Miami's first-ever chief heat officer on the climate issues that scare her the most—and what gives her hope

2021-07-09T18:37+0200cnbc (en)

"The heat dome over the Pacific Northwest is pretty scary," Gilbert says referring to the atmospheric event that caused the extreme hot weather there. She wonders, too, if it will be "a repeated event." But before the latest heat waves, fear about rising temperatures had been growing, even among the public.

Millions under tropical storm warnings and flash flood watches as Elsa moves up the East Coast

2021-07-09T13:46+0200wfsb (en)

(CNN) - After walloping the Southeast, Tropical Storm Elsa is heading north and predicted to impact all major cities along the East Coast. The center of the storm will be over Dover, Delaware, early Friday and will have made its way to Boston by the afternoon, CNN meteorologist Robert Shackelford said.

FIRST ALERT: Scattered storms in North Alabama Friday

2021-07-09T12:30+0200wbrc (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Friday! We are starting off this morning dry and warm. Temperatures are mostly in the low to mid 70s. It remains very muggy and uncomfortable when you step outside. First Alert AccuTrack Satellite and Radar is showing a disturbance to our north that will move into parts of north Alabama later today.

Thunderstorms on LI an early preview of Elsa

2021-07-09T11:07+0200newsday-USA (en)

Elsa churned northeast on a path to Long Island early Friday, likely bringing the worst of whatever it has planned for the tristate overnight in the form of heavy rain and tropical force winds, forecasters said. The first tropical storm since Isaias hit last summer, Elsa will be a test for PSEG Long....

Tropical Storm Elsa slams East Coast; at least 1 dead in Florida and 10 injured in Georgia

2021-07-09T06:13+0200azcentral (en)

Tropical Storm Elsa is making its way up the East Coast. About 35,000 were without power in Georgia and South Carolina early Thursday. One person died in Florida after a tree fell on two cars. In Georgia, a suspected tornado touched down at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, injuring about 10 people. ARLINGTON, Va.

Thunderstorms an early preview of Elsa, forecast to lash Long Island overnight

2021-07-09T05:49+0200newsday-USA (en)

Elsa churned north on a path to Long Island, bringing the worst of whatever it has planned for the tristate area by early Friday in the form of heavy rain and tropical force winds, forecasters said. The first tropical storm since Isaias hit last summer, Elsa will also be a test for PSEG Long Island,....

Slightly Above Average Season: 14 Named Storms, 7 Hurricanes, 3 Major Hurricanes

2021-07-09T03:30+0200channel5belize (en)

. Jul 8, 2021 Slightly Above Average Season: 14 Named Storms, 7 Hurricanes, 3 Major Hurricanes. During the virtual session, the National Met Service presented predictions for the 2021 hurricane season. There are two major factors that determine tropical cyclone development or hurricane activity in the region.

LI hunkers down as Elsa charges up the coast

2021-07-09T02:47+0200newsday-USA (en)

PSEG said workers were trimming 2,400 miles of trees away from wires and 250 tree-trimming crews are responding to the storm, he said. PSEG has reassessed its storm response after Tropical Storm Isaias, he said. "Since last August, we’ve made a lot of changes to our system and storm response plans.

Elsa approaches LI, bringing high winds and heavy rain

2021-07-09T02:02+0200newsday-USA (en)

PSEG said workers were trimming 2,400 miles of trees away from wires and 250 tree-trimming crews are responding to the storm, he said. PSEG has reassessed its storm response after Tropical Storm Isaias, he said. "Since last August, we’ve made a lot of changes to our system and storm response plans.

Thousands lose power as Elsa approaches

2021-07-09T01:15+0200newsday-USA (en)

"We do expect outages. Anytime you have high winds and heavy rains, you’re going to get outages," Sullivan said. "We have employees in place to respond as quickly as possible." PSEG said workers are trimming 2,400 miles of trees away from wires. Sullivan said 250 tree-trimming crews are responding to the storm.

27 million under tropical storm warning as Elsa roars up East Coast; 1 dead in Florida

2021-07-09T01:11+0200azcentral (en)

Tropical Storm Elsa is making its way up the East Coast. About 35,000 were without power in Georgia and South Carolina early Thursday. One person died in Florida after a tree fell on two cars. In Georgia, a suspected tornado touched down at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, injuring about 10 people. ARLINGTON, Va.

