Somalia: Somali government and UN appeal for $80 million for flood victims following heaviest rainfall in decades

Sun, 20 May 2018 22:30:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Mogadishu, 20 May 18 – The humanitarian branches of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the United Nations today launched an appeal for $80 million to provide immediate help for people affected by recent flooding in the country’s centre and south – resulting from the heaviest rainfall experienced in Somalia in more than three decades.

South Florida weather: Flood watch extended until 8 p.m. in Broward County

Sun, 20 May 2018 17:10:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to have a bit less rain but Thursday through the weekend is looking like another soaker with heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible flooding beginning Thursday and lasting into the weekend. Rough lightning storms make for a difficult drive at the intersection of....

South Florida weather: Flood watch until 11 a.m. Sunday with more rain this week

Sun, 20 May 2018 15:38:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

A pedestrian fights the rain on Dixie Highway in Pompano Beach, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (Joe Cavaretta / Sun Sentinel) Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to have a bit less rain but Thursday through the weekend is looking like another soaker with heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible flooding beginning Thursday and lasting into the weekend.

9:47 PM Rain possible in Central Florida all day Sunday

Sun, 20 May 2018 04:14:00 +0200wftv (en)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Central Floridians can expect to see rain all day Sunday, starting in the overnight hours and continuing in through the evening. "You’ve probably learned to keep your umbrella handy with the recent rains, and Sunday will be no different," said WFTV meteorologist George Waldenberger.

Flood advisories issued as showers drench Central Florida

Sat, 19 May 2018 22:19:00 +0200wftv (en)

roadways* #flooded Western Orange and Southern Lake Counties have been added to the areas under a flood advisory, this one until 4:30pm, due to the threat for minor flooding. George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) May 19, 2018 According to the flood advisory, some areas that could experience flooding....

Achí y San Jacinto siguen en alerta tras inundación de Guaranda

Sat, 19 May 2018 07:44:00 +0200eluniversal-CO (es)

En el sur, un día se sufre por el río Cauca y al siguiente por el Magdalena. Con las alarmas aún activadas por lo que pueda pasar con el proyecto Hidroituango, el departamento ayer enfrentó una nueva inundación en Barranco de Loba, por cuenta del chorro de Lerma.

Change in storm direction Saturday; heavy storms this weekend Source: WFTV

Sat, 19 May 2018 05:59:00 +0200wftv (en)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. 11:30 p.m. Storms were parked for over three hours over Lake, northern Polk and western Orange counties. Several flood advisories were issued as some locations such as Oakland through Ocoee received over 4 inches of rain. Storms have continued to diminish and the evening will....

Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties, CO

Sat, 19 May 2018 05:21:00 +0200koaa (en)

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Hurricane Katrina

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:56:00 +0200sunherald (en)

survivors from the Mississippi Gulf Coast describe how faith-based groups were key to their recovery from the 2005 storm. Those interviewed were collecting donations for Hurricane Harvey victims, and they offer a message of hope A mayor from Pass Christian, an attorney with the Mississippi Center....

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Pueblo County, area under watch until 11 p.m.

Sat, 19 May 2018 02:16:00 +0200koaa (en)

Stay with First Alert 5 for the latest. Also download the First Alert 5 app for updates on the go. CLICK HERE Flash Flood Warning including Colorado Springs CO, Black Forest CO, Pikeview CO until 5:45 PM MDT A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northeastern Teller County and northwestern El Paso Counties until 4:00 p.

7:44 PM Scattered storms to continue tonight; more weekend storm coverage

Sat, 19 May 2018 01:56:00 +0200wftv (en)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. 7:45 p.m. The sea breeze developed late on Friday afternoon, sparking storms, which have produced heavy rainfall amounts in a short period of time. Since the storms have parked over Lake County, extending to eastern Polk Co., expect rainfall to reach two to three inches within the next 2 hours from these areas.

Flash Flood Warning for El Paso County; Severe Thunderstorm Watch all evening

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

A Flash Flood Warning is now in effect for Colorado Springs, Black Forest and Pikeview until 5:45 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for those same areas until 4:45 p.m. Stay with First Alert 5 for the latest. Also download the First Alert 5 app for updates on the go.

UNHCR struggles to meet funds for refugees in Ethiopia

Fri, 18 May 2018 09:39:00 +0200coastweek (en)

ADDIS ABABA Ethiopia (Xinhua) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Wednesday its only received 15 percent of the 335.8 million U.S. dollars it needs to meet the needs of refugees in Ethiopia. In a press statement sent to Xinhua, UNHCR said the funds are needed to meet....

