Hawaii entered a major recovery phase Monday after Tropical Storm Lala moved westward away from the island chain, leaving behind flooded communities, damaged homes, blocked roads, widespread power outages and large amounts of debris. The storm had weakened from hurricane strength before moving away from Hawaii, but its effects remained serious. As floodwaters receded in…
New Jersey residents are facing another unsettled day Monday as leftover showers give way to a warmer and more humid afternoon, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible as a cold front moves through the region. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service calls for periods of rain to gradually ease during the morning before…
New Jersey residents enjoying a quieter Saturday should prepare for a significant change in weather Sunday, when showers and thunderstorms are expected to return across the state. The unsettled pattern could bring periods of intense rainfall, with localized flooding possible in areas where rain falls quickly over a short period. The National Weather Service’s Mount…
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 47 people and leaving communities across parts of Flores Island dealing with collapsed buildings, landslides, damaged roads and widespread disruption. The earthquake struck at about 5:58 a.m. local time off the northern coast of Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, according…
Travellers heading to Hawaii this weekend are being urged to closely monitor their flight and cruise plans as Tropical Storm Lala moves toward the islands and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane near the Big Island. The storm was still a tropical storm as of Friday, August 14, but the National Hurricane Center said…
A powerful burst of torrential rain has caused widespread flooding in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, leaving several people dead, dozens injured and thousands of residents and travellers stranded as authorities respond to one of the region’s most serious rainfall events in recent years. The flooding began after exceptionally heavy rain moved across the Tokyo-area…
New Jersey residents can expect a mostly pleasant stretch of summer weather over the next several days, although a few showers and thunderstorms could interrupt the otherwise sunny pattern. The latest forecast points to warm temperatures through the end of the workweek, followed by a more comfortable weekend with lower humidity. Wednesday, August 12, is…
New Jersey is facing a potentially unsettled Monday as another round of strong thunderstorms is expected to develop during the afternoon and evening, bringing the possibility of damaging winds, intense rain, frequent lightning and other severe weather hazards. The weather setup is especially notable because the storms are arriving after another day of high temperatures…
Extreme Heat Is Becoming a New Travel Concern for Airline Passengers Hot summer weather can bring more than uncomfortable temperatures for airline passengers. When temperatures climb high enough, extreme heat can affect how an aircraft performs during takeoff, potentially creating another challenge for airlines and travellers already familiar with delays caused by storms, snow and…
Two people were rescued from a vehicle in Glen Rock, New Jersey, on Friday evening after rapidly rising floodwater surrounded the car during a round of severe thunderstorms across North Jersey. The incident happened as heavy rain moved through the region on Aug. 7, causing significant flooding on roads and creating dangerous conditions for drivers….