One Tammany

2021-07-09T00:13+0200nola (en)

Eric Shives, a resident of the Palm Lake subdivision, was named to an interim position on the Slidell City Council on Tuesday, succeeding former District D council member Val Vanney who died last month. A proposed Slidell area casino will go before St. Tammany Parish voters Nov. 13, and the prospect of an east St.

Forecasters increase number of storms expected for 2021 hurricane season

2021-07-08T22:44+0200tampabay (en)

Buckle up, Florida. We’re in for even more hurricanes this year than initially anticipated, according to an updated forecast from Colorado State University. Colorado State revised its initial forecast for the 2021 hurricane season to include 20 named storms and nine hurricanes, up from the 17 named....

Forecasters Now Calling For 20 Named Storms As Elsa Lashes East Coast

2021-07-08T21:47+0200forbes (en)

Crucial Quote. "As is the case with all hurricane seasons, coastal residents are reminded that it only takes one hurricane making landfall to make it an active season for them," Colorado State forecasters noted. "They should prepare the same for every season, regardless of how much activity is predicted.

Cargo Dragon preparing for splashdown to complete SpaceX CRS-22 mission - NASASpaceFlight.com - NASASpaceflight.com

2021-07-08T21:14+0200google-top-stories (en)

The Dragon spacecraft operating the CRS-22 mission is Dragon C209, making its first flight. Unlike the Crew Dragon vehicles, which are named by their first crews, Cargo Dragon 2 spacecraft are referred to by their serial numbers. See Also Dragon C209, while on its first flight, is sporting a reused....

Cargo Dragon preparing for splashdown to complete SpaceX CRS-22 mission - NASASpaceFlight.com - NASASpaceflight.com

2021-07-08T21:04+0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

The Dragon spacecraft operating the CRS-22 mission is Dragon C209, making its first flight. Unlike the Crew Dragon vehicles, which are named by their first crews, Cargo Dragon 2 spacecraft are referred to by their serial numbers. See Also Dragon C209, while on its first flight, is sporting a reused....

Researchers revise outlook for above-average hurricane season HOUSTON (Reuters) - Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane seaso... 2h ago

2021-07-08T20:47+0200kelo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) – Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season in a revised forecast issued on Thursday. Colorado State meteorologists predicted 20 named storms, up from 17 in their forecast issued in April.

LI hunkers down as Elsa charges up the coast

2021-07-08T20:32+0200newsday-USA (en)

Tropical Storm Elsa will blow through the tristate area late Thursday and into Friday morning, forecasters said, as Long Islanders prepare for the onslaught of heavy rain and high winds that could make for dangerous travel, power outages and flash flooding.

United StatesResearchers revise outlook for above-average hurricane season5:35 PM UTC

2021-07-08T20:24+0200ara-reuters (en)

HOUSTON, July 8 (Reuters) - Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season in a revised forecast issued on Thursday. Colorado State meteorologists predicted 20 named storms, up from 17 in their forecast issued in April.

Researchers revise outlook for above-average hurricane season

2021-07-08T20:11+0200news-yahoo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season in a revised forecast issued on Thursday. Colorado State meteorologists predicted 20 named storms, up from 17 in their forecast issued in April.

United States Researchers revise outlook for above-average hurricane season 5:35 PM UTC

2021-07-08T20:11+0200reuters-it (en)

HOUSTON, July 8 (Reuters) - Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season in a revised forecast issued on Thursday. Colorado State meteorologists predicted 20 named storms, up from 17 in their forecast issued in April.

United StatesResearchers revise outlook for above-average hurricane season5:35 PM UTC

2021-07-08T20:00+0200reuters-af (en)

HOUSTON, July 8 (Reuters) - Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season in a revised forecast issued on Thursday. Colorado State meteorologists predicted 20 named storms, up from 17 in their forecast issued in April.

United States Researchers revise outlook for above-average hurricane season 5:35 PM UTC

2021-07-08T19:46+0200reuters-es (en)

HOUSTON, July 8 (Reuters) - Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season in a revised forecast issued on Thursday. Colorado State meteorologists predicted 20 named storms, up from 17 in their forecast issued in April.

