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Brutal Virginia Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters Brutal Virginia Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters
Brutal Virginia Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters andMaryland and Virginia are about to go from sweating through near-record heat to dodging potentially dangerous storms in a matter of hours. After days of brutal temperatures baked the region under some of the hottest May weather ever recorded, forecasters warned Wednesday that the atmosphere was primed for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, flooding, and dangerous evening commute conditions across much of the region. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, for large portions of Maryland and Virginia as…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Tropical Storm Melissa Forms, Poses Hurricane Threat As Track Comes Into Focus Tropical Storm Melissa Forms, Poses Hurricane Threat As Track Comes Into Focus
Tropical Storm Melissa Forms, Poses Hurricane Threat As Track Comes Into Focus A brewing Caribbean system is poised to spin up fast, and it may not stop at a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center said late Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, that Tropical Storm Melissa formed over the central Caribbean Sea. Residents in Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica and Cuba are being urged to monitor for heavy rain, flooding, strong winds and rough surf later this week. AccuWeather says Melissa is expected to track northwest toward the Greater Antilles, then slow down and begin a northward turn late this week in an environment favorable for strengthening to a hurricane. Foreca…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
VIDEO: Shark Shows Up At NJ Beach Club During Hurricane Erin — And Won't Leave: Report VIDEO: Shark Shows Up At NJ Beach Club During Hurricane Erin — And Won't Leave: Report
Video: Shark Shows Up At NJ Beach Club During Hurricane Erin — And Won't Leave: Report A small sand shark swam up to the outdoor host stand at Bird & Betty’s in Beach Haven late Thursday night, Aug. 21, after flooding from the storm pushed it out of the bay, NJ Advance Media reported. “Fish are friends… but not usually our customers,” the club joked in an Instagram post, adding that Beach Haven police “had to save the local wildlife tonight instead of verifying ID.”  Video shows an officer scooping up the shark and carrying it back to the water. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bird and Betty’s (@birdandbet…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Hurricane Erin Turns North With Dangerous Surf, Rip Current Alerts Issued Throughout East Coast Hurricane Erin Turns North With Dangerous Surf, Rip Current Alerts Issued Throughout East Coast
Hurricane Erin Turns North With Dangerous Surf, Rip Current Alerts Issued Throughout East Coast A massive, churning Hurricane Erin is turning the Atlantic into a danger zone for beachgoers from Florida to Massachusetts, prompting urgent warnings to stay out of the water as life-threatening surf and rip currents pound the East Coast on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Click here for a new, updated story: Erin’s Offshore Spin Will Unleash Flash Flood Risk Across Northeast The National Hurricane Center has issued a high risk of rip currents for most East Coast beaches through Thursday, Aug. 21, as Erin’s powerful winds and enormous size generate pounding surf and hazardous conditions along 2,0…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Major Hurricane Could Be Coming As Newly Named Tropical Storm Erin Likely To Rapidly Strengthen Major Hurricane Could Be Coming As Newly Named Tropical Storm Erin Likely To Rapidly Strengthen
Major Hurricane Could Be Coming As Newly Named Tropical Storm Erin Likely To Rapidly Strengthen A newly named tropical storm is poised to become the Atlantic’s first hurricane this week, and could intensify into a major hurricane over open water by next weekend.  Click here for a new, updated story - Erin’s Possible Paths: Projections Show Where Storm Could Go As It Nears Hurricane Strength The National Hurricane Center announced Cabo Verde system AL97, which a day earlier had been given a 90 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone, became Tropical Storm Erin at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11. AccuWeather hurricane experts forecast that the system will strengthen into a hu…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
WATCH: Wild Flash Flooding Transforms NY Train Station Into ‘Mini Niagara’ WATCH: Wild Flash Flooding Transforms NY Train Station Into ‘Mini Niagara’
Watch: Wild Flash Flooding Transforms NY Train Station Into ‘Mini Niagara’ A shocking video captured the Great Neck Plaza train station looking more like Niagara Falls than a transit hub as torrential rains poured into the area Thursday afternoon, July 31. The viral Instagram clip, shared by WhatIsNewYork, shows water cascading down the station’s stairwells and platforms, creating what commenters dubbed the “Great Neck Falls” and “Neckagara Falls.” Others joked it looked like a scene from Universal Studios or a mini version of Niagara. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WhatIsNewYork (@whatisnewyork) A sim…

