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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...
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...
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...
Coast Guard swimmer saves over 200 from floods in first Texas rescue mission
Euro Weekly News
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July 9, 2025
Scott Ruskan. Credit: Facebook, Scott Ruskan A young U.S. Coast Guard swimmer is being hailed a hero after rescuing more than 200 people during his first-ever mission, as deadly flash floods swept through Texas over the July 4 weekend. Petty...
At least 7 environmental workers in Philly’s EPA office placed on leave over critical letter
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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The Wednesday before the Fourth of July, the union that represents Environmental Protection Agency employees started hearing about workers being placed on leave. At least seven of them are based out of the Center City Philadelphia office,...
Businesses, environmentalists join forces to stop NY offshore wind project they fear will harm fishing, sea life
New York Post
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July 9, 2025
They’re in uncharted waters. In a rare move, businesses and environmentalists have joined forces in court to furiously fight New York’s Empire Wind One offshore project, saying that it will devastate both the commercial fishing industry and marine...
New Jersey Prepares for 2026 World Cup Amid Heat Concerns
Times News Global
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July 4, 2025
East Rutherford, New Jersey – The FIFA Club World Cup is underway at MetLife Stadium, providing an essential test for New Jersey ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The last quarterfinal match takes place this Saturday as the venue gears up to host eight...
Tri-City ValleyCats rout the New Jersey Jackals 13-3 to even series
WNYT - New York
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July 6, 2025
Tri-City ValleyCats rout the New Jersey Jackals 13-3 to even seriesThe NewsChannel 13 Weekend Team presents a report of local and national news events, along with the latest local weather forecast and sports updates. After the dropping the series...
Murphy Urged to Adopt Coastal Flooding Rules
Town Topics Newspaper - New Jersey
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July 9, 2025
By Anne Levin A coalition of environmental organizations and elected officials gathered in Trenton Tuesday morning to mount a final push to get Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration to adopt coastal flooding rules that have an August 4 deadline...
Inland flooding: Difficult forecast and deadly threat, even in Florida
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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Inland flooding is the most underestimated and deadliest threat from hurricanes, now accounting for over 50% of hurricane-related deaths. This flooding, often occurring far inland, causes significant damage and lasting impacts, exacerbated by the...
Global data centres face climate risks, UP most at risk in India
The Week
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XDI (Cross Dependency Initiative) has released a comprehensive report revealing that global data centres face escalating climate risks that threaten the backbone of the digital economy. The analysis, covering nearly 9,000 operational and planned...
Hero saves 165 from catastrophic Texas floods, but he says he's 'just a dude'
KNSS - Kentucky
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July 9, 2025
On his very first mission for the Coast Guard, Officer Scott Ruskan is credited with saving the lives of more than 160 people during the catastrophic Texas floods. Ruskan, a native of New Jersey, was flying overhead the rapidly rising Guadalupe...
Flash flood warning issued for New Castle County
The News Journal - Delaware
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A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, at 5:31 p.m. on July 8. This warning applies to New Castle County and Chester and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania. The weather service warns: "Turn...
At least 6 dead in North Carolina after Southeast, mid-Atlantic hammered by flooding this week
FOX Weather
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July 9, 2025
Remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal have brought historic flooding to North Carolina, with Flood Warnings in effect for multiple rivers from early Thursday morning through late Friday morning. In Chapel Hill, over 10 inches of rain from Chantal's...
New Jersey Governor Responds to Severe Storm That Killed 3
Newsweek
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July 4, 2025
Governor Phil Murphy responded Thursday night to a deadly line of severe thunderstorms that tore through Central New Jersey, killing three people and leaving tens of thousands without power. The storm caused widespread damage in towns including...
Jersey Resident Rushes to Rescue in Texas Flood Disaster
94.3 The Point - New Jersey
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July 9, 2025
The nation continues to pray for the residents in Texas who are dealing with a horrible tragedy that has taken so many lives, including many children, and still has many missing. This follows a horrible weather disaster and flooding. As the nation...
NJ weather: Heat dials back, more storms and flooding coming
94.5 PST - New Jersey
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July 9, 2025
Tuesday's heat and storms turned out to be just as ferocious as feared — top temperature in the state was 100 degrees, top rainfall totals were close to 2 inches, and top wind gusts were near 60 mph. Wednesday will be steamy again, with breaks of...
N.J. weather: More thunderstorms could bring flash flooding on Wednesday
South Jersey Times - New Jersey
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July 9, 2025
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...
WED: Ruidoso braces for more rain following deadly flash flooding, + More
KUNM - New Mexico
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July 9, 2025
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 risks continue to batter Texas as extreme weather rattles much of the U.S.
NBC News
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July 7, 2025
Following storms and floods that turned deadly over the holiday weekend, flood warnings remained in effect across Central Texas on Monday. Flood watches are in effect until 7 p.m. CT and cover areas that include Austin, San Antonio, Kerrville,...