Researchers revise outlook for above-average hurricane season

2021-07-08T19:46+0200metro-us (en)

Posted on July 8, 2021 Scenes at Bay Vista Park as Elsa strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane, hours before an expected landfall on Florida's northern Gulf Coast, in St. Petersburg. HOUSTON (Reuters) – Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms....

United StatesResearchers revise outlook for above-average hurricane season5:35 PM UTC

2021-07-08T19:44+0200reuters-br (en)

HOUSTON, July 8 (Reuters) - Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season in a revised forecast issued on Thursday. Colorado State meteorologists predicted 20 named storms, up from 17 in their forecast issued in April.

United StatesResearchers revise outlook for above-average hurricane season5:35 PM UTC

2021-07-08T19:41+0200reuters-fr (en)

HOUSTON, July 8 (Reuters) - Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season in a revised forecast issued on Thursday. Colorado State meteorologists predicted 20 named storms, up from 17 in their forecast issued in April.

Researchers revise outlook for above-average hurricane season HOUSTON (Reuters) - Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane seaso... 53m ago

2021-07-08T19:06+0200wsau (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) – Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season in a revised forecast issued on Thursday. Colorado State meteorologists predicted 20 named storms, up from 17 in their forecast issued in April.

Japan, PH hold first air-to-air training

2021-07-08T18:54+0200manilatimes (en)

JAPAN and the Philippines held their first air-to-air bilateral training in Pampanga to strengthen interoperability in conducting relief operations in isolated areas during calamities. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) conducted Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DR) with the....

Researchers revise outlook for above-average hurricane season

2021-07-08T18:46+02004-traders (en)

HOUSTON, July 8 (Reuters) - Researchers from Colorado State University boosted their prediction for named tropical storms in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season in a revised forecast issued on Thursday. Colorado State meteorologists predicted 20 named storms, up from 17 in their forecast issued in April.

La Nina's return? It’s looking more likely this fall

2021-07-08T18:15+0200al (en)

Climate scientists including NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released their monthly look at the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on Thursday and issued a La Nina watch for the fall and winter months. A La Nina watch means that experts think there is a good chance that it will return this fall and last through the winter months.

27 million under tropical storm warning as Elsa roars up East Coast; 1 dead in Florida

2021-07-08T16:44+0200azcentral (en)

ARLINGTON, Va. Tropical Storm Elsa powered its way across Georgia and into South Carolina on Thursday, an unrelenting weather system that already has claimed one life, injured at least 10 people and placed more than 27 million Americans under a tropical storm warning.

30 million under tropical storm watch as Elsa roars up East Coast; 1 dead in Florida

2021-07-08T14:42+0200azcentral (en)

ARLINGTON, Va. Tropical Storm Elsa powered its way across Georgia and into South Carolina on Thursday, an unrelenting weather system that already has claimed one life, injured at least 10 people and placed more than 30 million Americans under a tropical storm warning.

30 million under tropical storm watch as Elsa roars up East Coast; 1 dead in Florida

2021-07-08T14:24+0200news-yahoo (en)

ARLINGTON, Va. – Tropical Storm Elsa powered its way across Georgia and into South Carolina on Thursday, an unrelenting weather system that already has claimed one life, injured at least 10 people and placed more than 30 million Americans under a tropical storm warning.

30M under tropical storm watch as Elsa roars up East Coast; 1 dead

2021-07-08T14:04+0200usaToday (en)

Tropical Storm Elsa is making its way up the East Coast. Over 45,000 were without power in Georgia and South Carolina early Thursday. One person died in Florida after a tree fell on two cars. In Georgia, a suspected tornado touched down at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, injuring about 10 people. ARLINGTON, Va.

PH, Japan air forces conclude 'air-to-air' bilateral training

2021-07-08T11:42+0200pna (en)

(Photo courtesy of Japanese Embassy in Manila) MANILA The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) have concluded their four-day bilateral training on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief from July 5 to 8, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said Thursday.

Hurricane Laura leaves damage in Louisiana and weakens into tropical depression

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:27:00 +0200qnewshub (en)

Despite Laura hitting the land with such force, its forecast storm surge — expected to be “unsurvivable” at up to 20 feet high — ended up being about half as high in Louisiana. Forecasters said that this was due in part to the storm moving quickly. “It is clear that we did not sustain and suffer the....

