles (575 kilometers) southwest of the tip of Baja California, with maximum sustained winds of 50 miles (85 kilometers) per hour.

Georgia Weather Forecast: Can't Shake Storm Threat This Week

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 01:04:00 +0200patch (en)

Another August week starts and ends with a chance for storms, with mostly sunny skies otherwise, according to forecasters. There's only a chance for thunderstorms this week, but some of the storms will produce gusty winds and frequent lightning, according to the National Weather Service.

Walker church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 01:01:00 +0200nola (en)

Members of the South Walker Baptist Church led by pastor Mark Carroll, center, pray at the conclusion of what is normally a time for Bible study, but which became an informal talk about experiences during the flood in Walker, La., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.

Typhoon Mindulle poised to hit Tokyo area as another storm lashes Hokkaido

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:54:00 +0200japantimes (en)

Typhoon Mindulle was was bearing down on the Kanto region Monday morning after another typhoon landed on Hokkido the previous evening, the Meteorological Agency said. Typhoon Mindulle, the season’s ninth, approached Honshu from the south and was forecast to make landfall in the Tokyo area or outer Kanto region in the morning, the agency said.

Diminished threat to Mexico coast from Tropical Storm Kay: US forecasters

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:51:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By AFP 51 mins ago in Environment Tropical Storm Kay strengthened slightly off Mexico's Pacific coast, but new projections on Sunday predict it will peter out without causing major damage, US forecasters said. At 2100 GMT Kay was about 360 miles (575 kilometers) southwest of the tip of Baja....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:41:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Strong typhoon nearing Tokyo area

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:38:00 +0200kyodonews (en)

The powerful Typhoon Mindulle is forecast to make landfall Monday in eastern Japan including Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Rainfall and wind strength in Tokyo area are likely to peak around noon. The weather agency advised against unnecessary outings and approaching seashores and swollen rivers.

The Latest: Baton Rouge area gets rain amid flood recovery

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:36:00 +0200sunherald (en)

The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 4:08 p.m. Parts of the Baton Rouge were getting thunderstorms with heavy rain as people continued cleaning out homes to recover from recent flooding. The National Weather Service says 2 to 3 inches of rain fell Sunday, and the area was under a flash flood warning until late afternoon.

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:36:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of relatively high ground in Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge.

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:31:00 +0200AP (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Cleveland firefighters partner with Lowes to help flood victims

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:28:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

CLEVELAND, TN (WRCB) - Nearly 20-thousand people are left without homes and resources in Louisiana after recent flooding. It’s a natural disaster weather experts say is the country's worst since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and many people in our area are finding ways to help, including the Cleveland Fire Department.

Diminished threat to Mexico coast from Tropical Storm Kay: US forecasters

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:21:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A NASA satellite image shows Tropical Storm Kay off the coast of Mexico on August 20, 2016, a storm that the Miami-based National Hurricane Center projected to peter out on Monday without causing major damage (AFP Photo/) Miami (AFP) - Tropical Storm Kay strengthened slightly off Mexico's Pacific....

The Latest: Baton Rouge area gets rain amid flood recovery

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:11:00 +0200newsok (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 4:08 p.m. Parts of the Baton Rouge were getting thunderstorms with heavy rain as people continued cleaning out homes to recover from recent flooding. The National Weather Service says 2 to 3 inches of rain fell Sunday, and....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:11:00 +0200newsok (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:05:00 +0200nzherald (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) " Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:02:00 +0200wivb (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:01:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0200kptv (en)

By MAX BECHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0200wfsb (en)

By MAX BECHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:59:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

The Latest: Baton Rouge Area Gets Rain Amid Flood Recovery

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:55:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Amanda Burge looks at flood damaged items with two of her three children Aiden, left, and Hudson, center, in Denham Springs, La., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. "Everything is gone. School is gone. Home is gone. Church is gone," said Burge, president of the Parent Teacher Organization at Denham Springs Elementary School.

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:55:00 +0200wncn (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:55:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:52:00 +0200krmg (en)

Members of the South Walker Baptist Church led by pastor Mark Carroll, center, pray at the conclusion of what is normally a time for Bible study, but which became an informal talk about experiences during the flood in Walker, La., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:50:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

The Latest: Baton Rouge area gets rain amid flood recovery

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 4:08 p.m. Parts of the Baton Rouge were getting thunderstorms with heavy rain as people continued cleaning out homes to recover from recent flooding. The National Weather Service says 2 to 3 inches of rain fell Sunday, and....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:49:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

WALKER, La. — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of relatively high ground in Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge.

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:49:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

WALKER, La. Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of relatively high ground in Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge.

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:48:00 +0200news9 (en)

By MAX BERCHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:48:00 +0200wxow (en)

By MAX BECHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:47:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:47:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of relatively high ground in Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge. Even as flooding has receded in recent days, the church - like many other....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:46:00 +0200wbrc (en)

By MAX BERCHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:43:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

By MAX BERCHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:42:00 +0200newson6 (en)

By MAX BERCHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:36:00 +0200foxnews (en)

WALKER, La. – Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of relatively high ground in Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge.

Flood advisory issued for St. Lucie, Okeechobee counties

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:34:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 4:46 p.m.: A flood advisory has been issued for rural southwestern St. Lucie County and Okeechobee County until 6:15 p.m. At 4:45 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain falling due to stationary thunderstorms in the advisory area. Radar indicates that a little over 1 inch of rain has already....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:33:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of relatively high ground in Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge.

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:33:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

WALKER, La. (AP) — Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:30:00 +0200tristateupdate (en)

By MAX BERCHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:30:00 +0200wafb (en)

By MAX BERCHERER and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press. WALKER, La. (AP) - Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South....

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:26:00 +0200startribune (en)

As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of relatively high ground in Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge. Even as flooding has receded in recent days, the church — like many other....

Rural Church Among Those Providing Aid After Louisiana Flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:25:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of relatively high ground in Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge.

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:24:00 +0200therepublic (en)

WALKER, La. Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of relatively high ground in Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge.

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:23:00 +0200statesman (en)

Outside the small town of Walker, Louisiana, a rural Baptist church has become an oasis for flood victims. As waters rose amid torrential rains earlier this month, National Guard rescue crews dropped people off at South Walker Baptist Church because it sits on a ridge of relatively high ground in Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge.

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:20:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Members of the South Walker Baptist Church led by pastor Mark Carroll, center, pray at the conclusion of what is normally a time for bible study, but which became an informal talk about experiences during the flood in Walker, La., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.

Wes: You will want to keep the umbrella close by again on Monday

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:16:00 +0200wbrc (en)

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - A cold front has entered the northwest corner of the state this afternoon and this is helping spark another widespread coverage of showers and storms, especially in areas near the I-20 corridor. The lightning count for the day has been a bit lower than yesterday. However, the rain has remained very heavy in spots.

The Latest: Bus system to help some Louisiana flood victims

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:08:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 2:10 p.m. Louisiana officials are setting up a temporary bus system to help people in and around Baton Rouge whose vehicles were damaged by flooding. Mike Steele, spokesman for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and....

2 Tropical Disturbances Continue Westward Trek; Fiona Edges Closer to Bermuda

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:04:00 +0200patch (en)

TAMPA BAY, FL — As Tropical Storm Fiona continues on a path that is expected to bring her close to Bermuda next week, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are watching two other Atlantic disturbances closely. As of Sunday, Fiona was located about 590 nautical miles northeast of the Leeward Islands.

Louisiana Takes Stock Of The Damage After Devastating Flooding

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 22:50:00 +0200npr (en)

Louisiana is entering recovery mode after devastating flooding killed 13 people and damaged at least 60,000 homes across 20 parishes. But as Louisana Gov. John Bel Edwards told CNN , that process is "going to take many months." He added that even though this flooding was "unprecedented and....

The Latest: Bus system to help some Louisiana flood victims

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 22:41:00 +0200newsok (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 2:10 p.m. Louisiana officials are setting up a temporary bus system to help people in and around Baton Rouge whose vehicles were damaged by flooding. Mike Steele, spokesman for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and....

The Latest: Bus system to help some Louisiana flood victims

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 22:07:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 2:10 p.m. Louisiana officials are setting up a temporary bus system to help people in and around Baton Rouge whose vehicles were damaged by flooding. Mike Steele, spokesman for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and....

The Latest: Bus system to help some Louisiana flood victims

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 22:01:00 +0200wivb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 2:10 p.m. Louisiana officials are setting up a temporary bus system to help people in and around Baton Rouge whose vehicles were damaged by flooding. Mike Steele, spokesman for the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and....

The Latest: Bus system to help some Louisiana flood victims

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:55:00 +0200wncn (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 2:10 p.m. Louisiana officials are setting up a temporary bus system to help people in and around Baton Rouge whose vehicles were damaged by flooding. Mike Steele, spokesman for the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and....

The Latest: Bus System to Help Some Louisiana Flood Victims

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:53:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Amanda Burge looks at flood damaged items with two of her three children Aiden, left, and Hudson, center, in Denham Springs, La., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. "Everything is gone. School is gone. Home is gone. Church is gone," said Burge, president of the Parent Teacher Organization at Denham Springs Elementary School.

The Latest: Bus system to help some Louisiana flood victims

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:49:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 2:10 p.m. Louisiana officials are setting up a temporary bus system to help people in and around Baton Rouge whose vehicles were damaged by flooding. Mike Steele, spokesman for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and....

2 systems in Atlantic show potential for development

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:32:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three systems in the Atlantic. At 2 p.m. Sunday, a tropical wave located about 1,100 miles east of the Lesser Antilles was producing disorganized showers and a few thunderstorms. The proximity of this system to dry air is expected to inhibit significant....

The Latest: Shreveport churches help young flood evacuees

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:09:00 +0200newsok (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 12:50 p.m. When a south Louisiana group home for young offenders called for flood evacuation help, churches in Shreveport and local volunteers made them welcome. Caddo Juvenile Service Administrator Ted Cox says a church....

The Latest: High water in South affecting US rice crops

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:26:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 11:45 a.m. High water in Louisiana and Arkansas has put a damper on the nation's rice harvest. While much of Louisiana's crop was in before record floods this month, Arkansas farmers had just started harvesting before rainy weather began last weekend.

The Latest: High water in South affecting US rice crops

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:24:00 +0200newsok (en)

Amanda Burge looks at flood damaged items with two of her three children Aiden, left, and Hudson, center, in Denham Springs, La., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. "Everything is gone. School is gone. Home is gone. Church is gone," said Burge, president of the Parent Teacher Organization at Denham Springs Elementary School.

The Latest: Shreveport Churches Help Young Flood Evacuees

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:22:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Amanda Burge looks at flood damaged items with two of her three children Aiden, left, and Hudson, center, in Denham Springs, La., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. "Everything is gone. School is gone. Home is gone. Church is gone," said Burge, president of the Parent Teacher Organization at Denham Springs Elementary School.

Tropical storm Lionrock could bring rain to Taiwan this week

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:19:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Three tropical storms have formed in the Pacific, one of which has been named Lionrock and is expected to bring rain to Taiwan from Aug. 25, the Central Weather Bureau said on Sunday. The weather in most areas of Taiwan will be partly cloudy on Sunday and Monday before....

The Latest: Shreveport churches help young flood evacuees

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:19:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Amanda Burge looks at flood damaged items with two of her three children Aiden, left, and Hudson, center, in Denham Springs, La., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. "Everything is gone. School is gone. Home is gone. Church is gone," said Burge, president of the Parent Teacher Organization at Denham Springs Elementary School.

The Latest: High water in South affecting US rice crops

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:00:00 +0200nzherald (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) " The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 11:45 a.m. High water in Louisiana and Arkansas has put a damper on the nation's rice harvest. While much of Louisiana's crop was in before record floods this month, Arkansas farmers had just started harvesting before rainy weather began last weekend.

The Latest: High water in South affecting US rice crops

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:00:00 +0200wivb (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 11:45 a.m. High water in Louisiana and Arkansas has put a damper on the nation’s rice harvest. While much of Louisiana’s crop was in before record floods this month, Arkansas farmers had just started harvesting before rainy weather began last weekend.

The Latest: High Water in South Affecting US Rice Crops

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 19:50:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

flooding (all times local): 11:45 a.m. Louisiana High water in Louisiana and Arkansas has put a damper on the nation's rice harvest. While much of Louisiana's crop was in before record floods this month, Arkansas farmers had just started harvesting before rainy weather began last weekend.

The Latest: High water in South affecting US rice crops

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 19:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Amanda Burge looks at flood damaged items with two of her three children Aiden, left, and Hudson, center, in Denham Springs, La., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. "Everything is gone. School is gone. Home is gone. Church is gone," said Burge, president of the Parent Teacher Organization at Denham Springs Elementary School.

Aged FORMOSAT-2 decommissioned

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 19:26:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

FORMOSAT-2, the nation’s first locally developed ionospheric research and surface mapping satellite, has been decommissioned after 12 years in operation. The satellite had remained operational eight years past its expected lifespan of five years, but a series of equipment failures finally forced the....

Louisiana governor seeks donors and volunteers after floods: 'We need help'

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 19:17:00 +0200wn (en)

Gov. John Bel Edwards spent much of a Thursday press conference (Aug. 18) sticking up for fellow Democrat Barack Obama and generally complimenting the federal government on its response to the Louisiana Flood of 2016. "I am not complaining about our federal partnership in any way" Edwards said,....

Recovery Efforts in Flood Ravaged Louisiana Continue

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 19:14:00 +0200voanews (en)

A massive disaster recovery effort is underway in the southeastern state of Louisiana, as flood victims continue to clean homes, rebuild, and search for people who may have been trapped by widespread flooding. The flooding has been so powerful that caskets have been swept away from some cemeteries.

Tracking the tropics; Isolated storms today

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 19:02:00 +0200wtsp (en)

I'm Meteorologist Ashley Batey with lower chances for thunderstorms today, with coverages of only 20-30%. Any storms that do develop will be most likely for the Bay area before 3 p.m., with isolated inland storms possible until around 7:00 tonight. Highs remain near 90 today with afternoon heat indices around 100.

Tropical Storm Fiona maintaining intensity in the Atlantic

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 18:38:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

. MIAMI (AP) The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona is maintaining its intensity as it moves across the Atlantic. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Thursday have increased to near 45 mph (75 kph). Additional strengthening is possible Thursday followed by gradual weakening over the weekend.

The Latest: Louisiana gov says US starting to note flooding

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 18:08:00 +0200newsok (en)

In this image made from video, Coffins lie unearthed Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Plainview Cemetery in Denham Springs, La. With an estimated 40,000 homes damaged by deadly flooding, Louisiana could be looking at its biggest housing crunch since the miserable, bumbling aftermath of Hurricane Katrina a decade ago.

NHC watches two potential Atlantic storms as Fiona fades

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 18:08:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

WHILE Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to be downgraded to a depression this weekend as it moves northwest in the central Atlantic, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) in Miami is monitoring two tropical 'waves' in the eastern Atlantic that show signs of potential development this week.

Trending Now Kirstie Alley criticizes President Obama for response to Louisiana floods

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:57:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

Actress Kirstie Alley set Twitter ablaze on Friday with statements criticizing President Barack Obama's responses to the recent flood crisis in Louisiana. "On a golf course in Martha’s Vineyard instead of in Louisiana?" she tweeted , along with a Fox News video clip of Obama taking a jab at President George W.

The Latest: Louisiana gov says US starting to note flooding

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:57:00 +0200nzherald (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) " The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 9:30 a.m. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says people around the U.S. are just starting to pay attention to the extent of flooding that killed at least 13 people in the state. Edwards tells CNN's "State of the Nation" on Sunday....

Trending Now Kirstie Alley criticizes President Obama for response to Louisiana floods

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:44:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Actress Kirstie Alley set Twitter ablaze on Friday with statements criticizing President Barack Obama's responses to the recent flood crisis in Louisiana. "On a golf course in Martha’s Vineyard instead of in Louisiana?" she tweeted , along with a Fox News video clip of Obama taking a jab at President George W.

Trending Now Kirstie Alley criticizes President Obama for response to Louisiana floods

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:31:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Actress Kirstie Alley set Twitter ablaze on Friday with statements criticizing President Barack Obama's responses to the recent flood crisis in Louisiana. "On a golf course in Martha’s Vineyard instead of in Louisiana?" she tweeted , along with a Fox News video clip of Obama taking a jab at President George W.

The Latest: Louisiana gov says US starting to note flooding

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:22:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 9:30 a.m. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says people around the U.S. are just starting to pay attention to the extent of flooding that killed at least 13 people in the state. Edwards tells CNN's "State of the Nation" on Sunday....

The Latest: Louisiana gov says US starting to note flooding

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:20:00 +0200therepublic (en)

NEW ORLEANS The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 9:30 a.m. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says people around the U.S. are just starting to pay attention to the extent of flooding that killed at least 13 people in the state. Edwards tells CNN’s “State of the Nation” on Sunday that the....

Kirstie Alley criticizes President Obama for response to Louisiana floods

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:18:00 +0200palmbeachpost (en)

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 03: Actress Kirstie Alley attends the "Kirstie" premiere party at Harlow on December 3, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images) Access to MyPalmBeachPost.com included for Post subscribers Explore Actress Kirstie Alley set Twitter ablaze on Friday with....

The Latest: Louisiana gov says US starting to note flooding

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Amanda Burge looks at flood damaged items with two of her three children Aiden, left, and Hudson, center, in Denham Springs, La., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. "Everything is gone. School is gone. Home is gone. Church is gone," said Burge, president of the Parent Teacher Organization at Denham Springs Elementary School.

Kirstie Alley criticizes President Obama for response to Louisiana...

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:17:00 +0200statesman (en)

SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS. Want more news? Sign up for free newsletters to get more of the Statesman delivered to your inbox. Actress Kirstie Alley set Twitter ablaze on Friday with statements criticizing President Barack Obama's responses to the recent flood crisis in Louisiana.

The Latest: Louisiana gov says US starting to note flooding

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:12:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 9:30 a.m. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says people around the U.S. are just starting to pay attention to the extent of flooding that killed at least 13 people in the state. Edwards tells CNN's "State of the Nation" on Sunday that the disaster....

The Latest: Louisiana gov says US starting to note flooding

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:02:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

NEW ORLEANS The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 9:30 a.m. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says people around the U.S. are just starting to pay attention to the extent of flooding that killed at least 13 people in the state. Edwards tells CNN’s “State of the Nation” on Sunday that the....

Japon: des milliers de personnes évacuées alors qu’un typhon frappe le nord du pays

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0200lacapitale (fr)

Le typhon Kompasu arrivait sur les côtes de l’île d’Hokkaido, au nord du Japon, dimanche soir, amenant avec lui des pluies torrentielles et des vents violents. Les fortes pluies ont causé des inondations dans la ville de Kitami et d’autres zones de l’île, forçant les autorités locales à ordonner l’évacuation d’urgence de 6.

Three Tropical Storms Near Japan

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 16:53:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Satellite imagery showed three tropical storms spinning near Japan this weekend. Tropical Storm Mindulle will move near Tokyo with heavy rain and gusty winds. Satellite imagery this weekend showed an interesting sight near Japan as a trio of tropical storms spun near the country.

