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DALLAS (AP) — Travelers got some welcome news in Wednesday’s inflation report from the government: Airfares are coming down, and at a faster clip.
The price of the average airline ticket dropped 7.8% in July, to $311, after a 1.8% dip in June, the government said Wednesday.
Lower prices for gasoline and travel were big reasons that overall inflation slowed a bit in July, although consumer prices were still up 8.5% from a year ago.
But before celebrating by splurging on a fancy trip, travelers should be aware that July’s average ticket was still 27.7% higher than in July of last year.
Airlines have been able to push fares higher because demand — at least among leisure travelers — is matching or beating pre-pandemic levels at a time when airlines are operating fewer flights. The airlines also cite fuel prices, which have roughly doubled since 2019.
Fares peaked in May, when sales for summer vacations were in full swing.
Prices usually fall in late summer and early autumn as vacations end and kids return to school. The drop is expected to be more dramatic than usual this year, however. That is partly because summer prices were so high, and also the cost of jet fuel has dropped about one-fourth since late April.
Travel-data researcher Hopper expects domestic U.S. fares to average $286 in August and remain at or below $300 until October, when many people book Thanksgiving and Christmas travel, and demand begins to push prices back up.
It’s unclear whether inflation and a possible recession will have any effect on people’s willingness to travel.
Matthew Klein, the chief commercial officer of Spirit Airlines, said Wednesday that bookings remain strong, and any decline in fares will follow the normal seasonal pattern, which he called good news for airline revenue.
Klein said Spirit executives wondered whether demand “would just fall off a cliff after we hit Labor Day and beyond, and we are not seeing that right now. We are continuing to be pretty impressed with the volumes that are coming through.”
That echoed similar recent comments by officials at other carriers. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/travelers-are-getting-a-break-on-flight-prices-but-will-they-keep-going-down/ | 2022-08-11T01:25:20 | en | 0.975309 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Joe Kent advances to November general election in Washington's 3rd Congressional District.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — An explosion rocked an Evansville, Indiana, neighborhood Wednesday, killing three people and damaging nearly 40 homes.
Evansville Fire Chief Mike Connelly said units were dispatched at 12:59 p.m, and quickly arrived on scene just three minutes later.
Chief Connelly said crews conducted searches of houses around the explosion and many of them were empty aside from pets. He said the department has not confirmed how many of the houses were occupied when the explosion happened because “some were too unstable to enter.”
The fire department believed there could be other victims that are unaccounted for as of Wednesday evening.
In addition to the three people who lost their lives, at least one other person was being treated in the hospital.
Evansville Police Department Sgt. Anna Gray said the entire area surrounding the 1000 block of N. Weinbach Avenue was shut down Wednesday afternoon. All fires had been put out.
In total, 39 homes were damaged by the blast, a fire department spokesperson said. Eleven of those homes have been found to be uninhabitable.
Officials said the cause of the explosion is unknown, and an investigation was ongoing. Police were asking people to avoid the area as the investigation continued.
CenterPoint Energy, the local gas utility, was last called to the home in January 2018, Connelly said. CenterPoint issued a statement saying it “worked with first responders to secure the area.”
“CenterPoint Energy is working closely with the Evansville Fire Department, State Fire Marshal and other agencies as the investigation of this incident continues,” the utility said.
It was the second house explosion in the area in just over five years. A house explosion on June 27, 2017, killed two people and injured three others.
Wednesday’s explosion also brought to mind a massive blast in 2012 that destroyed or damaged more than 80 homes on Indianapolis’ south side and killed two people. A man was convicted of tampering with a natural gas line at his then-girlfriend’s home in an attempt to commit insurance fraud, with the explosion killing two next-door neighbors. That man, his half-brother and girlfriend all received long prison sentences.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/video-explosion-obliterates-house-in-indiana/ | 2022-08-11T01:25:26 | en | 0.987453 |
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PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona county where the Aug. 2 primary election was beset with multiple issues that led to the firing of its election director will waive the costs for running municipal elections in 11 cities and towns and plans to hire an outside election expert to review what went wrong.
The five-member Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to waive more than $100,000 in costs it planned to bill the cities and towns for running the local elections.
Seven cities and towns had local races left off early ballots that required the county to mail about 63,000 supplemental ballots. And County Attorney Kent Volkmer told the board that four other municipalities were affected by Election Day missteps that led to ballot shortages at about 20 of the county's 95 polling places.
“As the county manager clearly indicated, we fell below the expectations of our customers,” Volkmer told the board. “So I believe if this board is so inclined, I think there is good cause to waive for all of the various entities that we serve the municipal and town elections for.”
“I think that’s a good idea due to the issues at hand,” Board Chair Jeffrey McClure. Last week, McClure had called the election issues “a major screwup" and Elections Director David Frisk was fired the next day. He had just been hired in March.
Volkmer also said he was close to hiring an outside election expert to conduct a review. He said there was so far no sign of any criminal violations but that bringing in someone from outside would ensure that an unbiased assessment would be swiftly completed. He said if any sign of criminal activity were found, the county sheriff would be called in to investigate.
“What we anticipate getting out of this is what went wrong, why it went wrong and then what can we do to make sure that this does not happen again,” Volkmer said. He said he wants the job completed within 60 days, before November's general election.
The expert, who Volkmer did not publicly identify, has almost 30 years as an elections administrator, had done similar reviews and is known to both new Elections Director Virginia Ross and new County Recorder Dana Lewis.
Ross was the elected recorder until she resigned last week to take over the elections department. Lewis was her assistant. The board appointed her on Friday to take over as recorder, which handles voter rolls and mail ballots but is not involved with voting or ballot counting.
The board will certify the election “canvass” on Friday, although more than one board member expressed heartburn over having to do so given last week's issues. Board member Jeff Serdy said his first reaction the day after the election was that he did not want to accept the results.
That's not an option, Volkmer said. Accepting and certifying the results is an act that the law requires. The municipal races will be handled by the localities, while county, state and federal races are up to the board.
“I will tell this board, and this is always not a comfortable conversation, but our legal analysis is you have no choice but to canvass,” Volkmer said. “It is what’s deemed a ministerial duty, meaning you have to. It's a ‘shall.’" | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Arizona-county-that-saw-election-snafu-to-waive-17365692.php | 2022-08-11T01:25:29 | en | 0.985651 |
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TORONTO (AP) — Serena Williams wore her game face when she stepped out into the stadium for her first match since telling the world she is ready to leave professional tennis.
Greeted by a standing ovation, the 23-time Grand Slam champion didn’t smile. She didn’t wave. She took a sip from a plastic bottle as she walked in. Some folks in the crowd captured the moment with the cameras on their cellphones. Others held aloft handrawn signs — oh, so many signs — with messsages such as “Queen” or “Thank you.”
No one knows exactly how many more matches Williams will play before she puts her rackets away for good, and the 40-year-old American exited the National Bank Open on Wednesday night with a 6-2, 6-4 loss to Belinda Bencic.
While there were some familiar fist pumps and yells of “Come on!” during competition, it was only afterward that Williams really allowed her feelings to show, her voice shaking and her eyes welling during an on-court interview when Bencic ceded the spotlight.
“A lot of emotions, obviously,” Williams told spectators who offered her encouragement throughout the clear, 75-degree evening.
The second-round match at the hard-court tuneup for the U.S. Open came a day after she announced “the countdown has begun” on her playing career, saying she wants to have another child and pursue business interests.
She did not state precisely what her last event will be, but did make it sound as if her final farewell will come at the U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 29 in New York. Williams has won the singles title at Flushing Meadows a half-dozen times — first in 1999; most recently in 2014 — to go along with seven championships apiece at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, plus three at the French Open.
“It’s been a pretty interesting 24 hours,” Williams said after Wednesday’s match.
“I’m terrible at goodbyes,” she added, her hand on her chest, “but goodbye, Toronto!”
Next up on her schedule is the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati next week, another event that serves as preparation for the year's last Grand Slam tournament.
Williams, a three-time champion in Canada, started this match, fittingly enough, with an ace. Delivered another later in that game, too, showing off the superb serve that helped her to so many match victories, so many tournament titles, so many weeks at No. 1 in the rankings.
That elite ability showed up occasionally against Bencic, whether the trio of unreturnable serves to close out that opening game or a later putaway swinging volley accented with a shout and a tug on the brim of her white visor.
But because of a leg injury that sidelined her for the last half of 2021 and first half of 2022, she was playing for only the third time in the past 12 months. There were signs of that, as well, and of why Williams is no longer the dominant force she was for so long.
The breaks of her serve that were never quite so frequent when she was younger and at the height of her powers. The not-quite-on-target groundstrokes. The inability to offer up too much resistance while receiving serve; she only earned one break point in the first set, missing a return long to fritter away that chance, and none in the second.
“I wish I could have played better,” Williams said, “but Belinda played so well today.”
It did not help Williams that she was facing an opponent 15 years her junior and quite talented, to boot: Bencic is ranked 12th, won a gold medal for Switzerland at the Tokyo Olympics last year and has been a Grand Slam semifinalist.
“It's always an honor to be on the court with her,” Bencic said, “and that's why I think tonight is about her.”
Bencic took home the Toronto trophy at age 18 in 2015, when she eliminated Williams in the semifinals to earn the distinction of being the youngest woman to beat a player many consider, as one homemade poster in the stands declared Wednesday, the “GOAT” — the greatest of all-time.
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More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/sports/article/Serena-loses-1st-match-since-saying-she-s-17365739.php | 2022-08-11T01:25:31 | en | 0.978696 |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed the PACT Act, a bill expanding health care access for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
Survivors and the loved ones of victims were at the White House for the emotional ceremony.
Veteran Ken Brownell said the day was “a great emotional release.”
“I’ve been fighting for this for years,” veteran Brandi Benson said.
Before Wednesday, many veterans say they suffered in the shadows.
“This is the most significant law our nation has ever passed to help millions of veterans,” Biden said.
Veteran John Baenen said he and his entire troop returned home with invisible wounds and conditions the VA refused to treat.
“I was 28 years old and did a cat scan … they told me I had the bone structure of a 58-year-old man,” he said. “We’re recognized now. We couldn’t even get the government to recognize us.”
The president said starting immediately, veterans can get coverage for 23 health care conditions that were previously denied.
