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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Iroquois County to retest warning sirens next week after sirens fail to sound
WATSEKA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Iroquois County EMA will be retesting all sirens across the county this upcoming Monday after the normal monthly test didn't go as planned. Coordinator for the county EMA Scott Anderson said in a press release Friday that following the regular monthly test of the warning sirens throughout the county, it was discovered that all the sirens — except for those in Watseka — failed to sound. As a result, all the sirens in the county will be re-tested between 10 a.m. and noon on June 9. NOAA weather radio stations coming back online after planned outage for NWS upgrades Additionally, Anderson said all residents need to remember that outdoor warning sirens are designed to be heard by those that are outside, not necessarily inside buildings or homes. He also recommends a number of other sources people can use to receive real-time warnings, including: NOAA Weather Radio: A national network that broadcasts continuous weather updates from the National Weather Service (NWS). Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): Sent to mobile phones by authorized government agencies such as NWS. Mobile Weather Apps: These apps provide severe weather alerts and more information. Local Media: Important sources of official storm watch and warning information. Emergency Alert System (EAS): This distributes alerts through a number of different media channels. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Trade Arabia
4 days ago
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Jubaili Bros, WEA to offer power generation solutions in Southeast Asia
Jubaili Bros, a global leader in conventional and renewable power solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with WEA, a prominent full scope energy solutions provider in Southeast Asia headquartered in Singapore. This collaboration aims to distribute power generation products and jointly develop turnkey energy solutions tailored for the oil and gas sector in Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. This partnership leverages Jubaili Bros' extensive expertise in power generation and aftersales services, combined with WEA's strong regional market presence and engineering capabilities, along with their decades of experience in the oil and gas sector. Both companies will jointly offer customised power generation packages for the oil and gas sector, utilising their combined networks, technical expertise, and supply capabilities. This collaboration is expected to deliver efficient, scalable, and robust power generation solutions for a wide range of applications across key growth regions. "We are thrilled to partner with WEA, a well-respected name in the Southeast Asian energy market with strong expertise and reputation in the Oil and Gas Sector,' said Dr Marcus Schumacher, Group CEO of Jubaili Bros. 'This partnership enhances our footprint in Southeast Asia and supports our global mission to provide mission-critical power solutions to the Oil & Gas sector also in our existing markets in the Middle East and Africa being catered via EPC players out of Asia." 'This partnership with WEA marks a significant milestone in our global growth strategy. By combining our proven power generation expertise with WEA's strong regional presence, we're not only expanding into Southeast Asia with a capable partner but also reinforcing our commitment to delivering high-performance, reliable, and tailored energy solutions to our customers worldwide,' added Mohammad Jaradat, Group Business Development Director, Jubaili Bros. David Farmer, Chief Executive Officer of WEA, said: "We are thrilled to collaborate with Jubaili Bros. This partnership allows us to leverage our combined strengths to deliver innovative and reliable power solutions to our clients in Southeast Asia and beyond. Together, we are well-positioned to meet the growing energy demands of the Oil & Gas sector in key growth areas." – TradeArabia News Service
CBS News
28-04-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
How to stay safe ahead of heightened severe weather threat
A look at how you can stay safe during dangerous Minnesota storms A look at how you can stay safe during dangerous Minnesota storms A look at how you can stay safe during dangerous Minnesota storms At the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen, Minnesota on Sunday, it is all hands on deck ahead of ideal conditions for severe weather across much of the state. "Things are going to evolve pretty quickly tomorrow," said Joe Strus, meteorologist at the National Weather Service Twin Cities. "This is not necessarily rare that we're talking about severe weather this time of the year, but when you look at some of the pieces coming together with the atmosphere tomorrow, it does suggest that we're talking about a higher end type day, and that in itself is a bit more rare for us in the upper Midwest." We're talking possible damaging winds, hail, even tornadoes, as storms chances increase beginning Sunday night to Monday. "There is a scenario tomorrow, where we could be talking about EF-2 plus type tornadoes," said Strus. It means turning on Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), even a NOAA weather radio from your local pharmacy will do the trick. "Have the conversation with your family. If we get a warning issued tomorrow, tornado warnings issued for our area, where do we go," said Strus. If conditions take a turn, take shelter in your basement away from windows. What if you live in an apartment and you don't have that option? "Lowest level of the complex, certainly a better call than staying in your unit a little bit higher up," said Strus. If you're on the road during a tornado: "what do I do if I'm driving, I'm on say 94 right, and I'm in an area where there's not a lot around, and there's a tornado, pull over. We encourage folks to get down in a ditch," said Strus. All in all, Strus said, don't let your fears get the best of you. "Use that fear, put it into motion, put a plan in place, and know that tomorrow is a day to know where to go, if and when severe weather knocks on your door," said Strus.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wisconsin residents might hear tornado sirens twice on Thursday. Here's why