Typhoon Dianmu casualties up to 7

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 16:49:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

Two are missing and thousands of homes have been damaged. After sweeping through northern Vietnam on August 19, Typhoon Dianmu caused heavy downpours and inundation with flood alert recorded at highest level in Lao Cai and Yen Bai provinces. As of August 21, seven people have been killed , two are missing and eight injured.

Japon: des milliers de personnes évacuées alors qu’un typhon frappe le nord du pays

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 16:38:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

Le typhon Kompasu arrivait sur les côtes de l’île d’Hokkaido, au nord du Japon, dimanche soir, amenant avec lui des pluies torrentielles et des vents violents. Les fortes pluies ont causé des inondations dans la ville de Kitami et d’autres zones de l’île, forçant les autorités locales à ordonner l’évacuation d’urgence de 6.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL 800 AM EDT SUN AUG 21 2016

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 16:16:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Fiona, located about 750 miles east-northeast of the Leeward Islands. 1. Disorganized showers a few thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave are located about 1150 miles east of the Lesser Antilles.

Thousands ordered to evacuate as typhoon lashes northern Japan

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 16:12:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

Typhoon Kompasu was set to make landfall on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido later Sunday, bringing torrential rains and strong winds to the region. The heavy rains caused flooding in the city of Kitami and some other areas on the island, prompting local authorities to issue evacuation....

Weather 6 hour ago 10:13 p.m. Fiona hangs on to Tropical Storm status; still expected to weaken over

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 15:20:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Tropical Storm Fiona is starting to weaken again. Early Sunday morning wind speeds are back near 45 mph with higher wind gusts. As of the 5:00 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, Fiona was located at 22.2N, 51.7W and was moving northwest at 15 mph.

Green Party of United States : Louisiana statement on the flood

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 15:09:00 +02004-traders (en)

In the aftermath of the historic flooding in Louisiana, we in the extend our deepest condolences to all of our fellow Louisianians who have suffered loss because of the tragedy. During these times, we are reminded of our ability to overcome calamities by overcoming our differences.

Typhoon set to make landfall in Hokkaido; separate storm may barrel into Tokyo area

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 15:00:00 +0200japantimes (en)

Hokkaido was set to be hit by a typhoon for the second time in less than a week as heavy rain in the prefecture’s east caused a river to overflow, forcing residents to evacuate, the Japan Meteorological Agency said Sunday. The weather agency was also warning of more rain as another storm, Typhoon....

Two new tropical depressions could form in Atlantic this week

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 14:42:00 +0200al (en)

Tropical Storm Fiona, all but written off in the central Atlantic, unexpectedly gained strength overnight but weakened again slightly on Sunday morning while two other tropical waves were being watched to its south. Both tropical waves had a chance to become Tropical Store Gaston soon, and one had a....

Tempête en vue - Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 14:34:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher dimanche soir l'île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents soufflant en rafales à 126 km/h, selon l'Agence météorologique japonaise. La tempête se trouvait dimanche vers 09h00 (samedi minuit GMT) au-dessus du Pacifique à une centaine de km au sud-est de la ville de Kamaishi.

Very warm today with high near 92

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 14:24:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 5:31 a.m.: Another day of above-normal temperatures can be expected, with highs reaching the mid 90s inland and along come coastal areas too. Lower 90s are expected along the Treasure Coast beaches. The record of consecutive days of 90 degree or greater temperatures will likely reach 58....

Brotherly Love: Area Natives Help During Louisiana Floods

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 14:14:00 +0200woub (en)

News A street in Hammond, Louisiana, is lined with items damaged by record floods in the area. Photo courtesy of Dean McNeal Brotherly Love: Area Natives Help During Louisiana Floods. By: Posted on: Editor’s Note: Donations for the Louisiana flood victims in the Hammond area and areas around it can....

Pair of Atlantic Disturbances Monitored

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 13:53:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Two disturbances in the central and eastern Atlantic Ocean, Invest 99-L and Invest 90-L, are being monitored for potential development into the next tropical storm over the next few days. MORE: These are both behind Fiona , which is succumbing to the twin tropical nemeses of dry air and wind shear far from land in the central Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms over central Atlantic

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 13:47:00 +0200baltimoresun (en)

Image courtesy of the National Hurricane Center. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has formed over the central Atlantic, becoming the season's sixth named storm. The storms maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 40 mph (65 kph). Fiona remains over open waters and is not currently a threat to land.

Japan braces for two approaching typhoons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 13:35:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

TOKYO: Japan was on alert on Sunday for high winds, heavy rain and landslides as the country braces for two typhoons on course to make landfall. Typhoon Kompasu was expected to hit northern Hokkaido island on Sunday evening, packing gusts up to 126 kilometers (80 miles) per hour, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Japan braces for two approaching typhoons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 11:42:00 +0200nna-en (en)

NNA - Japan was on alert Sunday for high winds, heavy rain and landslides as the country braces for two typhoons on course to make landfall. Typhoon Kompasu was expected to hit northern Hokkaido island Sunday evening, packing gusts up to 126 kilometres (80 miles) per hour, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 11:42:00 +0200nna-fr (fr)

ANI - (AFP) - Le Japon se préparait dimanche à l'arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain. Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher dimanche soir l'île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents....

Japan braces for two approaching typhoons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 11:08:00 +0200business-standard (en)

The storm, located in the Pacific some 100 kilometres southeast of Kamaishi city at 9:00 local time today, was already dumping heavy rain that has flooded rivers in Hokkaido. The agency issued warnings for heavy rain, landslides and high waves in and around Hokkaido from Kompasu.

7 killed, 2 missing in Typhoon Dianmu in northern Vietnam

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 11:06:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HANOI, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu a has killed seven, leaving two others missing in northern Vietnam as of Sunday morning, said the Central Steering Committee on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control. After making landfall in northern Vietnam on Friday afternoon, Typhoon Dianmu weakened into a tropical depression.

Obama to visit Baton Rouge on Tuesday, following criticism from GOP

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 10:35:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk from the White House on Aug. 6 to board Marine One, en route to Martha's Vineyard for a family vacation. (Carolyn Kaster/AP) President Obama said he will visit flood-ravaged Louisiana on Tuesday amid calls from some Republicans for him to cut short his vacation to survey the damage.

Japan braces for two approaching typhoons 22 mins ago World

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 10:29:00 +0200ngrguardiannews (en)

Typhoon Kompasu is expected to hit northern Hokkaido island Sunday evening. PHOTO : NOAA. Japan was on alert Sunday for high winds, heavy rain and landslides as the country braces for two typhoons on course to make landfall. Typhoon Kompasu was expected to hit northern Hokkaido island Sunday....

Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 10:22:00 +0200metrotime (fr)

Le Japon se préparait dimanche à l’arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain. Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher dimanche soir l’île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents soufflant en....

Tropical storm could bring rain to Taiwan next week: CWB

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 10:14:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Aug. 21 (CNA) Three tropical storms have formed in the Pacific, one of which has been named Lionrock and is expected to bring rain to Taiwan from Aug. 25, the Central Weather Bureau said on Sunday. The weather in most areas of Taiwan will be partly cloudy on Sunday and Monday before....

Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 10:08:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Le Japon se préparait dimanche à l'arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain. Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher dimanche soir l'île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents soufflant en....

Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 10:06:00 +0200levif (fr)

Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher dimanche soir l'île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents soufflant en rafales à 126 km/h, selon l'Agence météorologique japonaise. La tempête se trouvait dimanche vers 09H00 (samedi minuit GMT) au-dessus du Pacifique à une centaine de km au sud-est de la ville de Kamaishi.

7 killed, 2 missing in Typhoon Dianmu in northern Vietnam

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 09:57:00 +0200sinacom (en)

HANOI， Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu a has killed seven， leaving two others missing in northern Vietnam as of Sunday morning， said the Central Steering Committee on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control. After making landfall in northern Vietnam on Friday afternoon， Typhoon Dianmu weakened into a tropical depression.

Japan braces for two approaching typhoons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 09:45:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

Japan was on alert Sunday for high winds, heavy rain and landslides as the country braces for two typhoons on course to make landfall. Typhoon Kompasu was expected to hit northern Hokkaido island Sunday evening, packing gusts up to 126 kilometres (80 miles) per hour, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Japan on alert as two typhoons expected to make landfall

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 09:45:00 +0200firstpost (en)

Tokyo : Japan was on alert Sunday for high winds, heavy rain and landslides as the country braces for two typhoons on course to make landfall. Typhoon Kompasu was expected to hit northern Hokkaido island Sunday evening, packing gusts up to 126 kilometres (80 miles) per hour, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 09:45:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

Le Japon se préparait dimanche à l'arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain. Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher dimanche soir l'île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents soufflant en....

Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 09:38:00 +0200skynet (fr)

(Belga) Le Japon se préparait dimanche à l'arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain. Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher dimanche soir l'île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents....

Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 09:17:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

(Belga) Le Japon se préparait dimanche à l'arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain. Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher dimanche soir l'île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents....

07h37 Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons (AFP)

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 08:34:00 +0200lorientlejour (fr)

Le Japon se préparait dimanche à l'arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain. Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher dimanche soir l'île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents soufflant en....

Japan braces for two approaching typhoons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 08:20:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Last September when typhoon Etau struck in Joso, residents were trapped and were seen waiting for rescue helicopters at a residential area flooded by the Kinugawa river. — Reuters pic TOKYO, Aug 21 — Japan was on alert today for high winds, heavy rain and landslides as the country braces for two typhoons on course to make landfall.

Japan braces for two approaching typhoons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 08:14:00 +0200emirates247 (en)

Japan was on alert Sunday for high winds, heavy rain and landslides as the country braces for two typhoons on course to make landfall. Typhoon Kompasu was expected to hit northern Hokkaido island Sunday evening, packing gusts up to 126 kilometres (80 miles) per hour, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Mexico on alert for Tropical Storm Kay

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 08:06:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By AFP 19 hours ago in Environment Mexican officials warned northwestern communities to be on alert Saturday as Tropical Storm Kay churns off the Pacific coast. At 0900 GMT the center of Kay was located some 310 miles (495 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported.

eNCA | Japan braces for two approaching typhoons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 08:05:00 +0200enca (en)

TOKYO - Japan was on alert on Sunday for high winds, heavy rain and landslides as the country braces for two typhoons on course to make landfall. Typhoon Kompasu was expected to hit northern Hokkaido island on Sunday evening, packing gusts up to 126 kilometres per hour, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Deux typhons menace le Japon

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:58:00 +0200lacapitale (fr)

L e Japon se préparait dimanche à l’arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain. Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher ce dimanche soir l’île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents soufflant....

Deux typhons menace le Japon

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:56:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

L e Japon se préparait dimanche à l’arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain. Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher ce dimanche soir l’île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents soufflant....

Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:50:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

Le passage de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes pluies, pourrait provoquer des glissements de terrain dangereux. Le Japon se préparait dimanche à l'arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain.

American Humane Association truck from Oklahoma City responds to Louisiana flooding

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:36:00 +0200newsok (en)

American Humane Association's rescue truck from Oklahoma City responds to Louisiana flooding. Animals caught in the path of recent flooding in Louisiana are receiving help thanks to one of the newest rescue trucks in the American Humane Association's Red Star rescue fleet.

Japan braces for two approaching typhoons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:19:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

TOKYO: Japan was on alert Sunday (Aug 21) for high winds, heavy rain and landslides as the country braces for two typhoons on course to make landfall. Typhoon Kompasu was expected to hit northern Hokkaido island Sunday evening (Aug 21), packing gusts up to 126 kilometres (80 miles) per hour, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Weather 2 hour ago 10:13 p.m. Fiona hangs on to Tropical Storm status; still expected to weaken over

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:17:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Tropical Storm Fiona continues to churn over the open Atlantic Ocean. The storm Saturday evening had maximum winds sustained at 50 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1004 mb. As of the 11:00 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, Fiona was located at 21.7N, 50.1W and was moving northwest at 15 mph.

Typhoon turns roads into rivers in northern Vietnam

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:14:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

Torrential rain has caused serious flooding in the northern city of Yen Bai following Typhoon Dianmu . Many people in Vietnam's northern mountainous city of Yen Bai were trying to salvage what they could after Saturday's floods left their houses submerged.

Japan braces for two approaching typhoons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:13:00 +0200thenewage (en)

Japan was on alert Sunday for high winds, heavy rain and landslides as the country braces for two typhoons on course to make landfall. Typhoon Kompasu was expected to hit northern Hokkaido island Sunday evening, packing gusts up to 126 kilometres (80 miles) per hour, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:12:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

Le Japon se préparait dimanche 21 août à l'arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain. Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher dimanche soir l'île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents....

Japan braces for heavy rain and landslides as 2 typhoons approach

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:10:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

TOKYO (AFP) - Japan was on alert on Sunday (Aug 21) for high winds, heavy rain and landslides as the country braces for two typhoons on course to make landfall. Typhoon Kompasu was expected to hit northern Hokkaido island Sunday evening, packing gusts up to 126 kmh, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:05:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Le Japon se préparait dimanche 21 août à l'arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain. Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher dimanche soir l'île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents....

Saline County Humane Society assists in flood relief

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:03:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

PHOTO BY SUBMITTED. Kaitlyn Howey, an employee at the Humane Society of Saline County, prepares crates last week for the journey to Louisiana to assist in flooding relief efforts. Director Ann Sanders and volunteer Karen Waldroff came back Thursday with many dogs and cats from a shelter in Belle Chase, La.

Typhoon Kompasu heading to northern Japan

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 07:02:00 +0200dailytelegraph (en)

Typhoon Kompasu is approaching the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido bringing torrential rains and strong winds to the region. The heavy rain caused flooding in the city of Kitami, leading authorities to issue an evacuation order to about 3000 residents, Hokkaido Newspaper reported on Sunday. No injuries were reported.

Le Japon sous la menace de deux typhons

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 06:59:00 +020024heures (fr)

Le Japon se préparait dimanche 21 août à l'arrivée dans les prochaines heures de deux typhons, accompagnés de vents violents et de fortes précipitations qui pourraient provoquer des glissements de terrain. Le typhon Kompasu devrait toucher dimanche soir l'île de Hokkaido (nord) avec des vents....

Fiona Faces Challenges in the Atlantic

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 06:21:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical Storm Fiona is weakening in the central Atlantic Ocean. Fiona is facing two main obstacles that could spell its eventual demise. The tropical storm is no threat to land. Tropical Storm Fiona, the sixth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, is clinging to life....

Low Pressure Area could develop into typhoon - weather forecast

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 06:14:00 +0200cna (en)

EPA MARK R. CRISTINO Philippines/Manila 21/8/2016 06:44 epa05504329 A Filipino rests under a Philippine flag themed umbrella in Manila Bay, Manila, Philippines, 21 August 2016. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecast, a....

Flood-weary Louisiana cleans house while search continues

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 05:18:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks while touring the grounds of the Greenwell Springs Baptist Church in Greenwell Springs, La., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, where they are distributing food and supplies to victims of the flood. (AP Photo/Max Becherer) Laura Albritton, 59, looks at her....

Flood-weary Louisiana cleans house while search continues

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 05:12:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks while touring the grounds of the Greenwell Springs Baptist Church in Greenwell Springs, La., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, where they are distributing food and supplies to victims of the flood. (AP Photo/Max Becherer) Laura Albritton, 59, looks at her....

Tropical Storm Dianmu batters northern Vietnam

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 05:03:00 +0200aa-en (en)

By Bennett Murray. HANOI, Vietnam. Vietnamese authorities reported Saturday that one person was left dead and four others injured after Tropical Storm Dianmu made landfall in northern Vietnam. The storm, which unleashed winds up to 90 kilometers (56 miles) per hour and 200 millimeters of rain, hit the port city Haiphong at 2 p.

Tracking the tropics; Few midday storms Sunday

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 04:59:00 +0200wtsp (en)

I'm Meteorologist Kate Wentzel with relatively low thunderstorm chances continuing on Sunday, with coverage only around 20% - 30%. Similar to the pattern we saw on Saturday, the best chance of some showers and storms for the Bay area will be between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Activity will push east of I-75 after 4 p.

Artist David Bates understands the savagery of Louisiana flooding

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 04:23:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

Massive flooding in Louisiana is a subject all too familiar to David Bates. When Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast and tore asunder the New Orleans levee system in August 2005, the artist found himself mesmerized, unable to turn away from the anguish that all but screamed from the television screen.

Another typhoon feared to make landfall on Hokkaido

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 03:56:00 +0200japantimes (en)

A typhoon heading north off the Pacific coast is feared to make landfall on Hokkaido on Sunday afternoon, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Rain has already been falling in Hokkaido, where just days ago another typhoon made landfall, leading the weather agency to warn of mudslides and floods.

Tropical Storm Fiona weakening in the open Atlantic Read Story Lauren Rautenkranz

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 03:51:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Tropical Storm Fiona continues to churn over the open Atlantic Ocean. The storm Saturday evening was looking ragged with maximum winds sustained at 40 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1008 mb. As of the 5:00 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, Fiona was located at 21.

At water's edge, southern Louisiana weighs its future

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 02:50:00 +0200azcentral (en)

LAFAYETTE, La. — Roland Delahoussaye and friends can claim this much in the face of widespread calamity: They beat back a flood. A berm behind a nearby town home complex in Lafayette appeared to fail last weekend and the Vermilion River topped a seawall next to homes, spilling enough water into....

Watching two disturbances for tropical development

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 02:50:00 +0200wesh (en)

Although Fiona is the only named storm floating in the Atlantic right now, two other system well to our east need to be closely watched into next week. >>Download the WESH 2 Hurricane Tracker app for and We'll start with Invest 99, which as of Saturday evening sits about halfway between the west African coast and the Lesser Antilles.

Hanoians go fishing in the streets after Typhoon Dianmu

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 02:40:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

As the typhoon turned Hanoi streets into rivers, the city dwellers became fishermen. Many in Hanoi rushed to a street in Nam Tu Liem District and To Lich River to catch fish after heavy rains brought by Typhoon Dianmu flooded the capital on Friday and Saturday.

At water's edge, southern Louisiana weighs its future

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 02:28:00 +0200usaToday (en)

LAFAYETTE, La. — Roland Delahoussaye and friends can claim this much in the face of widespread calamity: They beat back a flood. A berm behind a nearby town home complex in Lafayette appeared to fail last weekend and the Vermilion River topped a seawall next to homes, spilling enough water into....

Flood-weary Louisiana cleans house while search continues

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 02:06:00 +0200newsok (en)

ST. AMANT, La. (AP) — Flood-weary residents cleaned out houses Saturday as search parties went door to door looking for survivors or bodies trapped by flooding so powerful in some cases it disturbed the dead and sent caskets floating from cemeteries. At least 13 people died in the flooding that....

