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'The Wire' actor says his son was critically injured in Georgia tornado
ATLANTA – Actor Tray Chaney, known for his role in "The Wire," said that his son was seriously injured when he was thrown 300 feet from his room as a tornado barreled through their Henry County, Georgia, home on Thursday. The tornado touched down just before 4 p.m. local time outside the community of Locust Grove, which sits southeast of Atlanta. There, Chaney, his wife and son had a home they moved into only five years ago in 2020, according to the actor. "I lost my house, I lost everything in it," Chaney said in a tearful video posted on his Instagram page, showing the damage and giving an update on his family's survival. "Thank God I'm still living. I survived a tornado and my son - and he survived… I'm doing a video to let you know right now to cherish life as much as you can." Chaney noted in a separate Instagram post that he became unconscious during the storm, buried underneath debris from his home. As he regained consciousness, he was unable to find his son, Malachi. With the help of his neighbors, Chaney said he was able to locate Malachi 300 feet away in the woods behind their home with serious injuries. He was brought to the intensive care unit of a hospital, where he remains as of Friday afternoon, Chaney said on Instagram. "The worst pain of my entire life as a father watching my Son in this hospital bed in so much pain!" Chaney wrote on Instagram. "Take the house, take the money, take the cars all the material things I just want my Son back in great health like he was." Tornado Rips Through Georgia Neighborhood, Critically Injuring 18-Year-old Henry County Police Deputy Chief Jason Bolton told FOX 5 Atlanta that residents did not have much warning ahead of time. "The first call came in around 3:32 p.m., and that was right about the same time that we received warning from the National Weather Center," Bolton said. "The 18-year-old is in critical condition and has been taken to Grady (Memorial Hospital)." How To Watch Fox Weather The National Weather Service issued a rating of Ef-2 for the Henry County tornado. The agency said the tornado had estimated peak winds of 135 mph and a path measuring about 200 yards wide and nearly 2 miles long. Meanwhile, the Chaney family is now asking for prayers and support through their GoFundMe article source: 'The Wire' actor says his son was critically injured in Georgia tornado
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a day ago
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See it: Ancient gold ring dating back over 2,000 years found in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM – A small gold ring embedded with a dark red gemstone dating back to ancient times 2,300 years ago, was recently discovered in the Jerusalem Walls National Park in Israel. The piece of jewelry was found in an excavation of a layer of earth and material from a time known as the Early Hellenistic period. Officials said this is the second gold ring found at the same site from the same time period within just a few months. They were discovered in the foundations of a large building, which connotes the wealth of those who lived inside. Several earrings were also recently discovered in the same layer. A number were made of bronze, and one was made of gold and adorned with a horned animal image and gold bead, according to officials. All the jewelry dates from the Early Hellenistic Period. How Scientists Accidentally Turned Lead Into Gold Researcher Dr. Marion Zindel surmises that the rings and the rest of the jewelry were buried intentionally. "One of the possibilities now being examined is that the jewelry found in the building's foundations was in the context of executing a well-known Hellenistic period custom in which betrothed women would bury jewelry and other childhood objects in the house foundations as a symbol of the transition from childhood to adulthood," she said. Researchers also noted that the design of the jewelry may have been influenced by trade with faraway empires at the time. Specifically, jewelry that combines gold with brightly colored gemstones was a fashion influenced by Eastern countries, such as India and Persia. "These fashionable influences were enabled thanks to Alexander the Great's conquests, and the consequent trade channels opening with these regions," officials said. How To Watch Fox Weather Those who were there when the ring was unearthed said it holds a deeper meaning. "When I held this ring in my hand, I felt part of my history," said Rivka lengler, excavator at the City of David. "I felt that I could actually touch and connect with the people who lived here in Jerusalem thousands of years ago."Original article source: See it: Ancient gold ring dating back over 2,000 years found in Jerusalem
Yahoo
a day ago
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Severe storms threaten 93 million in Carolinas, mid-Atlantic amid final act of deadly weather pattern
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – More than 93 million people are covered by the threat of severe storms on Friday, as severe weather threatens the afternoon and evening commutes for those in the southeastern US and mid-Atlantic. The area of greatest concern is the Piedmont plateau in the Carolinas and eastern Georgia. Cities like Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina could see strong damaging wind gusts as storms fire Friday afternoon. Both Tornado Watches and Severe Thunderstorm Watches are in effect for the area: The overall threat of severe thunderstorms stretches from the Gulf Coast of Louisiana to Florida and north through southern New Jersey. These storms are the final act of a stubborn weather pattern that has caused deadly severe weather across the South and Southeast for most of the past week. Texas Severe Storms Turn Deadly After 1 Person Swept Away By Floodwaters In Austin A tornado touched down Friday morning in Washington County, Kentucky, leaving at least one person dead and a twister outside of Atlanta, Georgia is being blamed for seriously injuring a teen on Thursday afternoon. Earlier in the week, severe thunderstorms brought rounds of hail over Texas, as well as deadly flash flooding in Austin. Watch: Texas Street Turns Into A Raging River As Storm Dumps Hail, Torrential Rain On Austin A line of storms is currently tracking east across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, fueled by warm humid air. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 3 out of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms covering Raleigh, Charlotte and Greensboro, in addition to a large part of South Carolina and eastern Georgia. A Level 2 out of 5 threat covers most of the rest of Georgia and part of Alabama. The Level 2 threat also covers Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. The SPC has highlighted an area covering part of central North Carolina and central Virginia where tornadoes could develop if supercell thunderstorms are able to break out ahead of the main line of storms. How To Watch Fox Weather Wind gusts of up to 70 mph will be possible in the same area covered by the Level 3 threat. Large hail is also possible during stronger thunderstorms. As the cold front driving this weather pattern pushes off the East Coast Friday night, dry weather will return to the article source: Severe storms threaten 93 million in Carolinas, mid-Atlantic amid final act of deadly weather pattern
