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Storms hit desert: major flooding in Twentynine Palms; lightning in Palm Springs area
(This story has been updated with new information.) Storms moved across the desert on Tuesday afternoon, with the most serious effects felt in the high desert. That included flooding along major roads in Twentynine Palms, including Adobe Road from Amboy Road to Condor, a main stretch leading to the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps military training base. (The city recommended taking Valle Vista to Utah Trail for those coming off the base.) Indian Trail was also closed from Adobe Road to Mesquite Springs. "Indian Trail West of Mesquite Springs is completely under water," the city of Twentynine Palms said on its Facebook page shortly before 4:30 p.m. "Cars are getting stuck in this area, so please do not travel this road." "Aboard the Marine Corps Base, the Ocotillo gate is closed," the city added. "The main gate is open, however due to heavy congestion, people are not able to get out. Condor gate is also closed." To the south in the Coachella Valley, the storms were less serious. But an airport weather warning was also issued from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Palm Springs International Airport, with forecasters warning of cloud to ground lightning in the vicinity. Earlier, the National Weather Service had predicted strong thunderstorms and potential flash flooding near Joshua Tree and farther north in the Mojave National Preserve on Tuesday, with the forecast calling for 60 mph wind gusts and 'quarter size hail.' Heavy rain was falling near Joshua Tree at 2:45 p.m., with between a quarter-inch and 0.75 inches having already fallen at that point. A flash flood warning was also issued for northern San Bernardino County through Tuesday afternoon, with between a half-inch and 1.5 inches of rain having already fallen near Mountain Pass just before 3 p.m. The Nipton and Ivanpah roads near the California-Nevada border are among the areas that could see significant flooding, per the weather service. In Joshua Tree National Park, any precipitation will likely be relief to firefighters taming the Eureka Fire, which broke out May 30 and spread to 214 acres, causing some temporary road closures in the park as firefighters contained the blaze. This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Storms cause high desert flooding; lightning warning in Palm Springs
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4 days ago
- Entertainment
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9 Family-friendly activities to do near Camp Lejeune, NC
Marine Corps Base (MCB)-Camp Lejeune is located in coastal North Carolina and is the largest Marine base on the East Coast. It is home to II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, School of Infantry-East and U. S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command. With over 100,000 Marines stationed there, your family might spend a few years in this region. Here are some family-friendly activities you can enjoy near MCB-Camp Lejeune. Enjoy the beaches. Within one hour of Camp Lejeune, you will find Onslow Beach (on base), Emerald Island, Atlantic Beach, Topsail Island/Surf City, and Wrightsville Beach. Visit the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center. This non-profit in Surf City cares for injured and sick sea turtles from across the East Coast. Take a tour to see the rehabilitation process firsthand and learn what it takes to prepare turtles for release back into the wild. You'll also find out how to help protect sea turtle nests along the beaches during nesting season Roller skate at Topsail Beach Skating Rink. For over 60 years, this family-owned skating rink has been a staple of South Topsail Island. Open seasonally (follow their Facebook page for hourly updates), lace up your favorite skates, and groove to music from the 70s and 80s. Skate rentals are available on-site. Visit the aquarium at Fort Fisher in Kure Beach. Though it's a bit of a drive from Camp Lejeune, the 92,000 square-foot aquarium at Fort Fisher is home to over 2500 animals, including the popular Luna, an albino American alligator. Play mini golf at Shipwreck Point in Surf City. This pirate-themed course offers two different 18-hole options and loads of fun for the whole family. Learn to surf or attend surf camp at one of the surf schools on Topsail Island. With hundreds of miles of shoreline in North Carolina, surfing is a way of life. Whether you are a beginner or can drop in with the best of them, these camps offer expert instruction to help you build confidence and refine your skills. Catch a University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) athletics game. UNCW is a part of the Colonial Athletic Association and has sporting events happening year-round, with baseball and basketball drawing the largest crowds. Wear navy blue and teal, and prepare to cheer the Seahawks to victory. Athletic camps are also available in the summer. Catch a ferry to visit the wild horses at Shackleford Banks. These North Carolina horses have lived wild and free for 400 years, with speculation they arrived on these shores when a Spanish ship crashed on the North Carolina Coast. You can hop a ferry from Harker's Island, Beaufort or Moorehead City through Island Express Ferry Service and witness these majestic wild creatures roaming the beaches for yourself. In the late spring of 2025, High Tides and Good Vibes, a 40,000-square-foot facility, is slated to open. High Tides and Good Vibes will offer bowling, food, and other family-fun entertainment in the heart of Surf City.
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21-03-2025
- General
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Loud booms incoming: why you may hear explosions across the county
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Another series of loud booms may be heard across San Diego County in the coming week, according to officials from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. In a noise advisory shared on X Friday, the military base announced there will be live-fire training with high explosive munitions starting at midnight on Monday, March 24, 2025. This training may be heard anytime throughout the day or night. Freshly dug grave on family property deemed 'suspicious' by authorities As noted in Camp Pendleton's Noise Report for the month, these live-fire trainings are expected to continue periodically for a week. The last session this month is scheduled for Sunday, March 30, 2025. County areas that are more likely to hear or even feel these loud booms include Oceanside, Bonsall and Fallbrook as they are neighbors to Camp Pendleton. Depending on atmospheric conditions, however, the sound of the explosions may be amplified and heard up to 50 miles away. For noise inquiries, officials at Camp Pendleton have directed the public to visit their website or contact the Range Operations Division Office at 725-0357 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Though this noise advisory has been issued, there is no guarantee that San Diegans will hear the noises created during live-fire training. For those who do hear loud booms in the coming week, however, this may likely be why. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