For Danielle Robinson and many other families, the coverage comes too late. Danielle Robinson is the widow of Heath Robinson, who the bill is named after.
“It’s just bittersweet,” Danielle Robinson said. “He was around a burn pit for three months in Iraq.”
Their daughter was by the president’s side during the signing.
“I didn’t see this coming at all when we were fighting our battle, but I’m grateful for it happening. And I’m grateful for being the face of this if I had to be,” Danielle Robinson said.
VA Secretary Denis McDonough said his administration is already hiring thousands to handle an influx of patients no longer in the shadows.
“The VA is ready to take this on,” McDonough said. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/bittersweet-biden-signs-bill-for-veterans-exposed-to-toxic-burn-pits/ | 2022-08-11T01:25:32 | en | 0.979299 |
WFO LAS VEGAS Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
553 PM PDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM MST/630 PM
PDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WESTERN MOHAVE, SAN BERNARDINO AND
SOUTHWESTERN CLARK COUNTIES...
At 553 PM MST /553 PM PDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life-threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life-threatening flash flooding of low-water crossings,
creeks, normally dry washes and roads.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Laughlin, Searchlight, Primm, Nipton Road Mile Marker 3, Nipton,
Cal-Nev-Ari, Nipton And Ivanpah Roads, Cottonwood Cove Campground,
Cottonwood Cove and Mountain Pass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed and defended her recent trip to Taiwan, a trip she made with other Democrats.
Democrats say China bears the sole responsibility for its negative reaction to the visit.
“We will not allow China to isolate Taiwan,” Pelosi said.
China began easing its military exercises around Taiwan on Wednesday.
“Unfortunately, the People’s Republic of China has engaged in rather provocative measures and live fire exercises,” said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill). “If the cost of avoiding these is to cede control of Taiwan to the People’s Republic of China or to cede control of our travel schedules… that is not a price we’re going to pay.”
Despite the decrease in military exercises, China says it will continue seeking what it calls a “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan by any means necessary.
The White House has been careful in its comments regarding Pelosi’s trip.
“It was her right to go,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. “Again, it does not change our policy, our One China Policy.”
Administration officials haven’t weighed in on whether that trip hurt U.S-China relations. In contrast, Republicans have been vocal in their support for Speaker Pelosi’s visit.
“Speaker Pelosi was right,” Rep. Roy Moore (Mo.) said. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/pelosi-defends-trip-to-taiwan/ | 2022-08-11T01:25:38 | en | 0.956834 |
WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
517 PM MST Wed Aug 10 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern La Paz,
northwestern Yuma and northeastern Imperial Counties through 600 PM
MST/600 PM PDT/...
At 516 PM MST/516 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Cibola
to 12 miles southwest of Yuma Proving Ground to near Martinez Lake.
Movement was south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Martinez Lake.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Route 95 between mile markers 45 and 47.
CA Route 78 between mile markers 61 and 68.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3311 11488 3276 11464 3284 11435 3309 11443
3310 11458 3333 11483
TIME...MOT...LOC 0016Z 357DEG 14KT 3329 11480 3302 11460 3301 11443
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida man pleaded guilty Wednesday to attacking police officers while storming the U.S. Capitol during the January 2021 insurrection.
Matthew Council, 50, of Riverview, Florida, pleaded guilty in District of Columbia federal court to one felony count of assaulting, resisting or impeding law enforcement officers, one felony count of interfering with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder and four misdemeanor offenses, according to court records.
He faces up to 16 years in prison at a scheduled Nov. 1 sentencing hearing.
Council was arrested at the Capitol during the riot.
According to court documents, Council joined with others objecting to Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory over then-President Donald Trump. A mob attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in an attempt to stop Congress from certifying election results for Biden over the Republican Trump, authorities said. Five people died in the violence.
According to the criminal complaint, Council and others gathered illegally at the west side of the Capitol. A police officer sprayed him with a chemical irritant, but he continued up the stairs to the Northwest Plaza, officials said. As police were struggling to keep the mob outside, Council entered the Parliamentarian Door. Prosecutors said Council barged into a line of Capitol Police officers, trying to push them back and create an opening for others to get through.
Since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 860 people have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, officials said. More than 260 people have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Florida-man-pleads-guilty-to-pushing-police-in-17365768.php | 2022-08-11T01:25:47 | en | 0.963009 |
WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
557 PM MST Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Yuma
and southeastern Imperial Counties through 630 PM MST/630 PM PDT/...
At 557 PM MST/557 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm over Winterhaven, or near Yuma, moving southwest at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Yuma, Winterhaven, Araby and Andrade.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 1 and 9.
CA Interstate 8 between mile markers 91 and 96.
AZ Route 95 between mile markers 29 and 32.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3258 11455 3269 11473 3272 11472 3271 11477
3272 11478 3283 11456 3278 11441
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 049DEG 10KT 3273 11460
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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SEATTLE (AP) — Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler has become the third congressperson who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump to be ousted in a primary.
Herrera Beutler fell to Trump-backed Joe Kent, a former Green Beret, in the 3rd Congressional District contest. The district is in southwest Washington state, across the border from Portland, Oregon. Kent will face Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in November. She had already advanced to the general election since she was the top vote getter after the Aug. 2 primary, with 31% of the vote.
Herrera Beutler, who was first elected to the U.S. House in 2010, led Kent by about 4,700 votes on election night but her lead shrunk throughout last week, and updated returns Wednesday night put Kent —who was in the No. 2 spot since Monday night — ahead by 1050 votes.
Kent finished with 22.8% of the vote, and Herrera Beutler was in third place with 22.3% of the vote.
Herrera Beutler conceded the race in an email Tuesday night, saying that “since I was first elected to this seat I have done my very best to serve my home region and our country.”
In a statement Wednesday, Kent thanked the other Republican candidates, saying all of the “campaigns fought hard because we all care deeply about this district and this country.”
“Now is the time to unite as Republicans because the stakes have never been higher,” he wrote.
Gluesenkamp Perez said in a statement earlier this week that the 3rd Congressional District race “is going to be a national bellwether for the direction of the country, and for the future of our democracy.”
Under Washington’s primary system, the top two vote getters in each race Aug. 2 advance to the November election, regardless of party. Washington is a vote by mail state, and voters don’t have to declare a party affiliation.
Because Washington is a vote-by-mail state and ballots just need to be in by Election Day, it often takes days to learn final results in close races as ballots arrive at county election offices throughout the week.
Of the 10 House Republicans who voted for Trump’s impeachment, four opted not to run for reelection. Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer was defeated in a primary last week by Trump-endorsed John Gibbs and Rep. Tom Rice of South Carolina lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in June. Rep. David Valadao of California — which has an open primary like Washington — survived a primary challenge. Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming is bracing for defeat in her Aug. 16 primary against a Trump-backed rival.
Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse advanced to the general election in his Washington state primary last week, fending off a Trump-endorsed rival, and will appear on the November ballot with Democratic opponent Doug White. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Herrera-Beutler-third-GOP-impeacher-to-fall-in-17365747.php | 2022-08-11T01:25:53 | en | 0.969791 |
WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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DUST STORM ADVISORY
Dust Advisory
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
604 PM MST Wed Aug 10 2022
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Southwestern Yuma County in southwestern Arizona...
Southeastern Imperial County in southeastern California...
* Until 700 PM MST/700 PM PDT/.
* At 604 PM MST/604 PM PDT/, a wall of dust was along a line
extending from Kinter to near Araby to near Somerton to near
Andrade to 8 miles north of Algodones Dunes, moving south at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess
of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 1 and 15.
CA Interstate 8 between mile markers 69 and 96.
AZ Route 95 between mile markers 29 and 37.
Locations impacted include...
Yuma, Somerton, Gadsden, Fortuna Foothills, Blaisdell, Gordon's Well,
Algodones Dunes, Andrade, Winterhaven and Araby.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in
dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep
your foot off the brake.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Joe Arpaio, the 90-year-old former Arizona sheriff who was a once powerful figure in Republican politics but was ousted nearly six years ago amid frustration over his headline-grabbing tactics and legal troubles, was defeated Wednesday in a race for mayor of the affluent suburb where he has lived for more than two decades.
His defeat in the mayor’s race in Fountain Hills against two-term incumbent Ginny Dickey marks Arpaio’s third failed comeback bid since his 2016 loss after serving 24 years as the sheriff of Maricopa County.
The political stakes of running in Fountain Hills, a Republican-heavy town of 24,000, were much lower for Arpaio than when he served as the top law enforcer of a county of over 4 million people.
Arpaio was crushed by a Democratic challenger in 2016 and was convicted the next year of criminal contempt of court for disobeying a judge’s order to stop traffic patrols that targeted immigrants, though he was later pardoned by then-President Donald Trump.
Arpaio then finished third in a Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat in 2018 and second in the GOP primary in a 2020 bid to win back the sheriff’s post.
In his first two comeback attempts, Arpaio lost the vote in Fountain Hills.
Arpaio, a skilled political fundraiser who spent more than $12 million in his 2016 sheriff’s campaign, has shelled out $161,000 in the mayor’s race — six times the amount spent by Dickey.
Before the federal government and the courts stripped away his immigration powers, Arpaio led 20 large-scale traffic patrols that targeted immigrants and more than 80 business raids to bust people working in the United States without permission.
While his defiant streak played well with voters for many years, Arpaio faced heavy criticism for taking on policies that he knew were controversial and racking up $147 million in taxpayer-funded legal bills.
Though he billed himself as the toughest sheriff in America, his agency botched the investigations of more than 400 sex-crimes complaints made to his office. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Joe-Arpaio-loses-3rd-comeback-bid-in-town-mayoral-17365758.php | 2022-08-11T01:26:00 | en | 0.985796 |
WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
649 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern
Gonzales, southern Fayette and northwestern Lavaca Counties through
730 PM CDT...
At 649 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Cistern to 8 miles southwest of La Grange to
near Fayetteville. Movement was southwest at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Schulenburg, Flatonia, Moulton, Waelder, Muldoon, Cistern, Komensky,
Swiss Alp, Dubina, Engle, Ammannsville, Thompsonville, Mullins
Prairie, Freyburg, Moravia, High Hill, Newtonville, Elm Grove,
O'Quinn and Nickle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 2963 9687 2961 9684 2958 9683 2958 9679
2956 9677 2953 9679 2952 9728 2963 9757
2969 9749 2978 9732 2988 9722 2984 9688
2988 9664
TIME...MOT...LOC 2349Z 047DEG 28KT 2984 9721 2981 9693 2985 9668
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Boyne City wrestling coach arrested on multiple criminal sexual conduct counts
BOYNE CITY — Boyne City High School wrestling coach Justin Perkins is back in jail for violating his bond requirements relating to his July 1 arrest on multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct against a student.
