STORM DAMAGE

Dec 29 2024WEATHER

Houston Faces Tornadoes: One Life Lost, Travel Chaos

A series of tornadoes swept through the Houston area on Saturday, claiming one life in Brazoria County and injuring four others. This severe weather event happened during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, causing major disruptions at Texas's major airports. John Lichter, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, reported that at least six torna...

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Dec 26 2024WEATHER

Sea Storm Wreaks Havoc on Santa Cruz Pier

Santa Cruz experienced a dramatic scene on Monday as a fierce storm wreaked havoc on its iconic wharf. Waves as high as 60 feet, part of the massive storm, caused a 150-foot section of the pier to crumble into the sea. The wharf, which was under renovation due to previous storm damages, saw several structures washed away. Among them were a restroom building, a closed...

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Dec 24 2024WEATHER

Disaster Strikes: California's Santa Cruz Wharf Meets Its End in Storm

The Santa Cruz Wharf in California got a rough wake-up call from a storm on a Monday. A chunk of the wharf gave way due to heavy surf from a major storm brewing in the Pacific Northwest. Two people fell into the ocean but were quickly rescued by lifeguards, while another person managed to swim to safety. The wharf, which had been under renovation after previous storm...

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Dec 16 2024WEATHER

Weather Woes: Storms Hit US with Snow, Ice, and a Tornado

A wild weekend of weather rolled across the US, packing a punch from coast to coast. Heavy snow piled up in upstate New York, with over 33 inches reported near Orchard Park. Meanwhile, an ice storm gripped parts of the Midwest, closing stretches of Interstate 80 due to slippery conditions. The action didn't stop there—a tornado struck Scotts Valley, California, flipp...

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Nov 04 2024WEATHER

Oklahoma Storms: A Night of Chaos

Early Sunday morning, Oklahoma was hit by a storm of storms! Severe weather, including tornadoes, wreaked havoc, tossing cars, and stripping roofs from buildings. The worst damage was in and around the state capital, Oklahoma City. By dawn, tens of thousands of homes and businesses were without power. Eleven people needed hospital care, but thankfully, no one died. ...

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

How Hurricane Helene Impacts North Carolina’s Election

Former President Donald Trump visited North Carolina after Hurricane Helene to assess the damage and commented on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response. He accused the agency of being distracted by helping illegal immigrants, despite these claims being debunked earlier. Trump downplayed the storm's impact on the upcoming election, saying North Car...

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Oct 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Chimney Rock Village: Weathering the Storm Together

A strong storm recently swept through Chimney Rock Village, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Homes and businesses were hit hard, but the tight-knit community isn't giving up without a fight. Site coordinator Payne is leading the charge to rebuild, determined not to let the storm chase them away. This isn't the first time Chimney Rock Village has faced adversity...

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

Tornado Alley: A Wake-Up Call

It was a chaotic night when Hurricane Helene hit the Midlands, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The storm brought with it a total of nine tornadoes, which touched down in various parts of the region. The tornadoes were all classified as EF0 or EF1, the lowest levels on the National Weather Service's scale, with wind speeds reaching up to 112 mph. As the s...

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