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Sunday, 16th, August 2026 INDIANAPOLIS, I.N. – At least seven people have died and hundreds of structures have been damaged or threatened after days of severe thunderstorms, destructive winds and historic flooding swept across Indiana, prompting emergency declarations, evacuations, water rescues and widespread infrastructure damage. The deadly stretch of weather began Aug. 11 and continued … Continue reading “Seven Dead As Historic Flooding, Severe Storms Devastate Indiana”
Sunday, 16th, August 2026 HAWAII COUNTY, H.I. – One person was killed in a storm-related traffic crash Saturday as Hurricane Lala brought torrential rainfall, damaging winds, power outages and hazardous conditions to Hawaii, Gov. Josh Green said. Green confirmed the fatality in a video update Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, as Lala made its closest approach … Continue reading “One Dead In Storm-Related Crash As Hurricane Lala Impacts Hawaii”
SEVIER COUNTY, U.T. (AP) – Two helicopter pilots were killed after their aircraft crashed while battling a large wildfire in central Utah, authorities confirmed Saturday. The pilots were aboard a Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter when it crashed Friday morning while supporting firefighting operations in the Fishlake National Forecast, according to the Sevier County sheriff. The crash … Continue reading “Two Helicopter Pilots Killed While Fighting Massive Utah Wildfires”
WASHINGTON (AP) – The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean for possible development as the basin moves deeper into August and toward the traditional peak of hurricane season. Neither disturbance poses an immediate threat to the United States, and forecasters say environmental conditions could limit development in the near … Continue reading “National Hurricane Center Monitoring Two Disturbances In Atlantic”
Monday, 3rd, August 2026 SPOKANE, W.A. (AP) – Tens of thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes as fast-moving wildfires continue to devastate eastern Washington, destroying hundreds of buildings, leaving thousands without electricity and prompting state officials to declare a statewide emergency. Approximately 60,000 people have been ordered to evacuate portions of … Continue reading “Thousands Evacuate As Washington Wildfires Destroy Hundreds Of Buildings”
Sunday, 2nd, August 2026 SURRY COUNTY, N.C. – Residents in northeastern Surry County are being urged to seek higher ground immediately after the National Weather Service in Blacksburg issued a Flash Flood Emergency overnight for areas surrounding Mountain Airy and Pilot Mountain. The warning, issued at 12:32 a.m. EDT Sunday, remains in effect until 8:30 … Continue reading “Flash Flood Emergency Declared For Mount Airy And Pilot Mountain Areas Following Life-Threatening Flooding”