Perkins, 23, was initially arrested on one count of third degree criminal sexual conduct, which includes engaging in sexual penetration with a child who was at least 16 to 18 years of age, and three counts of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct, according to an amended felony complaint obtained by the Courier.
He was released with a $50,000 bond on July 5 but sent back to jail on Aug. 9 for violating the terms of his bond which prohibited him from contacting the minor victim, a student at the school where he was employed.
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As reported previously in the Petoskey News-Review, Perkins was hired as Boyne City's head wrestling coach in 2020, after serving as the assistant coach since 2018.
All counts against Perkins include language stating that he used his status at the school to “gain access to or to establish a relationship with the victim.”
The third-degree charge is a felony holding a maximum penalty up to 15 years in prison and the three fourth-degree charges are misdemeanors, each with a maximum penalty up to two years in prison.
Boyne City Public Schools Superintendent Pat Little sent a letter out to families on Aug. 9 addressing the allegations, stating “from the very moment the allegations were reported to school officials, the district has fully cooperated with the Boyne City Police Department as completed their investigation.”
He wrote that Perkins had been “a coach for the past two years at the high school level” and that he was arrested “in connection to allegations that arose while coaching for BCPS.”
In his message, Little also reassured parents that it is his priority to “ensure a safe environment for our students and staff.”
Perkins’ case was bound over to circuit court on Aug. 9 and, unless a plea deal is reached, he will be headed to trial on the charges. A probable cause conference between the parties is set to occur on Aug. 26, according to staff in the Charlevoix County district court. Attorney John Jarema has been hired to represent Perkins.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A judge on Wednesday rejected the request by Utah officials to throw out a lawsuit challenging a state ban on transgender kids who want to compete in youth sports.
The ruling comes ahead of a hearing scheduled for Thursday where Judge Keith Kelly will assess whether to put the law passed by the Republican-majority Legislature this year temporarily on hold.
Kelly ruled that the three transgender girls who brought the lawsuit have shown they are harmed by the law that took effect on July 1 and therefore have legal standing for the case to move forward.
Thomas Lee, a former state Supreme Court justice hired by the state to help defend the ban, argued in the hearing that the girls are just “concerned bystanders” who lack standing to bring the lawsuit, KUTV reported.
Parents of the three girls and their attorneys contend in the lawsuit that the law wrongly keeps their children from participating in sports while violating the state constitution that prohibits discrimination and guarantees equal rights and due process.
The issue of whether transgender girls should be allowed to participate in female sports has become flashpoint across the U.S. with Republican lawmakers passing legislation to block them based on the premise it gives them an unfair competitive advantage. Transgender rights advocates counter that the rules aren't just about sports, but another way to demean and attack transgender youth.
Similar legal cases have been playing out in Idaho, West Virginia and Indiana.
As of March, the Utah High School Activities Association knew of only one transgender girl playing in K-12 sports who would be affected by the ban. The association, which organizes leagues for 85,000 students, has said there have been no publicly made allegations of competitive advantage concerning any of the state’s four transgender youth athletes. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Judge-won-t-toss-lawsuit-against-Utah-transgender-17365672.php | 2022-08-11T01:26:06 | en | 0.965791 |
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — From New York to Hollywood and beyond, prayers are being offered for veteran actor and director Denise Dowse.
According to her sister Tracey, the 1981 graduate of Norfolk State University is fighting for her life in Los Angeles after contracting viral meningitis. Tracey shared the diagnosis on Facebook over the weekend.
Tracey tells Nexstar’s WAVY that her sister’s illness started in July as a headache; she slipped into a coma on July 18, and doctors confirmed the diagnosis on July 21.
Actor and director Joe James of Norfolk, who starred with Dowse in the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association & Stage Norfolk production “Hiram and Nettie” in 2005, was stunned to read the update on Facebook.
“I stopped in my tracks, I had to sit down and I said to myself ‘I just saw her picture come across my thread and this can’t be, this cannot be’,” lamented James from his home in New York.
“Denise is just one of those spirits and when she walks into a room she just lights it up,” said James.
Terrance Afer-Anderson directed the play “Hiram and Nettie,” and now he’s leading the online plea for prayers.
“People all over the country are praying for Denise,” said Afer-Anderson.
Dowse was the talk of the town at Norfolk State. Under the direction of the late Robert Wynn-Jackson, Dowse played the lead role in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.”
“I remember that like it was yesterday; it was one of her favorite roles,” said sister Tracey Dowse from the home she shares with Denise in Los Angeles.
More than 100 other roles have made Dowse a constant on the big screen, on the small screen, and on Broadway.
Notable roles include appearing as the principal of a high school in the movie “Coach Carter,” a judge in the television show “Law and Order,” and two roles in the television show “Beverly Hills, 90210.” She recently completed a director role in the film “Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story.”
As the prayers continue, Nexstar’s WAVY asked Tracey what advice Denise would offer to aspiring actors and directors.
“If this is your dream, keep going to what you have to do to live, but keep at it and it will eventually pay off,” said Tracey who is a life coach.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
714 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central DeWitt
County through 800 PM CDT...
At 714 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ander, or 11 miles south of Cuero, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Arneckville and Meyersville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 2887 9730 2888 9731 2887 9732 2890 9734
2889 9735 2890 9738 2892 9738 2892 9742
2881 9757 2886 9762 2905 9730 2894 9720
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 061DEG 13KT 2894 9730
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Fort Bend County in southeastern Texas...
Southeastern Waller County in southeastern Texas...
Western Harris County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 716 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Katy, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Fulshear and Cinco Ranch around 730 PM CDT.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
742 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Lavaca
County through 815 PM CDT...
At 742 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ezzell, or 17 miles southeast of Hallettsville. This storm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hope.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 2908 9691 2907 9694 2920 9707 2931 9681
2920 9674
TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 197DEG 2KT 2921 9682
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Hopkins County
through 815 PM CDT...
At 743 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Como, or 10 miles northeast of Sulphur Springs, moving
south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
unsecured objects.
Sulphur Springs, Como and Tira.
This includes Interstate 30 between mile markers 122 and 142.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3296 9531 3296 9566 3298 9567 3298 9570
3335 9557 3336 9554 3335 9553 3335 9548
3337 9542 3336 9533 3337 9531
TIME...MOT...LOC 0043Z 011DEG 18KT 3321 9544
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Harris and Waller.
* WHEN...Until 945 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 744 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Southern Sugar Land, Katy, Richmond, Sealy, Brookshire, Pecan
Grove, Eldridge / West Oaks, Mission Bend, southwestern
Addicks Park Ten, Fulshear, Simonton, San Felipe, Pattison,
northern Weston Lakes, Cinco Ranch, Four Corners, New
Territory, Greatwood and Memorial.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN DEWITT COUNTY...
At 744 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Weser, or 9
miles southeast of Yorktown, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Meyersville.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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(NEXSTAR) – Ever wonder why that amazing video you tried to send to friends or relatives showed up minuscule and pixelated? It’s just one of several texting issues that Google blamed Apple for in a blunt message posted on its website Tuesday.
“It’s time for Apple to fix texting,” Google wrote, calling out the Cupertino, California-based company for a variety of user headaches it says are related to Apple’s “outdated” choice of messaging service resulting in a “broken experience.”
Texts among Apple device owners using iMessage are encrypted and show up in blue bubbles; they can be sent via cellular data networks or over Wi-Fi. When an Android device, for instance, that can’t use iMessage enters the conversation, texts are sent via SMS/MMS and show up in green bubbles, without many of the features offered by iMessage.
SMS, which stands for Short Message Service, refers to basic texts, while messages with photos or video are sent via MMS, or Multimedia Messaging Service.
Google uses Rich Communication Services (RCS) for messaging on its Android devices, and is calling on Apple to adopt the same communication protocol to improve the texting experience between Apple and Android devices.
The SMS concept dates back to the 1980s and is the most widely used type of mobile message around the world. On Tuesday, Google called it “out-of-date” and to blame for a number of issues when it comes to Android-iPhone text snafus: Blurry, tiny photos and videos; lack of encryption, no typing indicators, no read receipts and an inability to leave group texts.
While personal frustrations are one thing, some young Android users have reported being ostracized and left out of group texts because their messages “turned the thread green,” leaving white text on a light-colored green background and eliminating some iMessage features.
Analyst Ben Bajarin told Fast Company that his teenage son explained, “we would start a new group chat, and the group would realize I was the reason it was green, and they would start another group chat without me.”
Distaste for green text messages has become fodder for memes and tweets about the social and even romantic stigma some attach to green text bubbles.
“If I give you my number and a green bubble pops up when you text me, I’m (at minimum) already questioning your taste level,” one person quipped.
“can’t believe I kissed a boy w green texts I am so nice that was my act of charity for the year,” another tweeted.
Now, Google hopes to leverage its “Get The Message” campaign – along with videos from from stars such as Vanessa Hudgens and Madelaine Petsch – to pressure Apple into adopting RCS.
“The bad experience you get when texting Android users is created by Apple,” Google claims.
Judging from evidence that surfaced in last year’s court battle with “Fortnite” maker Epic Games Inc., it may prove difficult to shame the Silicon Valley giant into ditching SMS/MMS.
Among the thousands of pages of internal documents revealed during the trial were emails among Apple executives discussing iMessage and Android, according to a January report in the Wall Street Journal.
“In the absence of a strategy to become the primary messaging service for [the] bulk of cell phone users, I am concerned the iMessage on Android would simply serve to remove [an] obstacle to iPhone families giving their kids Android phones,” Craig Federighi, Apple’s chief software executive, wrote in an email in 2013.
In a 2016 email, Phil Schiller, then-head of marketing, told CEO Tim Cook that “moving iMessage to Android will hurt us,” with another executive equating iMessage to “serious lock-in.”
