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N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm watch posted for 14 counties. Threat of damaging winds, flash flooding.
South Jersey Times - New Jersey
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July 9, 2025
For the second time in two days, New Jerseyans are being urged to be on the lookout for nasty thunderstorms that could pack a big punch with powerful winds, small hail and flooding rain. Fourteen counties across the Garden State have been placed...
4 N.J. counties under a flood warning until early Thursday morning due to excessive rainfall
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 10, 2025
The National Weather Service released a flood warning at 11:57 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until Thursday at 4 a.m. for Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean counties. The weather service adds, “Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected...
Temasek Holdings posts S$434 billion portfolio, eyes AI & sustainability
The Independent Singapore
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July 10, 2025
Hello Gregory, please see highlighted query in 3rd paragraph. SINGAPORE: Singapore’s state fund Temasek Holdings reported a record net portfolio value of S$434 billion and gains of S$45 billion at the end of its financial year. Its assets under...
NJ native called hero for saving nearly 200 people from Texas flooding
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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A New Jersey native is being praised as “an American hero” after rescuing nearly 200 people from catastrophic flooding in central Texas. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan, an aviation survival technician 3rd class stationed in Corpus...
NJ summer camps assess safety measures amid deadly flooding in Texas
News 12 New Jersey
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Parents in New Jersey may be feeling concerned when sending off their children to summer camp, following the deaths of campers in Texas following severe flooding. News 12 checked in with the Citta Scout Reservation in Ocean County, where warnings...
New Jersey Coast Guard swimmer rescues nearly 200 people in deadly Texas flash floods that killed 68
Fox News
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July 7, 2025
Coast Guard members Lt. Ian Hopper, AST3 Scott Ruskan, Lt. Blair Ogujiofor, and AMT3 Seth Reeves join ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to provide an update on the Texas floods, which have left at least 25 dead and dozens of children still missing. NEWYou...
Senators press weather agency nominee on ways to improve after deadly flash floods in Texas, New Mexico
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
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July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON –– Just days after more than 100 people were killed in flash flooding in central Texas, President Donald Trump’s pick for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration administrator pledged to prioritize and modernize emergency...
New Jersey native on first rescue mission with Coast Guard helps save 165 Texas flood victims: ‘American hero’
New York Post
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July 6, 2025
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer is already being hailed as an “American hero” after his very first mission — helping to save the lives of 165 Texas flash-flood victims. “This is what it’s all about, right? Like, this is why we do the job,” said Scott...
Trump pick to head U.S. weather agency calls staffing a ‘top priority,’ while backing proposed budget cuts
The Globe and Mail
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July 9, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Neil Jacobs speaks at U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration press conference in Arlington, Va., in 2019. Mr. Jacobs is U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for NOAA administrator.Win McNamee/Getty Images...
State response and recovery efforts continue for Texans impacted by flooding
KXXV 25 - Texas
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July 9, 2025
CENTRAL TEXAS (KXXV) — On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott updated Texas' ongoing efforts to assist residents and communities impacted by recent severe flooding across the state. The State of Texas has deployed more than 2,200 personnel and 1,200...
Setting the standard for infrastructure sustainability
Civil Engineering - Virginia
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(Illustration courtesy of gettyimages.com/ronniechua) By Jenny Jones The desire among project owners, design teams, and other stakeholders to deliver sustainable infrastructure is not new. After all, sustainable projects can lead to long-term cost...
NYC weather update: The flood advisory for Staten Island is likely to expire at 5 p.m.
SI Live - New York
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July 7, 2025
The advisory was in place for Staten Island. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 5 p.m. this afternoon for portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Essex, Hudson and Union and southeast New York, including the following...
Governor Continues State Response, Recovery Efforts for Texans Impacted by Flooding
Texas Border Business
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July 9, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update on Texas’ continued efforts to assist and support Texans and communities impacted by recent severe flooding across the state. Image: @valerie.peters.142 via FacebookTexas Border Business AUSTIN –...
More Mid Atlantic Flash Flooding Likely Today
Weatherboy
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July 9, 2025
A robust amount of moisture is available to rain-out over portions of the I-95 corridor, especially around and south of the Philadelphia metro area today. Image: NWS The National Weather Service is warning that more flash flooding is likely across...
Video shows girls at Camp Mystic having fun shortly before deadly floods in Texas
WJAR - Rhode Island
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Footage circulating on social media shows girls at Camp Mystic enjoying a variety of activities shortly before flash floods devastated Central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend, according to the camp's nurse. At least 119 people were killed,...
Recap: First Alert expires with some lingering storms
NBC 10 Philadelphia - Pennsylvania
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July 7, 2025
What to Know The NBC10 First Alert Weather team issued a First Alert as Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania suburbs, New Jersey and Delaware were under a flood watch for Monday, July 7, 2025. The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal brought slow-moving,...
Deadly N.J. storm damage caused by downbursts, not tornadoes, weather service says
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 9, 2025
The sky turned pitch black and the wind was roaring. Massive trees were uprooted. Utility poles were snapped. And three people were killed when toppled trees crushed cars in two New Jersey towns. Even though the widespread destruction last...
After Texas floods, questions about FEMA's future loom large
NBC News
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July 9, 2025
The devastating Texas flooding that has killed nearly 120 people is the first high-profile disaster the Federal Emergency Management Agency has faced under the current Trump administration. But while the loss of life has been catastrophic, former...
One New Jersey Town Just Ranked The Best Place To Live In 2025
WCHR 1040AM - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
There’s something special about finding that perfect hometown vibe. The kind of place where local businesses know your name, the parks are always clean, and the streets feel just the right amount of busy. Most people want a town that gives...
Map Shows Where Dangerous Flash Floods Could Hit Next
Newsweek
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July 9, 2025
National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists issued widespread flood watches across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday as severe thunderstorms containing excessive rainfall move through the region. "We are concerned that there will be...