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Second storm of the week remains on track to hit Bay Area and is expected to bring dangerous winds

Strong offshore winds could create fire hazards after rain ends this weekend in the Bay Area.

Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan

Super Typhoon Kong-rey is forecast to hit Taiwan as a Category 4 hurricane, bringing severe weather threats.

What to Expect From Helene as It Moves North

Helene is causing severe weather, including intense winds and heavy rainfall, posing risks of flooding and landslides across the Southeast.

PICTURES: Huge lightning bolts strike above Havering in 'epic' storm

Residents of Havering experienced a remarkable and intense storm with impressive lightning and loud thunder over the weekend, prompting widespread social media reactions.

Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Japan, Bringing Heavy Rain and Winds

Typhoon Shanshan is approaching Japan with dangerous winds and heavy rainfall, causing flight cancellations and flood warnings.

August bank holiday weather to begin with washout for many before the sun arrives

Storm Lilian has disrupted travel and caused widespread rain and winds, leading to a challenging bank holiday weekend for much of England.

Second storm of the week remains on track to hit Bay Area and is expected to bring dangerous winds

Strong offshore winds could create fire hazards after rain ends this weekend in the Bay Area.

Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan

Super Typhoon Kong-rey is forecast to hit Taiwan as a Category 4 hurricane, bringing severe weather threats.

What to Expect From Helene as It Moves North

Helene is causing severe weather, including intense winds and heavy rainfall, posing risks of flooding and landslides across the Southeast.

PICTURES: Huge lightning bolts strike above Havering in 'epic' storm

Residents of Havering experienced a remarkable and intense storm with impressive lightning and loud thunder over the weekend, prompting widespread social media reactions.

Typhoon Shanshan Approaches Japan, Bringing Heavy Rain and Winds

Typhoon Shanshan is approaching Japan with dangerous winds and heavy rainfall, causing flight cancellations and flood warnings.

August bank holiday weather to begin with washout for many before the sun arrives

Storm Lilian has disrupted travel and caused widespread rain and winds, leading to a challenging bank holiday weekend for much of England.
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#rescue

London couple left homeless after violent storm destroys houseboat

A couple's houseboat was destroyed in a sudden storm, leaving them in temporary housing while they seek to return to boating by Christmas.

Flash flooding traps drivers on NYC roads after storms dump 4 inches of rain on Big Apple

Violent storms caused flash flooding in NYC, trapping drivers. Emergency responders rescued people from flooded roadways. Heavy rainfall due to Tropical Storm Debby.

Man rescued from raging Los Angeles River after jumping in to save dog

A man was rescued from the swollen Los Angeles River after jumping in to save his dog.
The incident occurred after a storm caused torrential rain, flooding, and landslides in Southern California.

19 people stranded when sailboat mast breaks in California storm. 'Recipe for danger'

Nineteen boaters were rescued off the coast of California after their sailboat broke its mast in heavy winds.
The boaters sent out a distress call and were picked up by lifeguards and a passerby boat.
One person had non-life-threatening injuries and all 19 were safely rescued.

Fallen tree traps girl on way to school inside crushed truck, California rescuers say

A girl had a narrow escape when a tree fell on the pickup truck she was waiting in outside her home.
The girl was trapped inside the truck, but firefighters were able to extricate her safely.

London couple left homeless after violent storm destroys houseboat

A couple's houseboat was destroyed in a sudden storm, leaving them in temporary housing while they seek to return to boating by Christmas.

Flash flooding traps drivers on NYC roads after storms dump 4 inches of rain on Big Apple

Violent storms caused flash flooding in NYC, trapping drivers. Emergency responders rescued people from flooded roadways. Heavy rainfall due to Tropical Storm Debby.

Man rescued from raging Los Angeles River after jumping in to save dog

A man was rescued from the swollen Los Angeles River after jumping in to save his dog.
The incident occurred after a storm caused torrential rain, flooding, and landslides in Southern California.

19 people stranded when sailboat mast breaks in California storm. 'Recipe for danger'

Nineteen boaters were rescued off the coast of California after their sailboat broke its mast in heavy winds.
The boaters sent out a distress call and were picked up by lifeguards and a passerby boat.
One person had non-life-threatening injuries and all 19 were safely rescued.

