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20 hours ago
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Group injured after lightning strikes canopy in Tarrant County storm
The Brief Over a dozen people have been treated for injuries after a Tarrant County lightning strike. The group of 14 people were attempting to hold down an outdoor canopy during a storm. Lightning struck the canopy, causing two people to be taken to a hospital for care, and the other 12 to be treated at the scene. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - Fourteen people were injured by a bolt of lightning in Tarrant County on Sunday, officials say. According to Cresson Fire Chief Ron Becker, the incident happened when a group of people were attempting to hold down a canopy during a storm. What we know Becker said the group was at Benbrook Lake when Sunday's storm swept through the area. In the midst of the high winds, 14 people gathered under a canopy, which they attempted to hold down during the storm. Lightning struck the canopy, a tree, and a vehicle, Becker said, causing injuries to all 14 occupants. Of the injured people, 12 were treated for minor injuries and released at the scene, according to Becker. The other two were taken from the scene for non-life-threatening injuries. What we don't know During the same fast-moving storm that moved through North Texas on Sunday evening, large hail stones fell in Tarrant County while the weather pushed eastward. FOX 4 viewers submitted videos and images of hail that fell in Arlington and surrounding areas around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The storm was moving eastward at around 25 miles per hour around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Viewers reported hearing sirens as far east as Oak Cliff. The hailstones produced by the storms were large enough to cause damage to vehicles and other property. The hail could also cause injury to individuals outdoors during the storm. The Source Information in this story comes from FOX 4 weather coverage and viewer submissions.
RNZ News
a day ago
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- RNZ News
Man critically injured after trapped by fallen tree
Photo: 123RF A Tauranga man has been critically injured after a tree fell during stormy weather on Friday. Police said they were informed at 7.20pm that a man on a tractor had been trapped by a falling tree. A spokesperson said the incident looked "to have taken place at an orchard property". "The person sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to hospital," they said. WorkSafe had also been notified. St John said they sent an ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a manager, and a helicopter to the property in Pyes Pā just after 7pm. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
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2 days ago
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2025 hurricane names include Andrew, Barry, Chantal. See the full list.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on Sunday, is likely to have an above-normal number of storms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Forecasters predict a 60% chance there will be between 13 and 19 named storms, six to 10 of which are expected to be hurricanes. Three to five of those could be major hurricanes. As Americans along the Gulf and East Coasts prepare for the possible storms, here's a look at the names tropical storms or hurricanes will get this year. List of 2025 hurricane namesAndreaBarryChantalDexterErinFernandGabrielleHumbertoImeldaJerryKarenLorenzoMelissaNestorOlgaPabloRebekahSebastienTanyaVanWendy The list is one of six that are rotated every year, meaning this list was last used in 2019 and will be used again in 2031. The names are set by the World Meteorological Organization, a United Nations agency. A name is retired and replaced if it is used for a storm that is extremely deadly or costly, making it inappropriate to reuse for future storms. If there are ever more than 21 named storms in a season, names would be used from an alternate list approved by the World Meteorological Organization. List of 2024 hurricane names During the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, there were 18 named tropical storms and hurricanes: Tropical Storm AlbertoHurricane BerylTropical Storm ChrisHurricane DebbyHurricane ErnestoHurricane FrancineTropical Storm GordonHurricane HeleneHurricane IsaacTropical Storm JoyceHurricane KirkHurricane LeslieHurricane MiltonTropical Storm NadineHurricane OscarTropical Storm PattyHurricane RafaelTropical Storm SaraWhy tropical storms and hurricanes are named Naming storms helps meteorologists, media and public officials communicate easily about forecasts and warnings to help the public prepare, the World Meteorological Organization says. "Assigning names to tropical cyclones makes tracking and discussing specific storms more straightforward, especially when multiple storms are active simultaneously," the agency says on its website. Storms have been named for a long time, but historically they were named "haphazardly and after the fact," the World Meteorological Organization said. It wasn't until 1953 that the National Hurricane Center began using the alphabetical lists. At that time, they were only female names. Male names were added starting in 1979. Which hurricane names are retired? Nearly 100 names have been retired from the Atlantic hurricane name lists since 1954, according to NOAA. Three names from the 2024 season were retired: Beryl, Helene and Milton. Some other notable retired names include Ian (2022), Ida (2021), Harvey (2017), Irma (2017), Maria (2017), Sandy (2012) and Katrina (2005). Fans turn out for estate sale at home of Tom Petty Trump says Musk is "not really leaving" as DOGE savings lag behind projections How a toddler's brave walk into the darkness to get help inspired his family
