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CBS News
15 hours ago
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Damaging Maryland storms knock out power, take down trees and power lines
Severe storm threat persists through the evening in Maryland Severe storm threat persists through the evening in Maryland Severe storm threat persists through the evening in Maryland Stormy weather knocked down trees, power lines, and took out power for tens of thousands of Marylanders on Thursday These strong to severe storms swept through the state with damaging winds, torrential downpours, and flooding in some areas. According to the National Weather Service, some parts of Maryland had hail and wind gusts of up to 70 mph. Maryland storm damage WJZ received photos of damage across the state. A large tree was knocked over along Gillis Falls Road at Watersville Road near Mount Airy. A video by Timothy Butz showed relentless rain pouring on Glen Burnie. @SteveSosnaWX Videos of the vicious storm that hammered Glen Burnie, Md. a bit ago. — TIMOTHY BUTZ (@timbutz70) June 19, 2025
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Hazardous weather in Erie, Pa.? What National Weather Service predicts to start June 18
The National Weather Service has issued a two-part hazardous weather outlook for the Erie area. Hazardous weather is predicted to begin on the evening of Wednesday, June 18 and continue throughout the night and into the morning of Thursday, June 19. Followed by the predicted hazardous weather, which will consist of heavy rain and possible hail, the second part of the hazardous weather outlook involves high temperatures possibly reaching into the lower 90s. Here is more on what the National Weather Service is predicting for Erie. Starting around the evening of June 18, the National Weather Service predicts that Erie will see a possibly severe storm. This storm is only a marginal risk which indicates a low probability of isolated severe thunderstorms. NWS predicts that the stronger storms will be heading towards northeast Ohio. This storm won't be as severe as what the Erie area saw on June 9, but it could cause some possible damage. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland, which handles the Erie forecast, predicts the storms will occur June 18 and continue throughout the night but will halt on the morning of June 19. Throughout the evening the storms are predicted to be on and off. More: Erie County community rallies support after neighbors suffer damage from tornado The second part of the hazardous weather outlook pertains to the high temperatures Erie is predicted to see. During the week of June 23, the National Weather Service is predicting Erie to reach high temperatures surpassing 90 degrees with a heat index around 100 degrees. The National Weather Service website states that the hottest weather so far this summer season may arrive late this weekend into early next week. Erie residents are encouraged to keep up to date with the current forecast as it could change at any given notice. Sullivan says that thunderstorms are always difficult to predict as conditions could change fairly quickly. Get the latest AccuWeather forecast details and radar images for your ZIP code at Download the GoErie app for iOS or Android for mobile-friendly forecasts. Tour Erie-area conditions by webcams. Contact Nicholas Sorensen at nsorensen@ This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: National Weather Service: Hazardous weather outlook for Erie PA
News24
3 days ago
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- News24
Spirit of ubuntu shines through after rural KZN community was left reeling by storm
Sakhiseni Nxumalo/News24 Over 100 homes were destroyed in Impendle, KwaZulu-Natal, as severe storms battered the region, leaving families without food, clothing, shelter or electricity. Many residents live in poverty and in mud-brick houses, which collapsed under the harsh weather conditions. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli and minister Velenkosini Hlabisa visited the affected areas, launching emergency relief efforts while local disaster teams assist with temporary shelter, food parcels and clean water. Ubuntu was on full display in the rural community of Impendle, KwaZulu-Natal, as neighbours stepped in to shelter and feed each other after more than 140 homes were destroyed by a severe storm. Mud homes collapsed, roofs were blown off, and families were left without shelter, water or electricity in the aftermath of the disaster – and it was the spirit of human solidarity that became the first line of response. Last week, the extreme weather conditions in KwaZulu-Natal caused damage to 138 schools in 12 districts. This prompted some schools to halt exams as teachers waited for the provincial education department to assess the damage. According to KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, more than 400 homes have been affected by the recent inclement weather conditions which hit parts of the province for two days this past week. Ntuli said no lives were lost. In Impendle, which is 48km west of Pietermaritzburg and 37km north-east of Bulwer, more than 140 houses were affected, with over 58 completely collapsed. However, stricken residents, many already living in poverty, found comfort in one another's support while waiting for formal relief efforts to reach them. 'This thing (storm) took us by surprise. We thought it was a normal wind because almost every year around this time we experienced heavy wind. To our surprise, the wind was way too strong, and it was only after it had passed that we realised it had damaged so many houses,' said Vusumuzi Nyembe, a resident in the area. Nyembe told News24 that many families were left homeless and had their food, clothes and other vital items blown away. Sakhiseni Nxumalo/News24 Sakhiseni Nxumalo/News24 He said residents had been able to find shelter through unaffected neighbours who welcomed them into their houses. 'There is one family where there are two children around 20 and 16, but they don't have parents, and they stay alone. Their house was the only thing that they had left, and now they have nothing,' said Nyembe. Many of the homes are mud brick houses. The bricks are made by mixing sand and water. This is out of necessity due to widespread unemployment and extreme poverty in the community. 'We've been unemployed for years,' said Nyembe. 'There are no jobs here. We had no choice but to use mud to build because we couldn't afford cement. These structures are not safe, yes, but what can you do? You can't stay outside,' he said. READ | Disaster teams 'working round the clock' after strong winds and snow hit parts of KZN Isabel Mazibuko recounted how the wind blew part of the roof off before shaking the walls of her home until the entire structure collapsed last Tuesday. She said when the walls started shaking, she took one of the children who is disabled to a neighbour's house. 'It all happened so fast. The house had five rooms, and it accommodated all of us. We are just glad that we have another room available to house some of us (family of 12). Others sleep at the neighbour's house and come back in the morning,' said Mazibuko. Sakhiseni Nxumalo/News24 Sakhiseni Nxumalo/News24 The lack of stable employment and economic opportunities in Impendle has left most residents unable to rebuild their homes straight away. 'At first, we thought it was just passing like it always does, so we didn't panic. But within minutes, the roof was gone, and it landed in our neighbour's yard,' said Bizelweni Ndlovu. Ndlovu, 47, said the walls of her home then collapsed, and there was nothing they could do but watch. Her voice shook as she pointed to the ruins. 'As you can see, the roof was still new and had been renovated just two months ago, and this happened. It's sad because I don't have a place I can call home. I'm hoping that the government will assist us,' said Ndlovu. On Tuesday, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli and Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Velenkosini Hlabisa visited the area. According to Hlabisa, their aim was to assess the scale of the damage and lead emergency relief efforts. Local disaster teams have been activated to assist displaced residents with temporary shelter, food parcels and access to clean water. Many, however, remain without electricity or basic sanitation. Hlabisa said: We are grateful to God that in this area, even though they experienced severe damage, no life was lost. It's sad, yes; lives are important and cannot be replaced. We are also very much appreciative to community members who came together, housed those who were affected and provided food. Hlabisa said he had engaged Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane, her provincial office and other government departments. He said they would compile a report after assessing the extent of the damage, after which it would be sent to the national Cogta department for the affected areas to be declared disaster areas. 'The Department of Human Settlement will quickly move in to assist by providing temporary housing for the affected families. There have been over 100 food vouchers and food parcels that will be distributed to the victims,' he said.