Fallen tree traps girl on way to school inside crushed truck, California rescuers say

A girl had a narrow escape when a tree fell on the pickup truck she was waiting in outside her home.
The girl was trapped inside the truck, but firefighters were able to extricate her safely.
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#flooding
from www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

A weakened Helene brings 'catastrophic' flooding as it crosses southern Appalachians

Helene transitioned from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone but continues to pose significant flooding threats across several states.

Severe tropical storm floods Carolinas with heavy rains, threatens Mid-Atlantic

The storm brought unprecedented rainfall, leading to significant flash flooding along the North/South Carolina border, impacting areas like Carolina Beach.

US Gulf coast braces for storm impact as hurricane season intensifies

A storm in the Gulf of Mexico may soon become a hurricane impacting Texas and Louisiana, ending a quiet period for the region.

Brazil cyclone leaves at least 21 dead, over 1,600 displaced

A powerful storm in southern Brazil caused widespread destruction, leading to at least 21 deaths and displacing over 1,600 residents.
Authorities expect the death toll to rise as rescue efforts continue amidst overwhelming flooding.

Floods Sweep Dolly Parton's Dollywood Theme Park

Dollywood faced significant flooding from storms, with one person injured. Dollywood officials assisted guests to safety, ensuring visitor support and cleanup.

New storm system will bring more rain to Southern California through Wednesday

Light rain in LA developing into heavy showers through Wednesday
2 to 5 inches of rain expected, with higher intense showers

A weakened Helene brings 'catastrophic' flooding as it crosses southern Appalachians

Helene transitioned from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone but continues to pose significant flooding threats across several states.

Severe tropical storm floods Carolinas with heavy rains, threatens Mid-Atlantic

The storm brought unprecedented rainfall, leading to significant flash flooding along the North/South Carolina border, impacting areas like Carolina Beach.

US Gulf coast braces for storm impact as hurricane season intensifies

A storm in the Gulf of Mexico may soon become a hurricane impacting Texas and Louisiana, ending a quiet period for the region.

Brazil cyclone leaves at least 21 dead, over 1,600 displaced

A powerful storm in southern Brazil caused widespread destruction, leading to at least 21 deaths and displacing over 1,600 residents.
Authorities expect the death toll to rise as rescue efforts continue amidst overwhelming flooding.

Floods Sweep Dolly Parton's Dollywood Theme Park

Dollywood faced significant flooding from storms, with one person injured. Dollywood officials assisted guests to safety, ensuring visitor support and cleanup.

New storm system will bring more rain to Southern California through Wednesday

Light rain in LA developing into heavy showers through Wednesday
2 to 5 inches of rain expected, with higher intense showers
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Mystics at Storm preview: Washington hopes to avoid season sweep in Seattle

The Mystics seek to begin a winning streak after defeating the Sparks.
Washington aims to avoid being swept by Seattle this season.
#yacht-sinking

Prosecutors investigating captain of superyacht that sank off Sicily

Prosecutors are investigating the captain of a yacht that sank during a storm off Sicily, resulting in seven fatalities, including a British tech tycoon.

Captain of Mike Lynch's yacht under investigation for manslaughter

The captain of the sunken yacht Bayesian is under investigation for manslaughter following a storm that killed tech magnate Mike Lynch and others.

Ship captain who saw Mike Lynch's yacht sink blames 'extreme mast'

The sinking of Mike Lynch's yacht is attributed to its tall mast height, which contributed to instability during a violent storm.

Bayesian yacht sinking: six presumed dead as divers try to access cabins

Six presumed dead after luxury yacht sank during a storm off Sicily, raising concerns about rescue efforts and missing passengers.

Search Resumes for Missing Mogul and 5 Others in Yacht Sinking

A yacht sank off Sicily, leading to a search for six missing individuals, including notable figures from the tech and finance sectors.

'For two seconds I lost the baby in the sea, then I held her again' - mum tells how she saved infant from waves as superyacht sank

A violent storm caused the sinking of the Bayesian yacht off Sicily, resulting in one death and six missing individuals.

Prosecutors investigating captain of superyacht that sank off Sicily

Prosecutors are investigating the captain of a yacht that sank during a storm off Sicily, resulting in seven fatalities, including a British tech tycoon.

Captain of Mike Lynch's yacht under investigation for manslaughter

The captain of the sunken yacht Bayesian is under investigation for manslaughter following a storm that killed tech magnate Mike Lynch and others.

Ship captain who saw Mike Lynch's yacht sink blames 'extreme mast'

The sinking of Mike Lynch's yacht is attributed to its tall mast height, which contributed to instability during a violent storm.