Tracking 3 Systems in the Tropics new

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 01:44:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

We're tracking 3 systems in the tropics this weekend. Tropical Storm Fiona is currently 1900 miles from West Palm Beach. Fiona is a minimal tropical storm with peak winds of 40 mph. Fiona will continue to be surrounded by dry air which will lead to a slow weakening into a tropical depression and eventually a remnant low.

Children bear heaviest trauma in aftermath of Louisiana floods

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 01:32:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, LA.—After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring....

National › Another typhoon feared to make landfall on Hokkaido

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:38:00 +0200japantoday (en)

TOKYO. A typhoon is feared to make landfall on Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Sunday afternoon as it was headed north off the Pacific coast of northeastern Japan on Saturday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Rain has already been falling in Hokkaido, where just days ago another....

California firefighters make gains after 100 homes destroyed

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:02:00 +0200saudigazette (en)

OAK HILLS, California — Firefighters gained ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of residents to flee and destroyed about 100 homes, officials said. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the....

The Latest: Baton Rouge: much debris removal starts Monday

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 19:12:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Amanda Burge looks at flood damaged items with two of her three children Aiden, left, and Hudson, center, in Denham Springs, La., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. "Everything is gone. School is gone. Home is gone. Church is gone," said Burge, president of the Parent Teacher Organization at Denham Springs Elementary School.

The Latest: Baton Rouge: much debris removal starts Monday

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 19:12:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Amanda Burge looks at flood damaged items with two of her three children Aiden, left, and Hudson, center, in Denham Springs, La., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. "Everything is gone. School is gone. Home is gone. Church is gone," said Burge, president of the Parent Teacher Organization at Denham Springs Elementary School.

Louisiana Flooding Latest: 40,000 Homes Damaged in Flood-Battered State, President Obama to Visit Tuesday

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 19:10:00 +0200patch (en)

As Louisiana recovers from historic levels of flooding, that has been described by the Red Cross as the worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy, impacting thousands of homes and leaving at least 14 people dead, President Obama has announced plans to visit the state on Tuesday and get a first-hand look at the damage.

Another typhoon feared to make landfall on Hokkaido

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 18:46:00 +0200kyodonews (en)

A typhoon is feared to make landfall on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Sunday afternoon as it was headed north off the Pacific coast of northeastern Japan on Saturday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Rain has already been falling in Hokkaido, where just days ago another....

The Latest: Baton Rouge: much debris removal starts Monday

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 18:34:00 +0200newsok (en)

ST. AMANT, La. (AP) — The Latest on Louisiana flooding (all times local): 9:40 a.m. As search parties look for survivors, Louisiana continues to dig itself out from devastating floods, with local government saying debris removal will begin Monday in much of East Baton Rouge.

Tropical Storm Fiona Weakens; 2 Disturbances Gain Momentum

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 18:10:00 +0200patch (en)

TAMPA BAY, FL — As Tropical Storm Fiona weakens, two other disturbances under watch in the Atlantic Ocean are showing signs that further development over the next few days may occur. While Fiona poses no likely threat to Florida, it’s too early to tell where the disturbances will ultimately land.

Has the national media overlooked the floods in Louisiana?

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:51:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

With 20 parishes declared federal disaster areas, at least 13 people dead and over 30,000 people rescued by emergency responders, flooding has overwhelmed the state of Louisiana. For many locals, the disaster has resurrected memories of hurricane Katrina’s ravages – along with feelings of neglect.

Kirstie Alley slams Obama for not visiting Louisiana yet

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:47:00 +0200nydailynews (en)

Actress Kirstie Alley called out President Obama for not visiting flood-ravaged Louisiana sooner. (Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images) Look who’s squawking now! Actress Kirstie Alley star set off what she called a Twitter "firestorm" on Friday after she challenged Obama's reasoning for not visiting the flood-ravaged state of Louisiana sooner.

Hurricane center watching two far-off waves

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:40:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Right on schedule, the tropics are heating up. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are keeping their eyes on two tropical waves rolling off Africa. One has a medium chance of developing into something more serious over the next five days and another right behind has a low chance.

Search for living, dead: Louisiana fights back from flooding

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:03:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Amanda Burge looks at flood damaged items with two of her three children Aiden, left, and Hudson, center, in Denham Springs, La., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. "Everything is gone. School is gone. Home is gone. Church is gone," said Burge, president of the Parent Teacher Organization at Denham Springs Elementary School.

Search for living, dead: Louisiana fights back from flooding

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:02:00 +0200newsok (en)

ST. AMANT, La. (AP) — Louisiana continues to dig itself out from devastating floods, with search parties going door to door looking for survivors or bodies trapped by flooding so powerful in some cases it disturbed the dead and sent caskets floating from cemeteries.

Amid Louisiana Flood Disaster, Youngest Bear Mental Scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 16:35:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La.—After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring....

Amid flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 16:29:00 +0200wptv (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) -- After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a....

Japan sees three tropical cyclones at once

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 16:26:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

However difficult it is to forecast the weather, the results will always follow the laws of physics. At the moment, the forecast paths of three tropical storms, now close to Japan, seems to question logic. If all three followed similar paths - because all three are being steered by the same wind and....

In Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 16:15:00 +0200nola (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring....

Mexico on alert for Tropical Storm Kay

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:55:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By AFP 2 hours ago in World Mexican officials warned northwestern communities to be on alert Saturday as Tropical Storm Kay churns off the Pacific coast. At 0900 GMT the center of Kay was located some 310 miles (495 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported.

Mexico on alert for Tropical Storm Kay

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:50:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

A woman covers herself from the rain as Mexico's Baja California peninsula braces for tropical storm Javier in Mazatlan, Mexico, August 8, 2016. — Reuters pic MEXICO CITY, Aug 20 — Mexican officials warned northwestern communities to be on alert today as Tropical Storm Kay churns off the Pacific coast.

Tropical Storm Fiona weakening in the open Atlantic Read Story Michael Prangley

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:43:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Tropical Storm Fiona continues to churn over the open Atlantic Ocean. The storm Saturday morning was looking ragged with maximum winds sustained at 40 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1008 mb. As of the 5:00 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, Fiona was located at 19.

Louisiana Floods Are Worst Natural Disaster Since Sandy

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:29:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Red Cross: Louisiana flooding worst natural disaster in U.S. since Hurricane Sandy. The Red Cross has stated that the flooding in Louisiana is the worst natural to hit the United States since Hurricane Sandy made landfall four years ago. At least 13 have died due to the flooding, and officials say about 40,000 homes are destroyed.

Tropical Storm Fiona weaker but 2 other waves to watch

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:23:00 +0200al (en)

Tropical Storm Fiona was expected to be downgraded to a depression on Saturday. But there are two other areas to watch in the tropics. Both tropical waves had a 50 percent chance of developing into tropical depressions over the next five days, and both were expected to track to the west.

Mexico braces for Tropical Storm Kay

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:04:00 +0200thetimes-za (en)

Mexican officials warned northwestern communities to be on alert Saturday as Tropical Storm Kay churns off the Pacific coast. At 9.00am GMT the center of Kay was located some 310 miles (495 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:03:00 +0200CBC (en)

After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring landscape that even....

Mexico on alert for Tropical Storm Kay

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:53:00 +0200business-standard (en)

The storm, which was heading towards the northwest at a speed of six miles per hour, was packing maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour, the NHC said. Even though the storm was not expected to make landfall, Mexican officials warned coastal communities to be on alert.

Hurricane Katrina Survivors Relive Familiar Nightmare In Baton Rouge

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:37:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. When cataclysmic flooding in New Orleans swallowed her home and stole her belongings, Hurricane Katrina survivor Linda Chase left the city she once loved and began life anew here. For more than a decade, she kept her painful memories buried.

Tracking the tropics; fewer storms this weekend Read Story

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:22:00 +0200wtsp (en)

Good morning! I'm Meteorologist Ashley Batey with relatively low thunderstorm chances for today, with coverage only around 30%. Any storms that do develop will begin around midday for the Bay area, then head inland during the late afternoon and wind down early this evening. Highs will be near 90 with heat indices over 100.

China: Vietnam, China, LAO PDR, Myanmar - Tropical Cyclone DIANMU (GDACS, NCHMF, JTWC, CMA, Local Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 19 August 2016)

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 13:19:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Tropical Cyclone DIANMU made landfall on 18 August early morning (UTC) in Guangdong (China) as a Tropical Storm continued moving east slightly strengthening. As of 19 August early morning (UTC), about 40 000 people are reported to have been evacuated and 200 houses have been damaged in Hainan province (China).

Mexico on alert for Tropical Storm Kay

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 13:09:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A resident walks along a flooded road damaged during a landslide caused by the passage of Tropical Storm Earl in the community of Xaltepec, Puebla state, eastern Mexico on August 8, 2016 (AFP Photo/Alfredo Estrella) Mexico City (AFP) - Mexican officials warned northwestern communities to be on....

DZMM coverage sa panahong may sakuna, ibinahagi

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:59:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Hindi lang paghahatid ng balita ang pangunahing misyon ng isang Radyo Patrol reporter tuwing may sakuna. Tulad nina Radyo Patrol 45 Dexter Ganibe at Radyo Patrol 46 Johnson Manabat, noong humagupit ang Typhoon Yolanda at lindol sa Visayas taong 2013, naging daan sila para makapagbigay ng serbisyo publiko sa mga nasalanta.

Mexico on Alert for Tropical Storm Kay

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:53:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Mexican officials warned northwestern communities to be on alert Saturday as Tropical Storm Kay churns off the Pacific coast. At 0900 GMT the center of Kay was located some 310 miles (495 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported.

The Next Named Storm?

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:40:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. A tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlantic Ocean may become a tropical depression or storm. This system may pose a threat to the Lesser Antilles mid- to late next week. It is far too soon to determine whether this poses a threat beyond the Lesser Antilles.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:39:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring....

Donald Trump visite la Louisiane, victime des inondations

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:31:00 +0200capital-FR (fr)

par Bryn Stole. Le candidat républicain à l'élection présidentielle américaine Donald Trump s'est rendu vendredi en Louisiane, ravagée par les inondations le week-end dernier, malgré les appels du gouverneur de l'Etat aux politiques à ne pas s'arrêter dans les zones touchées par le déluge.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 11:30:00 +0200680news (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. – After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 11:08:00 +0200cfra (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 11:06:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. - After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring....

Trump tours flood-ravaged Louisiana — before Obama or Clinton

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 11:05:00 +0200nypost (en)

While President Obama relaxed on Martha’s Vineyard and Hillary Clinton hobnobbed with celebs in Miami, Donald Trump toured flood-battered Louisiana on Friday, drawing cheers as he met with victims and volunteers. Joined by his running mate, Indiana Gov.

Typhoon Dianmu kills two, injures one in northern province

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 10:31:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

It has caused serious flooding and disrupted traffic on the road from Lao Cao City to popular tourist town Sapa. After reducing to a low-pressure system, Typhoon Dianmu has caused heavy rains in northwestern Vietnam, raising flood alert level in the Thao River above the top level.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 10:31:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:47:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:26:00 +0200tristateupdate (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:23:00 +0200wivb (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:19:00 +0200krmg (en)

After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring landscape that even....

Weather watchers keep eye on developing wave

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:14:00 +0200virginislandsdailynews (en)

“It is definitely something to watch,” Alamo said. “There is a lot of dust in the area. The thing is, this wave is pretty far south. Most of the dust is to the north. It is not as affected by the dust.” Dennis Feltgen, a meteorologist and spokesman for the National Hurricane Center, said that the....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:10:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring landscape that even their parents can scarcely grasp: Homes filled with ruined possessions must be quickly gutted. Damaged schools and daycare centers are closed indefinitely. Parents juggling jobs and cleanup work must also line up caretakers for their kids.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:06:00 +0200wncn (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:03:00 +0200wfsb (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:02:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:01:00 +0200wsfa (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:00:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring landscape that even....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:57:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:57:00 +0200newson6 (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:51:00 +0200wxow (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged.

Amid Louisiana Flood Disaster, Youngest Bear Mental Scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:50:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

A growing pile of debris sits outside the flood-ravaged home of Carolyn and James Smith in Denham Springs, La. on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016. Smith says she and four other adults will live for the time being in the travel trailer that one of her sons towed to the driveway after weekend flooding inundated the area.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:41:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:40:00 +0200AP (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:38:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:37:00 +0200kptv (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:37:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:36:00 +0200wafb (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:35:00 +0200news9 (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:35:00 +0200wbrc (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:34:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:30:00 +0200statesman (en)

After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring landscape that even....

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:29:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - After floods devastated pockets of south Louisiana, mental scars are already showing on the youngest victims of a disaster that prompted more than 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged.

Amid Louisiana flood disaster, youngest bear mental scars

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:27:00 +0200startribune (en)

Children who endured harrowing rescues are returning home to a jarring landscape that even their parents can scarcely grasp: Homes filled with ruined possessions must be quickly gutted. Damaged schools and daycare centers are closed indefinitely. Parents juggling jobs and cleanup work must also line up caretakers for their kids.

California firefighters make gains after 100 homes destroyed

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 07:57:00 +0200trust (en)

(Updates containment and acreage figures; adds color quotes from owner of landmark diner destroyed by fire) By Alan Devall. OAK HILLS, Calif., Aug 19 (Reuters) - Firefighters gained ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands....

California firefighters make gains after 100 homes destroyed

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 07:51:00 +0200in-cyprus (en)

Firefighters gained ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of residents to flee and destroyed about 100 homes, officials said. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass about 75 miles....

Red Cross says floods worst disaster in U.S. since Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 07:37:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

Floodwaters are still threatening homes in rain-soaked Louisiana in a disaster that has killed 13, forced 30,000 rescues and left an estimated 40,000 homes damaged. The American Red Cross has called it “the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Superstorm Sandy” hit New Jersey in 2012.

The story behind one of the iconic photos of Hurricane Bob

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 06:41:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

Globe Staff August 19, 2016. Stan Grossfeld Boston is actually windier than Chicago, the so-called Windy City. The area near what was then known as the Hancock Tower is notorious for being a wind tunnel, even without Hurricane Bob. As in any storm there were some yahoos running around, tempting the fates.

California firefighters make gains after 100 homes destroyed

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 06:05:00 +0200reuters (en)

OAK HILLS, Calif. Firefighters gained ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of residents to flee and destroyed about 100 homes, officials said. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass....

California firefighters make gains after 100 homes destroyed

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:54:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By Alan Devall. OAK HILLS, Calif. (Reuters) - Firefighters gained ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of residents to flee and destroyed about 100 homes, officials said. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near....

Tropical Storm Kay Spins Off Mexico

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:54:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical Storm Kay has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Kay's center will remain off Baja California. It will spin down to a remnant low by Monday or Tuesday. Tropical Storm Kay became the 11th named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season early Friday morning several hundred miles south of Los Cabos, Mexico.

How will Louisiana flooding affect insurance rates?

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:52:00 +0200nola (en)

It will take years -- and hours of public meetings -- before it's known exactly how historic flooding in Louisiana will alter flood maps and insurance rates across the state. The state's top insurance regulator is among those bracing for higher costs in many areas.

California firefighters make gains after 100 homes destroyed

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Alan Devall. OAK HILLS, Calif. (Reuters) - Firefighters gained ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of residents to flee and destroyed about 100 homes, officials said. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near....

BECOL donates hurricane relief funds to the Red Cross

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:31:00 +0200reporter-bz (en)

By Benjamin Flowers. The Reporter Newspaper The Belize Electric Company Limited (BECOL), this week, donated some $200,000 in funding to the Belize Red Cross to assist with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Earl. Lynn Young, president and CEO of BECOL handed over the cheque to Lilly Bowman, executive director of the Red Cross, on Monday.

PACT donates $40,000 for relief efforts

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:31:00 +0200reporter-bz (en)

By Julia Arzu. The Reporter Newspaper The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) made a donation of $40,000 to the Belize Red Cross Society’s disaster relief effort on Thursday morning at the Red Cross office on Gabourel Lane in Belize City. Sympathizing with the thousands of Belizeans who were....

Tropics active in the Atlantic with 3 systems

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:31:00 +0200wptv (en)

The tropics are very active in the Atlantic Ocean with three systems. 1) Tropical Storm Fiona continues to churn its way to the northwest but it has slowed down considerably. Fiona is expected to become a tropical depression over the weekend. Fiona still will not have any impact on the U.S.

Tracking the tropics; fewer storms this weekend

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:20:00 +0200wtsp (en)

Saturday will be hot with high temps will continuing in the low 90's and feel like temps close to 100 degrees. Tropical Update: Tropical Storm Fiona is moving W/NW at 10 mph, has winds of 45 mph around the core, and a pressure of 1006 mb. The track will take it out over the open central Atlantic and eventually NW over some cooler waters.

You still have some more chances for rain this weekend

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 04:56:00 +0200wtva (en)

Heating of the day and little bits and pieces of disturbed weather once again made the weather headlines today. These were the factors that gave our area some more of the scattered showers and thunderstorms today across the area. While a lot of areas did miss out on some good rainfall, a few of the....

Nashvillians stuff truck, raise money for Louisiana flood victims

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 04:49:00 +0200tennessean (en)

In the pouring rain, strangers drove their vehicles up to the back of the truck and unloaded hundreds upon hundreds of supplies that, before daybreak, will be on their way to Baton Rouge, La., into the hands of some of the more than 60,000 flood victims. "We're doing it Louisiana-style," event organizer Kimberly Daigle, 35, said of the torrent.

Flooded Louisiana neighborhood to 'come back strong, better'

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 04:28:00 +0200cnn (en)

National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Tommy Owens and his roommate had been working for months to renovate the South Point home they bought in January. Owens was working with the Guard to rescue folks in St. Helena Parish when the storm hit. His superiors let him go check on his home, and he found all the....

How Will Assistance Be Given to Hurricane Victims?

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 03:20:00 +0200channel5belize (en)

Aug 19, 2016 How Will Assistance Be Given to Hurricane Victims? According to Councilor Phillip Willoughby, who also heads the City Emergency Management Organization, CEMO, there is a strict process in place to assist disaster victims. Phillip Willoughby, CEMO.

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 02:51:00 +0200arabnews (en)

FONTANA, California: Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon....

Facebook Safety Check activated for Typhoon Dianmu in northern Vietnam

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 02:46:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

A street in Hai Ba Trung District in Hanoi is under water following heavy rains during Typhoon Dianmu . Photo by VnExpress/Tran Huan This is the first time the feature has been turned on for an incident in the Southeast Asia nation. Facebook on late Friday afternoon surprised many by activating the....

President Obama to Visit Flood-Ravaged Baton Rouge

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 02:18:00 +02007online (en)

BREAKING NEWS Child found dead inside home in Richmond Hill, Queens. President Obama to Visit Flood-Ravaged Baton Rouge. President Obama is expected to travel to Baton Rouge next Tuesday to get a firsthand look at the devastating flood damage in the state.

Tropical depression could form by next week: National Hurricane Center

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 02:13:00 +0200nola (en)

A tropical wave about 600 miles southwest of the Cape Verde Islands could develop into a tropical depression by the middle of next week, the said Friday evening (Aug. 19). National Hurricane Center The system is moving westward at 15 to 20 mph across the Atlantic Ocean and into the eastern Caribbean Sea.

