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Sep 14, 2021
Hurricane Nicholas Makes Landfall In TexasTropical Storm Nicholas was classified as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday before it made landfall in east Texas on Tuesday morning.The storm pummeled the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana and threatened extensive flooding, power outages, and storm surges.It made landfall about 20 miles northeast …
Read More...Sep 02, 2021
Ida leaves Louisiana Without Power, Little Drinking WaterResidents of Louisiana could be suffering weeks, maybe months without electrical power as well as interruption of water from the state’s water system in the wake of Hurricane Ida, one of the most powerful storms to ever strike the U.S. Gulf Coast.About 1.3 million electric customers were without …
Read More...Aug 30, 2021
Ida Weakens Over Mississippi After Ravaging LouisianaHurricane Ida was downgraded to a tropical storm over Mississippi on Monday after ravaging Louisiana as Category4 hurricane. The storm made landfall on Sunday, August 29th, 16 years to the day that Hurricane Katrina walloped the state. Katrina was blamed for 1,800 deaths as it caused levees to f…
Read More...Aug 23, 2021
Tropical Storm Henri Meanders Through NortheastTropical Storm Henri made landfall in Rhode Island Sunday afternoon walloping the region with severe winds that caused power outages and heavy rain that resulted in flash flooding from New Jersey to Massachusetts,The storm had been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm that still genera…
Read More...Aug 20, 2021
Tropical Storm Fred Continues To Clout NortheastNow post-tropical cyclone Fred pushed through New York and New England drenching the area with rain as a new Tropical Storm named Henri, which is expected to be designated a hurricane soon, continued to bear down on New England and Tropical Storm Henri pounds Mexico.About 20 people are missing an…
Read More...Aug 17, 2021
Feds Declare First-Ever Water Shortage In Western StatesAs the federal government on Monday announced the first-ever water shortage for the western states, water levels at Lake Mead, the largest reservoir on the Colorado River, has fallen to record lows. The declaration means that there will be cuts of water delivery to Arizona farmers next year.Due t…
Read More...Aug 16, 2021
Tropical Storm Fred Expected To Make Landfall At Florida PanhandleTropical Storm Fred is predicted to make landfall at the western portion of the Florida Panhandle Monday afternoon or evening. A tropical storm warning is in effect for a large section of the Panhandle as Fred approaches with tropical storm force winds, heavy rain and storm surge.Fred had weakene…
Read More...Jul 26, 2021
‘Dome Of Doom’ Will Bake Texas And Central U.S. This WeekThe west is not the only section of the country that will experience sizzling heat this summer. Texas and states in the central plains will also feel nature’s fury this week. It is expected that Dallas will suffer through its first 100-degree day of the summer and the sizzle could reach as far n…
Read More...Jul 15, 2021
Thousands Without Power In Wake Of Iowa StormsSeveral tornado warnings were issued across Iowa on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Residents report funnel clouds, tornadoes touching down and storm damage in the areas of Lake City, Fort Dodge, and Waterloo.The south side of Lake City suffered the most damage, which included downed trees, pow…
Read More...Jul 07, 2021
Floridians Prepare For Wrath Of ElsaAlthough now a tropical storm, Elsa sets its sights on the Florida peninsula on Wednesday, July 7. It has been forecasted that the storm will reach landfall in the Sunshine State on the north Gulf coast.Meanwhile Hurricane Warnings continue in effect for portions of the west coast, according to t…
Read More...Jul 05, 2021
Drought, Sizzling Summer Temperatures Threaten Hydroelectric Power Plants In CaliforniaThe sizzling high temperatures that have caused rolling blackouts in California and a drought that has reduced the water levels at reservoirs and lakes, threaten the ability of hydroelectric power plants from generating energy come late summer.Some of the state’s largest reservoirs are at record …
Read More...Jun 30, 2021
Intense Heat Wave Continues Over Northwest And Northeast U.S.Massive rolling black outs continue in the northwest U.S. due to a record setting heat wave. As many as 12 people die in Washington and Oregon possibly due to the intense heat. One power utility is imposing rolling blackouts due to a heavy demand.The dangerous heat diminished somewhat in the…
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