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Yahoo
a day ago
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Storm batters St. Cloud with 60 MPH winds, uprooting trees and damaging homes
The Brief Severe storms with 60 mph wind gusts battered St. Cloud, Florida, on Thursday night, tearing roofs and toppling trees. Several homes and power lines were damaged, but no injuries were reported. City officials are urging residents to begin hurricane preparations now ahead of what's expected to be an active season. ST. CLOUD, Fla. - Strong winds from severe thunderstorms late Thursday caused widespread damage in St. Cloud, toppling trees, tearing off rooftops and knocking out power, just days ahead of the official start to hurricane season. What we know Severe thunderstorms rolled through St. Cloud late Thursday, producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail, according to the National Weather Service. The powerful winds peeled the aluminum roof off a home on Jersey Avenue and ripped away a screened-in patio. In other parts of the city, trees were toppled onto homes, power lines, and buildings—one of which was later declared unsafe. Despite the destruction, no injuries have been reported. What we don't know Officials have not released a full assessment of the damage or the number of homes affected. It remains unclear whether any residents have been displaced or if utility services have been fully restored across the impacted neighborhoods. Long-term recovery plans or insurance estimates have yet to be announced. The backstory The storm struck just days before the official start of hurricane season, amplifying concerns about readiness. The National Weather Service had issued warnings ahead of the storm, but its force still caught some residents off guard. One family on Fifth Street narrowly avoided tragedy when a tree crashed down near their home moments after they fled with their grandchild. Big picture view The storm has heightened awareness in St. Cloud about the need for early hurricane preparation. City officials are encouraging residents to trim trees and clear debris before more storms arrive. With forecasts predicting an active hurricane season, the damage is being viewed by some as an urgent reminder of the threats ahead. What they're saying In one hard-hit neighborhood along Jersey Avenue, the aluminum roof of a home was peeled back by the storm's force. Across the street from Lakefront Park, public works crews were seen removing a massive tree that had been threatening nearby homes and cars. "There's a lot of people that picnic across the street, and I was afraid that it may even hit a car, you know, as it's going by," the homeowner said. "So I'm glad they went ahead and took it down." Another tree fell near a home on Fifth Street and Missouri Avenue, knocking down power lines and sending a scare through one family. "It came up so fast," a resident said. "Me and my wife were in the bedroom right there with the grandbaby. I seen the tree rocking back and forth. I yelled at her to get the baby out of the room, and as soon as I said that, that tree—it went over." City officials say the recent storms serve as a wake-up call just ahead of hurricane season, which begins Sunday. "Our public works crew — they've really been getting a dress rehearsal for hurricane season," one city official said. "They do predict that we're going to have a very active season, so I would encourage our residents to take those steps now." What you can do As cleanup continues, residents are being asked to place storm debris in their regular trash bins to make it easier for city crews to collect. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the City of St. Cloud and residents who live along Jersey Avenue.
CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
NEXT Weather Alert: Strong storms, flood risk possible for South Florida this weekend
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for South Florida from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday as isolated strong to severe storms are expected to roll across the region, CBS News Miami Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera said. The alert comes as a frontal boundary moves into the area Saturday and stalls through the weekend, combining with a mid-level disturbance and ample tropical moisture to create unstable conditions. Cabrera emphasized the threat is not widespread, classifying it as a Level 1 out of 5, but warned that marginally severe storms could still develop. "With daytime heating, sea breeze interactions, and an incoming front, we could see strong gusty winds, brief hail, and heavy downpours Saturday afternoon into the early evening," Cabrera said. "Localized flooding is possible where storms linger." Storm timing and severity vary through the weekend Weather outlook for Saturday. CBS News Miami The Saharan Air Layer (SAL), a dry, dusty mass of air from Africa, could suppress storm development earlier in the day but is not expected to prevent storms from forming entirely, Cabrera added. Sunday is forecast to be slightly less active, though one or two strong storms could still pop up in the afternoon. Both days could bring heavy rainfall, and the deep tropical moisture in the atmosphere means even brief storms may produce significant rainfall totals. Temperatures are expected to reach the lower 90s Saturday and Sunday before rain cools things off. More storms, possible alerts early next week By Monday, the frontal boundary is forecast to remain stalled, and a strengthening disturbance could trigger another round of strong storms with localized flooding potential. Additional NEXT Weather Alerts may be issued. Looking ahead to midweek, a new surge of Saharan dust may push in from the Caribbean, possibly limiting storm coverage. However, high chances of showers and storms remain in the forecast through at least Wednesday. Looking ahead to midweek, a new surge of Saharan dust may push in from the Caribbean. CBS News Miami No marine alerts are currently in effect.
