Tag: alerts

Motorist alerts deputies to domestic assault in car

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: TAILLIGHTS OUT: On June 10, Deputy Chris Haag was patrolling on Ruth Jackson Road, Bogart, about 9 p.m. when he observed a 2009 Econoline box truck with taillights that were not working. He made a traffic stop and discovered the driver, a 28-year-old Athens man, was […]

Hot weather prompts health alerts as regional temps near records

Jun. 16—Excessive heat forecast this week across southwest Ohio has prompted health officials to caution against prolonged outdoor activity, especially among those elderly and very young. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook and an excessive heat watch for more than a dozen counties in southwest Ohio as near-record temperatures are forecast […]

Hot weather prompts health alerts as regional temps near records

Jun. 16—Excessive heat forecast this week across southwest Ohio has prompted health officials to caution against prolonged outdoor activity, especially among those elderly and very young. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook and an excessive heat watch for more than a dozen counties in southwest Ohio as near-record temperatures are forecast […]

California alerts residents to health risks of toxic algal blooms as weather heats up

(FOX40.COM) — As spring turns into summer and the sun comes out in full force, California’s residents begin participating in more water-based recreational activities like boating or kayaking. However, the state is reminding everyone of some health hazards that can be encountered while enjoying those activities, particularly toxic algal blooms. California becomes country’s first state […]

Saturday weather alerts issued for CSRA counties

AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Several local counties are under weather watches or warnings for Saturday afternoon and evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for Jefferson, Washington, Emanuel and Johnson counties until 8 p.m. In Lincoln County, the National Weather Service reported power lines down along Hidden Harbor Road as a result of the storm. […]

Canadian wildfires trigger air quality alerts across 4 U.S. states

Hazy conditions blanketed parts of four U.S. states Monday, as smoke from wildfires in western Canada triggered air quality alerts and warnings. Canada has 146 active wildfires burning, including dozens in British Columbia and Alberta that are characterized as “out of control,” according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. In the United States, alerts […]