It’s not clear what role the blue-green bubble divide may have played in Apple’s success in the U.S. market, but when it comes to young consumers, the iPhone is the clear sales winner.
In 2021, a study by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners found that over 70 percent of people between 18-24 bought an iPhone, according to the Journal.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared victory over COVID-19 and ordered an easing of preventive measures, calling his country's officially reported death toll of just 74 people an unprecedented miracle in the history of world health, state media said Thursday.
Kim’s powerful sister also spoke during the virus meeting in capital, Pyongyang, on Wednesday and blamed the country’s infections on anti-Pyongyang leaflets flown in by rival South Korea and warned of counteraction that would be a “deadly retaliatory one.”
After maintaining a widely disputed claim to be coronavirus-free for more than two years, North Korea on May 12 admitted to a COVID-19 outbreak, saying an unspecified number of people in Pyongyang were diagnosed with the omicron variant.
North Korea has since reported about 4.8 million “fever cases” out of its population of 26 million but only identified a fraction of them as COVID-19. It says 74 people have died, an extremely low fatality rate that experts have widely questioned in part because almost no one in North Korea is vaccinated against the coronavirus.
North Korean health officials have been claiming a slowing outbreak for weeks, reporting no suspected cases since late July, a rapid decline experts have also questioned.
Some experts say North Korea has likely manipulated the scale of illness and deaths to help Kim maintain his absolute leadership amid mounting economic difficulties in the isolated nation.
The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said Thursday that Kim “solemnly declared the victory in the maximum emergency anti-epidemic campaign” and instructed a return to normal level preventive measures.
He called for the nation to maintain vigilance and effective controls in border areas, citing the global spread of new COVID-19 variants and monkeypox.
Following the country’s first admission of the outbreak in May, Kim placed strict prohibitions on travel between cities and counties to slow the spread of the virus. But he also stressed that his economic goals should be met, which meant huge groups continued to gather at agricultural, industrial and construction sites.
North Korea first suggested in July that its COVID-19 outbreak began in people who had contact with balloons flown from South Korea — a questionable claim that appeared to be an attempt to hold its rival responsible amid increasing tensions over the North's nuclear program.
Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute hundreds of thousands of propaganda leaflets critical of Kim, and North Korea has often expressed fury at the activists and at South Korea’s leadership for not stopping them.
During Wednesday's meeting, Kim’s sister, Kim Yo Jong reiterated those claims, calling the country’s virus crisis a “hysteric farce” kicked off by South Korea to escalate confrontation.
“(South Korean) puppets are still thrusting leaflets and dirty objects into our territory. We must counter it toughly,” she said. “We have already considered various counteraction plans, but our countermeasure must be a deadly retaliatory one.”
Such claims contradict outside views that the coronavirus spread after North Korea briefly reopened its northern border with China to freight traffic in January and surged further following a military parade and other large-scale events in Pyongyang in April.
Ties between the Koreas remain strained amid a long-running stalemate in U.S.-led diplomacy on persuading North Korea to abandon its nuclear ambitions in return for economic and political benefits.
South Korean and U.S. officials have said North Korea could be gearing up for its first nuclear test in five years amid its torrid run of weapons tests this year that included its first demonstrations of intercontinental ballistic missiles since 2017. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/N-Korea-claims-victory-over-virus-blames-Seoul-17365693.php | 2022-08-11T01:26:18 | en | 0.965385 |
WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
748 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN DEWITT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN VICTORIA AND
NORTHEASTERN GOLIAD COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
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(WFLA) — The tropics have remained quiet ahead of hurricane season and one of the reasons is Saharan dust plumes moving off the coast of Africa. Those plumes are also helping limit formation chances for the tropical wave being monitored.
“The National Hurricane Center is really limiting this chance of development because that Saharan dust is keeping it at bay — it’s not allowing it to organize,” said meteorologist Amanda Holly, of WFLA in Tampa. “So we’re not worried about that for now.”
The dry dust that originates from the Sahara Desert helps keep the tropics quiet because tropical systems need moisture to form and strengthen. The winds that push the dust across the Atlantic also help limit organization of tropical systems.
Saharan dust plumes are typically seen in May, June and into July. An uptick in tropical activity is usually seen after — as the statistical peak of hurricane season on Sept. 10 approaches.
But this year, Saharan dust is still blowing into August.
“The Saharan dust has been very thick for us for this time of the year. This looks more like a June Saharan dust plume than an August Saharan dust plume,” said WFLA Meteorologist Rebecca Barry.
So is it uncommon to see plumes this late in the season and is it something we should expect every year?
Barry says so much Saharan dust in the Atlantic right now is unusual, but not impossible.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
719 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Victoria and northeastern Goliad Counties through 800 PM CDT...
At 718 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Weser, or 10 miles east of Yorktown, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mission Valley, Weesatche, Weser and Ander.
This includes US Highway 183 between mile markers 628 and 638.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2891 9717 2868 9742 2881 9757 2892 9742
2892 9739 2891 9738 2889 9735 2890 9734
2887 9732 2888 9731 2887 9731 2894 9720
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 048DEG 12KT 2892 9734
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern DeWitt County in south central Texas...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 719 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ander, or 11
miles east of Yorktown, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Arneckville and Meyersville.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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DALLAS (AP) — Travelers got some welcome news in Wednesday’s inflation report from the government: Airfares are coming down, and at a faster clip.
The price of the average airline ticket dropped 7.8% in July, to $311, after a 1.8% dip in June, the government said Wednesday.
Lower prices for gasoline and travel were big reasons that overall inflation slowed a bit in July, although consumer prices were still up 8.5% from a year ago.
But before celebrating by splurging on a fancy trip, travelers should be aware that July’s average ticket was still 27.7% higher than in July of last year.
Airlines have been able to push fares higher because demand — at least among leisure travelers — is matching or beating pre-pandemic levels at a time when airlines are operating fewer flights. The airlines also cite fuel prices, which have roughly doubled since 2019.
Fares peaked in May, when sales for summer vacations were in full swing.
Prices usually fall in late summer and early autumn as vacations end and kids return to school. The drop is expected to be more dramatic than usual this year, however. That is partly because summer prices were so high, and also the cost of jet fuel has dropped about one-fourth since late April.
Travel-data researcher Hopper expects domestic U.S. fares to average $286 in August and remain at or below $300 until October, when many people book Thanksgiving and Christmas travel, and demand begins to push prices back up.
It’s unclear whether inflation and a possible recession will have any effect on people’s willingness to travel.
Matthew Klein, the chief commercial officer of Spirit Airlines, said Wednesday that bookings remain strong, and any decline in fares will follow the normal seasonal pattern, which he called good news for airline revenue.
Klein said Spirit executives wondered whether demand “would just fall off a cliff after we hit Labor Day and beyond, and we are not seeing that right now. We are continuing to be pretty impressed with the volumes that are coming through.”
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BATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) — A Christian pastor in western New York said he felt intimidated and harassed after the state's attorney general, a Democrat, sent a letter saying she believed a planned far-right political event at his church this week could lead to racial violence.
In the letter sent on Aug. 3, Attorney General Letitia James warned organizers of the ReAwaken America Tour event that her office could take legal action if “extremist” rhetoric by speakers spurred violent or unlawful conduct.
The two-day event at the Cornerstone Church in Batavia, midway between Buffalo and Rochester, is scheduled to feature President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, former national security adviser Michael Flynn and others. James' letter was addressed to Flynn and event organizer Clay Clark and sent in care of the church.
Cornerstone Church Pastor Paul Doyle said there was no validity to the suggestion that the event was promoting racism or violence.
“I take exception to the words she uses, like extreme views," he told The Associated Press. "What’s that mean? What’s extreme? We’re conservative Christians. Now we’re extreme?”
He said the letter had scared members of his congregation, a group of about 150 to 200 people, which he described as multi-ethnic and multi-racial.
“It feels like she’s trying to intimidate me. We’re a small-town church,” Doyle said.
A few dozen people gathered outside the Batavia church earlier this week to protest the event, which also will feature MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, COVID-19 conspiracy theorists and people who tried to throw out the results of the 2020 presidential election.
The U.S. Constitution offers strong protections to free speech and James, in her letter, didn't directly ask for the event to be cancelled or for certain speakers to be disinvited.
But James said she was concerned that the event, which is being held on the five-year anniversary of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, “could spur extremist or racially motivated violence.” She cited “past extremist statements made by yourselves and the other featured speakers on the tour," specifically mentioning a racist conspiracy theory that recently inspired a gunman to kill 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
Investigators, she said, “stand ready” to respond to any violations of state laws.
“You are therefore instructed to take all necessary steps to ensure that the event complies fully with the requirements of New York’s civil rights laws and all other applicable state and federal statutes,” James wrote, noting the possibility of $5,000 fines for violations.
James’ office declined to comment on the pastor's complaint that the letter was intended to chill free speech, but noted that the letter was addressed to the event organizers, not the church or pastor.
The letter didn't cite any specific acts of violence at past ReAwaken America Tour events.
At one tour’s stop in Phoenix in January, police were called after attendees taunted teachers from a nearby school because they were wearing medical masks.
Some of the events have drawn small but peaceful protests. After a community uproar in Oregon, a ReAwaken tour stop in April was relocated from a county fairground in rural city of Redmond to a minor league baseball stadium in the state capital, over two hours away.
At some of the events, the Christian group Faithful America has dispatched a mobile billboard truck to circle the events to “expose the speakers as false prophets who are twisting and distorting religion to attack democracy,” its leader, the Rev. Nathan Empsall, said.
Doyle said that his church’s Facebook page started getting comments accusing it of racism within minutes of announcing the event would be held in Batavia instead of nearby Rochester, where another venue had canceled after a backlash from elected officials, entertainers and others.
Doyle said the church is contemplating possible action but was not more specific.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Victoria County in south central Texas...
Northeastern Goliad County in south central Texas...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 722 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Weser, or 10
miles southeast of Yorktown, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Weesatche, Weser and Ander.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 183 between mile markers 628 and 640.
US Highway 59 near mile marker 668.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL FORT BEND...SOUTHEASTERN
WALLER AND WESTERN HARRIS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 730 PM CDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning will be
allowed to expire. However, large hail and damaging winds remain
likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the
area until 8pm!
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
709 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Hopkins, southern Lamar and Delta Counties through 745 PM CDT...