Author Emily finds her inspiration in New Orleans An Enniscorthy woman living in Cork has written a book inspired by Hurricane Katrina and set in New Orleans where she went on honeymoon with her husband eight years ago. Out & About

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 01:42:00 +0200independent-ie-regional (en)

Emily (38) will be signing copies of the self-published book in Wexford Library on Thursday August 18 at 7 pm and all are welcome to go along. A daughter of Joe and Joan Nolan who retired from Enniscorthy to Rosslare, Emily is a granddaughter of Florrie and the late Fran Nolan formerly of the Corner Shop in Barrack Street, Wexford.

Kuchikomi › Will this year's abnormally dry season lead to a water shortage?

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 01:28:00 +0200japantoday (en)

Yet another doom and glooom "sky is falling" article. Buried deep in the article is a quiet confident statement that water projects have been an ongoing concern in Japan for over 50 years. Anyone who does not spend their life in a cubicle will note that Japan's whole paddy rice system not only....

Family Research Council President Tony Perkins' home destroyed by flood of 'near biblical proportions'

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 01:18:00 +0200christiantoday (en)

Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins is one of the victims of the massive flooding that struck Louisiana earlier this week. According to him, the deluge was "near biblical proportions." In the Soundcloud for the FRC, Perkins says his family was forced to flee their home using a....

World: Concern mounts for hundreds of thousands of children out of school due to severe flooding in South and East Asia

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:33:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

In the wake of severe flooding across Bangladesh, India, China and Nepal, Save the Children warns that years of development progress could be eroded if education isn’t prioritised during the emergency response. Intense flooding in South and East Asia has so far affected almost 40 million people....

Gallatin High students collecting items for Louisiana flood victims

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:25:00 +0200tennessean (en)

Gallatin High School students and staff are doing their part to help those affected by devastating flooding in Louisiana by hosting a relief drive at the school in the coming days. At least 13 people have died in catastrophic flooding across five parishes in Louisiana, according to recent news reports.

News Death toll climbs as result of Louisiana's historic flooding Death toll climbs as result of Louisiana's historic flooding Rain continued to fall in parts of Louisiana Thursday, where tens of thousands of people are reeling from floods which started last Friday. News 19 minutes ago

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:15:00 +020012news (en)

Rain continued to fall in parts of Louisiana Thursday, where tens of thousands of people are reeling from floods which started last Friday. Thirteen people are dead and more than 80,000 have applied for federal disaster aid across the state. Nearly 40,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed.

'What am I going to do?' Louisiana flooding leaves thousands looking for housing as losses hit $20.7 billion

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:12:00 +0200latimes (en)

It’s been nearly a week since storms flooded Baton Rouge and surrounding central Louisiana parishes, killing 13 and displacing thousands in what the Red Cross is calling the worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. So far, 9,000 claims have been filed for flood insurance, and 86,560....

Nashville Helps Dogs In Louisiana Flooding

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:12:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The recent flooding in Louisiana has killed at least a dozen people and damaged thousands of homes. It's also separated at least 1,000 pets from their owners, leaving shelters in that state inundated with new arrivals. Members of the Nashville Humane Association traveled to....

President Obama Will Travel to Baton Rouge to Assess Flood Damage

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:01:00 +0200eurweb (en)

*After being slammed for deciding to stay on vacation in Martha’s Vineyard in lieu of visiting Louisiana amid its worst flooding since Hurricane Katrina, the White House has confirmed that President Obama will travel to the state on Aug. 23 to assess the damage and meet with responders and victims.

Tropics: Fiona weakens, but the tropics are getting active

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 23:43:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

Tropical Storm Fiona weakens Friday afternoon, another system may form. Tropical Storm Fiona weakened Friday afternoon and was forecast to fall to tropical depression strength over the weekend. But the National Hurricane Center is monitoring another distant weather system and is expecting a third one to come off the coast of Africa soon.

Trump insults Obama, signs hats in flood-wracked Louisiana

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:59:00 +0200nydailynews (en)

GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump took a few shots Friday at golf-loving President Obama as he was welcomed enthusiastically during a tour of flood-ravaged Louisiana. “We knew you would be here for us!” shouted one woman in the East Baton Rouge Parish during Trump’s three-hour visit of the waterlogged neighborhoods.

President Obama to Visit Flood-Ravaged Baton Rouge

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:57:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

President Obama is expected to travel to Baton Rouge next Tuesday to get a firsthand look at the devastating flood damage in the state. The White House said in a press release the President was updated Friday morning by DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson , who is on the ground in the state, on the ongoing recovery efforts in the flood-affected regions.

Obama to visit flood-ravaged Louisiana next week after returning from vacation

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:56:00 +0200latimes (en)

President Obama plans to visit Louisiana next week to assess the damage of massive floods there and to talk with local officials about how the federal government can best help in recovery, the White House said Friday. Obama wants to get a “first-hand look” at the devastation, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said in a statement.

Weather forecast: Weekend rain chances lower, highs in the 90s

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:55:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

Sent via News 13+ app: A nice sunrise greets the day on Granada Bridge in Ormond Beach on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Larry McIntyre, viewer) ORLANDO -- Here's what the Central Florida weather forecast looks like for Friday night and the weekend: Rain chances stay at 30% to 40% for the weekend; High....

Obama will visit Louisiana next week

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:52:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

President Obama is scheduled to visit Baton Rouge, Louisiana next week, the White House announced Friday afternoon. Following his return from the first family’s vacation on Martha’s Vineyard this week, the president will tour flood-damaged areas in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Mr.

President to visit Baton Rouge on Tuesday

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:48:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - President Barack Obama will visit Baton Rouge on Tuesday to tour flood damaged areas, and see the response efforts firsthand. Friday morning, the president received an update from DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson on the ongoing response and recovery efforts following the Secretary's trip to the region on Thursday.

President Barack Obama Will Visit Flooded Louisiana

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:30:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

President Barack Obama will visit Louisiana on Tuesday following devastating floods that have killed at least 13 people and displaced tens of thousands, the White House said Friday. Obama will visit Baton Rouge Tuesday, the White House said. Obama has been criticized for continuing his vacation on....

Tracking the tropics; Few storms through early evening

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:25:00 +0200wtsp (en)

Happy Friday! The 10 weather team is tracking a few showers and storms through the early evening with most of the activity pushing east of I-75 after 5 p.m. Rain coverage will be around 30%. We'll stay dry overnight with partly cloudy skies and low temps dropping down to the upper 70's.

In Louisiana, acts of kindness flourish amid the misery

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:55:00 +0200wqad (en)

We’ve seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we’re seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the US since Hurricane Sunday. Thousands have lost their homes. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, both in their community and elsewhere, they have not lost hope.

California Blue Cut Wildfire Torches 100 Homes

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:53:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

By Alex Dobuzinskis. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes and destroyed about 100 houses, officials said.

FLASHBACK: In 2007 Ad, Hillary Said Katrina Victims Were ‘Invisible’ To President Bush

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:51:00 +0200dailycaller (en)

Neither Clinton nor Obama plan to visit the region. Obama is vacationing in Martha’s Vineyard, where he has golfed several times. Clinton issue a statement on Friday, just as Trump was arriving to survey the flood damage. She did not, however, criticize Obama for continuing his vacation.

The Next Named Storm?

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:39:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. A tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlantic Ocean may become a tropical depression or storm. This system may pose a threat to the Lesser Antilles mid- to late next week. It is far too soon to determine whether this poses a threat beyond the Lesser Antilles.

Artist David Bates understands the savagery of Louisiana flooding

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:35:00 +0200dallasnews (en)

Massive flooding in Louisiana is a subject all too familiar to David Bates. When Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast and tore asunder the New Orleans levee system in August 2005, the artist found himself mesmerized, unable to turn away from the anguish that all but screamed from the television screen.

Acts of kindness flourish in Louisiana amid flooding It's said that the worst of times can bring out the best in people.We've seen it over and over

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:28:00 +0200yourerie (en)

(CNN) It's said that the worst of times can bring out the best in people. We've seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we're seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy. Thousands have lost their homes.

Elections 16 mins ago 1:52 p.m. Donald Trump visits flood-ravaged Louisiana

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:24:00 +0200wtsp (en)

In East Baton Rouge Parish, Friday, Trump’s motorcade drove through hard-hit communities, where ripped up carpet and flooring, furniture and the entire contents of homes were piled on the curb. People who were still mucking out their homes, in some instances, came out to wave at the motorcade with gloved hands dirty from their house-gutting work.

Displaced Louisiana Resident Critiques Scant National Media Coverage Of Floods

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:23:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

“You see celebrities getting more coverage than we are right now." Amid historic rainfall and flooding in his town, Louisiana resident Cody Bourgeois was forced to evacuate his home, but quickly realized he left one of his most important possessions behind ― his mother’s urn.

Southern California firefighters make progress; 100 homes destroyed

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Alex Dobuzinskis. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes and destroyed about 100 houses, officials said.

NASA sees Tropical Storm Lionrock south of Japan

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:12:00 +0200phys (en)

NASA's Terra satellite captured this infrared image of Tropical Storm Lionrock on Aug. 19, 2016, at 9:10 a.m. EDT that showed strongest storms with coldest cloud top temperatures (yellow) northeast of the center. Credit: NASA/NRL. Tropical Storm Lionrock was moving south of Japan when NASA's Terra....

NASA's terra satellite sees Tropical Storm Dianmu over Vietnam

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:12:00 +0200phys (en)

On Aug. 19 at 3 a.m. EDT (07:00 UTC), NASA's Terra satellite captured a visible light image of Tropical Storm Dianmu over Vietnam. Credit: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Team. NASA's Terra satellite saw Tropical Storm Dianmu after making landfall in northeastern Vietnam. On Aug. 19 at 3 a.m.

Southern California firefighters make progress; 100 homes destroyed

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:11:00 +0200reuters (en)

LOS ANGELES Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes and destroyed about 100 houses, officials said. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in....

Acts of kindness flourish in Louisiana amid flooding

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:07:00 +0200kcci (en)

We've seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we're seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy. Thousands have lost their homes. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, both in their community and elsewhere, they have not lost hope.

Acts of kindness flourish in Louisiana amid flooding

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:00:00 +0200wxii12 (en)

We've seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we're seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy. Thousands have lost their homes. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, both in their community and elsewhere, they have not lost hope.

Firefighters gain ground on Southern California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:58:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By Alex Dobuzinskis. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes and destroyed about 100 houses, officials said.

Acts of kindness flourish in Louisiana amid flooding

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:57:00 +0200wcvb (en)

We've seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we're seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy. Thousands have lost their homes. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, both in their community and elsewhere, they have not lost hope.

2016 Getty Images In Louisiana, acts of kindness flourish amid the misery

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:56:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

(CNN) - It's said that the worst of times can bring out the best in people. We've seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we're seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy. Thousands have lost their homes.

Acts of kindness flourish in Louisiana amid flooding

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:56:00 +0200wlwt (en)

We've seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we're seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy. Thousands have lost their homes. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, both in their community and elsewhere, they have not lost hope.

High climbing to around 90 Friday

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:55:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Warm day ahead with high temperatures around 90 Friday | Tropics, Radar. ADVISORIES. The rip current risk is moderate. The wildfire risk is moderate for Indian River and Martin counties and low for St. Lucie County. TODAY'S FORECAST. Keep an eye on conditions with This afternoon, it's mostly sunny, with highs near 90 on the Treasure Coast.

Firefighters gain ground on Southern California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:50:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

LOS ANGELES Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes and destroyed about 100 houses, officials said. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in....

2016 Getty Images In Louisiana, acts of kindness flourish amid the misery

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:50:00 +0200news4jax (en)

(CNN) - It's said that the worst of times can bring out the best in people. We've seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we're seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy. Thousands have lost their homes.

Zillow C : Want to know your risk of flooding? Plantation company develops prediction models

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:49:00 +02004-traders (en)

Aug. 19 --Rising sea levels. Coastal flooding. Hurricane storm surge. It's one thing to hear about the possibility of catastrophe. It's another when you learn exactly how these might affect you and your home. A Plantation startup company has developed a model that can tell individual homeowners the....

Acts of kindness flourish in Louisiana amid flooding

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:49:00 +0200wesh (en)

We've seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we're seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy. Thousands have lost their homes. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, both in their community and elsewhere, they have not lost hope.

2016 Getty Images In Louisiana, acts of kindness flourish amid the misery

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:48:00 +0200click2houston (en)

(CNN) - It's said that the worst of times can bring out the best in people. We've seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we're seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy. Thousands have lost their homes.

Want to know your risk of flooding? Plantation company develops prediction models

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:40:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

A Plantation startup company has developed a model that can tell individual homeowners the risk they face from flooding over their 30-year mortgage. Coastal Risk Consulting provides homeowners with an easy-to-read score that shows their risk, as well as recommendations on how they can improve their property to mitigate future problems.

Firefighters gain ground on Southern California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:40:00 +0200reuters (en)

LOS ANGELES Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that forced tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes and consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass....

Firefighters gain ground on Southern California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:40:00 +0200trust (en)

(Adds dateline, byline; updates figures on acreage and containment) By Alex Dobuzinskis. LOS ANGELES, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that forced tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes and consumed dozens of structures.

NASA sees wind shear affecting Tropical Storm Fiona

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:38:00 +0200phys (en)

On Aug. 18 at 12:05 p.m. EDT (16:05 UTC) NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible light image of Tropical Storm Fiona in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. Credit: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Team. An image from NASA's Aqua satellite showed that southwesterly wind shear was affecting Tropical Storm....

Trump tours flood damage as campaign reels from shakeup

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:38:00 +0200usnews (en)

A day after striking a more conciliatory tone and expressing rare "regret" for provocative remarks, Trump basked in the appreciation of a group of aid volunteers gathered at a Baton Rouge church. It was a visit that drew a contrast with President Barack Obama and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton,....

Acts of kindness flourish in Louisiana amid flooding

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:37:00 +0200Koat (en)

We've seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we're seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy. Thousands have lost their homes. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, both in their community and elsewhere, they have not lost hope.

News 36 mins ago 12:53 p.m. Tropics Starting to Get Busy

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:35:00 +0200khou (en)

August through October is peak season for hurricanes. We're in it now. We're tracking 'Fiona' and it looks like 'Gustov' is about to take form. Stay informed and get your supplies BEFORE a storm threatens us. That way you can stay at home, safe with your family, while every one else panics to buy supplies at the last minute.

Acts of kindness flourish in Louisiana amid flooding

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:30:00 +0200wyff4 (en)

We've seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we're seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy. Thousands have lost their homes. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, both in their community and elsewhere, they have not lost hope.

As flood waters recede, will Baton Rouge's 'togetherness' hold?

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:23:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

As the floodwaters in Baton Rouge, La. begin to recede, residents find themselves at a crossroads. It’s been a tough summer for the city: first, the police shooting of unarmed black man Alton Sterling; then, the slaying of three police officers; and now torrential flooding that has killed 13 people....

Firefighters gain ground on Southern California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Alex Dobuzinskis. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that forced tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes and consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near....

Heading into a future of extremes

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:03:00 +0200nzherald (en)

In San Bernardino County, California, 82,000 people were ordered to leave their homes on Thursday as an explosive wildfire "hit with an intensity that we hadn't seen before", as one fire official said, and surged across more than 120 square kilometres.

Earth observation satellite Formosat-2 retired after 12 years of service

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:55:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Formosat-2, Taiwan's first Earth observation satellite, has been decommissioned after 12 years of service — seven years longer than it was designed to survive. The satellite, which lost the ability to adjust its camera's angle and position after a malfunction in June, completed....

Donald Trump visits flood-ravaged Louisiana

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:49:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright AP. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has toured flood-ravaged areas of the US state of Louisiana, days after heavy rains forced thousands to flee their homes. The disaster has been compared in scope to Super Storm Sandy, which hit the New York area in 2012.

Flood insurance woes push Ellicott City businesses under heavy water

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:48:00 +0200baltimoresun (en)

"You pay your whole life thinking you are protected. But when push comes to shove, the cost is on me. Now, I question the value of having insurance at all," Coyne said. Insurance woes are popping up along parts of old Ellicott City, where few Main Street businesses, faced with high premiums, bought flood insurance.

Trump, Pence to visit flooded Louisiana as governor warns against 'photo op'

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:22:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

REUTERS: U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate planned to visit Baton Rouge on Friday to survey the damage after recent deadly floods in Louisiana, sources with knowledge of the trip said, despite calls from the state's governor advising against any touring of the area.

No-name storm dumped three times as much rain in Louisiana as Hurricane Katrina

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:54:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

Ryan Maue, a meteorologist for WeatherBell Analytics, computed that the no-name storm deposited the equivalent of 7.1 trillion gallons of water on Louisiana. “Enough water fell that it could fill Lake Pontchartrain about four times,” he said. Hurricane Katrina, by comparison, only left behind about 2.

Trump, Pence visit flooded Louisiana as governor warns against 'photo op'

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:52:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By Bryn Stole. BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate arrived in the flood-damaged city of Baton Rouge on Friday but the state's Democratic governor advised against touring areas affected by recent deadly rains.

Tropical Storm Fiona Could Be Getting Some Company

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:44:00 +0200caribbean360 (en)

FLORIDA, United States, Friday August 19, 2016 – Tropical Storm Fiona is still moving through the Atlantic, with forecasters saying it won’t be more than a tropical depression by weekend, but along has come another tropical wave that could develop in another few days.

Trump, Pence to visit flooded Louisiana as governor warns against 'photo op'

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:38:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

(Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate planned to visit Baton Rouge on Friday to survey the damage after recent deadly floods in Louisiana, sources with knowledge of the trip said, despite calls from the state's governor advising against any touring of the area.

Louisiana Flooding Is Worst Natural Disaster Since Hurricane Sandy, Red Cross Says

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:37:00 +0200usnews (en)

Red Cross: La. Flooding Is Worst U.S. Disaster Since Sandy Donald Trump touched down for a visit of flooded areas Friday, while some are criticizing President Barack Obama for not making a trek to the state. The ongoing flooding in Louisiana is the worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy four years ago, the Red Cross says.

Déclenchées par le typhon Dianmu, des pluies torrentielles s'abattent sur les villes du sud de la Ch

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:34:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

Monde 42 secondes le 19/08/16 à 18h18 Déclenchées par le typhon Dianmu , des pluies torrentielles s'abattent sur les villes du sud de la Ch. Le Centre national de prévisions sur l'environnement maritime de Chine (CNPEM) a élevé son alerte au niveau jaune sur les vagues provoquées par le typhon....

Trump, Pence head to flood-wracked Louisiana as governor grumbles

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:29:00 +0200nydailynews (en)

Donald Trump arrived Friday in flood-ravaged Louisiana, a quickly-arranged visit plugged by his campaign as presidential and denounced by critics as a photo op. The Republican White House hopeful landed at the Baton Rouge airport shortly after running mate Mike Pence arrived to meet with the state’s senior GOP officials.