TV meteorologist who covered biggest weather events in Charlotte history set to retire

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 01:29:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

WBTV meteorologist Eric Thomas, who covered the biggest weather stories in Charlotte’s history during a 33-year career, told viewers on Wednesday that he plans to retire. “This was a tough decision and took lots of soul searching between my wife and me,” Thomas said in a statement later Wednesday.

The 2021 hurricane season is expected to be 'above normal' yet again - and that's based on a new official definition of normal

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 22:50:00 +0200insider-com (en)

made landfall in Florida on Wednesday, bringing 65-mph winds and heavy rain. Elsa was briefly a hurricane — 2021's first. Experts forecast an "above-normal" hurricane season. As Earth and its oceans continue to warm, storms are made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, bringing 65-mph winds and heavy rain.

Pain at the Pump: Gasoline Rises to 7 Year High, Up 40% Since January

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 22:05:00 +0200breitbart-com (en)

The national gas price average has increased 40 percent since the start of the year, according to the latest data from AAA. Gas prices are up from $2.25 to $3.13, the motorist service club reported. Ac cording to data from the Federal Reserve, this is the highest price for gas since October 2012. “Moreover, it is not stopping there.

Elsa strengthens back into a Category 1 hurricane

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:31:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tropical Storm Elsa strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it moved up the Gulf Coast on Tuesday evening, but fell back to a tropical storm overnight, the National Hurricane Center said. At 8 a.m. the center of Elsa was about 35 miles west of Cedar Key and 115 miles north-northwest of Tampa.

Northwest Florida braces for arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:36:00 +0200upi (en)

July 7 (UPI) -- Millions along Florida's northwestern coastline are preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa on Wednesday, as the system has caused power outages, flight cancellations and widespread closures. Elsa, a Category 1 hurricane until early Wednesday, is forecast to arrive over land....

Elsa regains hurricane strength as it lashes Florida The storm is expected to make landfall along the north Florida Gulf Coast by late Wednesday morning before it moves across the Southeast. 6M ago

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:15:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Elsa is lashing areas in Florida as it turned back into a hurricane Tuesday night. It's unleashing heavy winds and dumping as much as 15 inches of rainfall. With maximized sustained winds of 75 mph, the Category 1 storm is expected to make landfall along the north Florida Gulf Coast by late Wednesday morning before moving across the Southeast.

FIRST ALERT: Showers, thunderstorms Wednesday We will likely stay cloudy today with off and on showers and storms at any point during the day.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:45:00 +0200wbrc (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Wednesday! It’s a wet start to the day for parts of Central Alabama. We have been watching a cluster of showers with some embedded thunderstorms moving to the north over the past couple of hours on First Alert AccuTrack Radar. We are also watching scattered showers develop along the Mississippi and Alabama border.

Storm Elsa regain hurricane strength as it batters Florida with heavy rains, winds and power outages

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:22:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

Tropical storm Elsa was upgraded to a hurricane on Tuesday night for several hours as heavy rains and high winds battered Florida Keys and southwest areas and caused power outages in hundreds of homes. The storm is expected to barrel through the entire East Coast, making landfall over the northern Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday morning.

Elsa strengthens into a hurricane as it approaches the Florida coast

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:14:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

Elsa strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 1 Hurricane as it barreled up Florida’s west coast tonight, bringing with it the threat of heavy rain, flooding, and high winds. At its 8 p.m. update, the National Hurricane Center put Hurricane Elsa 100 miles (165 kilometers) south-southwest....

Ex-Montrealer, 66, identified as victim of building collapse in Florida

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:48:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

Former Montrealer Ingrid “Itty” Ainsworth was among the victims of a condo collapse in Surfside, Fla., says a U.S.-based rabbi who told the Star he’d long known her family. Global Affairs Canada confirmed Tuesday that the remains of a Canadian citizen have been found at the site of the collapsed condo building in Miami-Dade county.

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Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:24:00 +0200news4jax (en)

Elsa now a Hurricane, little change to local impacts. Tropical Storm Elsa strengthened back into a Category 1 hurricane before it makes landfall along the Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday evening. According to the 8 p.m. update, Elsa’s winds increased to 75 mph.

Western farmers fight for fairness, businesses amid drought 'like Hurricane Katrina'

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:18:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Ron Gibson manages 1,500 head of cattle in Northern Utah but may soon lack the resources to sustain his herd. Scorching temperatures and the absence of rain have created a depletion in feed supply for cattle farmers like Ron. With watering rights in his area cut about 70% in efforts to preserve the....

