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N.J. weather: More thunderstorms could bring flash flooding on Wednesday
Yet another day of unsettled weather awaits New Jersey on Wednesday, with potential strong storms that could lead to power outages and flash flooding Heavy rain could fall during the afternoon and evening with rainfall rates of two to three inches...

New Jersey announces winners of anti-bias youth competition
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced the winners of the No Hate in the Garden State Youth Competition. This competition, open to middle and high school students, is part of a broader effort to...

WED: Ruidoso braces for more rain following deadly flash flooding, + More
A New Mexico mountain village prepared Wednesday for another round of monsoon rains as crews scrambled to dig out from a historic flash flood that killed three people, damaged dozens of homes and left streets and culverts clogged with mud and...

Flood watch, heat advisory hit NJ as Chantal's remnants threaten heavy rains
Get ready for a week of unsettled weather. Tropical moisture related to Tropical Depression Chantal will enhance any showers and storms that could fire off Monday and Tuesday, leading to a flood threat for some in New Jersey as the heat and...

First Alert Weather Day issued for Tri-State Area due to heat, storms
By Justin Lewis Updated on: July 9, 2025 / 6:07 PM EDT / CBS New York First Alert Weather: Strong storms possible on Thursday First Alert Weather: Strong storms possible on Thursday 03:45 As far as Wednesday's forecast goes, we were greeted by...

More than 100 dead, 160 missing in Texas floods
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing More than 100 dead, 160 missing in Texas floods 07:44 UP NEXT Young women are working at near-record rates 06:21 Death toll from Texas flooding tops...
Third Partners Releases Streamlined SB-261 Compliance Strategy for Companies Ahead of California Climate Risk Reporting Deadline
MORRISTOWN, N.J. & MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 9, 2025-- Third Partners, a full-service sustainability management consulting firm, is using AI-powered tools to give companies doing business in California a streamlined option for meeting the...

Flood watch in effect Monday, heat advisory through Tuesday
There is a flood watch in effect from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday for Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania and Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer and Middlesex counties in New Jersey. “The remnants of...

Country singer Pat Green confirms little brother and family were swept away in Texas floods
Pat Green has announced the tragic passing of his brother and his brother’s family during the floods (Picture: Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Country star Pat Green has revealed that several of his family members have been killed in the floods...
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How US Coast Guard hero saved 165 children from Texas flooding on first mission
When 26-year-old Scott Ruskan signed up as a rescue swimmer with the US Coast Guard, he knew he’d be saving lives. What he didn’t know was that his very first mission would involve airlifting 165 children trapped by catastrophic flooding in Texas....

Coast Guard Swimmer Who Rescued Over 200 From Camp Mystic During Central Texas Flooding Was “Team First” Track Athlete At Rider University
U.S. Coast Guard aviation technician Scott Ruskan helped saved over 200 lives in Hunt, Texas late ... More last week.U.S. Homeland Security/ When Scott Ruskan received a phone call at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station where he was stationed in...

More storms Thursday but less coverage
Pic by Heather Charron, Galveston Island sent using Click2Pins (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) Thursday’s forecast: Our stormy weather pattern isn’t as active tomorrow or Friday. We will still have morning and...

New York City’s congestion pricing has cut pollution and traffic – but Trump still wants to kill it
It has faced threats and lawsuits and even had its death proclaimed by Donald Trump as he startlingly depicted himself as a king in a social media post. But New York City’s congestion charge scheme for cars has now survived its first six months,...

Over 160 still missing after Texas floods kill 109, search hampered by debris and rain
NEW JERSEY, July 9 — More than 160 people remain unaccounted for after devastating floods in Texas, the state governor said yesterday, marking a dramatic increase in the number of missing from a tragedy that has so far claimed 109 lives. Four days...

Josh Gottheimer addresses disability rights anniversary amid NJ weather concerns
Josh Gottheimer, a U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey’s 5th district since 2017, has been actively engaging with his constituents through social media platforms. His recent tweets reflect on significant legislative milestones and current...

Coast guard rescue swimmer from NJ helps rescue 165 kids from Texas floods
A 26-year-old New Jersey native is being hailed as a hero for his part in saving at least 165 people from Friday’s devastating floods in Texas, most of them girls from Camp Mystic. On Tuesday the number of missing surpassed 160 after authorities...

Texas’ early deployment of choppers, boats may have saved hundreds of lives during devastating flooding
Texas launched emergency-response operations two days before devastating floods smashed through the state Friday — a move that may have saved hundreds of lives, officials said. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) began preparing for...

Beautiful weekend continues in New Jersey; unsettled weather arrives next week
It remains mostly sunny today with warm high temperatures in the mid-80s this afternoon under a warm sun and light wind. The sea breeze will be beautiful and nice today at the coast. It remains pleasant tonight into tomorrow morning with slightly...

3 dead in New Jersey thunderstorms as July 4 celebrations across US crippled by killer weather
A tree is shown on top of a car where a fatality occurred on Myrtle Ave in Plainfield, New Jersey ( Image: Brian Branch Price/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock) Three people have died in thunderstorms across New Jersey amid heavy rainfall blanketing...

Severe thunderstorm and flooding watch and heat advisory in effect Tuesday night
Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery and Northampton counties in Pennsylvania as well as most of New Jersey — including Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties — are under a flood watch until midnight. “Excessive runoff...