The Latest: Sheriff Changes Baton Rouge Curfew Start Time

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:25:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

(all times local): 11 a.m. Louisiana The sheriff of East Baton Rouge Parish in Louisiana is changing the start time of the parish's curfew. Sid Gautreaux said in a news release Friday the nightly curfew will begin at midnight, instead of 10 p.m. The curfew's end time will remain 6 a.m.

Tracking the Tropics: Something to Watch

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:18:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

CBS12 — There's a tropical wave that we are watching closely, and you should too. It's being called Invest 99L by the National Hurricane Center and is located at a latitude, longitude of 10.4N, 31W. Not sure where that is? Well, from South Florida it lies 3,200 miles to the east-southeast! That....

PHOTOS: Remembering Hurricane Camille 47 years later

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:18:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

NELSON, VA (WWBT) - This week marks the 47th anniversary of Hurricane Camille, which initially struck the Mississippi coast on Aug. 17, 1969, and then hit Virginia two days later, dumping more than 2 feet of rain and leaving more than 150 people dead. Camille made landfall as a Category 5 with winds of at least 175 mph.

Trump, Pence visit flooded Louisiana as governor warns against 'photo op'

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Bryn Stole. BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate arrived in the flood-damaged city of Baton Rouge on Friday but the state's Democratic governor advised against touring areas affected by recent deadly rains.

Trump, Pence visit flooded Louisiana as governor warns against 'photo op'

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:09:00 +0200reuters (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate arrived in the flood-damaged city of Baton Rouge on Friday but the state's Democratic governor advised against touring areas affected by recent deadly rains. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards' office said....

Viet Nam: Storm Dianmu makes landfall from Hải Phòng to Ninh Bình

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:08:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

HÀ NỘI – Storm Dianmu has made landfall from the northern Hải Phòng port city to the northern Ninh Bình province this afternoon, the National Hydrometeorological Forecast Centre said. The storm, the third of its kind to hit the country so far this year, is moving west at 15km to 20km per hour and....

Trump travels to Louisiana to survey flood damage

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:02:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence were traveling to Louisiana Friday to survey the flood damage that killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands more. Pence arrived ahead of the Republican presidential nominee, who was seen chatting on the tarmac with Louisiana Lt.

Some Louisiana flood victims are looking forward to Donald Trump's expected visit

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:50:00 +0200latimes (en)

“Trump is a businessman who knows for sure revitalization efforts. Why not?” said Sharon Bell, who lost her home in Denham Springs. Bell, 56, who drives a taxi, said the controversy surrounding Trump’s often-combative nature did not prevent her from welcoming the GOP candidate. “His loose lips can’t sink a ship that is already sunk.

Worth monitoring: Atlantic wave that could become Tropical Storm Gaston

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:36:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

Tropical Storm Fiona is on the decline, but may pave the way for a new storm — which may earn the name Gaston — which could become more menacing. Fiona is still spinning in the central Atlantic, clashing with dry air and increasing wind shear. It is now forecast to weaken to a tropical depression by the end of the weekend.

Typhoon Dianmu weakens into tropical depression, leaving 3 injured in Vietnam

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:32:00 +0200sinacom (en)

HANOI， Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu has weakened into a tropical depression after making landfall in northern Vietnam Friday afternoon， according to the country's National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting. The Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said three people injured when the typhoon hit Hanoi.

Trump steps down from campaign pulpit to visit Louisiana flood victims

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:21:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. — Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence were traveling to Louisiana Friday to survey the flood damage that killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands more. Pence arrived ahead of the Republican presidential nominee, who was seen chatting on the tarmac with Louisiana Lt.

Louisiana flood: Worst US disaster since Hurricane Sandy, Red Cross says

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:12:00 +0200cnn (en)

Baron Leblanc, left, and George Snyder move a refrigerator out of George's flooded home in St. Amant on Thursday, August 18. More than 30,000 people have been rescued in southern Louisiana after heavy rains caused flooding. "This is a major disaster," Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has said.

Fiona to weaken into tropical depression over the weekend: NHC

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Fiona, the sixth named storm of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to become a tropical depression over the weekend, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest report on Friday. The storm is located about 1295 miles (2080 km) west of the Cape Verde....

Fiona to weaken into tropical depression over the weekend: NHC

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:08:00 +0200reuters (en)

Tropical Storm Fiona, the sixth named storm of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to become a tropical depression over the weekend, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest report on Friday. The storm is located about 1295 miles (2080 km) west of the Cape Verde Islands with....

Trump travels to Louisiana to survey flood damage

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:06:00 +0200newsok (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence were traveling to Louisiana Friday to survey the flood damage that killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands more. Pence arrived ahead of the Republican presidential nominee, who was seen chatting on the tarmac with Louisiana Lt.

Trump travels to Louisiana to survey flood damage

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:05:00 +0200news-herald (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. >> Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence were traveling to Louisiana Friday to survey the flood damage that killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands more. Pence arrived ahead of the Republican presidential nominee, who was seen chatting on the tarmac with Louisiana Lt.

The story behind one of the iconic photos of Hurricane Bob

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:02:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

Advertisement. Stan Grossfeld Boston is actually windier than Chicago, the so-called Windy City. The area near the Hancock Building is notorious for being a wind tunnel, even without Hurricane Bob. As in any storm there were some yahoos running around, tempting the fates. You try to take photos from the safety of the car, but sometimes you can’t.

Hurricane Center watching two tropical waves off Africa coast (w/tracking map)

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0200tampabay (en)

Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are keeping their eyes on two tropical waves rolling off Africa. One has a medium chance of developing into something more serious over the next five days and another right behind has a low chance. It's way too soon to tell what, if any, threat they may pose to land.

Typhoon Dianmu weakens into tropical depression, leaving 3 injured in Vietnam

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:57:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HANOI, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu has weakened into a tropical depression after making landfall in northern Vietnam Friday afternoon, according to the country's National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting. The Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said three people injured when the typhoon hit Hanoi.

NASA spots strong convection in strengthening Tropical Storm Kay

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:47:00 +0200phys (en)

On Aug. 18, 2016, at 4:53 p.m. EDT (2053 UTC) when NASA's Aqua satellite looked at Kay as the storm was classified as a depression. Strongest storms (purple) with coldest cloud top temperatures appeared south of the center at that time. Credit: NASA JPL, Ed Olsen.

Trump travels to Louisiana to survey flood damage

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:41:00 +0200wxow (en)

By JILL COLVIN and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence were traveling to Louisiana Friday to survey the flood damage that killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands more. Pence arrived ahead of the Republican presidential....

Trump travels to Louisiana to survey flood damage

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:35:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence were traveling to Louisiana Friday to survey the flood damage that killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands more. Pence arrived ahead of the Republican presidential nominee, who was seen chatting on the tarmac with Louisiana Lt.

Trump travels to Louisiana to survey flood damage

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:29:00 +0200krmg (en)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers a campaign speech in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Eric Trump, foreground, son of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, listens as his father delivers a campaign speech in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday, Aug.

Trump travels to Louisiana to survey flood damage

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:27:00 +0200AP (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence were traveling to Louisiana Friday to survey the flood damage that killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands more. Pence arrived ahead of the Republican presidential nominee, who was seen chatting on the tarmac with Louisiana Lt.

Trump travels to Louisiana to survey flood damage

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:27:00 +0200sltrib (en)

Baton Rouge, La. • Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence were traveling to Louisiana Friday to survey the flood damage that killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands more. Pence arrived ahead of the Republican presidential nominee, who was seen chatting on the tarmac with Louisiana Lt.

Trump travels to Louisiana to survey flood damage

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:24:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence were traveling to Louisiana Friday to survey the flood damage that killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands more. Pence arrived ahead of the Republican presidential nominee, who was seen chatting on the tarmac with Louisiana Lt.

Full Article: Trump, Pence to visit flooded Louisiana as governor warns against 'photo op'

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:20:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate planned to visit Baton Rouge on Friday to survey the damage after recent deadly floods in Louisiana, sources with knowledge of the trip said, despite calls from the state's governor advising against any touring of the area.

Trump travels to Louisiana to survey flood damage

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:19:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers a campaign speech in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Eric Trump, foreground, son of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, listens as his father delivers a campaign speech in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday, Aug.

Catastrophic Floods In Louisiana Have Caused Massive Housing Crisis

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:19:00 +0200npr (en)

Devastating floods in Louisiana have left an estimated 40,000 houses damaged; some 86,000 people have applied for federal disaster aid in the wake of the disaster. It's a crisis some people are comparing to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The disaster area stretches over 20 parishes, Eileen....

Trump, Pence to visit flooded Louisiana as governor warns against 'photo op'

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:16:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

(Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate planned to visit Baton Rouge on Friday to survey the damage after recent deadly floods in Louisiana, sources with knowledge of the trip said, despite calls from the state's governor advising against any touring of the area.

Pinoy recalls bayanihan amid Louisiana flooding

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:14:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Thousands remain displaced from their homes because of the Louisiana flood, which has been declared by the Red Cross as the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Hurricane Sandy four years ago. U.S. Census data show that there are more than 4,000 Filipinos in the southeast region....

Trump travels to Louisiana to survey flood damage

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:12:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence were traveling to Louisiana Friday to survey the flood damage that killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands more. Pence arrived ahead of the Republican presidential nominee, who was seen chatting on the tarmac with Louisiana Lt. Gov.

Trump, Pence to visit flooded Louisiana as governor warns against 'photo op'

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate planned to visit Baton Rouge on Friday to survey the damage after recent deadly floods in Louisiana, sources with knowledge of the trip said, despite calls from the state's governor advising against any touring of the area.

Typhoon Dianmu leaves path of destruction in northern Vietnam

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:07:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

Heavy rains inundate streets, fell trees and sweep away vehicles in typhoon-hit areas. Despite reducing to a low-pressure system as it made landfall in Vietnam, Typhoon Dianmu has left a trail of destruction across Hanoi, deluging streets, toppling trees and sweeping away motorbikes.

Trump, Pence to visit flooded Louisiana as governor warns against 'photo op'

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:07:00 +0200reuters (en)

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate planned to visit Baton Rouge on Friday to survey the damage after recent deadly floods in Louisiana, sources with knowledge of the trip said, despite calls from the state's governor advising against any touring of the area.

Acts of kindness flourish amid floodwaters

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:49:00 +0200wyff4 (en)

We've seen it over and over whenever tragedy has struck. And we're seeing it again in Louisiana, dealing with the worst disaster in the US since Hurricane Sunday. Thousands have lost their homes. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, both in their community and elsewhere, they have not lost hope.

Typhoon Dianmu leaves 560,000 affected

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:46:00 +0200caspionet (en)

Typhoon Dianmu hits China . 560 thousand people were affected. No victims were reported yet. 40,000 thousand local residents were evacuated in the province of Hainan. The region suffered the monthly rainfall for two days. Railway and air communication was suspended. 25,000 fishing boats were forced to return to ports.

Remembering Hurricane Bob: 25 years ago

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:31:00 +0200wcvb (en)

Bob formed just east of the Bahamas on Aug. 16, 1991, StormTeam 5 meteorologist Harvey Leonard said. The storm moved along the coast and intensified along the way, but did not make landfall until it reached New England on Aug. 19. It peaked as a Category 3 storm as it moved up the coast, but settled....

Tropical Storm Fiona expected to weaken

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:30:00 +0200chron (en)

Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to lose power during the next few days as it veers northwest in the Atlantic. The storm on Friday had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was moving west-northwest at 10 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Louisiana paper says vacation or not, time for Obama to visit flood-ravaged state

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:54:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Floodwater covers the site of the LSU Fire and Emergency Training Institute after heavy rains in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP) Now that flood waters are receding, it’s time for President Obama to visit flood-ravaged Louisiana, the “most anguished state in....

New tropical disturbance bears watching with 50% chance of development

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:50:00 +0200palmbeachpost (en)

A new tropical wave about 350 miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands has piqued the interest of the National Hurricane Center, which is giving it a 50 percent chance of development over the next five days. The system, dubbed 99-L, is a disorganized grouping of showers for now, but warm sea....

Bad weather's inevitable; bad theology isn't

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:33:00 +0200nola (en)

Aerials of flooding in Baton Rouge, La. following record-breaking rainfall and flooding. Interstate 12 runs through the middle of this photograph. (G. ANDREW BOYD, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) My aunt's house had flooded again. I don't remember how many times family had driven out to her home,....

Tropical Storm Fiona may have company next week

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:57:00 +0200al (en)

Tropical Storm Fiona was moving northwest in the central Atlantic on Friday, but a new tropical wave to its south was becoming one to watch. It had a 50 percent chance of development over the next five days. (National Hurricane Center) A weak Tropical Storm Fiona continued to move northwestward in....

High today climbing over 90

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:53:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 6:43 a.m.: It will be a warm day, with high temperatures in the lower 90s along the coast and mid 90s inland. Isolated lightning storms will develop over the coastal counties after midday, mainly west of Interstate 95. The greatest coverage and intensity of storms is expected to occur....

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:50:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

San Francisco: Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass....

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:44:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass about 75 miles....

Tropics: Fiona expected to fizzle, but the tropics are getting active

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:39:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

Tropical Storm Fiona expected to weaken over weekend. Tropical Storm Fiona continues to spin in the open Atlantic, posing no immediate threat to land and projected to weaken over the next few days. But the National Hurricane Center is monitoring another distant weather system and is expecting a third one to come off the coast of Africa soon.

5 things for Friday, August 19: Ryan Lochte, Louisana, Olympics

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:38:00 +0200cnn (en)

So it looks like Lochte's story just doesn't hold water. Brazilian police say he and three other swimmers weren't robbed; they vandalized a gas station bathroom and then got into an altercation with security guards. Now, everyone agrees someone pulled a gun and money changed hands. But calling that a "robbery" seems a little much.

As people flee disasters, is this what climate change looks like?

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:38:00 +0200thespec (en)

It followed dramatic flooding in Louisiana that the Red Cross termed our "worst natural disaster" in this country since Hurricane Sandy four years ago. Thirteen have been killed and 40,000 homes damaged and those numbers could get worse. The same week as the Louisiana and California disasters, the....

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:28:00 +0200cyprus-mail (en)

Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass about 75 miles....

AP NewsAlert MIAMI (AP) — US National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Kay forms in the Pacific off Mexico's

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:03:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

MIAMI (AP) — US National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Kay forms in the Pacific off Mexico's coast. Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

News 1 HRS AGO AP NewsAlert

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:03:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

MIAMI (AP) — US National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Kay forms in the Pacific off Mexico's coast. Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Louisiane : l’eau se retire, le bilan est dramatique

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:00:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

En images. L’eau s’est enfin retirée en Louisiane, après six jours d’inondations dramatiques. Vendredi 12 août des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues dans cet Etat américain du Sud-Est. Bilan : 13 morts, 20 000 habitants secourus ou évacués et plus de 40 000 habitations touchées.

AP NewsAlert

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:53:00 +0200nzherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) " US National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Kay forms in the Pacific off Mexico's coast. AP. This story has been automatically published from the Associated Press wire which uses US spellings. Get the news delivered straight to your inbox.

Storm Dianmu makes landfall in North Vietnam

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:42:00 +0200vietnamnet-en (en)

Storm Dianmu has made landfall from the northern Hai Phong port city to the northern Ninh Binh province this afternoon, the National Hydrometeorological Forecast Centre said. Rain in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province. The storm, the third of its kind to hit the country so far this year, is moving....

Typhoon Dianmu makes landfall in N. Vietnam

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:39:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HANOI, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu made landfall in northern Vietnam on Friday afternoon, according to the country's National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting. The storm landed at northern Hai Phong city and Thai Binh province in northern Vietnam at around 02:00 p.m. local time (0700 GMT) on Friday, said the center.

Le typhon Dianmu touche terre dans le sud de la Chine

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:37:00 +0200cctv-fr (fr)

08-19-2016 16:30. GUANGZHOU, 18 août (Xinhua) -- Le typhon Dianmu a atteint jeudi à15h40 le bourg de Dongli, de la ville de Leizhou, dans la province méridionale du Guangdong. Dianmu, le 8e typhon de l'année, se dirige vers l'ouest à une vitesse de 20 km/h, et devra traverser la péninsule de....

South China's Hainan affected by typhoon 'Dianmu'

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:35:00 +0200gmw (en)

Cars drive on a road in Haikou, capital of South China 's Hainan province, Aug 18, 2016. Hainan was affected by typhoon " Dianmu ", the eighth of the season, with many regions greeting heavy rainfall. [Photo/Xinhua] GMW Guest Anonymous View all Comments are filtered for language and registration is not required.

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:23:00 +0200nna-en (en)

NNA - Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass about 75....

AP NewsAlert

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:20:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. US National Hurricane Center : Tropical Storm Kay forms in the Pacific off Mexico's coast.

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:16:00 +0200trust (en)

Aug 19 (Reuters) - Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon....

Tropics: Fiona expected to fizzle, but two other distant systems being monitored

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:14:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

Tropical Storm Fiona expected to weaken over weekend. Tropical Storm Fiona continues to spin in the open Atlantic, posing no immediate threat to land and projected to weaken over the next few days. But the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two other distant weather systems that could come into play.

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:58:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

CALIFORNIA (Reuters) - Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday (Aug 19) against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in....

Firefighters Gain Ground On Monster Southern California Wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:45:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

Aug 19 (Reuters) - Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon....

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:41:00 +0200in-cyprus (en)

Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass about 75 miles....

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:19:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass about 75 miles....

Full Article: Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:15:00 +0200wsau (en)

(Reuters) - Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass....

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:05:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass....

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:05:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

(Reuters) - Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass....

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfire

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:02:00 +0200reuters (en)

Firefighters were gaining ground on Friday against a wildfire burning in a Southern California mountain pass that has forced some 80,000 residents to flee their homes and has consumed dozens of structures. The Blue Cut fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin in the Cajon Pass about 75 miles....

États-Unis : la Louisiane dévastée par les inondations

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:49:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

Après six jours d'inondations, l'eau s'est enfin retirée en Louisiane. De retour chez eux ce jeudi 18 août, les habitants retrouvent leur maison dévastée. Vendredi dernier, des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues dans cet État américain du Sud-Est, provoquant des inondations historiques.

The Flood Brings Us Together. Let’s Not Forget the Divides.

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:38:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Terrance Carter, nephew of Alton Sterling, in his flood-damaged home in Baton Rouge, La. Credit Max Becherer for The New York Times. Baton Rouge, La. — Her eyes were a shade of red that could be achieved only by equal parts crying, worry and lack of sleep. “I’ve lost everything,” she said. In the past week, I’ve heard that phrase too many times.

Cela fait bien longtemps que les Etats-Unis n'ont pas connu d'ouragan majeur, et le retour de bâton pourrait s'en trouver d'autant plus violent

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:41:00 +0200atlantico (fr)

Manipuler, c'est mal... Vous aimeriez être de ceux à qui on ne peut rien refuser... Marchander dans les magasins, ce n'est pas votre genre. Vous vous sentez redevable quand on vous a rendu service. Vous doutez qu'on puisse manipuler les gens pour leur bien.Ce que les autres pensent de vous compte beaucoup.