Met Office Explains Hurricane Elsa Categorisation

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 03:30:00 +0200gisbarbados (en)

The advisory that Tropical Storm Elsa had upgraded to a Category One Hurricane was based on meteorological standards. Acting Director of the Barbados Meteorological Services (MET Office), Sabu Best, stated this during a post Hurricane Elsa press briefing and update, from the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), this afternoon.

Hurricane Elsa heads toward Florida

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 02:16:00 +0200cnn (en)

“Hurricane warnings are in place for the following seven counties: Dixie, Levy, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas,” DeSantis said. “There are tropical storm warnings in place for 28 other counties,” the governor added. DeSantis said a tornado watch for South Florida is in place until 11 p.

Florida governor expands emergency declaration as strengthening Elsa lashes Florida peninsula

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 01:43:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Gov. Ron DeSantis Tuesday afternoon declared a state of emergency in seven more counties, bringing the total to 33 as Tropical Storm Elsa chugs toward a norther Florida landfall. Elsa is growing in strength as it lashes Florida’s west coast. After skirting across northwest Cuba Monday night, Elsa....

Here's When Tampa Area Will Feel Affects From Tropic...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:53:00 +0200patch (en)

TAMPA BAY, FL — Tropical Storm Elsa is now forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall sometime Wednesday morning with sustained winds of at least 74 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami's 5 p.m. advisory. But the Tampa/St.

Polystyrene ‘snow’ falls from construction site

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:38:00 +0200caycompass (en)

Residents living beside the 10-storey Seacrest development that is under construction on Seven Mile Beach complained to the Department of Environment over the weekend of polystyrene ‘snow’ falling. Photos from the scene on Sunday morning show the white material strewn along the beach and garden area of Sunset Cove.

Tropical storm warning issued for Tampa Bay region as Elsa approaches

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:55:00 +0200tampabay (en)

As Elsa moved over Cuba on Monday, Tampa Bay was pulled into the tropical storm’s warning zone — meaning that some tropical storm conditions are expected by midday Tuesday. Tampa Bay remains within the storm’s cone of uncertainty, as it has since forecasters first started tracking it last week.

Hurricane season 2021: How long it lasts and what to expect

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:44:00 +0200truemedian (en)

Whipping winds, torrential downpours, power outages and floods — hurricane season in the Atlantic brings a host of dramatic and dangerous weather with it. But when exactly does the Atlantic hurricane season start and how long does it last? And what can people do to prepare in the face of the most....

Elsa forecast to intensify as it turns toward Florida coast on track for Wednesday landfall

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:10:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Hurricane watches were in effect in Florida Tuesday morning ahead of a strengthening Elsa as it passed west of the Florida Keys and entered the Gulf of Mexico. during the month of July are rare. Going back to 2008, there is no other instance of the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay issuing a hurricane watch in July.

Florida condo death toll hits 32 as Tropical Storm Elsa threatens search

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:07:00 +0200nypost (en)

Four more bodies have been pulled from the rubble of the collapsed Florida condominium building, pushing the confirmed death toll to 32, officials announced Tuesday. Family members were told about the additional deaths during a closed-door briefing in the morning, fire officials said.

First Alert for Scattered Showers and Storms Tuesday Plan for a mostly cloudy sky with highs in the mid 80s.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:29:00 +0200wbrc (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Tuesday! We are starting off the day mostly dry. Temperatures are a little warmer this morning with many locations in the low to mid 70s. Areas north of I-20/59 are slightly cooler with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s.

Search resumes after demolition of building in Miami, which could give access to new areas

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 03:03:00 +0200archyde (en)

(CNN) — The rest of the Champlain Towers South building was demolished Sunday night and authorities hope it is now safer for rescue teams to expand their search with fewer reinforcements. Dust and desolation leaves the collapsed building demolition 3:37.

Death toll in Surfside condo building collapse rises to 28

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 01:27:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Search and rescue crews have recovered another victim from the rubble of the collapsed Champlain Towers South building, bringing the death toll to 28, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a Monday evening news conference. The additional bodies were found after search efforts resumed....

