Tag: subsides

Flood threat from Wahiawa Reservoir subsides

May 17—1/3 Swipe or click to see more CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM A nearby resident, who did not want to be identified, checks out Wahiawa Reservoir which was less than two feet below flood stage today after days of rain from a “kona low” storm system. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more CINDY […]

Violence in New Caledonia subsides slightly as France sends in reinforcements

The number of violent incidents reported in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia fell slightly on Friday, a day after France imposed a state of emergency. It came as 1,000 promised reinforcements for security services were deployed with increased powers to quell unrest in the archipelago that has long sought independence. The top French […]

Volcanic eruption in Iceland subsides but scientists warn of further activity

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland appears to have subsided, though scientists are warning that the area may experience further eruptions in the coming months. Iceland’s Meteorological Office said late on Thursday that the eruption had decreased significantly. It began at about 6am local time on Thursday in the area northeast of Mount Sylingarfell, the […]

‘Seattle Freeze’ now literal as snow subsides and ice remains

It was another cold and clear morning today with lows in the teens. As the day continues, Seattle residents should expect partly cloudy skies with a low around 23 degrees, according to Weather.gov Parts of the coast will have a chance to break above freezing, however, most places further north will remain below 32 degrees. […]