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Evacuations in effect for Californians as atmospheric river brings heavy rain
NBC News· 2025-11-14 22:30
A strong atmospheric river storm is bringing heavy rain to California that could cause flash flooding. Evacuations are in effect for communities near burn scars, including the Eaton and Palisades burn zones. Southern California could get over a month's worth of rain from the storm in the span of 3 days.In the northern part of the state, emergency crews already carried out a water rescue for someone at a campsite near a rising creek that happened last night and we are already getting reports of property dama ...
Families of victims who died in Camp Mystic flooding file lawsuits
NBC News· 2025-11-11 06:09
Floodwaters claimed the lives of 25 campers and two counselors at Camp Mystic on July 4th, known as Heaven's 27th. Today's lawsuit alleges those deaths were preventable. The suit says, quote, "On July 4th, the camp chose to take no steps to protect its campers and counselors while it knew a storm and life-threatening flash flooding were approaching. Instead, with the river rising, the camp chose to direct its grounds keepers to spend over an hour evacuating camp equipment, not its campers and counselors." T ...
Meteorologist becomes emotional reporting on strength of Hurricane Melissa
MSNBC· 2025-10-29 15:46
EMERGED FROM THE STORM. THAT RAINBOW. LOOK AT THAT.APPEARING OVER MONTEGO BAY. LET'S GET RIGHT TO MSNBC CLIMATE REPORTER MOSES SMALL AND HURRICANE SPECIALIST AND WBTV METEOROLOGIST JOHN MORALES. SO, SO, MOSES, WE JUST GOT AN UPDATE.I UNDERSTAND WHAT'S THE LATEST ON THE STORM'S STRENGTH AND ITS PATH. >> YEAH, WE GOT AN UPDATE FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER LITERALLY ABOUT TWO MINUTES AGO. THE STORM IS STILL CATEGORY TWO.WIND SPEED 100MPH. BUT NOW THE CENTER OF THAT STORM IS NOW OFFSHORE FROM CUBA AND HEA ...
Hurricane Melissa is most powerful storm to hit Jamaica in island's recorded history
NBC News· 2025-10-28 20:32
Hurricane Impact and Intensity - Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 185 miles per hour [1] - The storm is described as one of the strongest hurricanes on record in the Atlantic Ocean and the most powerful to hit Jamaica in recorded history [1] - The National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening and catastrophic impacts, including flash flooding and landslides [2] - The storm weakened after landfall due to mountainous terrain but was expected to reorganize over open water [10][11] - Wind speeds were expected to range from 140 to 160 miles per hour [29] Affected Areas and Infrastructure - Kingston was experiencing tropical storm force winds and heavy rainfall [3][4] - Montego Bay was expected to experience significant damage to high-rise buildings and infrastructure [12][13] - Areas from Montego Bay to Falmouth were expected to face infrastructure tests [13] - St Elizabeth, the "bread basket of Jamaica," was expected to be heavily impacted, potentially increasing the cost of goods [25] Evacuation and Sheltering - The Jamaican government opened over 100 shelters across the island [16] - There was concern that not many people were using the shelters as the storm approached [16] - Some residents in low-lying communities chose not to evacuate, despite warnings [7][17] Casualties and Injuries - Three lives were lost, and about 13 people were injured while preparing for the storm [7] Post-Storm Needs - Jamaica is expected to need food, money, toiletries, lotions, towels, and blankets [24][25][26] - The cost of goods is expected to increase [25]
Severe storms slam Florida with heavy rain and wind
NBC News· 2025-10-27 23:29
Heavy rain and strong wind pummeling Florida's panhandle. The powerful storm ripping parts of the roof off this hotel in Mexico Beach before dawn, sending it careening into a mobile home park across the street >> with the power lines down and um RVs on their sides. There could have been it could have been an awful lot worse.>> This couple from Athens, Georgia tossed around inside their RV as it flipped. Rescuers had to rip out the windshield to save them. >> I said, "We're going over." and we just went.>> T ...
East Coast braces for potential impact from Tropical Storm Imelda
NBC News· 2025-09-28 23:39
Tonight, Arizona reeling after authorities say devastating floods killed at least three people. Overnight in Phoenix, firefighters rescuing two drivers who were trapped. Further east in Globe, Arizona, this new drone video showing streets caked in mud.Crews trying to clean it all up. I've lived here my whole life and I've never seen anything like this. With recovery ongoing out west, a new threat looms off the east coast where tropical storm Alda has now officially formed.I have my shuggers ready to go. The ...
Recovery underway in NJ town after deadly floods wreak havoc
NBC News· 2025-07-15 23:47
We got rescue over here. Tonight, throughout the Northeast, recovering from this yesterday evening, more than two and a half inches of rain fell on New York City. Video shows water pouring into parts of the subway system.Passengers stunned. That is seriously high like And in nearby Planefield, New Jersey, two people were killed when their car was swept away. Rescue crews unable to reach them in time.First responders managed to save Francis Elgurt, who tells us he ignored the flood warnings and during his dr ...
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Forbes· 2025-07-15 11:43
Heavy Rains Trigger Flash Flooding And Disrupt Travel In New York And New Jersey https://t.co/pSfP0yjPR1 ...
Crews assessing damage after deadly New Mexico flooding
NBC News· 2025-07-09 19:51
We are tracking more catastrophic and deadly flooding. This time in New Mexico. Heavy rain triggered historic flooding in the mountain town of Ruidoso yesterday.It was so intense, an entire home, look at that, ripped off his foundation, swept all the way downstream. New drone video shows a look at some of the devastating aftermath today. Authorities say at least three people were killed, including two children.Dozens of others had to be rescued from their flooded homes and streets. And today, there's a slig ...
The Rachel Maddow Show - July 7 | Audio Only
MSNBC· 2025-07-08 18:51
Good evening, you guys. I have to ask you if you got the dreaded uh control room warning. You guys, you guys, Rachel might not be ready. Did they actually tell you that? They didn't tell us, but they said take our time. Just take your time. Okay. So, this involves um randomly sticking a finger into some mascara and then touching my face, like right in the middle of my face immediately before the lights came on. You know, Rachel, just so so you don't feel alone. I've done that on occasion, too. I just had to ...