DeSantis declares state of emergency in Tampa Bay as Elsa approaches Florida

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 23:44:00 +0200tampabay (en)

Tropical Storm Elsa was downgraded from hurricane strength on Saturday but Tampa Bay and much of the Florida peninsula remains within its potential path. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency that afternoon in advance of the storm for several coastal counties, including the Tampa....

Confirmed death toll in Surfside condo collapse reaches 27

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 19:01:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Miami-Dade County Mayor said 191 people affected by the early-morning June 24 collapse have been accounted for, leaving 118 unaccounted for as of Monday. Search and rescue personnel searched areas of the building that were accessible, including in closets and under beds, for pets as well as placed....

3 More bodies found after search resumes following the demolition of Surfside condo building

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:37:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

The additional bodies were found after search efforts resumed around midnight after the demolition Sunday night of what had remained standing of the building , Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said. There are 118 people still unaccounted for, Levine Cava said at a news briefing Monday. The structure was demolished around 10:30 p.

Tropical storm warning issued for Tampa Bay region as Elsa approaches

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:55:00 +0200tampabay (en)

As tropical storm Elsa moves over Cuba today, a tropical storm warning has been extended further north up the western Florida coastline and now includes the Tampa Bay region. The warning, which extends as far north as the Suwanee River, means tropical storm conditions are expected in the region with 48 hours.

Where to get sandbags: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:55:00 +0200tampabay (en)

Some local governments have opened sandbag stations in anticipation that Tropical Storm Elsa will bring some flooding and storm surge to the Tampa Bay region in the coming days. The region’s biggest governments, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties and the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa, have not yet announced the opening of sandbag sites.

Remainder of collapsed Florida condo demolished to aid rescue workers' search for victims

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:36:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

(CNN) -- The rest of the Champlain Towers South building was demolished Sunday night and officials hope it will now be safer for rescue teams to expand their search with fewer reinforcements. Search efforts, halted during the demolition, have resumed at the site, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said Monday morning.

Remainder of collapsed Florida condo demolished to aid rescue workers' search for victims

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:15:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

(CNN) -- The rest of the Champlain Towers South building was demolished Sunday night and officials hope it will now be safer for rescue teams to expand their search with fewer reinforcements. Search efforts, halted during the demolition, have resumed at the site, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said Monday morning.

Remainder of collapsed Florida condo demolished to aid rescue workers' search for victims

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:16:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

(CNN) -- The rest of the Champlain Towers South building was demolished Sunday night and officials hope it will now be safer for rescue teams to expand their search with fewer reinforcements. Search efforts, halted during the demolition, have resumed at the site, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said Monday morning.

Search Resumes After Demolition Of Building In Miami, Which Could Give Access To New Areas

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:09:00 +0200wearebreakingnews (en)

The structure was demolished around 10:30 pm Sunday using a method that Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava called “energy logging,” describing it as a process that “uses strategically placed small explosives and builds in gravity to bring the building down into place.

Search resumes at Surfside collapse site after demolition that could give crews access to new areas of the debris pile

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

The rest of the Champlain Towers South building was demolished Sunday night and officials hope it will now be safer for rescue teams to expand their search with fewer reinforcements. Search efforts, halted during the demolition, have resumed at the site, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said Monday morning. The structure was demolished around 10:30 p.

Everything you need to survive a tropical storm or hurricane in Florida

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Fill the car’s gas tank and keep it topped off. Make sure the battery is in good condition. Fill propane tanks for gas grills and camp stoves. Check your battery-powered equipment. A radio could be your only link with the outside world during and after a hurricane. Review your preparedness plan with your household.

FIRST ALERT: Isolated storms south of I-20 Monday Plan for a mostly sunny to a partly cloudy sky today with highs in the lower 90s.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:39:00 +0200wbrc (en)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Independence Day! We are starting off the morning with very pleasant conditions. Temperatures are a little warmer than yesterday morning, but it feels nice. Most spots are in the mid to upper 60s.

ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week Week 26, 28 June – 04 July 2021

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:46:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

REGIONAL SUMMARY: For the twenty-sixth (26th) week of 2021, a total of 18 disasters (10 floods, 1 landslides, 1 storms, 5 winds-related and 1 volcano) affected the region. Indonesia, the Philippines , and Thailand have reportedly been affected. High intensity rain caused flooding, landslide and....