Flood warning issued as heavy rain continues to douse South Florida. When will it let up?

Fri, 18 May 2018 04:59:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue dousing South Florida Thursday evening and into the weekend, with meteorologists in Miami issuing a moderate flood hazard for eastern Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties on Thursday afternoon. The continued downpour could bring "significant flooding of....

South Florida rain, rain won’t go away… when will we see sun again?

Fri, 18 May 2018 04:46:00 +0200palmbeachpost (en)

Bouts of daily showers and thunderstorms will plague South Florida through at least early next week as a remains locked in place. torrent of saturated air With parts of Palm Beach County receiving more than six inches of rain into Thursday from this week’s downpours, the National Weather Service in....

Heavy rainfall to continue into weekend, flood warning issued

Fri, 18 May 2018 01:11:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The National Weather Service Miami issued a warning of moderate flooding for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties on Thursday as heavy rainfall is expected to continue into the weekend. The National Hurricane Center is watching a disturbance stretching from Cuba to the Southeastern Gulf.

Flooding threat grows with each day of rain

Thu, 17 May 2018 14:17:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — It has been an extremely rainy and stormy week and the storm threat will continue into the weekend. Heavy downpours and lightning are both likely today, and as we continue seeing rain, flooding becomes a major threat as well.

Hurricane versus Monsoon

Thu, 17 May 2018 05:19:00 +0200irinnews (en)

US media last week mentioned Hurricane Harvey at least 100 times more than India. Outside the United States, media produced three times more about Texan flooding than Asia's in recent days. Monsoon floods on the other side of the world are worse than Harvey, but aid agencies say America's crisis is sucking up all the attention.

Pittsburgh’s South Hills soaked by heavy rain; crews close roads, monitor rising rivers

Thu, 17 May 2018 03:27:00 +0200triblive (en)

Updated 19 minutes ago. Heavy rain soaking already wet ground and inundating local waterways Wednesday night has sent crews scrambling to respond to flooded roads and storm damage across Allegheny County — particularly in Pittsburgh's South Hills. Route 51 has been closed from the West End Bridge to....

Storms to diminish overnight; Thursday, seventh stormy day

Thu, 17 May 2018 02:42:00 +0200wftv (en)

Storms have parked over interstate 4, producing heavy rainfall amount in a short time period, prompting areal flood advisories. The advisories are set to expire by 9 p.m., when storms are expected to diminish. Please avoid areas where water is accumulated, minor flooding could be occurring in parts of Orange County northward to Seminole County.

Brace for another hurricane season, experts warn

Wed, 16 May 2018 23:30:00 +0200gainesville (en)

Government officials and emergency responders are imploring Floridians to be prepared this year. Nicole Rodriguez Staff Writer @NicRodriguez. WEST PALM BEACH — Following last year’s most destructive hurricane season on record, government officials and emergency responders are imploring Floridians to....

Brace for another hurricane season, experts warn

Wed, 16 May 2018 23:15:00 +0200ocala (en)

Government officials and emergency responders are imploring Floridians to be prepared this year. Nicole Rodriguez Staff Writer @NicRodriguez. WEST PALM BEACH — Following last year’s most destructive hurricane season on record, government officials and emergency responders are imploring Floridians to....

Abbott, local officials in new fight over Harvey money

Wed, 16 May 2018 17:40:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

In addition, he told Houston that of the $50 million the state lent it last September to cover emergency costs, the city has spent less than $5 million. "There is more money available to you than you have demonstrated the ability to spend to respond to Hurricane Harvey and to mitigate future....

Lightning strikes tree, large hail

Wed, 16 May 2018 13:39:00 +0200masslive (en)

A severe storm tore through the East Coast Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, hail and even more than one believed tornado. The following are storm damage reports collected by the National Weather Service from weather spotters throughout the state and the time at which the report was made.

Lightning strikes tree, large hail: Storm damage reported in Massachusetts Tuesday

Wed, 16 May 2018 13:08:00 +0200masslive (en)

A severe storm tore through the East Coast Tuesday, bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, hail and even more than one believed tornado. The following are storm damage reports collected by the National Weather Service from weather spotters throughout the state and the time at which the report was made. Berkshire County.

Somalia: OCHA Somalia Flash Update #5 - Humanitarian impact of heavy rains | 15 May 2018

Wed, 16 May 2018 09:05:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Situation Overview. Moderate to heavy rains continued to fall across Somali and the Ethiopian highlands, resulting in increased river flooding, along the Juba and Shabelle rivers and localized flash flooding. Since early April, heavy rainfall has marked the end of prolonged drought across much of....

