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The slow-moving remains of Helene create a risk of flooding

Flood watch We have experienced torrential rain in the last few days, which has resulted in the ground becoming waterlogged. It doesn't take much rain to trigger more local flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the eastern half of our region. A flood watch means localized flooding is possible in […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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First day of alert for possible new floods

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – The remnants of former Major Hurricane Helene will continue to linger over central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. Spread of further tropical downpours. Some of these will lead to a new wave of flooding! We have explained a First alert weather day Category until Monday evening. This serves to reduce the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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Hurricane Helene: Power outage maps, emergency shelters, emergency management authorities

Article ATLANTA – Power outages are reported across Georgia as Hurricane Helene continues its track north, and power outages are expected Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane and is expected to weaken but remain a hurricane in south and central Georgia before being downgraded to a tropical storm as it passes through metro […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Tracking tornado, wind and flood risk

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – It's a first alert weather day through Friday evening as the remnants of Hurricane Helene continue to move across our region. There is a risk of a rapid tornado intensification through Friday evening as some of the heavier rain bands move quickly northeast. There is a risk of flooding this evening. […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Utilities in Kentucky and southern Indiana are preparing for possible power outages ahead of Helene

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Hurricane Helene's first stop is Florida, with its remnants set to reach the Louisville metro and southern Indiana on Friday. Even though it could be the end of the storm, it could still have severe impacts. “We expect the remnants of this hurricane to impact Kentucky this evening,” Gov. Andy Beshear […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Flash Flood Warning for extreme northeast Georgia

A flash flood warning is in effect for Habersham, Rabun and Stephens counties in northeast Georgia and west central Oconee County, South Carolina until 3 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. At 12:38 p.m. EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rainfall amounts of 2 inches per hour or more sweeping across the warned area. More than 10 cm […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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The rapid intensification of Hurricane John surprises the Mexican tourist centers of Acapulco and Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido, Mexico — Hurricane John hit Mexico's southern Pacific coast with life-threatening flooding threats after intensifying into a major hurricane within hours. It made landfall near the town of Punta Maldonado late Monday night as a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. John's rapid intensification forced authorities to rush to […]

By Andrew Jack

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

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Fourth tropical disturbance occurs in the Atlantic. Will this affect Florida?

4. tropical disturbance forms in the Atlantic A fourth tropical disturbance formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday as the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season reached its peak. ORLANDO, Florida – A fourth tropical disturbance formed in the Atlantic early Saturday morning and is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center – the latest activity during […]

By Andrew Jack

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

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Weather summary for Texas: It's just gross outside…

Seasonal hot and humid weather will continue in Texas through the end of the work week. Scattered rain showers are expected this afternoon in the Panhandle, West Texas, the Border, the Rio Grande Plains and South Texas. Unlike the past two days, we don't expect a major thunderstorm threat today. However, all storms can bring […]

By Andrew Jack

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

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Tornadoes reported in northern Minnesota during severe weather

Funnel cloud moves over Highway 53 in northern Minnesota Video from Brandon Shofer (via FOX 21 in Duluth) shows a funnel cloud moving across Highway 53 south of Cotton, Minnesota. The order The National Weather Service has received two reports of a tornado that touched down in the Cotton and Canyon area of northern Minnesota. […]

By Andrew Jack

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024