Bayesian yacht sinking: six presumed dead as divers try to access cabins

Six presumed dead after luxury yacht sank during a storm off Sicily, raising concerns about rescue efforts and missing passengers.

Search Resumes for Missing Mogul and 5 Others in Yacht Sinking

A yacht sank off Sicily, leading to a search for six missing individuals, including notable figures from the tech and finance sectors.

'For two seconds I lost the baby in the sea, then I held her again' - mum tells how she saved infant from waves as superyacht sank

A violent storm caused the sinking of the Bayesian yacht off Sicily, resulting in one death and six missing individuals.
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#sicily
from www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

I've never seen a vessel this size go down so quickly': why did the Bayesian sink in 60 seconds?

The luxury yacht Bayesian sank in a storm, leading to the tragic deaths of Mike Lynch and six others.

Final Body Is Recovered From Yacht That Sank Off Sicily

The storm-sunken yacht tragedy claimed the lives of six individuals, including a father and daughter, concluding a painful search for survivors.

Race to save missing in sunken superyacht off Sicily, but survival 'improbable;' 1 body recovered

Rescue teams are struggling to locate six missing individuals from a sunken yacht off Sicily amid challenging conditions and ongoing efforts.

Sicily yacht sinking: Divers search wreck with 'little chance' of finding survivors

A British superyacht sank off Sicily in a storm, resulting in one death and six missing, including notable entrepreneur Mike Lynch.

Divers search for U.S., British nationals after yacht sinks off Sicily

A yacht sank off the northern coast of Sicily during a storm, resulting in one confirmed death and six missing passengers.

Search continues for British tech magnate and 5 others after yacht sinks off Sicily

A freak storm caused the sinking of a luxury superyacht near Sicily, leading to the disappearance of British tech mogul Mike Lynch and others.

I've never seen a vessel this size go down so quickly': why did the Bayesian sink in 60 seconds?

The luxury yacht Bayesian sank in a storm, leading to the tragic deaths of Mike Lynch and six others.

Final Body Is Recovered From Yacht That Sank Off Sicily

The storm-sunken yacht tragedy claimed the lives of six individuals, including a father and daughter, concluding a painful search for survivors.

Race to save missing in sunken superyacht off Sicily, but survival 'improbable;' 1 body recovered

Rescue teams are struggling to locate six missing individuals from a sunken yacht off Sicily amid challenging conditions and ongoing efforts.

Sicily yacht sinking: Divers search wreck with 'little chance' of finding survivors

A British superyacht sank off Sicily in a storm, resulting in one death and six missing, including notable entrepreneur Mike Lynch.

Divers search for U.S., British nationals after yacht sinks off Sicily

A yacht sank off the northern coast of Sicily during a storm, resulting in one confirmed death and six missing passengers.

Search continues for British tech magnate and 5 others after yacht sinks off Sicily

A freak storm caused the sinking of a luxury superyacht near Sicily, leading to the disappearance of British tech mogul Mike Lynch and others.
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#superyacht

The maker of Mike Lynch's yacht says it took 16 minutes to sink and the crew should have had time to rescue passengers

The sinking of Mike Lynch's superyacht Bayesian was unexpected, with claims of its stability challenged by the disaster.

Five bodies identified from sunken superyacht including Tech billionaire Mike Lynch - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Five bodies recovered from a sunken superyacht include notable individuals, while one person remains missing amidst tragic circumstances.

There are 3 main reasons Mike Lynch's superyacht may have sunk. None give much hope for finding more survivors.

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch is missing after his superyacht sank off Sicily amid severe weather, with six people still unaccounted for.

The maker of Mike Lynch's yacht says it took 16 minutes to sink and the crew should have had time to rescue passengers

The sinking of Mike Lynch's superyacht Bayesian was unexpected, with claims of its stability challenged by the disaster.

Five bodies identified from sunken superyacht including Tech billionaire Mike Lynch - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Five bodies recovered from a sunken superyacht include notable individuals, while one person remains missing amidst tragic circumstances.

There are 3 main reasons Mike Lynch's superyacht may have sunk. None give much hope for finding more survivors.

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch is missing after his superyacht sank off Sicily amid severe weather, with six people still unaccounted for.
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#sailing-incident

Luxury sailboat sinks near Sicily: one person dead, British tech tycoon Mike Lynch among six missing, and 15 rescued

Severe storms can create life-threatening conditions at sea, as demonstrated by the yacht sinking off Sicily.

