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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
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- The Herald Scotland
Norwegian cruise guest falls from gangway, suffers 'minor injuries'
"On duty crew members were able to immediately assist the guest from the water and see that they were evaluated by the medical team," the spokesperson told USA TODAY in an emailed statement. "It was determined that they sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for further examination and treatment." The ship departed from Civitavecchia on May 24 for a 10-day cruise with stops in Italy, Greece, Malta and France, according to CruiseMapper. Tyler Roys, Senior Meteorologist with AccuWeather, said there were wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour in the afternoon from the east-northeast. "Gusts like this are not usual as we move into the summer months but are more common during the winter season," he said in an email. The cruise line halted disembarkation and embarkation until the weather improved and "the ship was able to safely dock again." "During this interruption, our crew were actively attending to our guests until they were able to re-embark the ship," the spokesperson added. "As always the safety of our guests and crew is our top priority." The incident isn't the only one of its kind in recent years. Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Magic ship hit a pier in Jamaica during windy weather in February 2024. Wind also caused an MSC Cruises ship, MSC Sinfonia, and another Norwegian vessel, Norwegian Prima, to break from their moorings the previous month. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cruise separates from pier, guest falls into water from gangway
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship separated from the pier amid strong winds, causing a guest to fall off the gangway into the water. The passenger was in the process disembarking while Norwegian Epic was docked in Catania, Sicily, on May 30, according to a spokesperson for the cruise line. 'On duty crew members were able to immediately assist the guest from the water and see that they were evaluated by the medical team,' the spokesperson told USA TODAY in an emailed statement. 'It was determined that they sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for further examination and treatment.' The ship departed from Civitavecchia on May 24 for a 10-day cruise with stops in Italy, Greece, Malta and France, according to CruiseMapper. Tyler Roys, Senior Meteorologist with AccuWeather, said there were wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour in the afternoon from the east-northeast. 'Gusts like this are not usual as we move into the summer months but are more common during the winter season,' he said in an email. The cruise line halted disembarkation and embarkation until the weather improved and 'the ship was able to safely dock again.' 'During this interruption, our crew were actively attending to our guests until they were able to re-embark the ship,' the spokesperson added. 'As always the safety of our guests and crew is our top priority.' The incident isn't the only one of its kind in recent years. Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Magic ship hit a pier in Jamaica during windy weather in February 2024. Wind also caused an MSC Cruises ship, MSC Sinfonia, and another Norwegian vessel, Norwegian Prima, to break from their moorings the previous month. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Norwegian cruise guest falls from gangway, suffers 'minor injuries'
USA Today
3 days ago
- USA Today
Cruise separates from pier, guest falls into water from gangway
Cruise separates from pier, guest falls into water from gangway Show Caption Hide Caption How to find the best price, perks when booking a cruise Find the cruise that works for your budget with these tips. Problem Solved A passenger fell into the water while disembarking the Norwegian Epic in Catania, Sicily, due to strong winds separating the ship from the pier. The passenger sustained minor injuries and received medical treatment at a local hospital. A Norwegian Cruise Line ship separated from the pier amid strong winds, causing a guest to fall off the gangway into the water. The passenger was in the process disembarking while Norwegian Epic was docked in Catania, Sicily, on May 30, according to a spokesperson for the cruise line. 'On duty crew members were able to immediately assist the guest from the water and see that they were evaluated by the medical team,' the spokesperson told USA TODAY in an emailed statement. 'It was determined that they sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for further examination and treatment.' The ship departed from Civitavecchia on May 24 for a 10-day cruise with stops in Italy, Greece, Malta and France, according to CruiseMapper. Tyler Roys, Senior Meteorologist with AccuWeather, said there were wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour in the afternoon from the east-northeast. 'Gusts like this are not usual as we move into the summer months but are more common during the winter season,' he said in an email. The cruise line halted disembarkation and embarkation until the weather improved and 'the ship was able to safely dock again.' 'During this interruption, our crew were actively attending to our guests until they were able to re-embark the ship,' the spokesperson added. 'As always the safety of our guests and crew is our top priority.' The incident isn't the only one of its kind in recent years. Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Magic ship hit a pier in Jamaica during windy weather in February 2024. Wind also caused an MSC Cruises ship, MSC Sinfonia, and another Norwegian vessel, Norwegian Prima, to break from their moorings the previous month. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Temperature war brewing for northeastern US this weekend as summer and winter do battle