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by Jillian Pikora
Weather
Thousands Without Power As Flash Floods Slam Maryland (DEVELOPING) Thousands Without Power As Flash Floods Slam Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Thousands Without Power As Flash Floods Slam Maryland (Developing) Crews are working around the clock to repair hundreds of outages reported across the DMV as flash floods wreaked havoc across the region. Thousands were without power as of 8:15 p.m. on Monday, July 14, as storms rolled through the area, sending flood waters flowing and causing chaos for residents and businesses. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Monday night, there were reports of flash flooding throughout the region, with as many as three inches of rain falling per hour, according to reports. Weather expected 5p-10p @MontgomeryCoMD (possibly 2-3 inches of rain per hour.)***@mcfrs upstaffing Sw…

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by Zak Failla
News
23 Girls Attending Camp Missing, 24 Other People Die After Catastrophic Flash Flooding In Texas 23 Girls Attending Camp Missing, 24 Other People Die After Catastrophic Flash Flooding In Texas
23 Girls Attending Camp Missing, 24 Other People Die After Catastrophic Flash Flooding In Texas At least 24 people were killed and nearly two dozen girls are unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding swept through parts of south-central Texas early Independence Day morning as a summer's worth of rain fell in the span of several hours. Click here for a new, updated story: Death Toll Climbs To 52, With 27 Girls Missing, After Catastrophic Flooding In Texas State authorities said in a news conference on Friday, July 4, that the Guadalupe River in Kerr County rose a whopping 26 feet in 45 minutes while many were asleep, and confirmed that 23 children are missing. Ongoing heavy r…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Tornado, Flood Watches Issued Across DMV As Severe Storms Approach Tornado, Flood Watches Issued Across DMV As Severe Storms Approach
Tornado, Flood Watches Issued Across DMV As Severe Storms Approach A powerful storm system is sweeping through the Mid-Atlantic, prompting tornado watches and flood alerts across the DMV region on Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch effective until 8 PM for parts of central Virginia, the eastern West Virginia panhandle, and surrounding areas, authorities announced.  Severe storms are expected to roll through the region on Friday. National Weather Service A flood watch is also in effect for the entire region, with forecasts predicting up to five inches of rain and the potential for flash flooding. There…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
‘He Lit Up Every Room’: Virginia Boy, 12, Killed In Flood Remembered As Funny, Fearless Friend ‘He Lit Up Every Room’: Virginia Boy, 12, Killed In Flood Remembered As Funny, Fearless Friend
‘He Lit Up Every Room’: Virginia Boy, 12, Killed In Flood Remembered As Funny, Fearless Friend A small town in Virginia is heartbroken after a shining light was taken from them during the recent storms in the region. Days after 12-year-old Jordan Sims was swept away by deadly floodwaters, hundreds are coming together to mourn the loss of a boy who, according to loved ones, had a smile that could brighten even the darkest day. Sims wasn’t just any kid. He was that kid, they said. The one who lit up every single room he walked into. The one with the fearless grin, the loud laugh, and the kind of energy that pulled everyone in.  Family and friends say he had a heart big enoug…