Irish national on board luxury sailboat which sinks near Sicily: one person dead, six missing and 15 rescued after boat hit by waterspout

A luxury sailboat sank off Palermo due to a sudden storm, resulting in one death and six people missing.

Luxury sailboat sinks near Sicily: one person dead, British tech tycoon Mike Lynch among six missing, and 15 rescued

Severe storms can create life-threatening conditions at sea, as demonstrated by the yacht sinking off Sicily.

Irish national on board luxury sailboat which sinks near Sicily: one person dead, six missing and 15 rescued after boat hit by waterspout

A luxury sailboat sank off Palermo due to a sudden storm, resulting in one death and six people missing.
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Crews escorting cars around damaged section of Highway 1 after lane collapsed in storm

Motorists urged to avoid Highway 1 after collapse near Big Sur due to storm.
Section of two-lane road fell into the ocean amid heavy rain, leading to closures and stranding motorists.
#california

Epic downgrade: Hilary was not a tropical storm when it pummeled California, experts say

The storm that hit California was not a tropical storm as initially thought. Post-tropical designation meant it no longer had tropical cyclone characteristics.

Body of 30-foot sea creature washes up on California beach after storms. 'Kind of sad'

A 30-foot-long dead gray whale washed up on Bolsa Chica State Beach in Southern California.
The whale may have been dead for several weeks before washing ashore.
from Los Angeles Times
8 months ago

9 people killed in California's massive storm: Here's how they died

Nine people have died in California due to a major storm that brought dangerous winds and heavy rainfall.
Four deaths were caused by fallen trees, two deaths were car wrecks, and three deaths were from downed trees.
from www.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Record rainfall, triple-digit winds, hundreds of mudslides. Here's California's storm by the numbers

Downtown Los Angeles received over 8 inches of rain in just three days, more than half of its annual average.
Bel Air and several other locations in Los Angeles County received over a foot of rain in the same three-day period.

Record rainfall, triple-digit winds, hundreds of mudslides. Here's California's storm by the numbers

Downtown Los Angeles received a record-breaking amount of rain during the storm, with over 7 inches in just two days.
Other locations in Los Angeles County also experienced significant rainfall, with some areas receiving nearly a foot of rain.

The terrifying forces that created a California monster storm

A powerful storm hit California, causing widespread damage and power outages.
The storm was fueled by a combination of El Niño, climate change, and warm ocean waters.
from Los Angeles Times
8 months ago

Epic downgrade: Hilary was not a tropical storm when it pummeled California, experts say

The storm that hit California was not a tropical storm as initially thought. Post-tropical designation meant it no longer had tropical cyclone characteristics.

Body of 30-foot sea creature washes up on California beach after storms. 'Kind of sad'

A 30-foot-long dead gray whale washed up on Bolsa Chica State Beach in Southern California.
The whale may have been dead for several weeks before washing ashore.

9 people killed in California's massive storm: Here's how they died

Nine people have died in California due to a major storm that brought dangerous winds and heavy rainfall.
Four deaths were caused by fallen trees, two deaths were car wrecks, and three deaths were from downed trees.

Record rainfall, triple-digit winds, hundreds of mudslides. Here's California's storm by the numbers

Downtown Los Angeles received over 8 inches of rain in just three days, more than half of its annual average.
Bel Air and several other locations in Los Angeles County received over a foot of rain in the same three-day period.

Record rainfall, triple-digit winds, hundreds of mudslides. Here's California's storm by the numbers

Downtown Los Angeles received a record-breaking amount of rain during the storm, with over 7 inches in just two days.
Other locations in Los Angeles County also experienced significant rainfall, with some areas receiving nearly a foot of rain.

The terrifying forces that created a California monster storm

A powerful storm hit California, causing widespread damage and power outages.
The storm was fueled by a combination of El Niño, climate change, and warm ocean waters.
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#southern-california

Mud slides, trees fall and power is zapped as 3-day storm lashes Southern California

Flood watch in effect in Southern California due to ongoing storm
Mudslides and flooding threats in the region due to continuous rain

Punishing storm finally easing off in Southern California but mudslide threat remains

A storm in Southern California caused hundreds of landslides and historic downpours
Evacuation orders were lifted, but the threat of collapsing hillsides remains

California storms ease leaving threat of more flooding and possible landslides

Heavy rainfall in southern California has caused floods and the threat of landslides.
The storm dumped record amounts of rain in Los Angeles, causing damage to homes and prompting evacuations.