CBS News
2 days ago
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2025 hurricane names include Andrea, Barry and Chantal. See the full list.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on Sunday, is likely to have an above-normal number of storms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Forecasters predict a 60% chance there will be between 13 and 19 named storms, six to 10 of which are expected to be hurricanes. Three to five of those could be major hurricanes. As Americans along the Gulf and East Coasts prepare for the possible storms, here's a look at the names tropical storms or hurricanes will get this year. List of 2025 hurricane names Andrea Barry Chantal Dexter Erin Fernand Gabrielle Humberto Imelda Jerry Karen Lorenzo Melissa Nestor Olga Pablo Rebekah Sebastien Tanya Van Wendy The list is one of six that are rotated every year, meaning this list was last used in 2019 and will be used again in 2031. The names are set by the World Meteorological Organization, a United Nations agency. A name is retired and replaced if it is used for a storm that is extremely deadly or costly, making it inappropriate to reuse for future storms. If there are ever more than 21 named storms in a season, names would be used from an alternate list approved by the World Meteorological Organization. List of 2024 hurricane names During the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, there were 18 named tropical storms and hurricanes: Tropical Storm Alberto Hurricane Beryl Tropical Storm Chris Hurricane Debby Hurricane Ernesto Hurricane Francine Tropical Storm Gordon Hurricane Helene Hurricane Isaac Tropical Storm Joyce Hurricane Kirk Hurricane Leslie Hurricane Milton Tropical Storm Nadine Hurricane Oscar Tropical Storm Patty Hurricane Rafael Tropical Storm Sara Why tropical storms and hurricanes are named Naming storms helps meteorologists, media and public officials communicate easily about forecasts and warnings to help the public prepare, the World Meteorological Organization says. "Assigning names to tropical cyclones makes tracking and discussing specific storms more straightforward, especially when multiple storms are active simultaneously," the agency says on its website. Storms have been named for a long time, but historically they were named "haphazardly and after the fact," the World Meteorological Organization said. It wasn't until 1953 that the National Hurricane Center began using the alphabetical lists. At that time, they were only female names. Male names were added starting in 1979. Which hurricane names are retired? Nearly 100 names have been retired from the Atlantic hurricane name lists since 1954, according to NOAA. Three names from the 2024 season were retired: Beryl, Helene and Milton. Some other notable retired names include Ian (2022), Ida (2021), Harvey (2017), Irma (2017), Maria (2017), Sandy (2012) and Katrina (2005).
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Rain showers, high surf, rip current risk forecast for San Diego
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego residents can expect some rain showers this weekend along with high surf and a strong rip current risk. Moisture from the tropics is bringing showers to San Diego County this weekend, the National Weather Service reports. Most of the rain is expected to evaporate in the atmosphere on its way to the surface, so just light rain and sprinkles are forecast to fall on the region Saturday into Sunday morning, however there have been some isolated reports of thunderstorms, along with a special weather statement that was in effect for Chula Vista Saturday afternoon calling for hail and strong winds. More weather: ➡️ | ⚠️ | 🗺️ Live Radar | 📧 By Sunday afternoon, heavier rain showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible for the region, but mainly for those in the mountains, inland valleys and desert areas, NWS reports, and is warning to watch for pooling on roadways or possible flash flooding. Julian is forecast to get the most rainfall Sunday evening. NWS has also issued beach hazard statements for San Diego County and Orange County coastal areas to expect elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet, with sets up to 7 to 8 feet, and a strong rip current risk from Sunday morning through Tuesday afternoon. The surf is expected to increase Sunday, peaking Monday, before falling off late Tuesday. The National Weather Service advises to stay out of the water during the weather advisory to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