Key L.A.-Las Vegas highway link reopens as wildfire rages on

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:09:00 +0200trust (en)

(Adds detail on containment, lifting of some evacuation orders, paragraphs 1-2, 5-6) By Krystian Orlinski. WRIGHTWOOD, Calif., Aug 18 (Reuters) - The main highway linking Southern California to Las Vegas reopened on Thursday as firefighters gained ground on a fast-moving wildfire that raged for a third day in mountains east of Los Angeles.

Key L.A.-Las Vegas highway link reopens as wildfire rages on

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:05:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Krystian Orlinski. WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (Reuters) - The main highway linking Southern California to Las Vegas reopened on Thursday as firefighters gained ground on a fast-moving wildfire that raged for a third day in mountains east of Los Angeles. More than 80,000 residents were ordered to evacuate....

8th typhoon of year hits Guangdong

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:01:00 +0200china (en)

Typhoon Dianmu , the eighth typhoon this year, made landfall in Leizhou, Guangdong province, around 3:40 pm on Thursday, battering southern coastal regions with gales and torrential rains. The typhoon will move west into Beibu Gulf on Thursday night, and grow stronger to affect Guangdong, the Guangxi....

Hainan affected by typhoon 'Dianmu'

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:59:00 +0200sinacom (en)

A car is seen trapped in water under an overpass in Haikou, capital of south China 's Hainan Province, Aug. 18, 2016. Hainan was affected by typhoon " Dianmu ", the eighth of the season, with many regions greeting heavy rainfalls. (Photo/Xinhua) Cars drive on a road in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province, Aug.

US pastor who blamed gays for God's wrath flees flooded home The Guardian

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:43:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

Religions around the world have interpreted natural phenomena as God’s will for as long as we’ve had gods and religions. But in God’s arsenal of punishments, perhaps none are as storied as the flood. In modern times, conservative evangelicals have claimed floods, such as the one that followed....

Vietnam Airlines cancels flights due to Typhoon Dianmu

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:33:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

Flights to and from Hai Phong and Thanh Hoa are most affected. National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has cancelled 10 flights scheduled on August 19 due to Typhoon Dianmu , the third typhoon to hit the Southeast Asian country this year. The 10 flights were scheduled to depart from or arrive at Cat....

PACT gives $40,000 for Hurricane Relief to Red Cross

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:14:00 +0200channel5belize (en)

Hurricane relief funds were handed over to the Belize Red Cross today by an unusual donor. The Protected Areas Conservation Trust, an environmental N.G.O., handed over a forty thousand dollars cheque to the humanitarian organization to assist children most affected by Hurricane Earl.

Co-Managers of Protected Areas Also Get Assistance

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:14:00 +0200channel5belize (en)

As to the other sixty thousand dollars; it is being used to assist co-managers, who manage protected areas and parks on behalf of the government of Belize. The winds associated with Hurricane Earl damaged many of the visitors centers, the trail systems and many trees are down.

Tropical storm Dianmu hits northern Vietnam

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:08:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

It will make landfall Friday noon and is likely to trigger flash floods and landslides. Tropical Storm Dianmu has hit the coast of northern Vietnam at around 10 a.m. local time on Friday with maximum wind speeds reaching 90-100 kilometers per hour. At 4 a.m.

Tempête Dianmu : faire au mieux pour protéger la vie de la population et les biens de l’Etat

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:00:00 +0200vietnamplus-fr (fr)

Hanoi (VNA) - Le Premier ministre Nguyen Xuan Phuc a eu une séance de travail jeudi après-midi à Hanoï avec le Centre national de prévisions météorologiques et hydrologiques pour discuter des mesures de prévention de la tempête tropicale Dianmu qui s’approchait la côte vietnamienne.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 05:48:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn’t know how much longer they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Fiona Faces Challenges in the Atlantic

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 05:45:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical Storm Fiona formed Wednesday evening in the central Atlantic Ocean. Fiona faces two main obstacles that could spell its eventual demise. The tropical storm is no threat to land. Tropical Storm Fiona, the sixth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, is a bit more....

Twelve-E to Become a Tropical Storm

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 05:45:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. A tropical depression has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The depression should strengthen to become "Kay" on Friday. Bands of heavy rain and high surf are the biggest concerns in Baja California. Tropical Depression Twelve-E formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean Thursday....

Louisiana flooding is worst disaster since Sandy, but people aren’t talking about it

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 05:31:00 +0200postcrescent (en)

At least 13 people are dead and 40,000 homes are damaged because of flooding in Louisiana – and the rest of the world isn’t really talking about it. Since rain hit the state's southern region last week, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have collectively issued no formal acknowledgements of the disaster, aside from a tweet.

As US floods recede, new wildfires threaten thousands Louisiana residents begin a huge post-flood clean up as California's governor declares a state of emergency over the latest wildfires. The natural disasters follow what NASA says was the hottest month on record.

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 05:19:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

California's latest wildfire mushroomed into an inferno covering more than 120 square kilometers (46 square miles) in just a day, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group said on Wednesday. The fast spread of the so-called "Blue Cut" fire led to a mandatory evacuation order for at least 82,000....

Louisiana Flooding: One Extended Family Has Lost 13 Homes

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 05:08:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

In the small community of Colyell in Livingston Parish, one extended family is recovering from a staggering loss. Gary Wheat and 36 of his relatives lost their homes — 13 in all — spread over a 25-acre area. "I've never seen it like this," he said. "[The water] just come up so fast. We didn't have time to get everything out.

Hot, cloudy weather to continue in Shanghai

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 05:01:00 +0200china (en)

The hot, cloudy weather should continue for another two days, but a cold front is expected to bring rain and cooler temperatures from Sunday, forecasters said yesterday. Today will be cloudy with intermittent showers in northern areas of the city in the afternoon, and the temperature should range between 28 and 36 degrees Celsius.

Weather 10 hour ago 11:48 a.m. Tropical Storm Fiona churns in the Open Atlantic

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:59:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

MIAMITropical Storm Fiona continues to churn in the open Atlantic with tropical storm force winds and is expected to streghthen over the next two days with less shear in place. Wind speeds are at 45 mph with higher gusts as it moves west-northwest. Models are in good agreement with keeping Fiona out....

President Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:53:00 +0200theherald-news (en)

The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out of their homes in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas of the state. At least 13 people have died as a result of the flooding, and at one point 11,000 were in shelters. That number has dropped as water levels have receded.

Local sisters struggle with Louisiana flooding

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:35:00 +0200cbs6albany (en)

WATERVLIET -- "I mean I couldn't imagine if I had gone two weeks late with him, I would've been delivering him in my own home or in a boat somewhere,” said Louisiana resident Katlyn Willis. In a stroke of pure luck, first time mom Katlyn Willis and her infant son Lucas just happened to catch a....

Heavy rain expected to bring more flooding

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:11:00 +0200mmtimes (en)

Eight people have died, nearly half a million have been driven from their homes or face imminent threat of flooding, and nearly K700 million (US$590,000) has been spent on flood-relief measures as heavy rain continues to batter most states and regions of the country.

Key Los Angeles-Las Vegas highway link reopens as wildfire rages on

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:07:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

A helicopter makes a water drop during the Soberanes fire off of Rancho San Carlos Road near Carmel Valley, California, July 29, 2016. — Reuters pic WRIGHTWOOD, Aug 19 — The main highway linking Southern California to Las Vegas reopened yesterday as authorities battled a fast-moving wildfire that....

Obama slammed for being on vacation amid Louisiana flood disaster

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:05:00 +0200nydailynews (en)

The rain and floods that have battered Louisiana are the worst national disaster in the U.S. since Hurricane Sandy, the Red Cross says, but not bad enough for President Obama to interrupt his Martha’s Vineyard vacation and show up on the scene, critics charged.

Utah to send $670K to polygamous town for flood prevention

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 03:33:00 +0200sltrib (en)

A polygamous community on the Utah-Arizona border where at least a dozen people were swept away to their deaths in flash flooding last year will get help from Utah to build several ponds to collect rain runoff to help prevent another tragedy. Utah's Permanent Community Impact Fund Board, which uses....

Why isn't the La. flood getting more attention?

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:51:00 +0200usaToday (en)

At least 13 people are dead and 40,000 homes are damaged because of flooding in Louisiana – and the rest of the world isn’t really talking about it. Since rain hit the state's southern region last week, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have collectively issued no formal acknowledgements of the disaster, aside from a tweet.

Why isn't the La. flood getting more attention?

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:49:00 +0200azcentral (en)

At least 13 people are dead and 40,000 homes are damaged because of flooding in Louisiana – and the rest of the world isn’t really talking about it. Since rain hit the state's southern region last week, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have collectively issued no formal acknowledgements of the disaster, aside from a tweet.

LA flooding: How did it happen?

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:40:00 +0200wwlp (en)

(CNN) – Historic. Unprecedented and the worst natural disaster in the US since hurricane sandy. At least 13 people have been killed in the Louisiana flooding and some 40-thousand homes damaged. The deluge wasn’t spawned by a named storm or a hurricane. So, how did this happen? Let’s talk about the rainfall that fell Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

2 tropical waves expected to gradually develop

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:27:00 +0200nola (en)

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical waves, both expected to gradually develop through early next week. (National Hurricane Center) Two tropical waves, one about 300 miles southwest of the Cape Verde Islands and the other hugging the coast of Africa, are both expected to gradually....

Typhoon Dianmu landed in south China's Guangdong Province on Thursday afternoon, bringing torrential rain to much of the region.

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:19:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

Cars drive on a road in Haikou, capital of south China 's Hainan Province, Aug. 18, 2016. Hainan was affected by typhoon " Dianmu ", the eighth of the season, with many regions greeting heavy rainfall. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu) GUANGZHOU, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu landed in south China's Guangdong....

In flood-ravaged Louisiana, newspaper criticizes a golfing Obama

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:09:00 +0200chicagotribune (en)

Devoted golfer President Barack Obama isn't letting criticism from flood-ravaged Louisiana get in the way of a round with pals. The president on Wednesday hit the links to resume his golfing grudge match with buddy Marty Nesbitt , former NBA star Alonzo Mourning and attorney Cyrus Walker, while vacationing at Martha's Vineyard.

Typhoon Dianmu hits southern China

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

Typhoon Dianmu landed in south China 's Guangdong Province on Thursday afternoon, bringing torrential rain to much of the region. This year's eighth typhoon landed in Dongli Township in the city of Leizhou at 3:40 p.m. on Thursday and is expected to bring heavy rainfall, which local authorities say could cause landslides in the region.

Key L.A.-Las Vegas highway link reopens as wildfire rages on

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:44:00 +0200reuters (en)

WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. The main highway linking Southern California to Las Vegas reopened on Thursday as authorities battled a fast-moving wildfire that raged for a third day in mountains east of Los Angeles. More than 80,000 residents remained under evacuation orders from the so-called Blue Cut Fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin.

Key L.A.-Las Vegas highway link reopens as wildfire rages on

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:39:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By Krystian Orlinski. WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (Reuters) - The main highway linking Southern California to Las Vegas reopened on Thursday as authorities battled a fast-moving wildfire that raged for a third day in mountains east of Los Angeles. More than 80,000 residents remained under evacuation orders....

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:37:00 +0200nigeriaonline (en)

. in 1 hour ago. World EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of....

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:37:00 +0200wwlp (en)

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out....

Key Vegas highway reopens as fire rages

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:35:00 +0200dailytelegraph (en)

More than 80,000 residents remained under evacuation orders from the so-called Blue Cut Fire, named for a narrow gorge near its origin. It erupted on Tuesday in the Cajon Pass near Interstate 15, the primary traffic route between greater Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Nevada, to the northeast and....

Louisiana flood victims get extra time to pay insurance premiums

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:27:00 +0200nola (en)

Flood victims will have extra time to pay premiums under an emergency rule issued Thursday (Aug. 18) by Louisiana's top insurance official. The measure also prevents insurers from dropping policyholders still recovering from the flooding disaster. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said the move....

Tropical Storm Fiona Spins in the Atlantic

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:12:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical Storm Fiona formed Wednesday evening in the central Atlantic Ocean. Fiona faces two main obstacles that could spell its eventual demise. The tropical storm is no threat to land. Tropical Storm Fiona, the sixth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, is a bit more....

Photos: Cleaning Up on Gulf Coast

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:12:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Evacuations in Vermillion Parish are ordered Thursday. Louisiana residents begin the harrowing task of putting their lives back together after devastating flood. Some 6,000 people remain in shelters. Many victims will need an extended place to stay while they rebuild.

Even The Dead Have Been Displaced By Louisiana Flooding

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:11:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

As if the site of floodwaters ripping through communities in southern Louisiana wasn’t eerie enough, the high waters have begun lifting graves from their final resting places. The flood appears to have dislodged the above-ground grave coverings at many of the region’s cemeteries, sending the enclosed caskets floating.

Flooding in Louisiana could raise gas prices here

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:08:00 +0200ajc (en)

Television pictures of tragic flooding in Louisiana, followed by higher gas prices in Atlanta. Sounds vaguely it might be happening again. If the scenario sounds familiar, perhaps you recall paying a king’s ransom for gasoline – or being unable to get any at all — in early September of 2005 when....

Obama has no plans to end vacation to visit Louisiana flood wreckage

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:00:00 +0200nypost (en)

EDGARTOWN, Mass. — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana , despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out of....

Louisiana flood might affect quarter-million students

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:57:00 +0200nola (en)

Kendall Hebert, top, development director of Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School, walks down a flooded hallway inside the new school on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. All but maybe one of the Baton Rouge archdiocese's 30 schools closed due to the Louisiana Flood of 2016, Superintendent Melanie Verges said, affecting perhaps 15,000 children.

Obama under fire for not halting Martha Vineyard's vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:54:00 +0200dailymail (en)

'It's past time for the president to pay a personal visit, showing his solidarity with suffering Americans,' the newspaper wrote. The editorial noted that Obama interrupted his two-week vacation on Martha's Vineyard earlier this week to attend a fundraiser for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on the Massachusetts island.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:25:00 +0200aikenstandard (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn’t know how much longer they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Baton Rouge's summer of pain: Shootings, unrest, now floods

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:23:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

In this Tuesday, Aug., 16, 2016, photo, Bayou View Elementary School second grader Ethan Borderon, 8, and other classmates load cleaning supplies at the Gulfport, Miss., school for flood victims in Louisiana. The city of Gulfport collected three truck loads of supplies and delivered them on Wednesday.

If a hurricane hit tonight, would you be prepared?

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:22:00 +0200khou (en)

My mom is not happy about this AT ALL! But my older brother is licking his chops at the idea of cutting my cast off with dads hack saw. I'm sure he's secretly hoping he accidently nicks my heel in the process, but after an hour of hacking I'm free of that stinky, smelly, sweaty, nasty thing.

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:18:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out....

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:17:00 +0200wate (en)

Members of the Louisiana Army National Guard help place sandbags to protect the city hall in Lake Arthur, La., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP) Related Coverage EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to....

Man who claimed God punishes gay people with natural disasters sees his own home destroyed by floods

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:16:00 +0200themirror (en)

Tony Perkins - the leader of Family Research Council - might be regretting that statement this morning after becoming yet another victim of the Louisiana flood crisis. Tony Perkins blames gays for natural disasters like that which destroyed his home. A man who claimed God punishes gay people with....

Baton Rouge's summer of pain: Shootings, unrest, now floods

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:12:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

In this Tuesday, Aug., 16, 2016, photo, Bayou View Elementary School second grader Ethan Borderon, 8, and other classmates load cleaning supplies at the Gulfport, Miss., school for flood victims in Louisiana. The city of Gulfport collected three truck loads of supplies and delivered them on Wednesday.

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:05:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

EDGARTOWN, Mass. — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out of....

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:01:00 +0200krmg (en)

is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out of their homes in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas of the state.

16 mins ago Louisiana flood: Worst US disaster since Sandy The catastrophic flood devastating Louisiana is now the worst natural disaster to strike the United

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:56:00 +0200yourerie (en)

LIVINGSTON PARISH, Louisiana (CNN) The catastrophic flood devastating Louisiana is now the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Hurricane Sandy four years ago, the Red Cross said. "Thousands of people in Louisiana have lost everything they own and need our help now," said Brad....

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:54:00 +0200news9 (en)

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press. EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) - President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the....

US Homeland Security Chief Tours Flooding Damage, Vows Recovery Aid

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:53:00 +0200voanews (en)

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson toured recovery efforts Thursday in the Southern state of Louisiana, where unprecedented flooding has left at least 13 people dead and thousands displaced. The flooding around Baton Rouge came from record-breaking rains of more than 75 centimeters that began last week.

As people flee disasters, is this what climate change looks like?

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:50:00 +0200thespec (en)

It followed dramatic flooding in Louisiana that the Red Cross termed our "worst natural disaster" in this country since Hurricane Sandy four years ago. Thirteen have been killed and 40,000 homes damaged – and those numbers could get worse. The same week as the Louisiana and California disasters, the....

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:48:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out....

Louisiana flooding is worst disaster since Sandy, but people aren’t talking about it

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:47:00 +0200courier-journal (en)

At least 13 people are dead and 40,000 homes are damaged because of flooding in Louisiana – and the rest of the world isn’t really talking about it. Since rain hit the state's southern region last week, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have collectively issued no formal acknowledgements of the disaster, aside from a tweet.

News 18 MINS AGO Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:43:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out....

Tropical Depression Twelve-E Forms

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:42:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. A tropical depression has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The depression should strengthen to become "Kay" soon. Bands of heavy rain and high surf are the biggest concerns in Baja California. Tropical Depression Twelve-E formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean Thursday afternoon....

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:32:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn't know how much longer they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Volunteer Talks Effort in Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:31:00 +0200wsau (en)

One of them is helping out with shelters and distribution of goods in the Lafayette area. "We have 7 shelters open in the area I'm working in and I think we are close to 500 to 550 in our shelters," says Nick Cluppert, Disaster Program Manager at the Northeast Wisconsin American Red Cross office.

Forgotten disaster

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:27:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright AP. Days of heavy rain have caused historic flooding in the US state of Louisiana, br inging as much as 31in (79cm) across a third of the state The downpour continued for more than 72 hours, leading to widespread and dramatic flooding in the affected area and downstream along the Amite river.

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:26:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out....

Louisiana flood victims to be helped by St. Tammany agencies

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:26:00 +0200nola (en)

St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister discusses STPCares — Community Flood Response on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. The relief organization will seek to provide manpower, parish facilities, temporary housing and monetary help for those struggling to recover from the massive flooding that swept through the state.

Tropical Storm Fiona moving over central Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:26:00 +0200nola (en)

was moving northwestward over the central Atlantic, posing no threat to land, the National Hurricane Center reported Thursday afternoon (Aug. 18). Fiona was moving toward the northwest near 10 mph and was expected to move between northwest and west-northwest into the weekend. Maximum sustained winds were near 45 mph with higher gusts.

