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News.com.au
an hour ago
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- News.com.au
Tornado flips ute in WA, golf ball-sized hail damages property
A tornado has flipped a car in southern Western Australia as large hail stones lashed a nearby town. Southern WA was pounded by storms on Tuesday, including a tornado about 300km southeast of Perth. A Frankland River farmer filmed the tornado; the weather system flipped a ute and ripped the cab walls off a tractor. The farmer told the ABC that he had been watching the storm's lightning strikes when the tornado funnel started forming. The tornado was about a kilometre away from him and lasted about two minutes. Numerous trees were ripped out of the ground as well. 'I was like, 'Wow, look at that'. The first thing you do is get your phone out and take some photos and video,' he said. Several storms brought damaging hail stones across the southern half of WA on Tuesday. Golf ball-sized stones fell at the town of Wagin. Video shows the stones pounding down on Wagin's homes and streets. A thunderstorm is forecast to bring up to 40mm of rain across Perth on Wednesday; much of the southern half of the state will be wet too. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a marine wind warning but no other warnings for WA. There are frost warnings for areas of South Australia. Parts of the of the Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East and Lower South East are waking up to frozen conditions on Wednesday. Parts of northern and northeast Victoria have frosty conditions on Wednesday as well. Out well beyond the east coast, seas up to 5m are forecast around Lord Howe Island from Thursday morning. 'These conditions may produce significant beach erosion, particularly about south-facing coasts,' a bureau warning cautions. 'Beach conditions could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf-exposed areas.' This weather system is causing dangerous conditions on the mainland too. People fishing, swimming or boating on the Hunter, Sydney and Illawarra coasts should be particularly cautious on Wednesday.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Podcasting titan to end hit show this fall
One of the most prominent and prolific interviewers in podcasting is planning on hanging up the microphone this fall. Marc Maron's 'WTF' podcast will come to an end after more than 1,600 episodes, he announced Monday. 'Sixteen years we've been doing this, and we've decided that we had a great run,' Maron said on the intro to Monday's episode, which features comedian John Mulaney. 'Now, basically, it's time, folks. It's time. 'WTF' is coming to an end. It's our decision. We'll have our final episode sometime in the fall.' Citing burnout, Maron will leave behind a legacy of making news with some of the biggest figures in entertainment, politics and culture, largely from the garage of his Los Angeles home. While then-President Barack Obama's appearance in 2015 drew perhaps the most attention — Obama used the N-word when discussing race relations in America — 'WTF' also frequently featured significant revelations about celebrities' personal lives. Leaning on his own past with addiction and an up-and-down career in comedy, Maron has sat down with 'Saturday Night Live' creator Lorne Michaels and comedians like Robin Williams and Pete Davidson, drawing out revelations like Todd Glass' publicly announcing for the first time that he is gay. Maron also has hosted A-list stars like Nicole Kidman, Brad Pitt and the elusive Leonardo DiCaprio. Maron added on Monday that he and producer Brendan McDonald do not plan to coast into the show's end, as they'll 'try to have as many people on as possible.' Looking at what's already been accomplished, however, Maron noted how 'WTF' altered his career. 'Because of the podcast, my life changed dramatically … I did the podcast as sort of a hail Mary pass to be a standup with an audience, to try my hand at acting, to have experiences with other people that were one-of-a-kind and completely exciting and unique and engaging and revealing, to talk to a president in my garage,' Maron said. 'So many things happened because of just setting up a mic in my garage with Brendan on the knobs, producing it, discussing with him how we do it all, it was a real creative partnership. And you, the audience have been here through all of it. I shared everything I could with you because that's the way I do it, and with my guests, and there've been so many amazing guests … And now, this is part of it, ending it the way we want it to end.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
Multiple injured in lightning strikes as severe storms slam North Texas
Severe storms tore through the Dallas-Fort Worth area overnight, leaving widespread damage from south Fort Worth to Arlington. The storms brought strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. In Everman, hail shattered windshields, damaged rooftops, and scattered debris across yards. CBS News Texas "It was a little bigger than a golf ball," said resident Lorena Perez. "We were on a walk with the dog, and it was just all of a sudden. We weren't expecting hail, and we had to take shelter." The storm also knocked down trees and shattered car windows, leaving many residents with major cleanup efforts. Maintenance crews were out early Monday, making repairs. Dangerous lightning accompanied the hail. At Mustang Park on Lake Benbrook, 14 people huddled under a canopy were struck by lightning around 8:20 p.m., officials said. The canopy acted as a conductor, shocking everyone beneath it. "When the lightning went through the canopy, it went through all of them," said Ron Becker, chief of the Cresson Fire Department. "All of them were initially numbed and certainly affected by it." Two people were hospitalized, while others were treated at the scene or sought care on their own. "You want to get into a structure; you don't want to be in a temporary outbuilding," said paramedic Traci Becker. In nearby Willow Park, a man standing outside his home was also struck by lightning and transported to the hospital, according to Blake Rexroat with the Parker County Hospital District. While lightning strikes are rare, officials emphasized they remain a serious threat. "Lightning is a top risk during a storm," Rexroat said. Authorities urge residents to stay weather-aware during severe weather events.
CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
Threat of large hail, damaging winds and flooding returns Tuesday across North Texas
Another round of severe storms, bringing hail and damaging winds on track to hit North Texas Another round of severe storms, bringing hail and damaging winds on track to hit North Texas Another round of severe storms, bringing hail and damaging winds on track to hit North Texas Good Monday morning! Luckily, the day starts quietly on Monday after Sunday night's severe storms. Numerous hail reports were focused on Parker and southern Tarrant counties. Hail sizes ranged from a dime to a baseball! Monday is the break in between the storms with lots of sunshine in the afternoon and highs in the lower 90s. The break is short-lived as the First Alert Weather Team is tracking the next round of strong to severe storms Tuesday afternoon into the evening hours. Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of large hail, damaging winds, and localized flooding. The greatest severe threat is for areas along and west of I-35, where storms will initiate. It could be a bumpy evening commute for some on Tuesday as storms develop off a dryline to our west and along an incoming front. Storms will track east overnight, but the front will stall out east of I-35, remaining the focus for more showers and storms on Wednesday. Areas west of I-35 will mainly see mostly cloudy skies and slightly cooler temperatures with highs in the lower 80s. The active pattern remains through the rest of the work week with rain chances focused along the Red River into the weekend. Have a great day!
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of Kent, Sussex counties
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for southwestern Kent County and northwestern Sussex County by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, on May 31. Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph. Use caution, as officials warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches. The weather service warns: "For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building." The weather service said: "At 2:04 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Smithville, or 13 miles northeast of Hurlock, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE: Radar indicated. IMPACT: Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Locations impacted include: Federalsburg, Bridgeville, Agner, Smithville, Andrewsville, Harmony, Greenwood, and Farmington." "At 2:02 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Agner, or 9 miles north of Hurlock, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE: Radar indicated. IMPACT: Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Locations impacted include: Seaford, Federalsburg, Bridgeville, Agner, Smithville, Harmony, and Greenwood." "At 1:48 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Tanyard, or near Easton, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE: Radar indicated. IMPACT: Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Locations impacted include: Easton, Seaford, Laurel, Federalsburg, Bridgeville, Trappe, Preston, Tanyard, Smithville, Harmony, Agner, Matthews, Choptank, Hambleton, Windyhill, Blades, Greenwood, and Bethel." At 1:17 p.m., the weather service issued a statement: "The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Western Kent County in central Delaware, Northern Talbot County in eastern Maryland, Queen Anne's County in northeastern Maryland, Central Caroline County in eastern Maryland, Southern Kent County in northeastern Maryland, Until 2 p.m. EDT. At 1:16 p.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Rock Hall to St. Michaels, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE: Radar indicated. IMPACT: Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Locations impacted include: Easton, Centerville, Talbot, Chestertown, Denton, Centreville, Greensboro, Oakland, Ridgely, Rock Hall, Church Hill, Sudlersville, Goldsboro, Queen Anne, Hartly, Old Town, Grasonville, Starr, Copperville, and Hazlettville." A severe thunderstorm warning means the area is experiencing or is about to experience a storm with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail 1 inch in diameter or larger. Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing. Keep a battery-powered weather radio nearby in case of loss of power. Remember to bring pets inside. If there is time, secure loose objects outside as these objects often become dangerous flying debris in high winds. Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed. Reporters Jana Hayes and Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez contributed to this article. This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor. (This story was updated to add information.) This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of Kent, Sussex counties