Spring is often a battle between two seasons-winter and summer-but usually over hundreds, if not thousands, of miles across the United States. However, the Northeast will be smack in the middle of a temperature battle this weekend, with ice and snow occurring across the north, a clammy ocean breeze in some coastal locations and temperatures soaring to summerlike levels in others. Some people will experience highs in the 70s and 80s F while others will see highs in the 30s and 40s, AccuWeather meteorologists say. To complicate matters, the divide between warm and chilly air may shift from one day to the next. In some cases, huge temperature differences of 30 to 50 degrees can occur in as little as a few dozen miles. A mere shift of the wind from one direction to another can cause temperatures to jump or plummet dozens of degrees in a couple of hours. The zone most likely to have major temperature differences will extend across New York state and central and southern New England. For example, the high in Boston is projected to be in the low 40s on Saturday, while in New York City, temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-70s. Farther west, widespread highs well into the 70s to the lower 80s are in store for much of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio. Should the boundary or front shift farther to the north, temperatures would surge into the 70s to perhaps near 80 across southern New England on west to southwest breezes. "As of Wednesday, there has been a more northward trend with the warm conditions for this weekend, compared to earlier this week," AccuWeather Meteorologist Tyler Roys said. On the other hand, should the front shift southward due to a north-northeast breeze along the mid-Atlantic coast, temperatures could plunge into the 50s and 40s from New York City to the New Jersey and Delaware beaches. "We will be closely watching for any continuation or reversal of these trends in the coming days," Roys the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ These fluctuations can occur either day of the weekend and into early next week as well as shift from one part of the day into the next. Those with outdoor plans should closely monitor daily and hourly forecasts for last-minute changes that could occur, depending on the position of that front. At the very least, it may dictate as to how to dress for one day versus the next or the morning versus the afternoon. Much cooler air is more likely to push southward along the mid-Atlantic coast on Sunday. Temperatures in New York City are forecast to hover in the 50s-some 20 degrees lower than Saturday, for example. Farther north, there will be a zone where temperatures hover in the 30s and pockets of wet snow, ice and a wintry mix will occur this weekend. These conditions are most likely from portions of northern New York to central and northern New England. Down south, in the warm zone, from Sunday to Monday, it will feel like summertime, with humid conditions. The combination of warmth, high humidity and an approaching cold front will set off thunderstorms. Some of the storms from late Sunday to Monday can be severe, with strong wind gusts, hail and flash flooding. Prior to any thunderstorms, the combination of warm and breezy conditions can substantially elevate the brush fire threat. There remains a significant amount of brush, including grasses, leaves and dead branches, on the ground in wooded areas. These fuels have had all winter to dry out and become combustible. Extreme caution is urged with outdoor power equipment and open flames. Avoid parking vehicles in these areas to reduce the risk of hot exhaust systems igniting a fire. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
USA Today
04-03-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
Storm batters US with high winds, rain; threatens tornadoes and fires. Live updates
Storm batters US with high winds, rain; threatens tornadoes and fires. Live updates Show Caption Hide Caption High risk for severe weather in southern US The southern U.S. is under a high risk for severe storms. The region could not only face powerful thunderstorms but also hail, damaging winds and tornadoes. A massive winter storm marched across the central U.S. on Tuesday, unloading heavy winds, rain and snow across much of the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of buildings, disrupting travel and forcing officials to reschedule Mardi Gras events in New Orleans. Tens of millions of people were under severe weather advisories, from tornado, thunderstorm and fire-related warnings in the South to blizzard warnings across the northern Plains region. Hurricane-force winds were reported in northeastern Texas and southeastern Oklahoma through the morning, prompting red flag warnings across the drought-stricken region. The winds caused widespread power outages that affected nearly 400,000 homes and businesses in Texas alone. In New Orleans, police announced shortened Mardi Gras parade routes ahead of the storm's arrival. Meanwhile, forecasters in Minnesota and Nebraska warned of heavy snowfall that could cause whiteout conditions and make travel "treacherous and potentially life-threatening." Through the midweek, the low-pressure system is expected to spread as far south as Florida and as far north as Pennsylvania and New Jersey, coming up just short of New York City, which may still be in for some thunderstorms, AccuWeather said. In all, the storm could impact up to 170 million people across more than 20 states. The storm's damaging winds come as parts of the eastern U.S. are seeing a breakout of wildfires and the South's drought conditions have turned the region into a tinderbox. In the Carolinas, firefighters continued battling