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Wall Street Journal
2 hours ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
U.S. Mid-Atlantic Factory Activity Contracts at Fastest Rate This Year
Manufacturing activity in the mid-Atlantic region this month deteriorated unexpectedly, driven by lower readings for shipments and new orders as trade uncertainty persisted. The Fifth District Survey of Manufacturing Activity's index for July sank sharply to minus 20 from minus 8 in June, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond said Tuesday. A consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected it instead to inch up to minus 6.5.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flash flooding and severe thunderstorms to span from the Plains to the East Coast
Along the periphery of an expansive heat dome across the southern United States that is set to bring stifling heat to millions, a weather pattern conducive for drenching thunderstorms has set up across a zone spanning from the Plains and Midwest to the Appalachians and mid-Atlantic states in the days to come. Fueled in part by a former tropical rainstorm that brought flooding rainfall to portions of Louisiana this past week, the thunderstorm activity through the weekend and into early next week will tap into an ample amount of moisture that is available. This risk had already come to fruition Saturday morning as a powerful complex of thunderstorms brought damaging wind gusts and flash flooding to portions of Iowa and Illinois. The risk for severe thunderstorm activity on Saturday will continue to focus across the Midwest, targeting the major metropolitan areas of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit. In addition to the risk for damaging wind gusts and hail, thunderstorm activity within this zone can produce prolific rainfall rates around 1-2 inches per hour. In addition to the severe risk across the Midwest on Saturday, two additional zones of severe weather are expected; one across the Plains and another focusing across the mid-Atlantic states. Similar to the risks across the Midwest, communities across the mid-Atlantic should be prepared for damaging wind gusts and the potential for flash flooding. Across the Plains, thunderstorm activity will also feature the risk for damaging wind gusts, but they can also pose a risk for large hail and even a few tornadoes. Into the day on Sunday, a broad zone of thunderstorm activity along the periphery of the heat dome is expected to continue. Within the zone spanning from the Plains to the East Coast, AccuWeather meteorologists are highlighting multiple areas that can feature a risk for severe thunderstorms. Again, similar risks are expected from Sunday's thunderstorm activity, with damaging winds and flash flooding being the primary concern in the East. Across the Plains, thunderstorm activity can also feature risks for hail Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. Within the zone spanning from southern Nebraska to south-central Canada, thunderstorm wind gusts will be capable of approaching the AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 85 miles per hour. From Sunday night into Monday, the potential for rounds of thunderstorm activity is expected to evolve across the Midwest and Ohio Valley as well. From central and southern Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, conditions will be closely monitored for possible flash flooding. Tallying up the expected rainfall from this weekend into early next week, a wide swath of 2 inches or more of rainfall is expected across the Midwest, Appalachians and mid-Atlantic. Within this zone, the potential for 4-8 inches of rain is possible in places like Peoria, Illinois and Charleston, West Virginia. In the hardest-hit zones, rainfall totals can approach the AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 13 inches. "Much of West Virginia is experiencing its top 35 wettest July so far. As the front slips south Sunday into Monday, repetitive thunderstorms producing torrential rainfall will line up in narrow stripes of real estate across central and western West Virginia. These thunderstorms, when combined with a moist ground from recent rain and the varying topography, can unleash significant flooding," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Chad Merrill explained. Rainfall of this magnitude can lead to widespread high water and flooding issues across the aforementioned regions in the coming days, some of which may even become life-threatening. As always, it is important to have a plan of action in the event of flooding and to have the means of receiving warnings, especially at night. The risk for severe weather is not expected to ease heading into next week either, as the heat dome remains in place, providing an endless supply of fuel for thunderstorm activity. On Monday, the Plains will once again be the focal point for severe activity, then the risk can shift into the Midwest by Tuesday. Within this time frame and through a majority of the upcoming week, the potential for high-end complexes of thunderstorms that can feature damaging wind gusts, hail and flooding downpours remains possible. 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.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flash flooding in New Jersey, New York leaves at least 2 dead, subway stations filled with water as more rain expected
