TheRepublic.com - Weather News

NJ mayor, police chief cleared for generator use

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:23:06 -0400

NORTH HALEDON, New Jersey - A special committee has exonerated a mayor and a police chief in northern New Jersey for using the town's generators following Superstorm Sandy.

Tropical Storm Barry bears down on Mexico's coast

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:43:33 -0400

VERACRUZ, Mexico - Tropical Storm Barry bore down on Mexico's Gulf Coast early Thursday as civil defense workers readied emergency shelters and forecasters warned of the possibility of deadly flash floods and mudslides.

Homes evacuated as wildfire flares near Denver

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:11:17 -0400

EVERGREEN, Colorado - Dozens of homes were evacuated near Denver as a wind-driven wildfire flared, one of many in the western states where hot and windy conditions were making it easy for the wild land blazes to start and spread.

Waterspout damages power line, camp at Grand Isle

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:01:20 -0400

GRAND ISLE, Louisiana - The National Weather Service says a waterspout came ashore on Grand Isle but appears to have done little damage.

Visiting NYC's Coney, Rockaway beaches post-Sandy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:16:50 -0400

NEW YORK - Two of New York's best-known waterfront neighborhoods took a beating last fall from Superstorm Sandy: Coney Island in Brooklyn and the Rockaways in Queens. But crowds are back on both beaches and enjoying local attractions, from rides and hot dogs at Coney Island, to surfing and a funky taco stand in the Rockaways.

RI receives nearly $40M in federal Sandy relief

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:31:06 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - The federal government has given Rhode Island nearly $40 million so far to assist in the recovery from Superstorm Sandy.

Sheriffs discuss hurricane prep in Orleans

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:34:30 -0400

NEW ORLEANS - Seeking to assure the public that jail evacuation plans have greatly improved since Hurricane Katrina, Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman met with his counterparts from neighboring parishes and state officials Wednesday to discuss plans for more than 2,000 New Orleans inmates who would have to be moved if a major storm threatened.

Fed sees lower US unemployment, more growth

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:32:32 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve sketched a slightly brighter picture of the U.S. economy this year and next, a sign it is moving closer to slowing its bond-buying program.

More than 56K tons of debris cleared in Moore

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:46:57 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - More than 56,000 tons of debris have been removed from the 19 neighborhoods in Moore that were affected by the deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburb last month, city officials said Wednesday.

Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:38:19 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A heat wave hitting Alaska may not rival the blazing heat of Phoenix or Las Vegas, but to residents of the 49th state, the days of hot weather feel like a stifling oven - or a tropical paradise.

Floods close Lourdes pilgrimage site in Pyrenees

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:10:55 -0400

LOURDES, France - Heavy floods in southwest France have forced the closure of the Catholic pilgrimage site in Lourdes and the evacuation of pilgrims from nearby hotels.

Superstorm Sandy flood claims exceed $31M in RI

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:55:41 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - The National Flood Insurance Program has paid more than 800 claims totaling more than $31 million to property owners in Rhode Island after Superstorm Sandy.

Flood damages Austrian UNESCO heritage site

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:39:05 -0400

VIENNA - A flash flood unleashed by a major thunderstorm has inundated the Austrian village of Hallstatt, which has been awarded special status by the U.N. because of its unique beauty.

Upstate NY man dies after being pulled from lake

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:01:50 -0400

MILFORD, New York - Authorities say a sudden worsening of the weather led to the accidental drowning of a 56-year-old man on an upstate New York lake.

Sioux Falls dips into reserves for storm cleanup

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:16:55 -0400

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota - The Sioux Falls City Council is taking $8 million from the city's reserve fund to cover most of the cost of cleaning up from a three-day snow and ice storm in April, while officials debate whether to accept federal aid.

Zoo raises money for Del. woman hit by lightning

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:40:42 -0400

RISING SUN, Maryland - A zoo in Maryland is raising money for an intern from Delaware who was struck by lightning last week.

Moss Point board plans to have debris firm ready

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:12 -0400

MOSS POINT, Mississippi - The Board of Aldermen approved a request to advertise for debris pickup in case of a storm.

Officials: Unattended campfire caused Calif. fire

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:55:31 -0400

MARIPOSA, California - An unattended campfire near a main route into Yosemite National Park grew into a blaze that led to the evacuations of 1,500 people from 800 homes, but nearly half were allowed to return as firefighters gained ground late Tuesday.

Obama declares disaster for Michigan spring floods

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:04:06 -0400

LANSING, Michigan - President Barack Obama has issued a disaster declaration for Michigan to aid the recovery effort from severe spring flooding.

Radar shows tornado touched down at Denver airport

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:30:19 -0400

DENVER - Radar indicated a tornado briefly touched down Tuesday over the east runways of Denver International Airport, where thousands of people took shelter in bathrooms, stairwells and other safe spots until the dangerous weather passed, officials said.

Authorities: Unattended campfire caused Calif fire

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:29:29 -0400

MARIPOSA, California - An unattended campfire near a main route into Yosemite National Park has grown into a more than 2-square-mile blaze that officials said Tuesday has led to the evacuations of 800 homes and 1,500 people.

Ark. Gov. Beebe seeks federal disaster declaration

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:27:18 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Gov. Mike Beebe has sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a major disaster declaration for 12 Arkansas counties that were affected by severe storms, tornadoes and floods beginning in late May.

Malloy meets with Conn. utilities on storm prep

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:28:39 -0400

HARTFORD, Connecticut - State officials and representatives of utility companies across Connecticut met Tuesday to discuss steps they are taking to prepare for the hurricane season, which Gov. Dannel P. Malloy warned may be busier than usual.

Texas Crop Report

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:19:35 -0400

COLLEGE STATION, Texas - The following reports were compiled by AgriLife Extension Service for the week of June 18:

New NYC evacuation zones include almost 3M people

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:27 -0400

NEW YORK - Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.