blazes that have prompted evacuations and clouded communities in heavy smoke. Just outside Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, first responders were working to contain a 2,000-acre fire that erupted over the weekend. In North Carolina, fires were engulfing swaths of the state's national forests while evacuation orders remained in parts of Polk County, where a 600-acre fire burned in the Blue Ridge Mountains. With powerful winds on the horizon, fire officials across the East warned residents to refrain from burning anything outdoors. The National Weather Service on Tuesday issued red flag warnings throughout central and southern Texas as the storm pushed across the state. While the area did not receive much rain, hurricane-force winds threatened to fuel any fires that started up in the dry lands. Wind warnings and advisories were in place Tuesday from New Mexico to Florida and up to Virginia as the massive storm barreled east across the central U.S. "As these thunderstorms roar eastward, the biggest threat will be damaging wind gusts, especially in Arkansas, Louisiana and western Mississippi," said Tyler Roys, a senior meteorologist for AccuWeather, in an online forecast, adding that the area could see "widespread gusts of up to 80 mph" and some possibly as high as 100 mph. The gusts are expected to continue grounding flights and knocking out power. Another main concern: the threat of wildfires in the South and spreading the blazes already burning in the Carolinas. The National Weather Service issued tornado advisories for multiple southern Plains states Tuesday morning, including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The weather service offices in the Oklahoma cities of Tulsa and Norman warned residents of severe storms "capable of producing tornadoes" moving across the southeastern part of the state. Dallas was among the cities in northeastern Texas under tornado watches. The service's office in Forth Worth, Texas, urged residents to prepare an emergency kit with essentials. The office also alerted of the 'critical fire weather'' in the Dallas area because of the high winds and low humidity Tuesday. By 9:30 a.m., more than 210 flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport were canceled and nearly 300 were delayed, according to FlightAware. The Federal Aviation Administration said flights were delayed by an average of two hours "due to wind." 'Strong storms this morning are leading to hazardous road conditions around the metro area,' the airport said in a statement on X. 'Please allow extra time and be safe as storms move quickly over the area. Check your flight status for any schedule impacts this morning.' The smaller Dallas Love Field airport reported over 60 cancellations and dozens of delays, according to FlightAware. With the storm threatening to bring powerful wind gusts, hail and possible tornadoes to New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, officials have had to reschedule events and cut some short. Two of the cities largest parades were set for Tuesday morning, and while they will still occur, the New Orleans Police Department said the festivities must end at 11:30 a.m., before the worst of the storm moves over the area. The parades will also have shortened routes. "Due to the forecasted inclement weather & high wind gusts, tommorrow's schedule has changed," the police department said in a statement Monday. "We're communicating w/ our partners & will continue to monitor." The National Weather Service in New Orleans said the city is at an enhanced risk of severe weather, warning of "damaging winds in excess of 60 mph." Through March 2, the U.S. had totaled 61 confirmed tornadoes this year, less than half the yearly average of 138 for that period. That figure is about to change, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Alex DaSilva, who said the number of twisters is less relevant than where and when they strike. Nocturnal tornadoes are particularly concerning because they may hit homes when people are sleeping and not ready to seek cover. 'It really only takes one,'' he said in an online forecast. 'If you get one really powerful tornado to go through a very populated area, people are really going to remember that. We just want people to be vigilant.'' Weather experts across the nation say they fear the Trump administration's government cuts that resulted in hundreds of employees leaving the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the weather service, may increase the threat during these severe weather events. 'Recent terminations within the government workforce for science are likely to cause irreparable harm and have far-reaching consequences for public safety, economic well-being, and the United States' global leadership,' the American Meteorological Society said Monday. President Donald Trump and his senior advisor Elon Musk have looked to the Department of Government Efficiency to enact Trump's signature campaign promise to reduce the size of the federal government. Most weather service field offices already are understaffed, said James Spann, chief meteorologist for WBMA-TV in Birmingham, Alabama. 'If NWS products and services are reduced, we all suffer … especially during times of life-threatening weather,' Spann wrote in a social media post. NOAA has said it's committed to keeping Americans informed about dangerous weather. Spokesperson Scott Smullen told USA TODAY the agency 'remains dedicated to its mission, providing timely information, research, and resources that serve the American public and ensure our nation's environmental and economic resilience.' In addition to the probationary employees who were dismissed, a wave of senior weather service meteorologists retired Friday, and others left as part of the agency's 'Fork in the Road' plan that will pay them administrative leave through September.