After huge hail and flooding in Frederick, storms to let up across region overnight

Wed, 16 May 2018 05:00:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

We have widespread showers and storms around the region but no longer any warnings for severe weather. Storms that previously contained hail and strong winds have weakened some. The other bit of good news is that the extreme rainfall over Frederick has pushed a bit south, even as occasional showers brush the area.

Severe storms to push into D.C.'s northern suburbs through 9 p.m. with torrential rain and some hail

Wed, 16 May 2018 02:14:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

All across northern Maryland the storms are producing a ton of lightning, very heavy rain and, likely, some very strong wind gusts. When do we expect these storms to reach the Beltway? The storms seem to be slowing down as they push south and the latest models suggest maybe closer to 9 or 9:30 p.m. rather than 8 or 8:30 p.

N.J. weather: When will the storm stop across the state?

Wed, 16 May 2018 00:59:00 +0200nj (en)

Some have seen the storm and those who haven't will be soon. are making their way across the New Jersey region , bringing the potential for flash flooding and even a funnel cloud. So when will it be over? The storm has already cleared Morris, Sussex and Warren and counties.

N.J. weather alert: Brace for hail, flooding and possible tornado as wild thunderstorms to pummel state

Tue, 15 May 2018 22:27:00 +0200nj (en)

A large outbreak of nasty thunderstorms is inching its way closer to New Jersey Tuesday afternoon, triggering a series of severe storm warnings, and fears of isolated tornadoes. flash flood watches Although the threat of funnel clouds forming in New Jersey is low, forecasters are not ruling this out....

Flash flooding, winds, hail to hit the Northeast today

Tue, 15 May 2018 15:34:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Severe weather is expected to hit the Northeast today and may bring damaging winds of more than 60 mph, large hail and possibly tornadoes from Massachusetts to Virginia. The areas under the biggest threat span from Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Binghamton, New York, and through the Hudson Valley into....

Severe weather outbreak expected in the Northeast today

Tue, 15 May 2018 13:41:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

The biggest threat will be damaging winds of more than 60 mph, large hail and even a chance for tornadoes. The biggest threat for these conditions will be from Scranton, Pennsylvania, into Binghamton, New York, and through Hudson Valley into Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts.

A tropical disturbance is drenching South Florida. Will it get worse?

Tue, 15 May 2018 04:06:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Update: The messy Gulf storm could become a rare preseason tropical system. Hurricane season doesn't officially start until June 1, but the National Hurricane Center is already eying a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. On Sunday, the hurricane center flagged an area of showers and thunderstorms stretching from Cuba to the Southeastern Gulf.

Local 4 News at 4 -- May 14, 2018 30 Mins Here's what you missed on Local 4 News at 4 (watch part of the episode above).

Mon, 14 May 2018 23:00:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

DETROIT Derick Hutchinson - ​Here's what you missed on Local 4 News at 4 (watch part of the episode above).​ Dashcam video released by the Royal Oak Police Department shows the moments before a man was fatally shot by a police officer Monday morning. The US officially relocated its Embassy to....

Tornado touches down in The Acreage, toppling power lines and sending debris flying

Mon, 14 May 2018 22:16:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

A line of heavy weather raked across north central Palm Beach County early Monday, spawning a tornado and knocking down some power lines and tree branches and sending debris across some roads in The Acreage. The damage was seen after a tornado warning that was issued by the National Weather Service at 5:15 a.

Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- May 14, 2018 35 Mins Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at 4:

Mon, 14 May 2018 21:27:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

DETROIT Derick Hutchinson - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at 4: Dashcam video released by the Royal Oak Police Department shows the moments before a man was fatally shot by a police officer Monday morning. The US officially relocated its Embassy to Jerusalem on Monday, formally upending....

Power lines, tree branches down after tornado warning in Palm Beach County

Mon, 14 May 2018 13:03:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

A line of heavy weather raked across north central Palm Beach County early Monday knocking down some power lines and tree branches and sending debris across some roads in The Acreage. The damage was seen after a tornado warning that was issued by the National Weather Service AT 5:15 a.m. expired at 6:30 a.

Tornado warning issued for part of Palm Beach County

Mon, 14 May 2018 12:31:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

A tornado warning is in effect for a portion of Palm Beach County, the National Weather Service said. The warning is in effect for the north central part of the county until 6:30 a.m. Earlier, a severe thunderstorm, capable of producing a tornado, was located nine miles west of North County Airport — or about 11 miles southeast of Indiantown.

