Tag: winds
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Storm Ciarán sparks TORNADO watch as 110mph winds blast Britain | Weather | News
[ad_1] A tornado warning has been issued for southern parts of England as Storm Ciarán makes landfall on the south coast. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) has warned that one or two tornadoes could hit the UK during Storm Ciarán. They said that they could take place between 6pm on Wednesday evening and…
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Weather warning live: Storm Ciarán to bring flooding and strong winds to UK
[ad_1] What is extreme weather? | Decomplicated Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The Met Office has warned of “strong winds and heavy rain” as Storm Ciarán is set to sweep across the UK later this week. Ciarán is…
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Santa Ana winds stoke fire risk; L.A. parking restricted
[ad_1] Parking restrictions are in effect in parts of Los Angeles where fire officials have determined that roads need to be clear for potential evacuations — the latest precaution against possible wildfires as strong Santa Ana winds hit Southern California. A red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties will last through at least…
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Risky shift in political winds in past and upcoming elections
[ad_1] In the latter half of the 2010s, Europe experienced a populist surge fueled by events like Brexit and Donald Trump’s election, sparking concerns about the future of the European project. However, as time passed, this wave gradually receded, giving way to an unexpected development: unprecedented unity among member states when faced with Russia’s full-scale…
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Storm brewing off mid-Atlantic could bring high winds, heavy rain and flooding : NPR
[ad_1] This Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a potential tropical cyclone forming off the U.S. southeastern coast. NOAA via AP hide caption toggle caption NOAA via AP This Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a potential…
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Floods, Winds and Temperature Extremes Challenge Rail Lines
[ad_1] This article is part of our special section on the Climate Forward event that will include policy and climate leaders from around the world. The 351-mile LOSSAN rail corridor in Southern California, the second busiest in the United States, is under siege. Running from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, the oceanside tracks sitting…
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Post-tropical storm lee brings tropical storm force winds
[ad_1] Parts of Southern Nova Scotia and the Atlantic shore, reported winds that reached tropical storm force on Saturday, according to Environment Canada. Weather stations monitored by Environment Canada in Brier Island, Baccaro Point, Lunenburg, Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the Halifax Dockyard, and Beaver Island reported winds above 63km/h, which is considered tropical storm force…
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Idalia makes landfall: Eyewall of monster Category-3 hurricane batters Florida coastline with 125mph winds ahead of 16ft storm surges and TORNADOS – as homes are flooded and over 100,000 without power
[ad_1] Hurricane Idalia has made landfall near Keaton Beach after weakening back to a Category 3 storm – as Florida prepares to be battered by winds of up to 125mph. Authorities have warned that the decrease from a Category 4 to a 3 ‘does not diminish’ the threat to life, adding that the event is…
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B.C. wildfires: Crews have challenging week battling winds, large fires
[ad_1] It has been a challenging week for B.C. firefighters. Several fires made significant runs toward people’s homes and put crews on high alert. On the east shore of Adams Lake, crews managed to save all the homes directly in the path of a fire that tore down a mountainside during an unexpected wind shift.…
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Winds play key role in wildfire fight near Osoyoos, B.C
[ad_1] Winds will likely be a major factor in the battle to save the southern British Columbia town of Osoyoos from a raging wildfire, but the latest forecast offers some hope. Environment Canada is calling for northwest winds through the day before gusts of 20 kilometres per hour ease late in the day.…