At least two people have died due to flash flooding in New Jersey after parts of the northeastern U.S. and mid-Atlantic were inundated with heavy rain Monday night. The storm caused flash flooding in areas of New York, central Virginia and New Jersey that gushed through subway stations, stranded vehicles and prompted a state of emergency. Flood watches and warnings are still in effect through Tuesday evening for most of Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., according to the National Weather Service. Through Thursday, portions of the eastern and central U.S. are facing 'scattered to widespread thunderstorms capable of heavy downpours and flash flooding,' the weather service said in its n most recent update on Tuesday. Two people died in Plainfield, N.J., due to the flash flooding, WABC-TV reported. The car they were riding in was swept into Cedar Brook during the peak of the heavy rainfall. The names of the victims are not being released until their families are notified. While emergency crews responded in a timely manner, both people were pronounced dead at the scene. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday night due to 'flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state.' Route 22 and Route 28 are closed in both directions in Somerset and Middlesex counties to make emergency road repairs and clear debris from the storm, according to a New Jersey Department of Transportation traffic advisory. On Tuesday morning, several bus lines and at least one train line on New Jersey Transit were taking detours or were delayed, according to officials. The PATH trains that run between Manhattan and New Jersey appeared to be operating with minimal delays. Subway service was operating with some delays on Tuesday morning's commute, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, after some lines were temporarily suspended and others were operating with severe delays due to flooding. A video circulating on social media appeared to show flooding from a station platform onto a subway car. "Our sewer system is not built to manage this much water in a short period of time," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said during a Tuesday press briefing. "In order to change and build out our sewer system, what we're going to do is going to take time and money. That's something that we've allocated to doing so." The Metro-North Railroad, a commuter rail system that connects New York City with suburban areas outside the city, including Connecticut, said in a social media post Tuesday morning, 'Service is restored into and out of Grand Central after severe flooding throughout the region disrupted the evening rush hour. Expect residual delays as we work to get train service back on schedule.' Early Tuesday morning, runoff from Monday's rain caused the Bronx River to rise to a moderate flood stage of about 3.7 feet, according to the NWS's New York office. By Tuesday afternoon, it's expected to drop below flood stage. There were 16 water rescues reported in Lancaster County, Pa., according to a Monday social media post from the Mount Joy Township fire department. 'Starting around 2:00 p.m., intense rainfall dropped over 7 inches of rain in less than five hours, overwhelming stormwater infrastructure and inundating portions of the borough,' the post read. 'The west end of town was hardest hit, with reports of over 5 feet of water in some homes. As of 7:21 p.m., rainfall subsided, and water levels began to recede.' The highest rainfall totals recorded on Monday reached 6.67 inches in Clark, N.J., according to New York's NWS office. It's located less than 7 miles from Plainfield, where two people had died in the flash flooding. New York City recorded 2.64 inches of rain that fell Monday in Central Park, setting a new record for July 14, which was previously set in 1908 with 1.47 inches, according to the NWS. "Central Park had the second highest one-hour rainfall total ever documented at that location, only being surpassed by what we saw four years ago during Hurricane Ida," Mayor Adams said Tuesday. Newark Airport in New Jersey and LaGuardia Airport in New York City both set new rain total records for July 14, at 2.13 and 1.66 inches, respectively. Scattered to widespread thunderstorms over much of the eastern and central U.S. with heavy downpours could lead to flash flooding over the next few days, according to a Tuesday update from the NWS. Portions of the mid-Atlantic and Appalachians are at risk of flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall into mid-week. 'The greatest concentration of storms will be across the southern Mid-Atlantic/Appalachians on Tuesday and shift northward with the boundary into the central Mid-Atlantic/Appalachians on Wednesday,' the weather service says.