Schools to be built to withstand storms

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:25:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

GOVERNMENT wants to ensure that schools reconstructed in the wake of the devastation caused by Severe TC Winston will be able to withstand storms of similar strength. Education Minister Dr Mahendra Reddy said ensuring this process had resulted in delays.

WATCH: Rita shares how typhoon ruined their house

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:25:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA -- On Thursday, the "Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7" housemates were asked to share photos of their houses and the story behind them. While most of the housemates were excited for their turn, Rita Gabiola stayed silent, watched closely, and prepared her explanation.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:05:00 +0200foxnews (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. – Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn't know how much longer they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

BIAS ALERT: Media that ripped Bush on Katrina ignores Obama on La. flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:05:00 +0200foxnews (en)

President George W. Bush was torn to shreds in 2005 by mainstream media commentators for his initial response to Hurricane Katrina – yet President Obama’s detached response to the recent Louisiana floods has been met with resounding silence from those same outlets.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:04:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn't know how much longer they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Long Beach, NY

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:04:00 +0200patch (en)

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After flood, finding a place to live is next challenge

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:53:00 +0200nola (en)

Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn't know how much longer they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

News 20 mins ago 3:18 p.m. Hey Guys, Hurricane 'Alicia' Is Hitting Tonight! Are You Prepared?

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:50:00 +0200khou (en)

My mom is not happy about this AT ALL! But my older brother is licking his chops at the idea of cutting my cast off with dads hack saw. I'm sure he's secretly hoping he accidently nicks my heel in the process, but after an hour of hacking I'm free of that stinky, smelly, sweaty, nasty thing.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:49:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn't know how much longer they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

New Plight for Louisiana Flood Victims: Find a Place to Live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:37:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

A growing pile of debris sits outside the flood-ravaged home of Carolyn and James Smith in Denham Springs, La. on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016. Smith says she and four other adults will live for the time being in the travel trailer that one of her sons towed to the driveway after weekend flooding inundated the area.

Baton Rouge's summer of pain: Shootings, unrest, now floods

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:36:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

In this Tuesday, Aug., 16, 2016, photo, Bayou View Elementary School second grader Ethan Borderon, 8, and other classmates load cleaning supplies at the Gulfport, Miss., school for flood victims in Louisiana. The city of Gulfport collected three truck loads of supplies and delivered them on Wednesday.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:29:00 +0200krmg (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL. The Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Haiti: Sharing Humanity: l’histoire de Murielle

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:27:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Murielle ne peut pas oublier le jeune garçon d’Haïti, dont la vie a complètement changé grâce à une alimentation nutritive. Pour marquer la Journée mondiale de l’aide humanitaire, le 19 août, plusieurs membres du Programme alimentaire mondial (PAM) nous raconte leur histoire et nous explique leur....

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:27:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL. The Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:26:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn't know how much longer they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

The Latest: Homeland Security chief pledges Louisiana aid

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:15:00 +0200omaha (en)

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bbb on homes: Getting generator can be good move

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:45:00 +0200chron (en)

With hurricane season active through November, the greater Houston area is always at risk to be affected by either a hurricane or a tropical storm. This risk, combined with Houston's devastating storms and power outages earlier this year, may lead some homeowners to consider whether purchasing a generator for their home may be a good idea.

Why isn't the Louisiana flooding getting more attention?

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:34:00 +0200montgomeryadvertiser (en)

At least 13 people are dead and 40,000 homes are damaged because of flooding in Louisiana – and the rest of the world isn’t really talking about it. Since rain hit the state's southern region last week, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have collectively issued no formal acknowledgements of the disaster, aside from a tweet.

Obama likely won't end vacation to survey floods

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:32:00 +0200abc15 (en)

President Barack Obama waves and calls out to media as he and first lady Michelle Obama walk from the White House, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, in Washington, to board Marine One, with their daughters Sasha and Malia, en route to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and on to Martha's Vineyard for a family vacation.

As people flee disasters, is this what climate change looks like?

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:32:00 +0200bangordailynews (en)

In San Bernardino County, California, 82,000 people were ordered to leave their homes Wednesday as an explosive wildfire “hit with an intensity that we hadn’t seen before,” as one fire official said, and surged across 30,000 acres. It followed dramatic flooding in Louisiana that the Red Cross termed....

NASA sees Tropical Depression 10W form near Guam

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:25:00 +0200phys (en)

NASA's Terra satellite provided infrared data on Tropical Depression on Aug. 18 near Guam in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. Credit: NASA. NASA's Terra satellite captured an infrared image of the developing Tropical Storm 10W in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean near Guam.

Les vacances d'Obama font monter la grogne en Louisiane

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:22:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

La Maison-Blanche assure que M. Obama n'est pas indifférent face à la souffrance des milliers d'évacués des régions de Bâton-Rouge et de Lafayette. La montée des eaux a fait au moins 13 morts et à un certain point, 11 000 personnes ont dû quitter leur résidence. Celles-ci ont commencé à regagner leur foyer, au fur et à mesure que l'eau recule.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:14:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

WATCH LIVE: Homeland security secretary speaks about La. flooding 21 Mins The catastrophic flood devastating Louisiana is now the worst natural disaster to strike the

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:01:00 +0200click2houston (en)

LIVINGSTON PARISH, Louisiana (CNN) - The catastrophic flood devastating Louisiana is now the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Hurricane Sandy four years ago, the Red Cross said. "Thousands of people in Louisiana have lost everything they own and need our help now," said Brad....

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:01:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out....

'A changing climate is and will continue to put people out of their homes'

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:56:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

Property destroyed by the Blue Cut wildfire in Phelan, Calif., on Aug. 17. (Jonathan Alcorn/AFP via Getty Images) In San Bernardino County, Calif., 82,000 people were ordered to leave their homes Wednesday as an explosive wildfire “hit with an intensity that we hadn’t seen before,” as one fire official said , and surged across 30,000 acres.

Louisiana flood: Worst US disaster since Sandy The catastrophic flood devastating Louisiana is now the worst natural disaster to strike the United

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:55:00 +0200yourerie (en)

LIVINGSTON PARISH, Louisiana (CNN) The catastrophic flood devastating Louisiana is now the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Hurricane Sandy four years ago, the Red Cross said. "Thousands of people in Louisiana have lost everything they own and need our help now," said Brad....

NASA sees Tropical Storm 12W over the open Northwestern Pacific Ocean

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:52:00 +0200phys (en)

A symmetrical Tropical Depression 12W (12W) was spotted by NASA's Aqua satellite on Aug. 18 over the open waters of the northwestern Pacific Ocean. Credit: Credits: NASA. Tropical Storm 12W formed over the open waters of the Northwestern Pacific Ocean, far southeast of the big island of Japan.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live new

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:48:00 +0200wlos (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

La. flood, worst disaster since Sandy, gets little attention

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:45:00 +0200azcentral (en)

At least 13 people are dead and 40,000 homes are damaged because of flooding in Louisiana – and the rest of the world isn’t really talking about it. Since rain hit the state's southern region last week, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have collectively issued no formal acknowledgements of the disaster, aside from a tweet.

La. flood, worst disaster since Sandy, gets little attention

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:43:00 +0200usaToday (en)

At least 13 people are dead and 40,000 homes are damaged because of flooding in Louisiana – and the rest of the world isn’t really talking about it. Since rain hit the state's southern region last week, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have collectively issued no formal acknowledgements of the disaster, aside from a tweet.

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:41:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Sioux City, IA (51101) Today. Sunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 94F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph.. Tonight. Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 67F. SSW winds shifting to NW at 10 to 20 mph.

In flood-ravaged Louisiana, newspaper criticizes a golfing Obama

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:38:00 +0200chicagotribune (en)

Devoted golfer President Barack Obama isn't letting criticism from flood-ravaged Louisiana get in the way of a round with pals. The president on Wednesday hit the links to resume his golfing grudge match with buddy Marty Nesbitt , former NBA star Alonzo Mourning and attorney Cyrus Walker, while vacationing at Martha's Vineyard.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live new

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:37:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

Terry Brewer, left, and Timothy Harris pile up debris outside a flooded auto parts store in Albany, La. on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016. The U.S. Small Business Administration plans to open several south Louisiana locations to help businesses damaged by record flooding.

Le typhon Dianmu balaie le sud de la Chine

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:33:00 +0200euronews-fr (fr)

Dianmu s’est abattu sur la province du Guangdong , dans le sud de la Chine .Le typhon devrait se renforcer au cours du passage du golfe du Tonkin avant de toucher le territoire du Vietnam . Typhoon hits #China , bringing heavy downpours to south provinces China Xinhua News (@XHNews) 18 août 2016....

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live new

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:30:00 +0200bakersfieldnow (en)

Terry Brewer, left, and Timothy Harris pile up debris outside a flooded auto parts store in Albany, La. on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016. The U.S. Small Business Administration plans to open several south Louisiana locations to help businesses damaged by record flooding.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live new

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:30:00 +0200cbs6albany (en)

Terry Brewer, left, and Timothy Harris pile up debris outside a flooded auto parts store in Albany, La. on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016. The U.S. Small Business Administration plans to open several south Louisiana locations to help businesses damaged by record flooding.

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:27:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out....

Louisiana flood: Worst US disaster since Hurricane Sandy, Red Cross says 29 Mins The catastrophic flood devastating Louisiana is now the worst natural disaster to strike the

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:27:00 +0200news4jax (en)

ught enough food to last for a week in case we were flooded in, but I wasn't prepared for this much devastation," said Jo Lee Misner, who lives in the Livingston Parish community of Colyell. "Local stores are running low on everything from food to fuel." At least 36 of her relatives have lost their homes -- all 13 of them.

Presidential briefings on Louisiana flood aren't enough

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:21:00 +0200nola (en)

FEMA administrator Craig Fugate came to Louisiana Tuesday (Aug. 16) and promised that the federal government understands the magnitude of the disaster here. He then went back and briefed President Barack Obama on the historic flooding , according to the White House website.

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:21:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out of their homes in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas of the state. At least 13 people have died as a result of the flooding, and at one point 11,000 were in shelters. That number has dropped as water levels have receded.

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:19:00 +0200newsok (en)

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out....

The Latest: Floods boost Louisiana's likely need for a loan

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:11:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Terry Brewer, left, and Timothy Harris pile up debris outside a flooded auto parts store in Albany, La. on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016. The U.S. Small Business Administration plans to open several south Louisiana locations to help businesses damaged by record flooding.

Louisiana flood: Worst US disaster since Hurricane Sandy, Red Cross says 5 Mins The catastrophic flood devastating Louisiana is now the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Hurricane Sandy four years

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:01:00 +0200click2houston (en)

ught enough food to last for a week in case we were flooded in, but I wasn't prepared for this much devastation," said Jo Lee Misner, who lives in the Livingston Parish community of Colyell. "Local stores are running low on everything from food to fuel." At least 36 of her relatives have lost their homes -- all 13 of them.

Obama likely won't end vacation to survey floods

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:53:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

President Barack Obama waves and calls out to media as he and first lady Michelle Obama walk from the White House, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, in Washington, to board Marine One, with their daughters Sasha and Malia, en route to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and on to Martha's Vineyard for a family vacation.

The Latest: Floods boost Louisiana's likely need for a loan

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:51:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Terry Brewer, left, and Timothy Harris pile up debris outside a flooded auto parts store in Albany, La. on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016. The U.S. Small Business Administration plans to open several south Louisiana locations to help businesses damaged by record flooding.

Obama likely won't end vacation to survey floods

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:51:00 +0200wkbw (en)

President Barack Obama waves and calls out to media as he and first lady Michelle Obama walk from the White House, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, in Washington, to board Marine One, with their daughters Sasha and Malia, en route to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and on to Martha's Vineyard for a family vacation.

Louisiana flood: Worst US disaster since Hurricane Sandy, Red Cross says

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:47:00 +0200wqad (en)

LIVINGSTON PARISH, Louisiana (CNN) -- The catastrophic flood devastating Louisiana is now the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Hurricane Sandy four years ago, the Red Cross said. "Thousands of people in Louisiana have lost everything they own and need our help now," said Brad....

NASA sees formation of Atlantic Ocean's Tropical Storm Fiona

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:45:00 +0200phys (en)

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured this visible image of Tropical Storm Fiona in the eastern Atlantic Ocean on Aug. 17 at 11:24 a.m. EDT (15:24 UTC). Credit: NASAGoddard MODIS Rapid Response Team. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Tropical Storm Fiona as it developed in the....

Obama likely won't end vacation to survey floods

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:44:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

President Barack Obama waves and calls out to media as he and first lady Michelle Obama walk from the White House, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, in Washington, to board Marine One, with their daughters Sasha and Malia, en route to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and on to Martha's Vineyard for a family vacation.

Obama unlikely to halt vacation to visit flooded Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:44:00 +0200wncn (en)

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is unlikely to break from a New England vacation to survey flood damage in Louisiana, despite calls for him to visit and meet with responders and victims. The White House insists Obama is not indifferent to the suffering of thousands who were washed out....

New Plight for Louisiana Flood Victims: Find a Place to Live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:34:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:32:00 +0200newsok (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Typhoon Dianmu heads for southern China

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:30:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

Southern China is braced for rain and strong winds. Typhoon Dianmu is scheduled to make landfall in Guangdong Province on Thursday evening. A slow-moving storm Dianmu is a slow-moving storm and is not particularly strong. It is expected to cause heavy rainfall over parts of Guangdong, Hainan and Jiangxi provinces.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:29:00 +0200newsday-USA (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Tropical storm Fiona remains weak as she heads to sea 2 HRS The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has changed little in organization

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:25:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has changed little in organziation and remains a weak tropical storm in the open Atlantic. Overnight, the storm's maximum sustained winds increased to near 45 mph. Additional strengthening is possible Thursday followed by....

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

It’s hurricane season, are you ready?

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:12:00 +0200darientimes (en)

While hurricanes are generally uncommon, the devastation, destruction, and prolonged power outages caused by Hurricane Irene in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012 have caused Westonites to be on the alert and to take precautions in upcoming storm seasons.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:11:00 +0200AP (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. She doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

As people flee disasters, is this what climate change looks like?

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:09:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

And it’s certainly not just here in the U.S.: In a dramatic wildfire evacuation, more than 80,000 people fled Fort McMurray, Canada, in April, terrorized by an early-season northern wildfire that grew to So is this what climate change looks like — more and more people displaced? “You’d find no....

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:03:00 +0200wsvn (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn’t know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Hot, cloudy weather to continue

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:02:00 +0200shanghaidaily (en)

THE hot, cloudy weather should continue for another two days, but a cold front is expected to bring rain and cooler temperatures from Sunday, forecasters said yesterday. Today will be cloudy with intermittent showers in northern areas of the city in the afternoon, and the temperature should range between 28 and 36 degrees Celsius.

Tropical Storm Fiona maintaining intensity in the Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:51:00 +0200wkrn (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona is maintaining its intensity as it moves across the Atlantic. The storm’s maximum sustained winds early Thursday have increased to near 45 mph (75 kph). Additional strengthening is possible Thursday followed by gradual weakening over the weekend.

The Latest: Days after floods, shelter population dropping

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:47:00 +0200newsok (en)

In this image made from video, Willie Brooks III says speaks about the grave of his grandmother and how it's gone due to flooding, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Plainview Cemetery in Denham Springs, La. With an estimated 40,000 homes damaged by deadly flooding, Louisiana could be looking at its....

Pastor calls hurricanes God's punishment of gays, home floods

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:34:00 +0200nydailynews (en)

The Louisiana residence of an anti-gay pastor has been flooded less than a year after he called a hurricane a message from God. Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, referred to the flood hitting his state as being "of near biblical proportions" on the lobby group's podcast.

Hurricane-Center 32 mins ago 10:51 a.m. Tropical Storm Fiona maintaining intesnity in the Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:31:00 +020013newsnow (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona is maintaining its intensity as it moves across the Atlantic. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Thursday have increased to near 45 mph (75 kph). Additional strengthening is possible Thursday followed by gradual weakening over the weekend.

Tropical Storm

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:24:00 +0200topix (en)

CBS - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has formed over the central Atlantic, becoming the season's sixth named storm. The storm's maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 40 mph .

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:18:00 +0200wfsb (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

China: China, Vietnam, LAO PDR - Tropical Cyclone ELEVEN-16 (GDACS, NCHMF, JTWC, CMA, JMA, Media)(ECHO Daily Flash of 18 August 2016)

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:12:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Tropical Cyclone ELEVEN-16 formed over the North West Pacific Ocean in the South China Sea approx. 120 km south of the coast of Guandong province (China) on 17 August. It then started moving west as Tropical Storm.It is expected to make landfall on 18 August at 8.00 UTC near Yinglizhen city (Guangdong province) with a max.

Louisiana flood: Worst US disaster since Hurricane Sandy, Red Cross says

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:12:00 +0200cnn (en)

On Thursday, some residents returned to where their houses once stood, only to find their belongings soaked and destroyed. Heaps of drenched furniture, mattresses and toys were piled up on drenched lawns as owners struggled to find anything salvageable.

Louisiana flood survivors say, ‘Thank you, Mississippi Coast’

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:11:00 +0200sunherald (en)

The timing was perfect. Three 18-wheelers, two trailers and vans loaded with cleanup supplies collected through One Coast/One Relief arrived in Baton Rouge on Wednesday morning — just as flood waters receded from highways and residents were able to start drying out their houses.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:57:00 +0200kptv (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Tropical Storm Fiona maintaining intensity in the Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:57:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona is maintaining its intensity as it moves across the Atlantic. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Thursday have increased to near 45 mph (75 kph). Additional strengthening is possible Thursday followed by gradual weakening over the weekend.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:57:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:56:00 +0200krmg (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL. The Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Tropical Storm Fiona maintaining intensity in the Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:56:00 +0200wivb (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona is maintaining its intensity as it moves across the Atlantic. The storm’s maximum sustained winds early Thursday have increased to near 45 mph (75 kph). Additional strengthening is possible Thursday followed by gradual weakening over the weekend.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:54:00 +0200newson6 (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:54:00 +0200usnews (en)

In this Tuesday, Aug., 16, 2016, photo, Bayou View Elementary School second grader Ethan Borderon, 8, and other classmates load cleaning supplies at the Gulfport, Miss., school for flood victims in Louisiana. The city of Gulfport collected three truck loads of supplies and delivered them on Wednesday.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:52:00 +0200news9 (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

25 years after Hurricane Bob

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:51:00 +0200wcvb (en)

Hurricane Bob barreled its way along the Eastern Seaboard 25 years ago, killing more than a dozen people, destroying homes, cutting power and ravaging the coastlines of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Bob formed just east of the Bahamas on Aug. 16, 1991, StormTeam 5 meteorologist Harvey Leonard said.

Typhoon Dianmu hits southern China

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:49:00 +0200sinacom (en)

GUANGZHOU， Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu landed in south China 's Guangdong Province on Thursday afternoon， bringing torrential rain to much of the region. This year's eighth typhoon landed in Dongli Township in the city of Leizhou at 3:40 p.m. on Thursday and is expected to bring heavy....