At 709 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Cooper, or 15 miles south of Paris, moving
southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Cooper, Deport, Cooper Lake Park Doctors Creek, Cooper Lake Park
South Sulphur and Tira.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3319 9568 3353 9580 3356 9531 3331 9531
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 065DEG 14KT 3344 9557
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Austin County in southeastern Texas...
Northwestern Fort Bend County in southeastern Texas...
Southern Waller County in southeastern Texas...
West central Harris County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 711 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Willowbrook to 6 miles southwest of Cypress to
near San Felipe, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Katy, Jersey Village, Sealy, Brookshire, Bunker Hill Village, Piney
Point Village, Spring Branch North, Eldridge / West Oaks, Spring
Branch West, Addicks Park Ten, Mission Bend, Hedwig Village,
Wallis, Fulshear, Simonton, San Felipe, Pattison, Cinco Ranch,
Weston Lakes and Westchase.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth and Austin Nola's two-run homer capped a seven-run rally — all with two outs — that carried the San Diego Padres to a wild 13-7 win against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.
The Padres fell behind 4-0, surged ahead 6-4 after Manny Machado's two-run double ignited a six-run rally in the third and then fell behind 7-6 in the sixth. But the Padres came through with another big rally in the bottom of the sixth, the second time they batted around in the game.
Drury lined a 1-2 pitch from Yunior Marte (0-1) into the seats in left field with two outs to make it 9-7. Machado and Josh Bell were aboard on singles. The Padres added on with Kim Ha-seong's RBI double, an error and then Nola's shot into a balcony on the Western Metal Supply Co. Building in the left field corner. It was Drury's 22nd and Nola's third.
Machado and Jake Cronenworth had three hits apiece and Drury drove in four runs. The Padres scored 20 runs in winning two straight games after suffering two straight shutouts at the end of a five-game losing streak. They went 26 scoreless innings from the fourth inning Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers until Juan Soto hit his first homer with the Padres in the fourth inning Tuesday night. The Padres won that game 7-4 on Machado's three-run walk-off homer.
Robert Suarez (3-1) pitched 1 2/3 innings for the win.
San Diego now heads to Washington, where Soto and Josh Bell will face their old team. They were acquired from the Nationals in a blockbuster trade on Aug. 2.
The Padres sent 11 batters to the plate in the third and scored six runs on six hits, two walks and a fielder's choice. They sent seven batters to the plate and scored four runs before making an out while chasing starter Jakob Junis.
For the third time in franchise history, they had four hits with the bases loaded. Besides Machado's double, the Padres got bases-loaded singles from Drury, Cronenworth and Trent Grisham. Another run scored on Nola's fielder's choice.
The Padres needed the big rally after the Giants scored three runs in the third to take a 4-0 lead. Two of those runs came in when Soto, the right fielder, misplayed Austin Slater's single into three bases, allowing two runs to score. Wilmer Flores then singled in Slater.
San Francisco went ahead 7-6 in the sixth with a three-run rally capped by pinch-hitter Joc Pederson's RBI single.
J.D. Davis homered with one out the second, his seventh, off Padres starter Sean Manaea.
Manaea allowed four runs, three earned, and six hits in five innings.
Junis allowed six runs and seven hits in 2 1/3 innings.
UP NEXT
Giants: Have not named a starter for Friday night's series opener at home against Pittsburgh.
Padres: RHP Mike Clevinger (3-4, 3.60 ERA) is scheduled to start Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at Washington, against RHP Cory Abbott (0-1, 5.68).
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Harris County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 639 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Hooks Airport to Atascocita, moving southwest
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Humble, Jersey Village, Aldine, Cloverleaf, Northside / Northline,
Greater Greenspoint, Near Northside Houston, Bush Intercontinental
Airport, Eastex / Jensen Area, Central Northwest, Fairbanks /
Northwest Crossing, Willowbrook, Hunterwood, El Dorado / Oates
Prairie, Hidden Valley, Acres Home, Independence Heights,
Settegast, Atascocita and Hooks Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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SEATTLE (AP) — New York Yankees sparkplug Matt Carpenter said Wednesday he expects to return this season and won't need surgery on his broken left foot.
Carpenter saw a specialist in Seattle on Wednesday morning before the Yankees' series finale against the Mariners. Carpenter fouled a pitch off his left foot in Monday's series opener and is expected to be out at least six weeks.
“I’m very encouraged, very encouraged that we avoided surgery and got a clean break that just needs to heal and we'll see how long it takes,” Carpenter said.
Carpenter said he still expects to see one more specialist back in New York, but most opinions have been universal in a course of treatment moving forward.
The AL East leaders play their final regular-season game in eight weeks, on Oct. 5.
Carpenter was injured when he fouled a slider from starter Logan Gilbert off the foot in the first inning on Monday night. The left-handed hitter was briefly checked by manager Aaron Boone, but finished the at-bat and struck out swinging on the next pitch.
“I’m going to do whatever I can to speed the process up and we’ll see how it goes,” Carpenter said. “I don’t like to put any kind of restriction on me or any kind of timeline, but when I feel like I can come back I’m going to be ready to go.”
The three-time All-Star was one of the feel-good stories in baseball this year while enjoying a comeback season at age 36. Carpenter was toiling at Triple-A when the Texas Rangers released him in May. He signed with the Yankees and became a big surprise, earning regular playing time in a powerful lineup.
Carpenter has been a designated hitter, infielder and outfielder for the Yankees.
Carpenter is hitting .305 with 15 home runs and 37 RBIs in just 128 at-bats. He batted below .200 in each of the previous two seasons with St. Louis.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
646 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Harris and Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until 845 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Rain rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour have been
observed.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jersey Village, Greater Greenspoint, Aldine, Northside /
Northline, Spring, Channelview, Hidden Valley, Greater
Inwood, Acres Home, Willowbrook, Fairbanks / Northwest
Crossing, Independence Heights, Carverdale, Bush
Intercontinental Airport, Eastex / Jensen Area, East Little
York / Homestead, Houston Gardens, Settegast, East Houston
and Hunterwood.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
657 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of east central Austin,
Galveston, northern Fort Bend, northeastern Brazoria, southwestern
Chambers, southern Waller and southern Harris Counties through 800 PM
CDT...
At 657 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Pattison to Hidden Valley
to Northshore to near Gilchrist. Movement was southwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pasadena, Pearland, League City, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Galveston
Causeway, Galveston Island West End, Texas City, Friendswood, La
Porte, Deer Park, northeastern Rosenberg, Alvin, Dickinson, Stafford,
South Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, La Marque and Katy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2942 9444 2910 9490 2981 9625 2991 9596
2983 9542 2978 9520
TIME...MOT...LOC 2357Z 067DEG 22KT 2990 9590 2990 9542 2978 9522 2947
9445
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTY...
At 659 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Cypress to near East Little York / Homestead,
moving southwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Jersey Village, Aldine, Northside / Northline, Greater Greenspoint,
Cloverleaf, Near Northside Houston, Eastex / Jensen Area, Central
Northwest, Fairbanks / Northwest Crossing, Willowbrook, Hunterwood,
El Dorado / Oates Prairie, Hidden Valley, Acres Home, Independence
Heights, Settegast, Houston Gardens, East Houston, Cypress and
Greater Inwood.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays were rained out Wednesday night in what was supposed to be the finale of their three-game series.
The game never started, and it was called over an hour after it was supposed to begin. Tuesday night's game — a 6-5 Baltimore win — included a 78-minute rain delay.
The good news for these teams was they had plenty of options for makeup dates. There are still four more scheduled series between them, including two in Baltimore. The Orioles and Blue Jays will now play a single-admission doubleheader in Baltimore on Sept. 5.
Even without playing, the Orioles had some success Wednesday. Tampa Bay lost to Milwaukee, moving Baltimore into a tie with the Rays for the final postseason spot in the American League.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
741 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN AUSTIN...NORTHWESTERN FORT BEND...SOUTHERN WALLER
AND WEST CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTIES...
At 741 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Spring Branch North to near Katy to near San Felipe,
moving south at 10 mph. A 58 mph wind gust was recorded at Houston
Executive Airport at 715pm.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Katy, Sealy, Brookshire, Addicks Park Ten, Mission Bend, Eldridge /
West Oaks, Spring Branch West, Wallis, Fulshear, Simonton, San
Felipe, Pattison, Westchase, Sharpstown, Cinco Ranch, Briar Forest,
Weston Lakes, Alief, Four Corners and Mid West.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN VICTORIA AND NORTHEASTERN GOLIAD COUNTIES...
At 741 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Weesatche, or
10 miles southeast of Yorktown, moving southwest at 15 mph.
Weesatche, Weser and Ander.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 183 between mile markers 628 and 640.
US Highway 59 near mile marker 668.
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CHERRY HILL, New Jersey (WPVI) -- New Jersey has been placed under a statewide drought watch as the summer heat continues to sizzle the Garden State.
The New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn LaTourette issued the Drought Watch on Tuesday.
It is the first step in the state's three-stage drought advisory system.
The watch is intended to "sow public awareness and appreciation of the stress upon water supply sources and encourage voluntary water conservation measures," the NJDEP says.
"Stream flow and ground water levels are falling below normal for most of the state and some reservoirs are showing steep rates of decline as hot and dry conditions continue," LaTourette said. "While water conservation is always important, it becomes critical during prolonged dry and hot periods like New Jersey has been experiencing. If residents and businesses do all they can to reduce water demand, together we can ensure ample supplies in the coming weeks and months."
Gabe Feliciano is trying to keep his backyard pool open and clean for the remainder of what's been a scorching summer.
However, Tuesday night's much-needed rain in Cherry Hill created an algae buildup, turning the pool water green.
"The sun hits the pool, the chlorine gets absorbed by the sun, and eventually the water evaporates and then we lose water. We would have to run our hose inside the pool for 3-4 hours, and it could be very costly," said Feliciano.
It's a costly fix that forces him to use more water than he'd like to during a drought.
If conditions do not improve, officials say a declaration of a drought warning or a drought emergency with mandatory water use restrictions may become necessary.
"A drought warning and then a drought emergency would be the next two steps in our three-tier system," said LaTourette.
He says it's too soon to say, if or when we could reach those more emergent thresholds. For now, South Jersey neighbors say they're doing their part to conserve.
