Tag: storm

Storm claims more lives in Argentina and Uruguay, bringing death toll to 16

(Reuters) – The death toll from a severe electrical storm that struck Argentina over the weekend has risen to 16 people in Argentina and the neighboring country of Uruguay. Uruguay’s meteorological agency said two people were killed as strong wind gusts swept in from the southeast early Sunday morning, according to a statement posted on […]

Flood watch issued for Hampton Roads ahead of incoming storm

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina as residents prepare for severe weather Sunday. According to the advisory, the flood watch will remain in effect from 4 p.m. this afternoon through the late evening. “Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other […]

No-name storm pushes north after bringing heavy rain, winds to Brevard

Brevard County saw record amounts of rain as a strong, no-named storm that stirred to life in the Gulf of Mexico battered Florida’s west coast and pushed northward, leaving behind strong winds and pounding surf. There were no major reports of any damage or flooding in Brevard or tornadoes across the state as meteorologists feared […]

Gaza faces ‘perfect storm’ of deadly diseases

By Bassam Masoud and Saleh Salem GAZA, Dec 14 (Reuters) – For the besieged residents of Gaza who have so far survived Israel’s bombs and bullets, a silent, invisible killer is now stalking them: disease. A lack of food, clean water and shelter have worn down hundreds of thousands of traumatised people and, with a […]