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by Zak Failla
News
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 146K+ In VA By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 146K+ In VA By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 146K+ In VA By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map Rising sea levels could put hundreds of thousands of homes underwater across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic within 25 years, according to new analysis. Climate Central released its Coastal Flood Risk Across the US study on Wednesday, April 2. The nonprofit scientific group said coastal flooding will threaten more than 2.5 million Americans in about 1.4 million homes by 2050. In a generation, a "100-year flood" could reach homes across dozens of coastal Northeast communities, threatening more than 1.1 million residents from the North Shore of Massachusetts to the Virginia…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Burst Pipe, Asbestos Found At Popular Pizzeria Fighting To Stay Alive In Loudoun County Burst Pipe, Asbestos Found At Popular Pizzeria Fighting To Stay Alive In Loudoun County
Burst Pipe, Asbestos Found At Popular Pizzeria Fighting To Stay Alive In Loudoun County A small-town pizza shop that has been serving up slices for 35 years in Loudoun County is facing an unexpected crisis, and the community is coming together to help keep its doors open. Teddy’s Pizza & Subs, a family-owned favorite that has been a local staple for decades in Middleburg, was forced to shut down indefinitely after burst pipes flooded the restaurant, causing major damage and exposing asbestos in the walls and ceiling, the owners' family said. Damage at Teddy's Pizza & Subs  GoFundMe Unfortunately we will be closed for the next few days until we can get …

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by Zak Failla
Weather
La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns
La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns She’s back!  La Niña has arrived, and its global ripple effects are already taking shape.  Cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific, combined with stronger trade winds, are influencing weather patterns worldwide.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed this shift on Thursday, Jan. 9. What Is La Niña? La Niña is part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a natural climate phenomenon that disrupts atmospheric circulation.  During La Niña, cooler Pacific waters can lead to significant changes in rainfall, s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
'Helene Unravels:' Rainy Days Ahead For Some Eastern States After Hurricane 'Helene Unravels:' Rainy Days Ahead For Some Eastern States After Hurricane
'Helene Unravels:' Rainy Days Ahead For Some Eastern States After Hurricane With rescue efforts from Hurricane Helene underway in southern states, showers are expected in northeastern states early this week, forecasters are saying. The storm made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane last Thursday and left hundreds stranded by flooding and at least 95 people dead in Virginia, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, multiple news outlets report. According to AccuWeather, Helene is expected to "unravel" over some mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states, bringing localized downpours, showers, and clouds through the end of the month. "Moist air…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
VSP Helicopters Rescue People Stranded On Roof Of TN Hospital Amid Hurricane Flooding (VIDEO) VSP Helicopters Rescue People Stranded On Roof Of TN Hospital Amid Hurricane Flooding (VIDEO)
VSP Helicopters Rescue People Stranded On Roof Of TN Hospital Amid Hurricane Flooding (Video) Virginia State Police crews came to the rescue of dozens of people impacted by flood waters in Tennessee caused by Hurricane Helene as it rolled through the region. On Saturday afternoon, aviation assets from Abingdon, along with assets from Ballad Health rescued approximately 54 people from the roof of Unicoi County Hospital that wound up surrounded by flood waters in the wake of the storm. As of 4:40 p.m., Virginia State Police Aviation assets from Abingdon, Va., along with assets from Ballad Health and the... Posted by Virginia State Police on Friday, September 27, 2024 Two…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region
Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the region, forecasters are cautioning. Following a sweltering day, the National Weather Service is advising that parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia may be subject to storms that may bring whipping winds approaching 70 mph and ping pong-sized hail to some areas. The Watch has been issued throughout the region through 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas along and west of the DC metro area until 11 PM tonight. The primary th…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia Some neighborhoods in Maryland and Virginia are subject to a Severe Thunderstorm Watch as intense weather begin making its way through the DMV region. The National Weather Service issued an alert on Sunday afternoon cautioning that from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., there is a chance for inclement weather that could bring heavy rains and whipping wind gusts. Forecasters said that damaging winds and isolated "large hail" is also possible during the storms. Pop up storms possible beforehand, but most likely window for storms in immediate DC area is 6-10p tonight. Some could be pretty heavy w/ some d…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby
State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency as possibly wicked weather continues to head toward the region with Tropical Storm Debby continuing to move north up the coast. On Tuesday, citing "National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts that indicate a tropical storm with significant rainfall and flooding across the entire Commonwealth could cause transportation difficulties and power outages," authorities announced the move to declare an emergency. During a state of emergency, first responders are able to mobilize resources and equipment needed for im…

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by Zak Failla