Louisiana floods: Lady Gaga joins celebrity efforts to help victims of natural disaster

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:49:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

As recovery operations continue in southern Louisiana, Lady Gaga has announced plans to donate to the flood relief effort. At least 11 people were killed after torrential downpour caused massive flooding in the US state. At least 40,000 homes were impacted by the 1,000-year event which saw have been two feet of rain over three days.

Road Repairs To Boost East Coast Farming

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:41:00 +0200thevoiceslu (en)

FARMERS of Bois Cannon in Micoud, Compere in Dennery and Morne Cayenne in Vieux Fort will soon have better vehicular access to their farms and should able to fully restore their livelihoods within the next few months. Rehabilitation work on agricultural feeder roads in these farming communities is....

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:39:00 +0200wafb (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:38:00 +0200tristateupdate (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Typhon Dianmu: la ville chinoise d'Haikou sous les eaux

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:35:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

Déclenchées par le typhon Dianmu , des pluies torrentielles s'abattent actuellement sur la ville d'Haikou, dans le sud de la Chine. Conséquence, les rues sont inondées et au moins 17 vols ont été annulés. Plus de 200 travailleurs s'évertuent à pomper l'eau. Selon le département du tourisme local, huit zones touristiques ont été fermées au public.

China on higher alert for typhoon-triggered waves

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:29:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

Cars drive on a road in Haikou, capital of south China 's Hainan Province, Aug. 18, 2016. Hainan was affected by typhoon " Dianmu ", the eighth of the season, with many regions greeting heavy rainfall. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu) BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- China's National Marine Environmental Forecasting....

China on higher alert for typhoon-triggered waves

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:26:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- China 's National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center (NMEFC) upgraded its warning for ocean waves triggered by Typhoon Dianmu to a yellow alert on Thursday, the third level on a four-color warning system. Waves reaching a height of 6 meters will hit northern and....

South China's Hainan affected by typhoon "Dianmu"

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:26:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

Cars drive on a road in Haikou, capital of south China 's Hainan Province, Aug. 18, 2016. Hainan was affected by typhoon " Dianmu ", the eighth of the season, with many regions greeting heavy rainfall. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu) (For the latest China news, Please follow People's Daily on and ....

Vietnam braced for more flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:52:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

A tropical depression is heading towards Vietnam, threatening flooding and landslides. The storm, named Dianmu , developed within a large weather system that has been plaguing southern China in recent days. The rain has already triggered flooding in parts of southern China and, for some waterlogged....

Typhoon Dianmu hits southern China

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:12:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

Cars drive on a road in Haikou, capital of south China 's Hainan Province, Aug. 18, 2016. Hainan was affected by typhoon " Dianmu ", the eighth of the season, with many regions greeting heavy rainfall. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu) GUANGZHOU, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu landed in Dongli Township, city of....

Vietnam braces for more flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:16:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

A tropical depression is heading towards Vietnam, threatening flooding and landslides. The storm, named Dianmu , developed within a large weather system that has been plaguing southern China in recent days. The rain has already triggered flooding in parts of southern China and, for some waterlogged....

Pour limiter les dégâts du typhon Dianmu

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:07:00 +0200vietnamplus-fr (fr)

Hanoi (VNA) – Une visioconférence sur la réalisation des préparatifs pour faire face au typhon Dianmu a eu lieu jeudi matin, sous l’égide du vice-Premier ministre Trinh Dinh Dung. Le vice-Premier ministre Trinh Dinh Dung a demandé de mettre tout en oeuvre pour ​limiter les dégâts de ce typhon.

Typhoon Dianmu makes landfall in south China

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:38:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

GUANGZHOU, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu landed at Dongli Township in the city of Leizhou, south China 's Guangdong Province, at 3:40 p.m. Thursday. The typhoon, packing winds up to 20 meters per second, is moving westward at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour.

Rebuilding after Typhoon Haiyan

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:34:00 +0200trust (en)

* Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. "While we can’t stop the next disaster from happening, we can help people prepare for it." The beautiful coastline and dramatic views of Panay Island mask the cataclysmic damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan to the Philippines less than three years ago.

Typhoon Dianmu to land in China's Guangdong

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:10:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu will hit southern China 's coastal province of Guangdong Thursday evening, the National Meteorological Center forecast, issuing a blue alert. Dianmu, the eighth typhoon this year, is approaching Guangdong's Leizhou Peninsula at a speed of 15 km per hour.

Typhoon Dianmu makes landfall in south China

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:10:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

GUANGZHOU, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu landed at Dongli Township in the city of Leizhou, south China 's Guangdong Province, at 3:40 p.m. Thursday. The typhoon, packing winds up to 20 meters per second, is moving westward at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour.

Typhoon Dianmu to land in China's Guangdong

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:52:00 +0200shanghaidaily (en)

TYPHOON Dianmu will hit southern China 's coastal province of Guangdong Thursday evening, the National Meteorological Center forecast, issuing a blue alert. Dianmu, the eighth typhoon this year, is approaching Guangdong's Leizhou Peninsula at a speed of 15 km per hour.

Weather warning for CNMI

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:28:00 +0200rnzi (en)

The Northern Marianas National Weather Service has issued a warning about an approaching tropical storm bearing down on Saipan and Tinan. Tropical depression 10W is expected to bring heavy rain and flash flooding through tonight and tomorrow. Winds of more than 60 kilometres an hour are expected and....

Northern Vietnam braces for another typhoon

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:36:00 +0200thanhniennews (en)

Nianmu, the third typhoon to hit the country this year, is expected to make landfall on Friday afternoon, the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting said. Downpours of up to 500mm from August 18-20 may trigger flash floods and landslides across the region.

4 dead, 7 missing near Sa Pa in flashfloods triggered by Typhoon Nida

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:36:00 +0200thanhniennews (en)

At least four people were killed and seven others were injured in flash floods in Lao Cai Province due to heavy rains brought by Typhoon Nida. Nguyen Anh Tuan, director of the Lao Cai Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said the province had incessant rains in the last four days, with Bat Xat District the worst hit.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms over central Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 08:16:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Fiona, the sixth tropical storm of the season, forms over central Atlantic Tropical Depression Six formed on Tuesday night and strengthened into Tropical Storm Fiona on Wednesday evening; The storm's maximum sustained winds on Wednesday were near 40mph; Depression was centered about 920 miles west....

Etats-Unis: grand nettoyage pour les habitants de la Louisiane suite aux inondations

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 07:39:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Les habitants des régions inondées plusieurs jours en Louisiane, dans le sud des Etats-Unis, ont commencé mercredi à découvrir l'ampleur des dégâts à la faveur d'une baisse du niveau des eaux. Ils se sont lancés dans un grand nettoyage. Les inondations dans le sud de cet Etat, causées par de fortes....

Préparatifs à l'approche du typhon Dianmu

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 06:31:00 +0200vietnamplus-fr (fr)

Hanoi (VNA) - Le ministre de l’Agriculture et du Développement rural Nguyen Xuan Cuong a demandé de mettre tout en oeuvre pour faire face au typhon Dianmu , notamment dans les provinces du Nord et du Centre septentrional. Lors d’une réunion tenue mercredi après-midi à Hanoi, le ministre Nguyen Xuan....

Un miniparc d’attraction pour les enfants de Lamardelle

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 06:21:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Pour bon nombre de visiteurs qui se rendent pour la première fois à Lamardelle, une localité de Galette Chambon, première section communale de Ganthier, la zone est dévastée sur le plan environnemental, la route est à peine carrossable sur plusieurs tronçons.

Tropical Storm Fiona Spins in the Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:41:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Depression Six developed enough thunderstorm activity on Wednesday afternoon to become Tropical Storm Fiona. Here is the latest status from the National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Fiona was located nearly 1,000 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, as of Wednesday night. Fiona is moving toward the west-northwest around 16 mph.

Work underway to prevent flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:05:00 +0200china (en)

As the seasonal typhoon threat level increases, Shanghai officials are stepping up efforts to prevent flooding. Shanghai Flood Control Headquarters officials have identified 56 neighborhoods, low-lying roads, Metro stations and dikes across the city that are vulnerable to flooding, said Wang Mengjiang, executive deputy director of the SFCH.

Classes for kindergartens and special schools cancelled as Hong Kong Observatory issues No 3 typhoon signal

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 04:37:00 +0200scmp (en)

Hong Kong woke to pouring rain on Thursday, with a No 3 typhoon warning signal, which is expected to be lowered to a No 1 warning before noon. All kindergartens with morning or whole-day sessions and schools for children with physical or intellectual disability are suspended for the day, the government has announced.

L'eau reflue en Louisiane

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:15:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

Les habitants des régions inondées plusieurs jours en Louisiane, dans le sud des Etats-Unis, ont commencé mercredi à découvrir l'ampleur des dégâts à la faveur d'une baisse du niveau des eaux, et se sont lancés dans un grand nettoyage. Les inondations dans le sud de cet Etat, causées par de fortes....

L'eau reflue en Louisiane

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:12:00 +020024heures (fr)

Les habitants des régions inondées plusieurs jours en Louisiane, dans le sud des Etats-Unis, ont commencé mercredi à découvrir l'ampleur des dégâts à la faveur d'une baisse du niveau des eaux, et se sont lancés dans un grand nettoyage. Les inondations dans le sud de cet Etat, causées par de fortes....

L'eau reflue en Louisiane

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:08:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Les habitants des régions inondées plusieurs jours en Louisiane, dans le sud des Etats-Unis, ont commencé mercredi à découvrir l'ampleur des dégâts à la faveur d'une baisse du niveau des eaux, et se sont lancés dans un grand nettoyage. Les inondations dans le sud de cet Etat, causées par de fortes....

Inondations en Louisiane: les habitants découvrent les dégâts

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 22:38:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Les inondations dans le sud de cet État, causées par de fortes pluies orageuses tombées vendredi, ont fait au moins 11 morts et touché près de 40 000 habitations. «Lorsqu'il y a un simple orage, qui n'est pas une tempête tropicale, qui n'est pas un ouragan, souvent les gens sous-estiment les....

Skywalker files counterclaim against Imperial Pacific/ Best Sunshine

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:46:00 +0200marianasvariety (en)

SKYWALKER Communications Group, LLC has denied the allegations of Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC which sued Skywalker for rendering unsatisfactory work. Skywalker, through its counsel Robert T. Torres, is asking the court to award them judgment over and against Best Sunshine International....

Haiti: Simex-cyclone : Renforcer les capacités de réponse d’Haïti face aux intempéries

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:18:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Le Ministère de l’intérieur et des collectivités territoriales (MICT) avec l’appui technique du Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement (PNUD), a organisé les 9 et 10 août 2016 un exercice de simulation-cyclone qui a été mis en œuvre principalement sur trois départements du pays (Sud, Grand-Anse, Ouest).

Blue fire, gray sands and lots of smoke

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:59:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

I’m supposed to be climbing a volcano somewhere in the Indonesian wilderness right now, but instead I’m guiding two Indonesian dermatologists up the steep hills of the Mid-levels area on Hong Kong in search of the city’s oldest mosque. Unable to use the escalator system to ascend the hill because of....

Work underway to prevent flooding

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:55:00 +0200shanghaidaily (en)

AS the seasonal typhoon threat level increases, Shanghai officials are stepping up efforts to prevent flooding. Shanghai Flood Control Headquarters officials have identified 56 neighborhoods, low-lying roads, Metro stations and dikes across the city that are vulnerable to flooding, said Wang Mengjiang, executive deputy director of the SFCH.

Duck flies in a Tornado, for RAF Marham’s centenary

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:17:00 +0200edp24 (en)

He made his first flight in a Tornado from the west Norfolk airbase on the occasion of the rehearsal for the Queen`s Birthday flypast. He was then posted to RAF Coningsby where he was due to fly in a Typhoon and with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Etats-Unis. En Louisiane, des inondations mortelles

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:51:00 +0200courrierinternational (fr)

consacre sa une à des survivants de l’ouragan Katrina (2005), frappés une nouvelle fois par les inondations qui sévissent en Lousiane depuis vendredi. “C’est comme si on était poursuivi”, titre le quotidien. Les inondations, dont le bilan s’établit désormais à au moins 11 morts et 40 000 maisons....

La Californie frappée par l’incendie « Blue Cut »

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:04:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

L’incendie, qui n’est pour l’heure pas maîtrisé, a déjà sollicité les efforts de plus de 1 250 pompiers, dont deux ont été légèrement blessés. / Ringo Chiu/AFP. Depuis 10 h 30, mardi 16 août, « Blue Cut Fire » se propage à grande vitesse dans la région montagneuse de San Bernardino, située à une centaine de kilomètres au sud de Los Angeles.

Typhoon Chanthu makes landfall on Hokkaido

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:41:00 +0200japantimes (en)

Typhoon Chanthu made landfall on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Wednesday afternoon after moving north off the Pacific coast of northeastern Japan, causing heavy rain and disrupting traffic in extensive areas, the weather agency said. The typhoon landed near Cape Erimo on the....

Typhoon Chanthu makes landfall in N. Japan, evacuation orders issued

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:02:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

TOKYO, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Chanthu made landfall on Japan 's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Wednesday, triggering evacuation orders and advisories, with the weather agency here warning that torrential rain could trigger floods and landslides as well as disrupt transportation networks.

Here’s a Tropical Depression We Could Be Calling Fiona by the End of the Day

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:33:00 +0200caribbean360 (en)

FLORIDA, United States, Wednesday August 17, 2016 – Tropical Depression Six formed in the Eastern Atlantic late last night, but forecasters say that by the end of the day we may have to refer to it as Tropical Storm Fiona. The system has maximum sustained winds near 35 miles per hour, with higher....

National › Typhoon makes landfall on Hokkaido

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:15:00 +0200japantoday (en)

TOKYO. Typhoon Chanthu made landfall on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Wednesday afternoon after moving north off the Pacific coast of northeastern Japan, causing heavy rain and disrupting traffic in extensive areas, the weather agency said.

Bangladesh: Bangladesh: Flood Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) DREF Operation n° MDRBD017 (16 August 2016)

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

A. Situation analysis. Description of the disaster. Since 19 July 2016, heavy rains in the main river basins of Bangladesh and upstream catchments of India have caused severe flooding in the north and north-eastern parts of Bangladesh affecting an estimated 3.7 million people (740,000 families) across 19 districts.

Exercice de simulation de catastrophe naturelle à Hanoi

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:47:00 +0200vietnamplus-fr (fr)

Hanoi (VNA) – Le comité central de la Croix-Rouge ​vietnamienne a organisé mercredi à Hanoï une conférence et un exercice de simulation de catastrophe naturelle. Cet événement a réuni les représentants de l'Agence américaine pour le Développement international (USAID), du Programme des Nations Unies....

États-Unis : des milliers de personnes évacuées

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:40:00 +0200liberte-algerie (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30 000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a obligé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Typhoon Chanthu approaching Hokkaido in northern Japan, train services, schools suspended

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:20:00 +0200sinacom (en)

TOKYO， Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Chanthu is approaching Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido and may make landfall later Wednesday， with the weather agency warning of torrential rainfall， strong gusts， as well as possible flooding and landslides.

National › Typhoon may make landfall on Hokkaido

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:37:00 +0200japantoday (en)

TOKYO. Japan’s weather agency on Wednesday warned of mudslides, high winds and waves ahead of the possible landfall of Typhoon Chanthu on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido later in the day. As of 3 p.m., the typhoon was in the Pacific Ocean around 30 kilometers southeast of Kamaishi in Iwate....

Chanthu typhoon heading straight for Russia’s Sakhalin

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:25:00 +0200itartass_en (en)

YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, August 17. /TASS/. A storm warning has been issued for the Sakhalin and Kuril Islands in the Russian Far East over the Chanthu typhoon approaching from Japan. The regional government has already held a meeting of an emergency commission and all forces are on alert. "The typhoon is now in the area of Japan.

Inondations en Louisiane : au moins onze morts, 40.000 maisons sous l'eau

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:04:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

L e bilan des inondations en Louisiane (sud des Etats-Unis), qui sévissent depuis vendredi, a été revu à la hausse : au moins onze personnes sont mortes et des milliers d'habitations se trouvent sous les eaux, qui continuent de s'étaler, particulièrement dans la région de Baton Rouge.

UPDATE1: Typhoon Chanthu may make landfall on Hokkaido in northern Japan

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 07:58:00 +0200kyodonews (en)

Japan's weather agency on Wednesday warned of mudslides, high winds and waves ahead of the possible landfall of Typhoon Chanthu on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido later in the day. As of noon, the typhoon was in the Pacific Ocean around 30 kilometers southeast of Kamaishi in Iwate....

Tropical storm hits Japan's northeast, hitting transport

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 07:57:00 +0200business-standard (en)

At least 800 households in Ibaraki prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, experienced power outages early Wednesday due to the storm damage, Tokyo Electric Power said. It caused some cancellations of train services in the northern region, including bullet trains.

Intel intros a ready-to-fly drone for software developers

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 07:18:00 +0200engadget (en)

Intel has introduced a quadcopter called Aero at its annual developers conference, and we'll bet you can guess its target audience based on the event. That's right, Aero was specifically designed not for hobbyists or for commercial purposes, but for developers who want to create and test apps for drones.

Hong Kong Observatory issues No 1 typhoon signal as tropical depression appears to form near Guangdong province

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:54:00 +0200scmp (en)

. The standby typhoon signal No 1 was issued for Hong Kong at 11.30am Wednesday as a tropical depression appeared to be forming over the coastal waters of nearby western Guangdong province. Winds over the city were expected to strengthen gradually on Wednesday night, and the Observatory said it....

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:19:00 +0200trust (en)

Weeks of torrential rains have flooded more than 400,000 acres of paddy fields, Agriculture Ministry official says. By Aung Hla Tun and Wa Lone. YANGON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar , the....

Des milliers d'évacuations face aux inondations en Louisiane et aux incendies en Californie

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:50:00 +0200libe (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Japan Airlines : Typhoon Chanthu may make landfall on Hokkaido in northern Japan

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:35:00 +02004-traders (en)

Japan's weather agency on Wednesday warned of mudslides, high winds and waves ahead of the possible landfall of Typhoon Chanthu on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido later in the day. As of 10 a.m. , the typhoon was around 60 kilometers southeast of Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture,....

Tropical storm hits Japan's north-east, some flights and train services cancelled

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:34:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

TOKYO (AFP) - A tropical storm dumped rain on Japan's north-eastern coast on Wednesday (Aug 17), prompting cancellations of flights and train services as officials warned of possible landslides and flooding. Tropical Storm Chanthu, packing gusts up to 126 kmh, was travelling along Japan's Pacific....

Weather forecast: Heavy rain, lightning possible into evening

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 01:15:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

Sent via News 13+ app: Lightning strikes in the Avalon Park area of east Orange County on Tuesday afternoon Aug. 16, 2016. This is the view looking north toward U.S. Highway 50. (Michele Kephart, viewer) ORLANDO -- Here's the Central Florida weather forecast for Tuesday night into Wednesday: More....