National Weather Service Warns Millions Across Plains, Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic Could Face Damaging Hail, Gusts and Flash Flooding Thursday

National Weather Service Warns Millions Across Plains, Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic Could Face Damaging Hail, Gusts and Flash Flooding Thursday

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal forecasters are warning residents across three separate regions of the country to prepare for a dangerous mix of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding Thursday, with damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall all expected within a single 24-hour window. Three Danger Zones Identified by Forecasters According to an outlook issued … Read more

New Jersey Declares Severe Thunderstorm Alert as Damaging Winds Reach 60 MPH, Flash Flooding Traps Multiple Vehicles

New Jersey Declares Severe Thunderstorm Alert as Damaging Winds Reach 60 MPH, Flash Flooding Traps Multiple Vehicles

Parts of New Jersey were placed under severe thunderstorm warnings Thursday evening after fast-developing storm cells swept through the region, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall that authorities say could trigger tree damage and sudden flooding. According to the National Weather Service, a severe thunderstorm warning went into effect around 5:30 p.m. covering most of … Read more

New Jersey Roads Turn Into Rivers as ‘Life-Threatening’ Storms Trap Cars in Rising Floodwaters, Officials Warn

New Jersey Roads Turn Into Rivers as 'Life-Threatening' Storms Trap Cars in Rising Floodwaters, Officials Warn

Parts of central and southern New Jersey were hit for the second time this week by slow-crawling thunderstorms that unloaded torrential rain on Thursday afternoon, forcing emergency alerts, flash flood warnings, and the closure of dozens of roads as water rose within minutes. The National Weather Service confirmed that several highways and local roads had … Read more

New Jersey Declares Severe Thunderstorm Watch Across 6 Counties as Flash Flooding Threat Escalates

New Jersey Declares Severe Thunderstorm Watch Across 6 Counties as Flash Flooding Threat Escalates

Southern New Jersey is bracing for a dangerous stretch of weather after officials issued a severe thunderstorm watch covering six counties, warning residents of destructive wind gusts and torrential rainfall capable of triggering sudden flash floods. According to the National Weather Service, the alert was put into effect Thursday afternoon and will remain active until … Read more

New Jersey Faces Flash Flood Emergency as Storms Dump Up to 3 Inches of Rain Per Hour Across 6 Counties

New Jersey Faces Flash Flood Emergency as Storms Dump Up to 3 Inches of Rain Per Hour Across 6 Counties

New Jersey residents were put on high alert Thursday afternoon after a fast-moving line of thunderstorms triggered flash flood warnings across six counties, with the National Weather Service warning that some flooding could turn “dangerous and life-threatening” for anyone caught on the roads. According to the National Weather Service, flash flood warnings were issued around … Read more

Houston Faces Triple-Digit Heat Index as Saharan Dust Plume Blankets Skies, Weather Officials Say

Houston Faces Triple-Digit Heat Index as Saharan Dust Plume Blankets Skies, Weather Officials Say

Southeast Texas residents are being urged to brace for another punishing stretch of heat as a fresh wave of Saharan dust settles over the region, pushing heat index readings as high as 108 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Need to Know Heat Grips Houston Once Again The city is bracing for another round … Read more

Colorado Declares Disaster Emergency as Ferris Fire Explodes Past 57,000 Acres

Colorado Declares Disaster Emergency as Ferris Fire Explodes Past 57,000 Acres

Dolores County, Colorado — Colorado officials have declared a disaster emergency as the rapidly expanding Ferris Fire continues to burn across southwest Colorado, prompting additional state resources to help firefighters protect homes and communities. Gov. Jared Polis announced the verbal disaster declaration on Wednesday after the wildfire surpassed 57,000 acres, activating the State Emergency Operations … Read more

Man Allegedly Left Custody Papers Beside Ex-Wife’s Body After Fatal Grocery Store Shooting, Police Say

Man Allegedly Left Custody Papers Beside Ex-Wife’s Body After Fatal Grocery Store Shooting, Police Say

Las Vegas, Nevada — A Nevada man accused of carrying out a deadly shooting inside a Las Vegas grocery store allegedly left child custody documents beside his ex-wife’s body after killing her and her new husband, with prosecutors claiming the attack was fueled by a years-long grudge over custody and child support. The allegations emerged … Read more

Family Sues California Country Club After Worker Allegedly Dropped Toddler, Hid Serious Head Injury

Family Sues California Country Club After Worker Allegedly Dropped Toddler, Hid Serious Head Injury

El Segundo, California — A Southern California family has filed a lawsuit against The Bay Club El Segundo, alleging that a staff member accidentally dropped their 23-month-old son during play, causing a traumatic brain injury before allegedly misleading the child’s parents about how seriously he had been hurt. According to the lawsuit, Matthew Kittle and … Read more

Plague Alert in New Mexico: Wild Rat Tests Positive Following Four Confirmed Cases in Dogs

Plague Alert in New Mexico Wild Rat Tests Positive Following Four Confirmed Cases in Dogs

Santa Fe County, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico are urging residents to remain vigilant after a wild rat tested positive for the plague, marking the first confirmed wild animal case in Santa Fe County this year. According to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), the infected rodent was discovered dead by … Read more