Wisconsin residents may hear tornado sirens twice Thursday afternoon and evening, as part of the annual statewide tornado drill. The National Weather Service said in a statement the drill will go on despite cloudy skies and the chance for rain, noting the chance for thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening is "little to none." The drill is part of Wisconsin's Severe Weather Awareness Week, organized by the state's NWS offices, Wisconsin Emergency Management and other agencies. It usually occurs in early April. Here's what to know: The statewide drill will occur on Thursday, April 10 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Residents are encouraged to discuss and practice severe weather safety plans throughout the day. During both drills, NWS offices will conduct NOAA Weather Radio tests — similar to weekly routine tests — and post on social media. Some local media may also participate by cutting into on-air programming or through social media posts. Some municipalities may also sound their outdoor tornado sirens during the drills. "However, it is expected many will instead rely on their regular testing schedules to ensure those devices are working properly," WEM said on its website. The NWS will not send out a test tornado warning or watch during the drills. Cell phone emergency alerts and push notifications will not go off, according to WEM. Here are some tornado safety tips from WEM: Create an emergency plan and practice when able. Know where designated shelters are at home, work and school. Be ready to go to designated shelters when a tornado warning is issued. During tornado drills, practice where you'd go during a real warning. Have multiple ways to receive alerts about impending severe weather. Ensure mobile devices can receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). Check daily forecasts. Create an emergency kit for your home. You can find more tornado safety information on the WEM website. Claire Reid contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin 2025 statewide tornado drill scheduled for Thursday
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump pick to lead Interior's land management agency withdraws nomination
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Interior Department's agency in charge of public lands oversight has abruptly withdrawn her nomination, a Senate committee announced Thursday. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Mike Lee (R-Utah) did not specify why Kathleen Sgamma, the head of the oil and gas trade association Western Energy Alliance, had pulled out of her bid to head the Bureau of Land Management. But the abrupt withdrawal happened after an outside group publicized what it said was a 4-year-old memo in which Sgamma said she was 'disgusted' by President Donald Trump's role in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Sgamma did not appear at Thursday's nomination hearing scheduled at the committee, and she did not immediately respond to phone calls or text messages. An email message received in an automatic reply saying she was in Washington for her confirmation hearing. 'It was an honor to be nominated by President Trump as Director of the Bureau of Land Management, but unfortunately at this time I need to withdraw my nomination,' Sgamma said in her official withdrawal statement submitted to the committee. 'I will continue to support President Trump and fight for his agenda to Unleash American Energy in the private sector." The bureau oversees energy development on federal land, which Trump has made a priority for his second term. Earlier this week, the left-leaning investigative watchdog group Documented publicized what it said was a memo that Sgamma wrote to WEA membership on Jan. 7, 2021, criticizing Trump's role in the riot at Capitol Hill that delayed Congress' certification of the 2020 election. 'I am disgusted by the violence I witnessed yesterday and President Trump's role in spreading misinformation that incited it,' the memo quotes Sgamma as saying. 'I'm disgusted he discredited all the good work he did to reorienting the judiciary back toward respect for the rule of law and constitution by dishonoring the vote of the People and the rulings of those very same judges on his numerous challenges.' A WEA spokesperson confirmed that the memo came from the group but declined to comment further. In a prepared statement, Lee said that 'I've long said the BLM needs someone at the helm who understands federalism, respects local input, and grasps both the complexity of the agency's mission and the real-world impact of its decisions. I look forward to working with the administration to identify a nominee who meets that standard." Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) told POLITICO she was 'totally stunned' to learn Sgamma withdrew on Thursday morning. 'I read her statement following January 6, and of course, I'm right in her camp,' Murkowski said. 'I don't know whether she withdrew, or the White House withdrew her.' Murkowski added that she's disappointed because Sgamma had 'so much to offer' on public lands issues. But former Interior Secretary David Bernhardt pointed to the memo and called Sgamma's withdrawn nomination 'self-=inflicted.' 'Individuals who know their views don't align with the president and yet seek political appointments hoping such divergence will not be noticed cause needless harm and conflict, hindering the president's agenda,' Bernhardt wrote on X. 'Sad. Self-inflicted.' Environmental groups applauded her withdrawal. The Center for Western Priorities, which advocates for land conservation, had criticized Sgamma as being too friendly to the oil industry and not making public the membership of her advocacy group. "Kathleen Sgamma should have been transparent with the Senate and released the list of Western Energy Alliance members,' Aaron Weiss, deputy director for the Center, said via text. 'We don't yet know why her nomination was withdrawn. But it would be ironic, if not fitting, if secrecy and her lack of candor with the White House ultimately cost her the nomination.' Josh Siegel and James Bikales contributed to this report.
