There could more than just fireworks exploding across the sky this Fourth of July in northern Ohio. The National Weather Service says the holiday week is shaping up to be a stormy one. Showers and thunderstorms are possible in Greater Akron on Wednesday afternoon and evening with damaging winds possible along with localized flooding. More: […]
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Storms bring heavy rains, flash flooding, water rescues to parts of Kansas City metro
Thunderstorms opened up over the Kansas City Monday, bringing nearly seven inches of rain in six hours to parts of the metro. The southern half of the Kansas City area saw the heaviest amount of rain, including 6.62 inches near 87th Lane along Mill Creek in Lenexa, according to StormWatch.com, an early warning system for […]
We’re decoding ancient hurricanes’ traces on the sea floor – and evidence from millennia of Atlantic storms is not good news for the coast
If you look back at the history of Atlantic hurricanes since the late 1800s, it might seem hurricane frequency is on the rise. The year 2020 had the most tropical cyclones in the Atlantic, with 31, and 2021 had the third-highest, after 2005. The past decade saw five of the six most destructive Atlantic hurricanes […]
Will Hurricane Beryl impact Palm Beach County or Florida? Category 4 storm’s path forecast
Hurricane Beryl is headed toward the Caribbean Sunday as a dangerous Category 4 storm with winds of 130 mph. Will Beryl impact Palm Beach County? Hurricane Beryl formed Friday night and is moving westward at 21 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. It became a hurricane late Saturday afternoon after developing into a tropical storm late Friday, and ramped up to a […]
Fundraiser for family of pregnant woman killed during Louisiana storms created: ticket prices, raffle prizes
WEST BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A raffle has been created to help support the family of a pregnant woman killed during a storm on May 13, 2024. Kristin Browning, 31, was killed after a tree fell on her home during the severe weather that hit last month. State officials said she was nine months pregnant, and the […]
Daily storms throughout the week, including for the Fourth of July
A few areas will have rain this evening with tonight and tomorrow having humid and muggy conditions. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Meteorologist George Waldenberger says, Monday will be hot and humid, with the best chance for rain to be mid-afternoon through sunset. Thunderstorms will be in the Central Florida area all throughout the […]
Could storms mar Red, White and Boom? See central Ohio forecast for July 4th
Central Ohio residents have multiple opportunities to celebrate Independence Day this week with firework shows, including the area’s signature Red, White & Boom! event; but bad weather could get in the way. What will Columbus weather be on July 3? Several Columbus suburbs will host fireworks displays on Wednesday evening, the same day as Red, […]
Storms in Switzerland and Italy cause flooding and landslides, leaving at least 4 people dead
BERLIN (AP) — Storms in Switzerland and northern Italy caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four people dead, authorities said Sunday. The bodies of three people were recovered following a landslide in the Fontana area of the Maggia valley in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton (state) on the southern side of the Alps. Storms […]
At least 4 dead as storms in Switzerland and Italy cause flooding and landslides
Storms in Switzerland and northern Italy have caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four people dead, authorities said on Sunday. The bodies of three people were recovered following a landslide in the Fontana area of the Maggia valley in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton (state) on the southern side of the Alps. Storms and […]
At least two dead as storms in Switzerland cause flooding and landslide
Storms in southern Switzerland caused a landslide that left two people dead and one missing, and a bridge over a small river collapsed, police said on Sunday. Storms and heavy rain affected southern and western Switzerland on Saturday and overnight, with the worst-hit areas in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton (state), on the southern side of […]
Some strong storms possible Sunday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Some strong storms are possible Sunday. We have a marginal risk (1/5) for areas along I-40 and to the north. The main threats with these storms will be heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning. Storms will fire up north of I-40 after 2 a.m. and last through dawn. FORECAST: Middle Tennessee […]
Florida Fourth of July forecast calls for sizzling heat, some storms but what about tropics?
Check the grill. Double check the ice cream isn’t some of that recalled for listeria. Plan the menu, and don’t forget to hit the store for some hot dogs or hamburgers — or both! The Fourth of July holiday is right around the corner and there’s nothing better than heading outside and enjoying the day, […]