"We cut back on taking long showers, having to clean our cars. I don't water the grass as much," said Feliciano.
"We haven't really been watering our grass, just the plants," said Kristine Saldana of Cherry Hill.
The DEP says if you see someone using too much water, a gentle reminder and support is helpful. They're asking people not to call and report these issues.
The last drought watch or warning to be declared in New Jersey was in 2016. The last drought emergency with mandatory water use restrictions was declared in 2002.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
752 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Colorado,
Wharton, southern Austin, north central Jackson, Fort Bend, Brazoria
and northern Matagorda Counties through 845 PM CDT...
At 752 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Eagle Lake to Richmond to near
Iowa Colony. Movement was south at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Southern Sugar Land, southern Missouri City, Rosenberg, Lake Jackson,
Angleton, Bay City, Freeport, Richmond, El Campo, Clute, Wharton,
southwestern Manvel, West Columbia, Sweeny, Columbus, Eagle Lake,
Surfside Beach, Pecan Grove, First Colony and Richwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2959 9674 2974 9649 2961 9608 2966 9578
2944 9532 2893 9505 2885 9516 2871 9568
2923 9670 2934 9656 2952 9674
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 350DEG 34KT 2967 9635 2961 9577 2943 9538
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AUSTIN...
NORTHWESTERN FORT BEND...SOUTHERN WALLER AND WEST CENTRAL HARRIS
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 800 PM CDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.
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WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
446 PM PDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Umatilla, southeastern Benton and southwestern Walla Walla Counties
through 515 PM PDT...
At 446 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Helix, or 9 miles north of Pendleton, moving north
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pendleton, Helix, Holdman, Rieth, Wallula, Touchet and western
Umatilla Reservation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4571 11862 4563 11886 4602 11925 4617 11860
TIME...MOT...LOC 2346Z 167DEG 28KT 4580 11879
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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DALLAS (AP) — A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the impact of landing was so hard that the flight attendant thought the plane had crashed. She felt pain in her back and neck and could not move, and was taken to a hospital where she was diagnosed with the fracture.
The safety board completed its investigation without saying what caused the hard larding.
The NTSB said none of the other 141 people on board the plane were injured in the incident at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California.
The pilots told investigators that they were aiming for the normal touchdown zone on the relatively short runway.
“However, it ended up being a firm landing,” the NTSB said in its final report, dated Friday.
Dallas-based Southwest did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday.
Shortly after the plane taxied off the runway, the pilots were told about the injury to the flight attendant who was in a jump seat at the back of the plane.
The NTSB, which did not travel to the accident site, has not made its documents from the investigation publicly available.
The runway that the plane landed on is only 5,700 feet long (1,700 meters). By comparison, runways at nearby Los Angeles International Airport range between 8,900 and nearly 13,000 feet (2,700 to 3,900 meters).
The NTSB investigation was reported earlier by The Dallas Morning News.
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TORONTO (AP) — Serena Williams wore her game face when she stepped out into the stadium for her first match since telling the world she is ready to leave professional tennis.
Greeted by a standing ovation, the 23-time Grand Slam champion didn’t smile. She didn’t wave. She took a sip from a plastic bottle as she walked in. Some folks in the crowd captured the moment with the cameras on their cellphones. Others held aloft handrawn signs — oh, so many signs — with messsages such as “Queen” or “Thank you.”
No one knows exactly how many more matches Williams will play before she puts her rackets away for good, and the 40-year-old American exited the National Bank Open on Wednesday night with a 6-2, 6-4 loss to Belinda Bencic.
While there were some familiar fist pumps and yells of “Come on!” during competition, it was only afterward that Williams really allowed her feelings to show, her voice shaking and her eyes welling during an on-court interview when Bencic ceded the spotlight.
“A lot of emotions, obviously,” Williams told spectators who offered her encouragement throughout the clear, 75-degree evening.
The second-round match at the hard-court tuneup for the U.S. Open came a day after she announced “the countdown has begun” on her playing career, saying she wants to have another child and pursue business interests.
She did not state precisely what her last event will be, but did make it sound as if her final farewell will come at the U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 29 in New York. Williams has won the singles title at Flushing Meadows a half-dozen times — first in 1999; most recently in 2014 — to go along with seven championships apiece at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, plus three at the French Open.
“It’s been a pretty interesting 24 hours,” Williams said after Wednesday’s match.
“I’m terrible at goodbyes,” she added, her hand on her chest, “but goodbye, Toronto!”
Next up on her schedule is the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati next week, another event that serves as preparation for the year's last Grand Slam tournament.
Williams, a three-time champion in Canada, started this match, fittingly enough, with an ace. Delivered another later in that game, too, showing off the superb serve that helped her to so many match victories, so many tournament titles, so many weeks at No. 1 in the rankings.
That elite ability showed up occasionally against Bencic, whether the trio of unreturnable serves to close out that opening game or a later putaway swinging volley accented with a shout and a tug on the brim of her white visor.
But because of a leg injury that sidelined her for the last half of 2021 and first half of 2022, she was playing for only the third time in the past 12 months. There were signs of that, as well, and of why Williams is no longer the dominant force she was for so long.
The breaks of her serve that were never quite so frequent when she was younger and at the height of her powers. The not-quite-on-target groundstrokes. The inability to offer up too much resistance while receiving serve; she only earned one break point in the first set, missing a return long to fritter away that chance, and none in the second.
“I wish I could have played better,” Williams said, “but Belinda played so well today.”
It did not help Williams that she was facing an opponent 15 years her junior and quite talented, to boot: Bencic is ranked 12th, won a gold medal for Switzerland at the Tokyo Olympics last year and has been a Grand Slam semifinalist.
“It's always an honor to be on the court with her,” Bencic said, “and that's why I think tonight is about her.”
Bencic took home the Toronto trophy at age 18 in 2015, when she eliminated Williams in the semifinals to earn the distinction of being the youngest woman to beat a player many consider, as one homemade poster in the stands declared Wednesday, the “GOAT” — the greatest of all-time.
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WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
522 PM PDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Umatilla and south central Walla Walla Counties through 545 PM PDT...
At 522 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Adams, or 11 miles northeast of Pendleton, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Adams, Helix, Cayuse, Touchet, Mission, northwestern Umatilla
Reservation and Lowden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4563 11853 4561 11870 4597 11888 4600 11885
4600 11890 4604 11892 4609 11856 4605 11855
4601 11860 4600 11853 4564 11847
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 168DEG 24KT 4578 11865
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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WFO LAS VEGAS Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
553 PM PDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM MST/630 PM
PDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WESTERN MOHAVE, SAN BERNARDINO AND
SOUTHWESTERN CLARK COUNTIES...
At 553 PM MST /553 PM PDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life-threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life-threatening flash flooding of low-water crossings,
creeks, normally dry washes and roads.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Laughlin, Searchlight, Primm, Nipton Road Mile Marker 3, Nipton,
Cal-Nev-Ari, Nipton And Ivanpah Roads, Cottonwood Cove Campground,
Cottonwood Cove and Mountain Pass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
603 PM PDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Umatilla and southeastern Walla Walla Counties through 630 PM PDT...
At 603 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Milton-Freewater, or 10 miles south of Walla Walla, moving north at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Walla Walla, College Place, Milton-Freewater, Athena, Weston, Adams,
Umapine and Garrett.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 4582 11830 4579 11837 4574 11841 4575 11858
4600 11861 4605 11855 4613 11856 4610 11812
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 188DEG 19KT 4589 11843
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
517 PM MST Wed Aug 10 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern La Paz,
northwestern Yuma and northeastern Imperial Counties through 600 PM
MST/600 PM PDT/...
At 516 PM MST/516 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Cibola
to 12 miles southwest of Yuma Proving Ground to near Martinez Lake.
Movement was south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Martinez Lake.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Route 95 between mile markers 45 and 47.
CA Route 78 between mile markers 61 and 68.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3311 11488 3276 11464 3284 11435 3309 11443
3310 11458 3333 11483
TIME...MOT...LOC 0016Z 357DEG 14KT 3329 11480 3302 11460 3301 11443
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
459 PM PDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Garfield and southeastern Whitman Counties through 530 PM PDT...
At 458 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Pomeroy, or 19 miles west of Clarkston, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pomeroy and Wawawai.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4649 11759 4669 11739 4655 11714 4643 11746
4643 11751
TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 223DEG 16KT 4649 11743
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
557 PM MST Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Yuma
and southeastern Imperial Counties through 630 PM MST/630 PM PDT/...
At 557 PM MST/557 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm over Winterhaven, or near Yuma, moving southwest at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Yuma, Winterhaven, Araby and Andrade.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 1 and 9.
CA Interstate 8 between mile markers 91 and 96.
AZ Route 95 between mile markers 29 and 32.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3258 11455 3269 11473 3272 11472 3271 11477
3272 11478 3283 11456 3278 11441
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 049DEG 10KT 3273 11460
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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DUST STORM ADVISORY
Dust Advisory
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
604 PM MST Wed Aug 10 2022
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Dust Advisory for...
Southwestern Yuma County in southwestern Arizona...
Southeastern Imperial County in southeastern California...
* Until 700 PM MST/700 PM PDT/.
* At 604 PM MST/604 PM PDT/, a wall of dust was along a line
extending from Kinter to near Araby to near Somerton to near
Andrade to 8 miles north of Algodones Dunes, moving south at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess
of 50 mph.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Hazardous travel.
* This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 1 and 15.
CA Interstate 8 between mile markers 69 and 96.
AZ Route 95 between mile markers 29 and 37.
Locations impacted include...
Yuma, Somerton, Gadsden, Fortuna Foothills, Blaisdell, Gordon's Well,
Algodones Dunes, Andrade, Winterhaven and Araby.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in
dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep
your foot off the brake.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
649 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern
Gonzales, southern Fayette and northwestern Lavaca Counties through
730 PM CDT...
At 649 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Cistern to 8 miles southwest of La Grange to
near Fayetteville. Movement was southwest at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Schulenburg, Flatonia, Moulton, Waelder, Muldoon, Cistern, Komensky,
Swiss Alp, Dubina, Engle, Ammannsville, Thompsonville, Mullins
Prairie, Freyburg, Moravia, High Hill, Newtonville, Elm Grove,
O'Quinn and Nickle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 2963 9687 2961 9684 2958 9683 2958 9679
2956 9677 2953 9679 2952 9728 2963 9757
2969 9749 2978 9732 2988 9722 2984 9688
2988 9664
TIME...MOT...LOC 2349Z 047DEG 28KT 2984 9721 2981 9693 2985 9668
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
714 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central DeWitt
County through 800 PM CDT...