Globe and Mail
15-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Brookfield and Google Sign Hydro Framework Agreement to Deliver up to 3,000 MW of Homegrown Energy in the United States
The World's Largest Framework Agreement for the Purchase of Hydroelectricity Over $3 Billion of Contracts Signed Today for 670 MW Holtwood and Safe Harbor Facilities in Pennsylvania NEW YORK and PITTSBURGH, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM; TSX: BAM), together with Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP, BEPC; TSX: BEPC) ('Brookfield') and Google today announced a first-of-its-kind Hydro Framework Agreement ('HFA') to deliver up to 3,000 megawatts (MW) of carbon-free hydroelectric capacity across the United States – the world's largest corporate clean power deal for hydroelectricity. The first contracts executed under the HFA are for Brookfield's Holtwood and Safe Harbor hydroelectric facilities in Pennsylvania, representing more than $3 billion of power and 670 MW of capacity. The HFA represents a significant step forward in Brookfield's strategy to deliver flexible, dispatchable clean energy solutions to the technology sector and supports Google's ambition to power its operations with 24/7 carbon-free energy. Under the HFA, Google has the ability to procure carbon-free electricity from up to 3,000 MWs of hydroelectric assets that will be relicensed, overhauled, or upgraded to extend the asset's useful life and continue adding power to the grid. The first contracted assets consist of hydroelectric facilities in Pennsylvania that Brookfield is relicensing. Brookfield and Google will initially focus in the mid-Atlantic (PJM) and mid-continent (MISO) electricity markets, with the flexibility to expand into other U.S. regions. The 20-year Power Purchase Agreements ('PPAs') for Brookfield's Holtwood and Safe Harbor hydroelectric facilities in Pennsylvania will support Google's operations across PJM. The transaction structure allows Brookfield to maintain existing commitments to power consumers such as Amtrak from the Safe Harbor facility. Amanda Peterson Corio, Head of Data Center Energy from Google said: 'At Google, we're dedicated to responsibly growing the digital infrastructure that powers daily life for people, communities and businesses. This collaboration with Brookfield is a significant step forward, ensuring clean energy supply in the PJM region where we operate. Hydropower is a proven, low-cost technology, offering dependable, homegrown, carbon-free electricity that creates jobs and builds a stronger grid for all." Connor Teskey, President of Brookfield Asset Management, commented: 'Our partnership with Google demonstrates the critical role that hydropower can play in helping hyperscale customers meet their energy goals. Delivering power at scale and from a range of sources will be required to meet the growing electricity demands from digitalization and artificial intelligence.' About Brookfield Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) is a leading global alternative asset manager, headquartered in New York, with over $1 trillion of assets under management. Brookfield invests client capital for the long term with a focus on real assets and essential service businesses that form the backbone of the global economy. Brookfield offers a range of alternative investment products to investors around the world — including public and private pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and private wealth investors. Brookfield operates Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE: BEP, BEPC TSX: BEPC), one of the world's largest publicly traded platforms for renewable power and sustainable solutions. Our renewable power portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar and storage facilities and our sustainable solutions assets include our investment in a leading global nuclear services business and a portfolio of investments in carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas, materials recycling and eFuels manufacturing capacity, among others. Contact Information: Notice to Readers This news release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 'safe harbor' provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of other relevant securities legislation, including applicable securities laws in Canada, which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, our operations and financial performance (collectively, 'forward-looking statements'). Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future results, events or conditions, and include, but are not limited to, statements which reflect management's current estimates, beliefs and assumptions and which are in turn based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. The estimates, beliefs and assumptions of Brookfield are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and other uncertainties and contingencies regarding future events and as such, are subject to change. