All articles tagged with #emergency warnings
Santa Barbara Airport temporarily closed multiple times due to flooding caused by heavy rains from a winter storm, leading to flight delays and cancellations, as authorities advise caution and monitor ongoing weather conditions.
The article examines the tragic flooding in Texas's Kerr County, highlighting concerns over whether local officials effectively responded to early warnings from the National Weather Service, amidst broader issues of disaster preparedness and response failures in recent US disasters like wildfires in Maui and fires in Los Angeles, raising questions about government accountability and communication during emergencies.
Emergency alerts were issued in the Twin Cities after a possible tornado was observed, leading to sirens, power outages affecting 44,000 customers, and severe weather warnings including strong winds and flash flooding, though the tornado was no longer observed shortly after.
A volcano erupted in southwestern Iceland, prompting evacuations and turning the sky orange as destructive lava flowed toward the town of Grindavik. The eruption, the largest of four recent ones in the area, opened a fissure about 2 miles long and sent lava flowing south and southeast at about 0.6 miles an hour. The popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa resort was evacuated, and defensive barriers were built to stop the lava from reaching the main road. The closest airport remained open, and flights were not disrupted, as this eruption was not generating ash.
A volcano erupted in southwestern Iceland, prompting evacuations and causing destructive lava to flow towards the town of Grindavik. The eruption, the largest of four recent ones in the area, led to the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa resort and a local state of emergency declaration. Lava was still flowing towards the ocean, and the eruption did not disrupt air traffic. No information about damage or casualties was immediately available.
A powerful winter storm is set to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to the tristate area, prompting emergency warnings and states of emergency in New York and New Jersey. Wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph could lead to widespread power outages, with officials urging residents to stay home during the storm's peak. The storm, following a weekend snowfall, is expected to cause significant impacts across the region, with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warning of a "life-threatening storm" and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy cautioning against underestimating its severity.
Emergency flood alerts have been issued for parts of Far North Queensland in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of heavy rainfall and fast river rises in the Daintree and Mossman River catchments. Widespread flooding is already occurring, and emergency services are overwhelmed. Calls have been made to bring in the Australian Defence Force for support. The region is enduring the largest flood in Cairns' history, with flood levels exceeding the 1977 record by 30-40%.