Miami Herald
a day ago
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- Miami Herald
Tropical Storm Alvin Live Tracker
A live map from shows the current location of Storm Alvin, the first named storm of the season. Alvin became the first named storm system of 2025 when the tropical storm formed in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday morning. Forecasters are anticipating an above-normal hurricane season this year. Forecasters say Alvin could impact western Mexico with strong winds, rainfall, and surf. In a media advisory shared with Newsweek, AccuWeather stated that gusty winds and heavy rainfall will be limited to areas near the coast of Baja California Sur. The intense rain could trigger landslides and cause travel disruptions, particularly in the higher elevations along the southern coast, it said. Alvin is forecast to maintain tropical storm strength through Saturday. However, a slight weakening in wind intensity is anticipated as it tracks northward over cooler ocean waters, according to AccuWeather experts. Fox Weather reported that the storm's winds peaked at 60 miles per hour Friday morning, though they had since decreased to around 50 mph. AccuWeather senior meteorologist Bob Larson previously told Newsweek that while the Eastern Pacific hurricane season has already begun, Tropical Storm Alvin is slightly earlier than average. The first tropical storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season typically forms around June 10. While Alvin developed earlier than the average, it is not considered "unprecedented," according to Larson. Meanwhile, forecasters are monitoring a low risk for another potential development, located again south of Mexico, from June 3-6. Fox Weather hurricane specialist Bryan Norcross: "The Eastern Pacific season kicked off right on schedule. The ocean water off the southern coast of Mexico is always quite warm, and this year the atmospheric pattern over that part of the ocean is quite conducive for development. "Alvin has a good chance of intensifying significantly over the open water. As it tracks farther north, however, the water cools quickly. So, if Alvin affects Cabo San Lucas or nearby areas in northern Mexico, for example, it looks likely to be a weakening storm." Meteorologist Jim Cantore, Friday on X, formerly Twitter: "Alvin caught in the southwest deep flow and getting sheared and pushed by the dry air around the base of the trough. Alvin's time as a TS is numbered, but the eventual moisture, rain and the 20-30 degree cool down in the southwest will be welcome." The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through November 30. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season started on May 15 and lasts through November 30. Related Articles Tropical Storm Alvin Becomes First Named 2025 SystemTropical Storm Alvin Spaghetti Models Show Path, ForecastTropical Storm Path as Forecast Shows It's Expected to Form This WeekMap Shows First Tropical Storm Could Form in the Next 7 Days 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
a day ago
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- Newsweek
Tropical Storm Alvin Live Tracker
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A live map from shows the current location of Storm Alvin, the first named storm of the season. Why It Matters Alvin became the first named storm system of 2025 when the tropical storm formed in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday morning. Forecasters are anticipating an above-normal hurricane season this year. What To Know Forecasters say Alvin could impact western Mexico with strong winds, rainfall, and surf. In a media advisory shared with Newsweek, AccuWeather stated that gusty winds and heavy rainfall will be limited to areas near the coast of Baja California Sur. The intense rain could trigger landslides and cause travel disruptions, particularly in the higher elevations along the southern coast, it said. Alvin is forecast to maintain tropical storm strength through Saturday. However, a slight weakening in wind intensity is anticipated as it tracks northward over cooler ocean waters, according to AccuWeather experts. Fox Weather reported that the storm's winds peaked at 60 miles per hour Friday morning, though they had since decreased to around 50 mph. AccuWeather senior meteorologist Bob Larson previously told Newsweek that while the Eastern Pacific hurricane season has already begun, Tropical Storm Alvin is slightly earlier than average. The first tropical storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season typically forms around June 10. While Alvin developed earlier than the average, it is not considered "unprecedented," according to Larson. Meanwhile, forecasters are monitoring a low risk for another potential development, located again south of Mexico, from June 3-6. An AccuWeather map shows the location of Tropical Storm Alvin. An AccuWeather map shows the location of Tropical Storm Alvin. AccuWeather What People Are Saying Fox Weather hurricane specialist Bryan Norcross: "The Eastern Pacific season kicked off right on schedule. The ocean water off the southern coast of Mexico is always quite warm, and this year the atmospheric pattern over that part of the ocean is quite conducive for development. "Alvin has a good chance of intensifying significantly over the open water. As it tracks farther north, however, the water cools quickly. So, if Alvin affects Cabo San Lucas or nearby areas in northern Mexico, for example, it looks likely to be a weakening storm." Meteorologist Jim Cantore, Friday on X, formerly Twitter: "Alvin caught in the southwest deep flow and getting sheared and pushed by the dry air around the base of the trough. Alvin's time as a TS is numbered, but the eventual moisture, rain and the 20-30 degree cool down in the southwest will be welcome." #Alvin caught in the southwest deep flow and getting sheared and pushed by the dry air around the base of the trough. Alvin's time as a TS is numbered, but the eventual moisture, rain and the 20-30 degree cool down in the southwest will be welcome. — Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) May 30, 2025 What Happens Next The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through November 30. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season started on May 15 and lasts through November 30.