Hobart floods declared a natural disaster as Lord Mayor puts damage cost in 'tens of millions'

Mon, 14 May 2018 12:22:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements, federal grant assistance will be available for short-term accommodation expenses, to replace essential household items and repairs on damage caused by the floods. The Federal Government has declared last week's flood event in Hobart a....

South Beach streets flood as heavy rains batter parts of Miami-Dade, Broward

Mon, 14 May 2018 05:16:00 +0200wsvn (en)

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Heavy rains continued to fall across South Florida on Sunday, causing floodwaters to rise in parts of Miami Beach ahead of the start of hurricane season. 7News cameras captured ankle-deep water near Pennsylvania Avenue and Española Way, just after 10 p.m.

Tasmanian flood damage bill hits $20m as insurance claims pour in after wild weather

Mon, 14 May 2018 04:43:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

The damage bill from flooding in southern Tasmania is $20 million and rising, according to the Insurance Council of Australia. That figure relates to private homes and businesses and does not include damage to public assets. The council said insurers had now been hit with more than 2,150 private....

Insurance claims pour in after Tasmanian floods, topping $20m in damages

Mon, 14 May 2018 03:55:00 +0200abc-au (en)

The damage bill from flooding in southern Tasmania is $20 million and rising, according to the Insurance Council of Australia. That figure relates to private homes and businesses and does not include damage to public assets. The council said insurers had now been hit with more than 2,150 private....

Schools, University of Tasmania reopen after record flood as clean-up continues

Sun, 13 May 2018 13:51:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Three days after the University of Tasmania was ravaged by wild weather and flooding, the main campus will reopen on Monday, but there could be months of work ahead to repair damage. The Sandy Bay campus has been among the hardest hit during wild weather which lashed southern Tasmania on Thursday night.

Schools, University of Tasmania reopen after record flood

Sun, 13 May 2018 08:27:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Three days after the University of Tasmania was ravaged by wild weather and flooding, the main campus will reopen on Monday, but there could be months of work ahead to repair damage. The Sandy Bay campus has been among the hardest hit during wild weather which lashed southern Tasmania on Thursday night.

Water levels in most N.B. communities expected to drop below flood stage

Sat, 12 May 2018 19:28:00 +0200globalnews (en)

Water levels are starting to drop in flood-stricken New Brunswick, signalling the beginning of the end of the catastrophic natural disaster. Water levels in Maugerville have gone down significantly over the last few days Adrienne South (@AdrienneKS) May 12, 2018 New Brunswick Emergency Measures....

Somalia: East Africa Alert May 11, 2018

Sat, 12 May 2018 12:14:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Heavy rainfall and further flooding expected across East Africa through the end of May. Heavy rainfall has persisted across much of East Africa since March, with rainfall totaling more than 200 percent of average in many areas (Figure 1). The heavy precipitation has caused widespread flooding,....

Con el diluvio desbordó el Maldonado y golpeó con fuerza al

Sat, 12 May 2018 10:44:00 +0200eldia-AR (es)

Llovió hasta más no poder y el sur de la Ciudad se llevó la peor parte, porque ahí -donde se encuentra la infraestructura de servicios más precaria- cayó, curiosamente, la mayor cantidad de agua de toda la Región: 203 milímetros en 12 horas fue el total, por caso, que precipitó en Villa Elvira.

Satellite images depict scale of historic New Brunswick flood

Fri, 11 May 2018 21:58:00 +0200CBC (en)

The Trans-Canada Highway between Fredericton and Moncton is open again, two weeks after the floods that devastated parts of New Brunswick began. The reopening of the highway comes as the federal government confirmed it will provide support, including help from the military, to New Brunswick's flood relief effort.

3:14 Miles de personas afectadas por inundaciones en suroeste canadiense

Fri, 11 May 2018 21:42:00 +0200prensa-latina (es)

11 de mayo de 2018, 15:14 Ottawa, 11 may (PL) Miles de residentes en el sur de Columbia Británica siguen hoy afectados por fuertes inundaciones, mientras las autoridades intentan mitigar los efectos en esa provincia canadiense, las más intensas de las últimas siete décadas.

Trans-Canada Highway reopens but water still high in some areas

Fri, 11 May 2018 17:30:00 +0200CBC (en)

The Trans-Canada Highway between Fredericton and Moncton is open again, two weeks after the floods that devastated parts of New Brunswick began. The reopening of the highway comes as the federal government confirmed it will provide support, including help from the military, to New Brunswick's flood relief effort.