Mudslides, drowned highways, upended homes: Scenes from Southern California's atmospheric river

Hillsides and canyon neighborhoods in Southern California bore the brunt of the powerful storm, triggering mudslides and evacuations.
Emergency response teams have been deployed to handle the situation and ensure public safety.

Photos: Powerful atmospheric river storm pummels California

Strongest storm of the season hits Southern California with near-record rainfall and flash flooding expected through Tuesday.
State of emergency declared in eight Southern California counties.

Mud slides, trees fall and power is zapped as 3-day storm lashes Southern California

Flood watch in effect in Southern California due to ongoing storm
Mudslides and flooding threats in the region due to continuous rain

Punishing storm finally easing off in Southern California but mudslide threat remains

A storm in Southern California caused hundreds of landslides and historic downpours
Evacuation orders were lifted, but the threat of collapsing hillsides remains

California storms ease leaving threat of more flooding and possible landslides

Heavy rainfall in southern California has caused floods and the threat of landslides.
The storm dumped record amounts of rain in Los Angeles, causing damage to homes and prompting evacuations.

Mudslides, drowned highways, upended homes: Scenes from Southern California's atmospheric river

Hillsides and canyon neighborhoods in Southern California bore the brunt of the powerful storm, triggering mudslides and evacuations.
Emergency response teams have been deployed to handle the situation and ensure public safety.

Photos: Powerful atmospheric river storm pummels California

Strongest storm of the season hits Southern California with near-record rainfall and flash flooding expected through Tuesday.
State of emergency declared in eight Southern California counties.
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Driver swept away in flood channel after crash found dead 5 miles away, CA cops say

A driver was found dead 5 miles away from a crash site in a flood channel.
The crash happened during a storm.

Less rain forecast but historic Southern California storm still threatens flooding and landslides

A slow-moving storm has brought record amounts of rain to Southern California, causing floods and raising the risk of landslides.
The storm has already caused damage to homes and forced evacuations in some areas.
#power-outages

Historic storm sends debris through LA's Hollywood Hills and leaves 1.1 million without power

Dangerous storm hits Los Angeles, causing flash flooding and mudslides.
Record-breaking rainfall leads to power outages for over a million people in California.

A blustery day leads to damage in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Over 300,000 households in the San Francisco Bay Area lost power during the storm.
The fierce winds caused trees to fall and blocked highways, leading to traffic disruptions.

Historic storm sends debris through LA's Hollywood Hills and leaves 1.1 million without power

Dangerous storm hits Los Angeles, causing flash flooding and mudslides.
Record-breaking rainfall leads to power outages for over a million people in California.

A blustery day leads to damage in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Over 300,000 households in the San Francisco Bay Area lost power during the storm.
The fierce winds caused trees to fall and blocked highways, leading to traffic disruptions.
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Video shows moment tree falls in Sacramento storm, tearing up sidewalk

Strong winds caused by an atmospheric river knocked down trees and power lines in the Sacramento region.
Thousands of customers lost power as a result of the storm.

In photos: Atmospheric river slams California with heavy rain and wind

California is experiencing a historic and potentially deadly storm
The storm is causing evacuation orders, flash flooding, and damaging winds
#migrants

NYC Students Removed From High School To Accommodate 2,000 Migrants

Nearly 2,000 migrants were relocated to a Brooklyn high school in New York City due to an anticipated storm.
Officials faced criticism for not subjecting the migrants to the same facial recognition scans as students.

NYC decision to move migrants from tent shelter to a school amid storm draws fire

New York City faced backlash for relocating migrants from a tent shelter to a high school due to an impending storm.
The city has struggled to house thousands of migrants seeking refuge and has faced criticism for using a remote, flood-prone location for the tent shelter.

NYC Students Removed From High School To Accommodate 2,000 Migrants

Nearly 2,000 migrants were relocated to a Brooklyn high school in New York City due to an anticipated storm.
Officials faced criticism for not subjecting the migrants to the same facial recognition scans as students.

NYC decision to move migrants from tent shelter to a school amid storm draws fire

New York City faced backlash for relocating migrants from a tent shelter to a high school due to an impending storm.
The city has struggled to house thousands of migrants seeking refuge and has faced criticism for using a remote, flood-prone location for the tent shelter.
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