At 714 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ander, or 11 miles south of Cuero, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Arneckville and Meyersville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 2887 9730 2888 9731 2887 9732 2890 9734
2889 9735 2890 9738 2892 9738 2892 9742
2881 9757 2886 9762 2905 9730 2894 9720
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 061DEG 13KT 2894 9730
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Fort Bend County in southeastern Texas...
Southeastern Waller County in southeastern Texas...
Western Harris County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 716 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Katy, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Fulshear and Cinco Ranch around 730 PM CDT.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
742 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Lavaca
County through 815 PM CDT...
At 742 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ezzell, or 17 miles southeast of Hallettsville. This storm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hope.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 2908 9691 2907 9694 2920 9707 2931 9681
2920 9674
TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 197DEG 2KT 2921 9682
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Hopkins County
through 815 PM CDT...
At 743 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Como, or 10 miles northeast of Sulphur Springs, moving
south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
unsecured objects.
Sulphur Springs, Como and Tira.
This includes Interstate 30 between mile markers 122 and 142.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3296 9531 3296 9566 3298 9567 3298 9570
3335 9557 3336 9554 3335 9553 3335 9548
3337 9542 3336 9533 3337 9531
TIME...MOT...LOC 0043Z 011DEG 18KT 3321 9544
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Harris and Waller.
* WHEN...Until 945 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 744 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Southern Sugar Land, Katy, Richmond, Sealy, Brookshire, Pecan
Grove, Eldridge / West Oaks, Mission Bend, southwestern
Addicks Park Ten, Fulshear, Simonton, San Felipe, Pattison,
northern Weston Lakes, Cinco Ranch, Four Corners, New
Territory, Greatwood and Memorial.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN DEWITT COUNTY...
At 744 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Weser, or 9
miles southeast of Yorktown, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Meyersville.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
748 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN DEWITT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN VICTORIA AND
NORTHEASTERN GOLIAD COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
719 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Victoria and northeastern Goliad Counties through 800 PM CDT...
At 718 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Weser, or 10 miles east of Yorktown, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mission Valley, Weesatche, Weser and Ander.
This includes US Highway 183 between mile markers 628 and 638.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2891 9717 2868 9742 2881 9757 2892 9742
2892 9739 2891 9738 2889 9735 2890 9734
2887 9732 2888 9731 2887 9731 2894 9720
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 048DEG 12KT 2892 9734
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern DeWitt County in south central Texas...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 719 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ander, or 11
miles east of Yorktown, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Arneckville and Meyersville.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Victoria County in south central Texas...
Northeastern Goliad County in south central Texas...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 722 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Weser, or 10
miles southeast of Yorktown, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Weesatche, Weser and Ander.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 183 between mile markers 628 and 640.
US Highway 59 near mile marker 668.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL FORT BEND...SOUTHEASTERN
WALLER AND WESTERN HARRIS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 730 PM CDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning will be
allowed to expire. However, large hail and damaging winds remain
likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the
area until 8pm!
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
709 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Hopkins, southern Lamar and Delta Counties through 745 PM CDT...
At 709 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Cooper, or 15 miles south of Paris, moving
southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Cooper, Deport, Cooper Lake Park Doctors Creek, Cooper Lake Park
South Sulphur and Tira.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3319 9568 3353 9580 3356 9531 3331 9531
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 065DEG 14KT 3344 9557
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Austin County in southeastern Texas...
Northwestern Fort Bend County in southeastern Texas...
Southern Waller County in southeastern Texas...
West central Harris County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 711 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Willowbrook to 6 miles southwest of Cypress to
near San Felipe, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Katy, Jersey Village, Sealy, Brookshire, Bunker Hill Village, Piney
Point Village, Spring Branch North, Eldridge / West Oaks, Spring
Branch West, Addicks Park Ten, Mission Bend, Hedwig Village,
Wallis, Fulshear, Simonton, San Felipe, Pattison, Cinco Ranch,
Weston Lakes and Westchase.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
646 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Harris and Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until 845 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Rain rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour have been
observed.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jersey Village, Greater Greenspoint, Aldine, Northside /
Northline, Spring, Channelview, Hidden Valley, Greater
Inwood, Acres Home, Willowbrook, Fairbanks / Northwest
Crossing, Independence Heights, Carverdale, Bush
Intercontinental Airport, Eastex / Jensen Area, East Little
York / Homestead, Houston Gardens, Settegast, East Houston
and Hunterwood.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
657 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of east central Austin,
Galveston, northern Fort Bend, northeastern Brazoria, southwestern
Chambers, southern Waller and southern Harris Counties through 800 PM
CDT...
At 657 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Pattison to Hidden Valley
to Northshore to near Gilchrist. Movement was southwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pasadena, Pearland, League City, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Galveston
Causeway, Galveston Island West End, Texas City, Friendswood, La
Porte, Deer Park, northeastern Rosenberg, Alvin, Dickinson, Stafford,
South Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, La Marque and Katy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2942 9444 2910 9490 2981 9625 2991 9596
2983 9542 2978 9520
TIME...MOT...LOC 2357Z 067DEG 22KT 2990 9590 2990 9542 2978 9522 2947
9445
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTY...
At 659 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Cypress to near East Little York / Homestead,
moving southwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Jersey Village, Aldine, Northside / Northline, Greater Greenspoint,
Cloverleaf, Near Northside Houston, Eastex / Jensen Area, Central
Northwest, Fairbanks / Northwest Crossing, Willowbrook, Hunterwood,
El Dorado / Oates Prairie, Hidden Valley, Acres Home, Independence
Heights, Settegast, Houston Gardens, East Houston, Cypress and
Greater Inwood.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
741 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN AUSTIN...NORTHWESTERN FORT BEND...SOUTHERN WALLER
AND WEST CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTIES...
At 741 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Spring Branch North to near Katy to near San Felipe,
moving south at 10 mph. A 58 mph wind gust was recorded at Houston
Executive Airport at 715pm.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Katy, Sealy, Brookshire, Addicks Park Ten, Mission Bend, Eldridge /
West Oaks, Spring Branch West, Wallis, Fulshear, Simonton, San
Felipe, Pattison, Westchase, Sharpstown, Cinco Ranch, Briar Forest,
Weston Lakes, Alief, Four Corners and Mid West.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN VICTORIA AND NORTHEASTERN GOLIAD COUNTIES...
At 741 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Weesatche, or
10 miles southeast of Yorktown, moving southwest at 15 mph.
Weesatche, Weser and Ander.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 183 between mile markers 628 and 640.
US Highway 59 near mile marker 668.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
752 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Colorado,
Wharton, southern Austin, north central Jackson, Fort Bend, Brazoria
and northern Matagorda Counties through 845 PM CDT...
At 752 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Eagle Lake to Richmond to near
Iowa Colony. Movement was south at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Southern Sugar Land, southern Missouri City, Rosenberg, Lake Jackson,
Angleton, Bay City, Freeport, Richmond, El Campo, Clute, Wharton,
southwestern Manvel, West Columbia, Sweeny, Columbus, Eagle Lake,
Surfside Beach, Pecan Grove, First Colony and Richwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2959 9674 2974 9649 2961 9608 2966 9578
2944 9532 2893 9505 2885 9516 2871 9568
2923 9670 2934 9656 2952 9674
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 350DEG 34KT 2967 9635 2961 9577 2943 9538
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN AUSTIN...
NORTHWESTERN FORT BEND...SOUTHERN WALLER AND WEST CENTRAL HARRIS
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 800 PM CDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
810 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Wood County through
845 PM CDT...
At 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Como, or 10 miles northwest of Winnsboro, moving south at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, Pleasant Grove, Hainesville, Golden,
Forest Hill, Alba and Yantis.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3296 9530 3266 9521 3267 9539 3267 9558
3268 9558 3268 9559 3269 9559 3271 9561
3271 9562 3272 9564 3296 9567
TIME...MOT...LOC 0109Z 356DEG 26KT 3304 9544
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
446 PM PDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Umatilla, southeastern Benton and southwestern Walla Walla Counties
through 515 PM PDT...
At 446 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Helix, or 9 miles north of Pendleton, moving north
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pendleton, Helix, Holdman, Rieth, Wallula, Touchet and western
Umatilla Reservation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4571 11862 4563 11886 4602 11925 4617 11860
TIME...MOT...LOC 2346Z 167DEG 28KT 4580 11879
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
522 PM PDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Umatilla and south central Walla Walla Counties through 545 PM PDT...
At 522 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Adams, or 11 miles northeast of Pendleton, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Adams, Helix, Cayuse, Touchet, Mission, northwestern Umatilla
Reservation and Lowden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4563 11853 4561 11870 4597 11888 4600 11885
4600 11890 4604 11892 4609 11856 4605 11855
4601 11860 4600 11853 4564 11847
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 168DEG 24KT 4578 11865
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
603 PM PDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Umatilla and southeastern Walla Walla Counties through 630 PM PDT...
At 603 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Milton-Freewater, or 10 miles south of Walla Walla, moving north at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Walla Walla, College Place, Milton-Freewater, Athena, Weston, Adams,
Umapine and Garrett.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 4582 11830 4579 11837 4574 11841 4575 11858
4600 11861 4605 11855 4613 11856 4610 11812
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 188DEG 19KT 4589 11843
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
459 PM PDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Garfield and southeastern Whitman Counties through 530 PM PDT...
At 458 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Pomeroy, or 19 miles west of Clarkston, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pomeroy and Wawawai.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4649 11759 4669 11739 4655 11714 4643 11746
4643 11751
TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 223DEG 16KT 4649 11743
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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In the fight to curb domestic terrorism on the local level, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new guidance Tuesday to support the development of domestic terrorism prevention plans following the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo.
Hochul pledged $10 million to assist counties across New York in the development of threat assessment management teams.
This is a step in the right direction but more must be done, Javed Ali, associate professor at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, told NPR.