Debido a la fuerte lluvia y granizada de este jueves se reporta la caída de árboles en al menos tres colonias de Guadalajara, Jalisco; rescatan a una familia que quedó atrapada por la inundación en el interior de su vivienda

Fri, 11 May 2018 02:47:00 +0200televisa (es)

Una fuerte lluvia acompañada de granizo afectó la tarde de este jueves la zona sur y oriente de Guadalajara, Jalisco. En cuestión de minutos, calles y avenidas de las colonias Higuerillas y Dean, se vieron afectadas debido a los encharcamientos y acumulación de agua que alcanzó a entrar en algunas....

Evacuations and flash floods after violent storm, record rainfall hit Hobart

Fri, 11 May 2018 00:33:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Hobart city recorded more than 100 millimetres of rain in a single day for the first time ever in May — doubling the previous record. It is understood to be only the fifth time since 1893 that the city has recorded more than 100mm in a day in any month with the State Emergency Service describing it as "an extreme weather event".

5:02 Unos tres mil evacuados por inundación en Columbia Británica, Canadá

Thu, 10 May 2018 23:15:00 +0200prensa-latina (es)

10 de mayo de 2018, 17:02 Ottawa, 10 may (PL) Más de tres mil residentes en el sur de Columbia Británica se encuentran hoy fuera de sus casas debido a fuertes inundaciones, consideradas las más intensas durante los últimos 70 años en dicha provincia canadiense.

Flood and wind warnings for Tasmania as severe weather rolls in

Thu, 10 May 2018 03:14:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Parts of southern and eastern Tasmania are expected to receive 30-60 millimetres of rainfall on Thursday, with the highest rainfall — up to 120mm — expected across eastern and central parts of the state on Friday. Meteorologist Alex Melitsis said Friday would be the wettest day before the rain eased off on Saturday morning.

A Beginner’s Guide to Hawaii’s Otherworldly Lava

Thu, 10 May 2018 02:21:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

But photographs taken at night are often color-corrected, throwing off this scale, McKinnon warned. In addition to the many colors of lava, there are several types of lava that can appear during one eruption. “In Hawaiian-style eruptions, you get pahoehoe , the ropey lava that looks like a sticky....

A Beginner’s Guide to Hawaii’s Otherworldly Lava

Wed, 09 May 2018 18:50:00 +0200theatlantic (en)

A lava flow crosses Makamae Street in Leilani Estates. (USGS / Reuters) “Kilauea’s lava is 1,170 degrees Celsius (or 2,140 degrees Fahrenheit) when it erupts, with the surface starting to cool within a few hundred seconds,” she said. “As it cools, it creates a crust that the lava flow breaks through over and over again.

How to Look at Hawaii's Lava

Wed, 09 May 2018 16:20:00 +0200theatlantic (en)

“Kilauea’s lava is 1,170 degrees Celsius (or 2,140 degrees Fahrenheit) when it erupts, with the surface starting to cool within a few hundred seconds,” she said. “As it cools, it creates a crust that the lava flow breaks through over and over again.” You can often estimate the temperature of lava by its color, she added.

Una cosecha satisfactoria

Wed, 09 May 2018 09:45:00 +0200diarioellitoral (es)

Por estos días, en los campos del Centro y Sur de Corrientes está finalizando la cosecha de arroz de la campaña 2017/18, una temporada donde los productores consideran que podría darse un incremento en los rendimientos y encarar con buenas perspectivas lo que viene en primavera.

Targa's fractionator, export terminal shut by Harvey

Wed, 09 May 2018 09:25:00 +0200argusmedia (en)

Houston, 30 August (Argus) — Targa Resources said its Mont Belvieu, Texas, Cedar Bayou fractionator and Galena Park, Texas, marine terminal were out of service because of Hurricane Harvey. The Cedar Bayou fractionator was taken out of service yesterday because of flooding that disrupted the operation of the freshwater supply pumps.

EQC update on 2018 storm claim numbers

Tue, 08 May 2018 05:44:00 +0200voxy (en)

Residents around New Zealand have lodged a total 495 claims with the Earthquake Commission for damage caused by the storm events that hit the country between 1 January and 30 April this year. The average time for closing a claim for storm events is 35 days.

EQC: 2018 1st Quarter storm claim numbers

Tue, 08 May 2018 02:27:00 +0200voxy (en)

Residents around New Zealand have lodged a total 495 claims with the Earthquake Commission for damage caused by the storm events that hit the country between 1 January and 30 April this year. The average time for closing a claim for storm events is 35 days.