Demolition at Surfside collapse site could give search and rescue crews access to new areas of debris pile

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:37:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

The structure was demolished around 10:30 p.m. ET Sunday using a method Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava called "energetic felling," describing it as a process that "uses small, strategically placed explosives and relies on gravity to bring the building down in place.

Crumbling America: Meet Louisiana's climate-change refugees

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:58:00 +0200telegraph (en)

It’s the bloodied carcasses of five-foot alligators, laying by the side of the busy highway that you notice first. Face down, with their green, horned scales protruding into the air, or splayed on their backs showing their bright white stomachs, all of them were hit by cars just before they could....

South Florida collapse shows infrastructure is a persistent threat to public health

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:31:00 +0200thehill (en)

The deadly building collapse in South Florida is a searing reminder that fragile infrastructure can have tragic public health consequences. Although exceptions can and have occurred, 72 hours is considered the essential rescue window for people trapped in rubble following the collapse of a building.

Where to get sandbags: Gulfport, Pinellas Park, Hillsborough, Tampa, Pasco and Hernando

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:26:00 +0200tampabay (en)

Some local governments have opened sandbag stations in anticipation that Tropical Storm Elsa will bring some flooding and storm surge to the Tampa Bay region in the coming days. The region’s biggest governments, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties and the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa, have not yet announced the opening of sandbag sites.

Where to get sandbags: Gulfport, Pinellas Park, Pasco and Hernando

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 15:25:00 +0200tampabay (en)

Some local governments have opened sandbag stations in anticipation that Tropical Storm Elsa will bring some flooding and storm surge to the Tampa Bay region in the coming days. The region’s biggest governments, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties and the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa, have not yet announced the opening of sandbag sites.

Elsa’s passage through the Dominican territory

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 14:23:00 +0200dominicantoday (en)

It had damaging effects in several provinces, specifically on the southern coast. Santo Domingo, DR. Some 24 houses affected, dozens of trees collapsed and obstructing roads, 118 people mobilized, three routes affected, seven people sheltered, and two deaths confirmed by the National Institute of....

Officials pause operations at Surfside collapse site to focus on demolition ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:57:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Elsa was a Category 1 hurricane Friday and early Saturday but weakened to a tropical storm as it took aim at the Dominican Republic and Haiti. While the forecast remains uncertain for the continued track and intensity, the potential for weather-related issues at the collapse site is influencing authorities' decisions on the ground.

Salt fire destroys more than two dozen homes; residents are arrested near Lava fire evacuation area - Yahoo News

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:52:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

The Lava Fire had burned 23,849 acres and was at 27 percent containment as of the morning of Friday, July 2, as crews worked to mop up the southern end of the blaze in Siskiyou County, California, according to fire officials.Evacuation orders in Lake Shastina and Carrick were lifted as of Thursday evening, local media reported.

Officials suspend search and accelerate demolition of condo tower as tropical storm nears

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:30:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

Local leaders had said Friday that the process could take weeks because the structure is so fragile, but the emergence of Tropical Storm Elsa in the Caribbean prompted them to rethink their plans. Elsa, which was downgraded from a hurricane on Saturday, could swipe South Florida early next week,....

DeSantis declares state of emergency in Tampa Bay as Elsa approaches Florida

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:21:00 +0200tampabay (en)

Tropical Storm Elsa was downgraded from hurricane strength on Saturday but Tampa Bay and much of the Florida peninsula remains within its potential path. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon in advance of the storm for several coastal counties, including the....

UPDATE: After Hurricane Elsa Press Conference

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:14:00 +0200nationnews (en)

Prime Minister Mia Mottley Still very early in the data gathering. We are lucky, it could be far worse. Hurricane Else has brought dislocation, anxiety and horror to many Barbadians. We must give thanks that there was no reported evidence of anyone losing their life or serious injury.

Elsa weakens and degrades to a tropical storm; Will not go through the country

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 18:24:00 +0200dominicantoday (en)

Authorities reported at 11 am local time today (Saturday) that Hurricane Elsa weakened and degraded to a tropical storm due to the rapid movement. Likewise, the National Meteorological Office (ONAMET) reported that the phenomenon is located about 70 kilometers from Beata Island and moving at 46 kilometers per hour, in a west-northwest direction.