Forecasts for hurricane season remain worrying despite current lull
A lull in activity, despite predictions of a hyperactive season, has surprised and confused scientists who write seasonal forecasts. Tropical waves explained: How tropical waves affect the weather Tropical waves do not refer to the storm surges seen during a…
Dealing with fallen, damaged trees in Hillsdale County
Tips for dealing with power outages Here are some safety tips for dealing with power outages from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Detroit Free Press In the middle of tornado season, severe summer storms are not uncommon in southeast…
Young ‘heroes’ rescue woman crushed by tree branch in Anderson River Park
Thanks to the kindness of a doctor, pilots are rescued by shelter dogs Dr. Brian Rambarran volunteers at Nickel City Canine Rescue, flying shelter dogs from animal shelters to rescue centers in various states. USA Today Ashlee Robinson faces weeks…
Motorcyclist killed in collision with truck in east Redding
A motorcyclist was killed in Redding on Tuesday afternoon when he was struck by a truck pulling out of a driveway, police said. The fatal collision occurred around 4 p.m. on Churn Creek Road near Maraglia Street in the city’s…
Muncie man fatally injured in accident on Ind. 67 on Tuesday
MUNCIE, Indiana – A local man was killed and another victim was seriously injured in a crash Tuesday morning on Indiana 67 northeast of Muncie. Richard S. Meadows, 62, of Muncie, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash…
I-10 West near downtown El Paso closed after semi-trailer accident
A crash involving a semi-trailer truck overturned brought traffic to a standstill on I-10 West near downtown El Paso during the evening rush hour, authorities said. The El Paso Police Department responded to a crash involving a tractor-trailer Tuesday, Aug….
NCDOT builds new bridge in Brunswick County on NC 133
A flood-prone road in Brunswick County will soon be improved. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will begin work on a section of NC 133 near Funston Road this fall. Dan Cumbo, assistant civil engineer for NCDOT’s Third Division,…
Tropical Storm Hone, Hurricane Gilma: Route forecast, storm path
Hawaii is bracing for heavy rains and winds from Tropical Storm Hone this weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts that Hone will pass south of the Hawaiian Islands and briefly strengthen into a hurricane southwest of Hawaii late Sunday…
Tropical Storm Hone, Hurricane Gilma: Route forecast, storm path
Hawaii is bracing for heavy rains and winds from Tropical Storm Hone this weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts that Hone will pass south of the Hawaiian Islands and briefly strengthen into a hurricane southwest of Hawaii late Sunday…
Tropical Storm Hone, Hurricane Gilma: Route forecast, storm path
Hawaii is bracing for heavy rains and winds from Tropical Storm Hone this weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts that Hone will pass south of the Hawaiian Islands and briefly strengthen into a hurricane southwest of Hawaii late Sunday…