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as 'expect', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'foresee', 'could', 'estimate', 'goal', 'intend', 'plan', 'seek', 'strive', 'will', 'may' and 'should' and similar expressions. In particular, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release include statements referring to the impact of the HFA. Although Brookfield believes that such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable estimates, beliefs and assumptions, c ertain factors, risks and uncertainties, which are described from time to time in our documents filed with the securities regulators in the United States and Canada, not presently known to Brookfield, or that Brookfield currently believes are not material, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements. Reference should be made to 'Item 1A - Risk Factors' and 'Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Forward-Looking Statements' in Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. 's Annual Report on Form 10-K and 'Item 3D - Risk Factors' in Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.'s Annual Report on Form 20-F and in Brookfield Renewable Corporation's Annual Report on Form 20-F. Readers are urged to consider these risks, as well as other uncertainties, factors and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based only on information available to us as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, Brookfield
Washington Post
04-07-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Summertime comfort for the Fourth, and similar tomorrow
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Sun and seasonably warm with un-humid highs in the mid-80s to near 90 make for a pleasant Fourth. A Code Orange air quality alert is up for some air pollution. What's next? Most likely rain-free Saturday with a slight storm chance returning Sunday as humidity rises. A cold front early week brings tropical moisture into our area from the south with a strong storm chance by Tuesday. Today's daily digit — 8/10: Average heat but superbly low humidity, for July. Enjoy the dry warmth and good weather for fireworks, though a bit more breeze might help disperse smoke better. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (the Fourth): Sunny with a 'dry heat' thanks to very low humidity (dew points in the 50s) for July and highs in the mid-80s to near 90. Breezes are light from the north-northeast. Confidence: High Tonight: Clear and very light if any breezes for fireworks time, with temperatures within a few degrees of 80. Predawn lows end up in the 60s. Confidence: High Saturday: Outdoor time is still in the clear with gentle breezes, highs in the mid-80s to around 90 degrees and only a small uptick in humidity. Confidence: Medium-High Saturday night: Mostly clear with lows in the mid-60s to near 70. Any light winds should calm quickly. Confidence: Medium-High Sunday: It's still fairly sunny with just a slight afternoon and evening thunderstorm chance as humidity rises more notably. Highs may get hot again, though about average for this time of year, in the upper 80s to low 90s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Sunday night: Muggier lows may bottom out within a few degrees of 70 and skies are partly cloudy after any early evening storm or two. Confidence: Medium-High Afternoon and evening shower or storm chances trend upward on Monday as a humid-feeling surge of tropical moisture arrives from the south. A fair amount of sunshine helps keep highs warm, within a few degrees of 90. Confidence: Medium As a cold front approaches Tuesday, the likelihood of showers and storms increases significantly. One or two storms could be strong to severe with high winds and intense downpours. Uncomfortably humid highs aim for upper 80s to low 90s. Confidence: Medium Today's daily digit — 8/10: Average heat but superbly low humidity, for July. Enjoy the dry warmth and good weather for fireworks, though a bit more breeze might help disperse smoke better. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (the Fourth): Sunny with a 'dry heat' thanks to very low humidity (dew points in the 50s) for July and highs in the mid-80s to near 90. Breezes are light from the north-northeast. Confidence: High Tonight: Clear and very light if any breezes for fireworks time, with temperatures within a few degrees of 80. Predawn lows end up in the 60s. Confidence: High Saturday: Outdoor time is still in the clear with gentle breezes, highs in the mid-80s to around 90 degrees and only a small uptick in humidity. Confidence: Medium-High Saturday night: Mostly clear with lows in the mid-60s to near 70. Any light winds should calm quickly. Confidence: Medium-High Sunday: It's still fairly sunny with just a slight afternoon and evening thunderstorm chance as humidity rises more notably. Highs may get hot again, though about average for this time of year, in the upper 80s to low 90s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Sunday night: Muggier lows may bottom out within a few degrees of 70 and skies are partly cloudy after any early evening storm or two. Confidence: Medium-High Afternoon and evening shower or storm chances trend upward on Monday as a humid-feeling surge of tropical moisture arrives from the south. A fair amount of sunshine helps keep highs warm, within a few degrees of 90. Confidence: Medium As a cold front approaches Tuesday, the likelihood of showers and storms increases significantly. One or two storms could be strong to severe with high winds and intense downpours. Uncomfortably humid highs aim for upper 80s to low 90s. Confidence: Medium
