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CBS News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Severe weather threat with possible damaging winds, flooding for Saturday in Chicago
Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected as Chicago is under a Level 2 Risk for severe weather. Storm chances continue into Saturday night and Sunday, mainly for areas south of Chicago. The best window for storms is between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. You can keep any plans in the evening. The storms can produce damaging winds and cause flooding, as one to three inches of rain are expected in some areas. Several rounds of storms are possible next week, with torrential rain and localized flash flooding. Dangerous heat also returns by the middle of the week, as heat index values exceed 105 degrees.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Two EF-0 tornadoes confirmed in Wisconsin following Wednesday storms
(WFRV) – Severe weather moved through Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon, and while Local 5's viewing area was largely spared from the worst of the storms, two tornadoes have been confirmed in the southern part of the state. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Milwaukee, survey crews confirmed an EF-0 tornado with estimated winds of 70 miles per hour. It began near the intersection of County Road E and W. Hillcrest Road, about three miles southwest of Hustisford in Dodge County. The tornado touched down around 3:22 p.m. and lifted near Grey Road and Wildcat Road, northeast of Hustisford, at approximately 3:36 p.m. 'Summer of Drive-Thru:' Appleton Chick-fil-A to give away free chicken sandwiches A second EF-0 tornado, with estimated winds of 65 miles per hour, was confirmed in cornfields and tree lines near Buckhorn Road and Breezy Point Road—about five miles north-northeast of Beaver Dam. That tornado briefly touched down at 2:59 p.m. NWS survey teams are continuing to assess damage in the area and are looking for additional evidence of other tornadoes. Storm Team 5 is monitoring their findings and will provide updates as they become available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
RNZ News
6 days ago
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- RNZ News
Paying for the reality of climate change
Floodwaters washed through Te Paranui Animal and Farm Sanctuary, near SH1 at Tuamarina, in Tasman, overnight between 27 and 28 June, 2025. Photo: Supplied/ Facebook The 100-year floods are rolling in on a regular basis; the rain doesn't let up; no one wants a cliff-top property anymore. Climate change is no longer just about things you can't see or touch. It's about running from rising water and bailing out the basement. "I think there has been a lot of emphasis both in reporting and in people's understanding of climate change ... and the science behind that and how it's getting worse," says RNZ In Depth reporter Kate Newton. "We're now starting to shift our focus because of these severe weather events that we're seeing more frequently, and at a greater level of severity, to what that actually means for us now, and the fact that climate change is no longer this far-off, distant prospect, but something that is affecting real people and real lives, at this very moment." Today on The Detail we look at how we adapt to this new normal, and who will pay for it, after a report by an Independent Reference Group recommended essentially that the days of property buy-outs have a limited life . The reference group included economists, iwi, bankers, insurance and local government representatives and was set up by the Ministry for the Environment. Newton goes through the findings on climate mitigation and adaption, which she says are politically unpalatable, and extremely expensive. "There's a whole lot that goes into it and every step of it is complex and every step of it is expensive. But we also need to remember that even if we do nothing, it's still expensive. "I think the top estimates of costs involved with Cyclone Gabrielle was $14.5 billion - it's a huge amount of money. "But you're looking at things like, even just understanding where the risk is, and how severe that risk is, and how it might change in the future - it's a huge amount of work." The government wants bipartisan support on decisions because future certainty is required but also, Newton points out, because of the bleak message it's likely to send - in the words of one critic: "You are on your own" . But firm decisions are unlikely to come any time soon. "It's something that's been a long time coming and I think [climate change minister] Simon Watts is running into similar problems to his predecessor James Shaw, who tried for six years to pass a climate change adaptation act," says Newton. The main issue with that failure was around the complexity of how we do it and who pays for it. "This is one of those big thorny issues that if you're changing the rules and changing how people adapt every three or six or nine years, it gives nobody any certainty in the future." Earth Sciences NZ (which is the merger of NIWA with GNS) has done a huge amount of modelling work around the country, mapping coastal inundation risks, and its next body of work due out soon is on inland inundation. Other bodies of work have pointed out that we need spatial planning to avoid destruction by weather in the future. That includes identifying areas of particular risk, and having a plan for them, whether that is creating a wetland or building a sea wall or stop banks, or if a retreat from an area should be mandated. But councils aren't required by legislation to do such work; and if the government puts a cap on rates as it's discussing, it's likely they won't be able to. They just won't have the money. Small councils also have the issue that their planning departments might consist of one or two people, and the job is far bigger than that. As well, specialists who were doing such work have had job cuts - and those experts have gone overseas where their skills are in demand. Check out how to listen to and fol low The Detail here . You can also stay up-to-date by liking us on Facebook or following us on Twitter .
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Flashing flooding for parts of Southern Pennsylvania
BEDFORD, PA. (WTAJ) — The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Central/Southern Pennsylvania. Stick with WTAJ Your Weather Authority for all severe weather alerts and updates. The warning highlights Blair, Cambria, Somerset, and Bedford County and will expire at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. Between one and three inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to an inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. It is always important to know the messaging from the local weather office in terms of its impact and messaging. Get the latest weather updates for this event by downloading the Your Weather Authority app. A general Flash Flood Warning should still be taken seriously, but when the messaging threat includes phrases like 'considerable' or 'catastrophic,' action must be taken immediately to ensure the safety of all. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Turn around, don't drown, and never drive through water on roadways. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Parking restrictions implemented in Ellicott City as severe weather in Maryland brings flood risk
Parking restrictions are in effect for parts of Ellicott City Monday evening as severe weather could cause flooding in Maryland. The restrictions for the flood-prone area come as about 2 to 3 inches of rain are predicted to fall in the county during Monday evening. A Flood Watch is in effect for parts of Howard County through midnight. Parking restrictions in Ellicott City Starting at 1:30 p.m., parking is prohibited along Main Street from Ellicott Mills Drive to the Patapsco River Bridge and along Maryland Avenue. Parking Lot D, behind the Howard County Welcome Center, and Parking Lot E off of Court Avenue are closed, county leaders said. Drivers have until 3 p.m. to move their cars. Leaders recommend that vehicles be relocated to the Historic Circuit Courthouse parking lot. Vehicles that are not moved by 3 p.m. will be towed to the courthouse parking lot with no cost to the owner. County leaders said Department of Public Works crews are also securing county-owned outdoor furniture. Residents and business owners are urged to do the same. Ellicott City flood prevention Ellicott City has been impacted by deadly flooding on several occasions in recent years, including in 2011, 2016, and 2018. The historic city is prone to severe flooding. This has prompted county leaders to launch the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan, which aims to mitigate flooding by removing debris from waterways after heavy rain. Under the flood mitigation plan, the county has worked on seven flood control projects, including two completed retention ponds. The North Tunnel project, which is still under construction, will be able to collect 26,000 gallons of water per second and divert it away from Ellicott City's Main Street. The project is expected to be complete in fall 2027. Severe weather in Maryland Severe storms are expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Maryland on Monday in the afternoon and evening, according to WJZ's First Alert Weather Team. Thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread during the evening hours and could be capable of torrential rainfall and flash flooding. Maryland has experienced several days of heavy rains in the past week, meaning today's rainfall could quickly lead to flooding on roads during the evening commute.
