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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Warning as 23m Americans face tropical trouble that could spawn Storm Dexter TOMORROW
A potential tropical system is forming off Florida 's coast, and officials say it could bring heavy rain and flooding to millions of people in the coming days. A low-pressure system is currently moving west across Florida and is expected to reach the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico by late Tuesday. Forecasters say those conditions could help it strengthen into a named storm. If the system continues to develop, it would become Tropical Storm Dexter, the fourth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Cities including Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and areas along coastal Alabama are being advised to prepare for possible street flooding, strong rip currents, and travel disruptions. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), there is a 10 percent chance the system develops in the next 48 hours and a 30 percent chance over the next seven days. Rip current risks are also expected to climb by Thursday along the Alabama coast and Florida Panhandle. In total, more than 23 million Americans live in areas that could be impacted by rain and possible storm surge, stretching from Florida's Atlantic coast to southeastern Louisiana. 'Environmental conditions appear favorable enough to support some gradual development of this system,' the NHC said Monday. 'It is expected to move westward to west-northwestward across the northeastern and north-central portions of the Gulf during the middle to latter part of this week,' they added. Flash flood risks are expected to rise later this week, especially across central and southern Florida, where some areas could see more than six inches of rain, possibly even higher in isolated spots. According to AccuWeather meteorologists, the system has the best chance of strengthening between July 15 and 17 as it moves across the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. However, forecasters warn that heavy rainfall is likely even if the system doesn't become a named storm. The National Weather Service (NWS) said: 'Multiple rounds of heavy rain could lead to flooding concerns by mid-week, but especially in the latter part of this upcoming week. Expect several days with widespread showers and storms.' Rip current risks are also expected to increase by Thursday along the Alabama coast and Florida Panhandle. The disturbance began as a large area of low pressure off Florida's east coast and is now moving west toward the northeastern Gulf. However, dry air in the region may limit how quickly it develops. To officially become a tropical storm, the system would need to form a well-defined center and produce sustained winds of at least 40 mph. Meteorologists say it hasn't reached that point yet but are continuing to monitor its progress closely. This system follows three earlier named storms: Andrea, Barry, and Chantal. Chantal hit North Carolina earlier this month, dumping more than 10 inches of rain in less than 24 hours and flooding streets and homes. However, it never became a hurricane, but it still caused serious damage with the death of over six people. Experts say this setup resembles the one that spawned Tropical Storm Chantal earlier this month, but with weaker wind shear, which may give this system a slightly better environment to develop as it drifts across the Gulf. That is part of the reason meteorologists stress that even weak or unorganized systems can be dangerous. Rain, flooding, and coastal hazards do not require a major storm. Earlier this year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an above-average hurricane season in the Atlantic for 2025. The agency projected between 13 and 19 named storms for the season, including six to 10 hurricanes and three to five major ones of Category 3 or higher. It said there is a 70 percent chance the numbers will fall within those ranges. Meteorologist Kristin Walla wrote in a post on X: 'The National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor an area of interest in the northeastern Gulf. It has a low chance of development over the next 7 days.' 'This will be something for us to calmly watch but not necessarily worry about over the coming days,' she added. The NHC and local weather offices will keep tracking the system around the clock. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. In the Eastern Pacific, hurricane season started earlier on May 15 and also ends November 30. Officials urge residents in Florida, Alabama, and along the Gulf Coast to stay alert, prepare for flash flooding, clear drains, and avoid beaches when rip current warnings are in place.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Expro Secures Contract With Woodside Energy for Trion Deepwater Project
Expro to deliver advanced tubular running and cementing services for Woodside's first ultra-deepwater development offshore Mexico. HOUSTON, July 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expro (NYSE:XPRO) has been awarded a major three-year contract by Woodside Petróleo Operaciones de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Woodside Energy) in support of the Trion deepwater oil and gas development offshore Mexico. Under the agreement, Expro will provide industry-leading tubular running services (TRS) and cementing services for what will be Mexico's first deepwater oil production facility - a major milestone in the region's energy evolution. Woodside and Expro have a long-standing partnership, with Expro supporting well construction activities in Mexico during the exploration phase. This latest collaboration further strengthens their well-established presence in deepwater operations across the country. As part of the project, Woodside Energy will manage operations from its Tampico shore base and office, while Expro is actively establishing a new hub in the area, supporting local employment and contributing to the economic growth of the area. The contract enables Expro to deploy its differentiated well construction technologies, designed to offer a seamless solution from top drive to target depth. Services will include TRS casing, completion and drilling support, as well as the provision of casing accessories, cement heads, and Expro's Skyhook® system. In addition to technical execution, Expro's approach is aimed at optimizing well performance, driving cost-efficiencies, and enhancing operational reliability throughout the project lifecycle. Jeremy Angelle, Vice President of Well Construction said, "With our extensive track record and a reputation as a trusted provider of TRS solutions, we are proud to play a key role in this world-class development. This contract win reflects not only the strength of our technical capabilities and commercial offering but also our legacy of supporting Trion exploration wells through Frank's TRS and VERSAFLOTM systems. This project represents an exciting opportunity to showcase our innovative technologies on a historic deepwater development, and we look forward to building a strong, long-term partnership with Woodside in Mexico." Trion is a greenfield development located in the Perdido Fold Belt, approximately 180 km off Mexico's coastline in the Gulf of Mexico, in water depths of around 2,500 meters. Representing the first deepwater oil production in Mexico, the project is a joint venture between Woodside Energy and Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), with first oil targeted for 2028. Notes to editors Working for clients across the well life cycle, Expro is a leading provider of energy services, offering cost-effective, innovative solutions and what the company considers to be best-in-class safety and service quality. The company's extensive portfolio of capabilities spans well construction, well flow management, subsea well access, and well intervention and integrity solutions. With roots dating to 1938, Expro has more than 8,500 employees and provides services and solutions to leading exploration and production companies in both onshore and offshore environments in more than 50 countries. For more information, please visit and connect with Expro on Twitter @ExproGroup and LinkedIn @Expro. SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company, may contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, the success and safety of the Company's tubular running and cementing services technologies, the Company's environmental, social and governance goals, targets and initiatives, and future growth, and are indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipate," "outlook," "estimate," "expect," "project," "believe," "envision," "goal," "target," "can," "will," and similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based largely on the Company's expectations and judgments and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control. The factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to materially differ include, among others the risk factors identified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, historical practice, or otherwise. View source version on Contacts Media ContactMediaRelations@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
'Massive' 1,000 Pound Shark Caught at Popular U.S. Beach
Anglers dropped bait into the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday morning, and they were met with the catch of a lifetime just a few short hours later. Trey Linder and Steve Callaway caught a huge tiger shark. The shark measured an astonishing 11 feet and 8 inches, and it weighed in at an estimated 1,000 pounds. Linder and Callaway posed for a photo with the shark before tagging it and releasing it back into the water near Pensacola, Florida. The anglers The anglers, who work with Shark and Shore, noted that it takes around three minutes to tag, take photos and release the sharks back into the water. The sharks are tagged for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and NOAA says that the summer is usually the best time to catch sharks. Shark biologist John Carlson says that coastal sharks come closer inland in search of warmer water so they can give birth, leading to more sightings in the summer months. The anglers were taken out on a boat from Coast Guard Yakers LBSF Charters, and they were able to bring the anglers near one of the biggest catches of their careers on. the water. The Florida Museum says that tiger sharks are the most commonly caught coastal shark in the United States. They can grow up to 2,000 pounds, and to over 18 feet. Tiger sharks aren't as dangerous as great whites, but they still pose a threat to those who are in the water. Tiger sharks account for the second-most bites on humans around the world, and they can sometimes mistake humans for their natural prey like sea turtles. NOAA lists several shark species on its website, as it continues to focus conservation efforts on dwindling or nearly extinct populations. "We are committed to sustainable shark management," the organizations says about its policies regarding shark conservation. "We manage commercial and recreational shark fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean and work with three regional fishery management councils to conserve and sustainably manage sharks in the Pacific Ocean." NOAA notes that it conducts research, assesses stocks, works with U.S. fishermen and implements restrictions on shark harvests. "We have made significant progress toward ending overfishing and rebuilding overfished stocks for long-term sustainability," they said. After catching and monitoring one of the largest sharks in the Gulf, the team has certainly done more than enough in and around Pensacola. 'Massive' 1,000 Pound Shark Caught at Popular U.S. Beach first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 13, 2025
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Hamilton' Cancels Kennedy Center Run After Trump Takeover
Hamilton will no longer play the Kennedy Center next season in light of President Trump's takeover of the institution. The hit musical was set to perform at the Kennedy Center in March 2026, at what would have been the show's third engagement at the theater. However, lead producer Jeffrey Seller cited the firings of the Kennedy Center president and of the chairman of the board, as well as the cancellation of programming at the center as reasons not to move forward. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'White Lotus' Friendships Get Tested by a Trump Vote Reveal AP Will Remain Banned From White House Press Pool Following "Gulf of Mexico" Dispute New Kennedy Center President Says Trump Wants to "Make Art Great Again" 'Given the recent actions, our show simply cannot, in good conscience, participate and be a part of this new culture that is being imposed on the Kennedy Center,' Seller said in a statement. In February, Trump became chairman of the institution and ousted Democratic members of the Kennedy Center Board. The contract of Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter was terminated as was that of chairman David M. Rubenstein, after Trump had previously said he would fire him and install himself as chair. Ric Grenell, who worked in the previous Trump administration, has been named interim executive director and said he plans to 'make art great again' and with near-term plans to do 'a huge celebration of the birth of Christ at Christmas.' Several notable names affiliated with the Kennedy Center resigned following the news, including Ben Folds, Renée Fleming and Shonda Rhimes. Issa Rae cancelled her show at the Kennedy Center. Seller noted that the Kennedy Center had previously had bipartisan support and politics had not impacted the institution in the past. To that point, Hamilton had previously played the Kennedy Center in 2018 during the prior Trump administration. 'We are not acting against his administration, but against the partisan policies of the Kennedy Center as a result of his recent takeover,' the statement reads. However, the previous Trump administration did have run-in with Hamilton. When Vice President Mike Pence attended the Broadway production he was booed by audience members and was addressed by cast members during the curtain call who remarked on the diversity in the cast and called on the administration to protect all Americans. Seller added that he was unsure whether the production of Hamilton at the Kennedy Center could have been abruptly cancelled. 'Our cancellation is also a business decision. Hamilton is a large and global production, and it would simply be financially and personally devastating to the hundreds of employees of Hamilton if the new leadership of the Kennedy Center suddenly cancelled or re-negotiated our engagement. The actions of the new Chairman of the Board in recent weeks demonstrate that contracts and previous agreements simply cannot be trusted,' he said. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