"The more states like New York that develop their own plans to address domestic terrorism, the better," Ali said. "It will provide a quilt-work of different activities in the short-term that will allow some of the more longer-term aspects of the Biden administration's national strategy to take root."
We’re taking aggressive action to identify and confront threats of domestic terrorism in New York. Join me as I deliver remarks at @NYSDHSES Threat Assessment and Management Summit: https://t.co/32mPi2ZMUj
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) August 9, 2022
The teams, according to Hochul, will be compromised of law enforcement and mental health professionals, school officials and other important stakeholders tasked with identifying, evaluating and reducing domestic terrorism.
"In the wake of the horrific domestic terror attack in my hometown of Buffalo, I committed to New Yorkers that we will confront the scourge of domestic terror head-on," Hochul said in a statement.
Each county's plan must include input from local law enforcement, mental health and school professionals and others before being submitted to the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Office of Counterterrorism by Dec. 31, according to Hochul.
The Buffalo gunman, 19-year-old Payton Gendron, is currently facing 27 counts following the deadly attack at the Tops supermarket.
If convicted on all 27 counts, Gendron could face either the death penalty or a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
The attorney general will decide at a later date on whether to seek the death penalty, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
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In the fight to curb domestic terrorism on the local level, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new guidance Tuesday to support the development of domestic terrorism prevention plans following the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo.
Hochul pledged $10 million to assist counties across New York in the development of threat assessment management teams.
This is a step in the right direction but more must be done, Javed Ali, associate professor at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, told NPR.
"The more states like New York that develop their own plans to address domestic terrorism, the better," Ali said. "It will provide a quilt-work of different activities in the short-term that will allow some of the more longer-term aspects of the Biden administration's national strategy to take root."
We’re taking aggressive action to identify and confront threats of domestic terrorism in New York. Join me as I deliver remarks at @NYSDHSES Threat Assessment and Management Summit: https://t.co/32mPi2ZMUj
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) August 9, 2022
The teams, according to Hochul, will be compromised of law enforcement and mental health professionals, school officials and other important stakeholders tasked with identifying, evaluating and reducing domestic terrorism.
"In the wake of the horrific domestic terror attack in my hometown of Buffalo, I committed to New Yorkers that we will confront the scourge of domestic terror head-on," Hochul said in a statement.
Each county's plan must include input from local law enforcement, mental health and school professionals and others before being submitted to the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Office of Counterterrorism by Dec. 31, according to Hochul.
The Buffalo gunman, 19-year-old Payton Gendron, is currently facing 27 counts following the deadly attack at the Tops supermarket.
If convicted on all 27 counts, Gendron could face either the death penalty or a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
The attorney general will decide at a later date on whether to seek the death penalty, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
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In the summer, from dusk until the moon rises, Mauney finds his photos' subjects along quiet stretches of farmstand highway, in abandoned fields, hidden pockets of woods and under power lines.
Copyright 2022 NPR
In the summer, from dusk until the moon rises, Mauney finds his photos' subjects along quiet stretches of farmstand highway, in abandoned fields, hidden pockets of woods and under power lines.
Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-08-10/this-hudson-valley-photographer-takes-mesmerizing-pictures-of-fireflies-every-summer | 2022-08-11T01:30:32 | en | 0.928342 |
Visitors to the Milwaukee County Zoo witnessed an event that had not happened in front of a crowd since the 1990s; the birth of a baby giraffe.
Witnesses were able to see the mother Ziggy birth a male reticulated giraffe on Aug. 4.
The animal care staff got a call around 11:40 a.m. that day saying that Ziggy was going into labor while she was in her outdoor habitat. The staff quickly rushed to the exhibit where Ziggy gave birth to a baby male giraffe at 12:20 p.m.; by 1:40 p.m., the calf was on its feet and walking, said Jennifer Diliberti-Shea, media relations coordinator for the Milwaukee County Zoo.
"It all happened so quickly," Diliberti-Shea told NPR over the phone. "Witnessing a moment like this can be out of the ordinary depending on the animal. We've had camels that have been born with the visitors there. Giraffes, not so much. We think that the last one — and our curator was not here at the time, so we don't have an exact date — was in the 1990s. So it's, you know, not a common occurrence."
The zoo has been in the midst of a baby boom since the spring. The new additions include a harbor seal and two macaques, Diliberti-Shea said. In June, there was also the birth of another giraffe named Poppy.
The unnamed calf is currently doing well being under the watchful eye of his mother Ziggy.
"I think there were some, you know, people maybe that were surprised, I guess that it happened in the exhibit and I think maybe that left people a little bit unsettled," said Diliberti-Shea. "And it really shouldn't. Because we have all of the animal care people there, we have veterinarians that are on staff. So, you know, as soon as they got the call that this birth was happening, they rushed over there. And it was just a matter of trying to get the mom into the sort of a more private area, but she didn't seem to be too shocked by it or too unsettled by it."
"We just want to assure all of our visitors that this little guy is doing really, really well and he's nursing," Diliberti-Shea added.
Reticulated giraffes are endangered and native to the savannas of Africa, Diliberti-Shea said.
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Visitors to the Milwaukee County Zoo witnessed an event that had not happened in front of a crowd since the 1990s; the birth of a baby giraffe.
Witnesses were able to see the mother Ziggy birth a male reticulated giraffe on Aug. 4.
The animal care staff got a call around 11:40 a.m. that day saying that Ziggy was going into labor while she was in her outdoor habitat. The staff quickly rushed to the exhibit where Ziggy gave birth to a baby male giraffe at 12:20 p.m.; by 1:40 p.m., the calf was on its feet and walking, said Jennifer Diliberti-Shea, media relations coordinator for the Milwaukee County Zoo.
"It all happened so quickly," Diliberti-Shea told NPR over the phone. "Witnessing a moment like this can be out of the ordinary depending on the animal. We've had camels that have been born with the visitors there. Giraffes, not so much. We think that the last one — and our curator was not here at the time, so we don't have an exact date — was in the 1990s. So it's, you know, not a common occurrence."
The zoo has been in the midst of a baby boom since the spring. The new additions include a harbor seal and two macaques, Diliberti-Shea said. In June, there was also the birth of another giraffe named Poppy.
The unnamed calf is currently doing well being under the watchful eye of his mother Ziggy.
"I think there were some, you know, people maybe that were surprised, I guess that it happened in the exhibit and I think maybe that left people a little bit unsettled," said Diliberti-Shea. "And it really shouldn't. Because we have all of the animal care people there, we have veterinarians that are on staff. So, you know, as soon as they got the call that this birth was happening, they rushed over there. And it was just a matter of trying to get the mom into the sort of a more private area, but she didn't seem to be too shocked by it or too unsettled by it."
"We just want to assure all of our visitors that this little guy is doing really, really well and he's nursing," Diliberti-Shea added.
Reticulated giraffes are endangered and native to the savannas of Africa, Diliberti-Shea said.
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DALLAS — A 10-year-old has been taken to the hospital after Dallas police said an unknown driver shot into the vehicle the child was in Wednesday afternoon.
Dallas police said the incident happened just after 1 p.m. near U.S. 175 and S. Beltline Road.
An unknown suspect driving a red car shot at the victim's vehicle, a gold car, hitting the 10-year-old in the foot, DPD said.
The child was taken to an area hospital.
WFAA spoke with the child’s father who asked we not identify him but says the incident was terrifying.
"It’s ridiculous he shot more than once.. shot like 3 times," the father said.
The father and his son were driving down the freeway when they encountered a man with a gun.
"I was getting off the expressway and the guy couldn’t cut in front of me and he came around and started shooting at me. I looked back and my kid had been hit in the foot," the father said.
He pulled over at a convenience store and called 911 after seeing his son was hit.
"I wasn’t aggressive. Didn’t even let my window down."
The store owner says he saw when they pulled in and within five minutes, Dallas police arrived. He saw the 10-year-old taken away by ambulance to a local hospital.
"He was in shock. No screaming but he was in shock," said Omar Haifa, store owner.
Dallas police searched the vehicle for bullets. They believe one of the bullet ricocheted and penetrated the car from underneath and hit the child in the foot.
"He was scared to death. Bullet came in and came right out."
Dallas police have added more officers on highways trying to prevent these sort of incidents, but they keep happening.
Sources say in the southeast patrol division where this happened, there have been at least five road rage incidents in the last few months.
The investigation is ongoing. No other details were released. | https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/10-year-old-injured-after-suspect-shoots-into-vehicle-according-to-dallas-police/287-70c24dae-76ec-4832-98b1-5bd119f5d128 | 2022-08-11T01:30:43 | en | 0.99117 |
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — District officials, staff and educators across Southeast Texas are doing what they can to make sure students have a safe 2022-23 school year.
Many Southeast Texas students began their first day of school on Wednesday morning. Teachers and staff members at many campuses went in early to get their classrooms ready to open.
One of those campuses was Memorial High School in Port Arthur.
"We all look forward to the first day of school, and we're all in our places with bright shiny faces and soon all of our students will be too,” Victor Fulton Memorial High School Interim Principal Victor Fulton said.
Fulton said Memorial High School staff has preparing for students to return for the new school year all summer. There will be extra safety precautions in place at the high school.
"Security measures are heightened,” Fulton said. “We know that students don't like to wear IDs, but IDs are required, and you're going to see a greater emphasis on that. It lets us know that you belong here and who you are "
For parents with COVID-19 concerns, Fulton said that masks are recommended but not required.
In addition to safety, grades are also a big priority for Memorial High School staff. Even though it's the first day, Fulton believes the district is already prepared to get students ready for upcoming exams.
"Hey, grades and academics couldn't be anymore crucial or critical than they are now,” Futon said. “What we're trying to do is to get students prepared to pass the STARR exam, and of course, exams so they can go on into the next chapter of their life."
Fulton believes there is no need to worry about what is ahead. There are plenty of events in the works for academics and sports to kick off the start to a great year.
"We've got a football scrimmage game on Friday, so there are a number of things,” Fulton said. “Volleyball has already started playing so yes high schools are very very busy. There's a plethora of things going on." | https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/local/outreach/back-to-school/memorial-high-school-staff-taking-extra-precautions-to-ensure-students-safety-health-for-the-2022-23-school-year/502-a44e7d6a-df8f-4293-9070-879389c48a51 | 2022-08-11T01:30:49 | en | 0.982415 |
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