The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
1 dead and several injured when storm rips through Kentucky community, authorities say
Harsh storms hit a remote area of central Kentucky on Friday morning, injuring seven and leaving one person dead. Washington County Judge-executive Timothy Graves said two or three houses were destroyed and downed trees temporarily blocked roads. 'We were fortunate this was located in a remote part of the county,' Graves said. Gov. Andy Beshear canceled a visit planned for Friday to Pulaski and Laurel counties, which were hit by a tornado earlier this month. That storm left 19 dead in the state. Officials were responding to reports of a possible tornado in Washington County, he said in a social media post. 'This level of severe weather was unexpected, with a system still moving through the state,' Beshear said. 'We also expect to see additional storms today with Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky facing a risk of more severe weather. Please be alert this morning and stay safe.' Graves said he believed a tornado hit the area, but officials were waiting on confirmation from the National Weather Service. Three of the injured people were taken to University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. County Emergency Management Director Kevin Devine said the county was not expecting harsh weather Friday morning. In a social media post, the sheriff's office asked people to stay home to allow emergency workers to do their jobs. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings in the region on Friday morning.
CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
Hail, strong winds possible with severe storms across North Texas on Thursday
Some North Texans could see dense fog during Thursday morning commute Some North Texans could see dense fog during Thursday morning commute Some North Texans could see dense fog during Thursday morning commute The potential of strong to severe storms on Thursday has prompted a First Alert Weather Day. A cold front will move south today, reaching the Red River around 4 p.m.-5 p.m. and reaching DFW around 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. All of North Texas is under a marginal severe threat. Western counties are under a slight severe threat. CBS News Texas As the front encounters unstable and moist air, scattered showers and storms are expected to develop along and ahead of it. CBS News Texas While storm coverage will remain scattered, the chances increase Thursday night as a complex of storms is projected to form near the intersection of the front and dryline in the Big Country and move southeast. CBS News Texas By early Friday, the front and associated convection should exit the region, with only a low potential for lingering storms. Leftover cloud cover will slowly clear and temperatures in North Texas to be slightly cooler in the upper 70s to low 80s. Make weekend plans to get outside to the pool or the area lakes as an area of high pressure builds into the Southern Plains. Temperatures will be near seasonal normal, ranging from the mid-80s to the lower 90s with daily storm chances returning to the forecast next week. CBS News Texas
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Severe storms cause damage across Austin area
The Brief Severe storms caused damage and flooding across Austin Shoal Creek flooded in central Austin Austin-Bergstrom, Texas State Capitol saw broken glass AUSTIN, Texas - Severe storms on Wednesday night caused damage and flooding across Austin. What we know Multiple places were damaged or flooded across Austin, including in North Austin, Central Austin and at the airport. The Austin Fire Department reported it was responding to a rescue call in the 7500 block of the southbound service road of Mopac at Greystone Drive. AFD says the caller reported that the "gas station pumps roof has collapsed and is on a car". AFD later said everyone was out of the vehicle with unknown injuries. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reported broken doorway glass near TSA Checkpoint 1 due to high winds. No one was hurt and teams responded to clean up the glass. Video from Michael Hill-Mateo shows Shoal Creek flooding in Austin due to the storms. ATXFloods showed that Shoal Creek at N Lamar Boulevard was closed briefly Wednesday night. Video from Scott Braddock of the Quorum Report shows damage at the Texas State Capitol. Some of the glass near the top of the rotunda was broken. A large pane was seen hanging over the railing. The Source Information in this report comes from a variety of sources, including the Austin Fire Department and the Austin airport.
