November heralds a dangerous weather maker for the Southern Plains. Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas should brace for several days of thunderstorms, hail, high winds and tornadoes. The weather setup is pointing to a classic severe weather scenario for a part of the United States known as Tornado Alley later this …
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TURNING POINT: A water world in the making
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / October 31) – Last week was probably the first time that the whole country was hit by torrential rains caused by a typhoon. Two days before its first landfall on October 29 in Catanduanes, Typhoon Paeng (Nalgae) was already dropping devastating depth charges in various …
Read More »80% of homeowners favor loan flexibility: CBA
The flexibility of a mortgage loan is one of the top priorities for mortgagors, according to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Nearly 80% of homeowners cited home loan flexibility, such as recalculation and multiple clearing accounts, and flexible features, including the ability to change repayments in-app or online, were key …
Read More »Northeast monsoon hits Kerala; IMD issues yellow alert in six counties
Thiruvananthapuram, October 30: With the northeast monsoon hitting Kerala, the weather bureau has issued yellow alerts in six counties in the state. Heavy rains lashed the district of Ernakulam, bringing traffic to a standstill after the city was inundated with water. The Indian Meteorological Department forecast heavy rains in the …
Read More »Agency says FEMA is hiring workers to help recover from Hurricane Ian
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA announced Saturday, October 29, that it is shedding more than 300 positions in Kissimmee, Orlando, Brandon, Fort Myers and Sarasota as the agency continues to assist with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. The agency said it is looking for people with experience in logistics, environmental protection, engineering, …
Read More »Selena Gomez Recalls She Was ‘Afraid of Thunderstorms’ entertainment
Selena Gomez was “afraid of thunderstorms” as a child. The 30-year-old pop star grew up in Texas and Selena has revealed that she lived in fear of thunderstorms and tornadoes. In a clip from her new documentary ‘My Mind and Me’, shared with Vanity Fair magazine, Selena says: “As a …
Read More »DPWH Deploys 960 Staff and 500 Devices in E. Visayas as Typhoon Paeng Raises – Manila Bulletin
news / National / DPWH deploys 960 staff and 500 devices in E. Visayas as Typhoon Paeng intensifies DPWH deploys 960 staff and 500 devices in E. Visayas as Typhoon Paeng intensifies The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) deployed 960 workers and maintenance …
Read More »AMERESCO, INC. : Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or Obligation Under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant (Form 8-K)
Section 2.03. Creation of a direct financial obligation or an obligation under an off-balance sheet arrangement. On October 26, 2022one of Ameresco, Inc. (“Ameresco”) subsidiaries (“RNG Holdings“), a holding company for three renewable natural gas project companies (the “Project Companies”), has entered into a loan agreement (the “RNG Credit Facility”) …
Read More »Sunny today before raining again on Friday
North Texas expects sunny and mild weather today. Afternoon temperatures will hit the 70s today. Winds will pick up from the SE later in the day at a rate of 10 to 20 miles per hour. Cloudiness increases late in the day, especially in the evening. This increase in clouds …
Read More »Man saves 12 more people during Hurricane Ian
ISLAND PARK This week marks a month since Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida and the pain and destruction left in its wake is still plainly visible. Those who stayed during the storm have a story to tell, and each one is unique and powerful. But it’s more than a story …
Read More »Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight; Sunshine for Wednesday: NorthEscambia.com
Here is your official prediction for North Escambia: This evening: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually clearing, with a low around 49. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, turning northwest after midnight. The chance of precipitation …
Read More »PAF helicopters bring aid to typhoon-hit areas in Ilocos Norte, Cagayan
This Philippine Air Force helicopter is delivering aid to typhoon-stricken residents of the city of Adams in Ilocos Norte province. The city remains isolated after Typhoon Neneng attacked. (Photo courtesy of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte) LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte—Relief supplies and other essential supplies were flown by Philippine …
Read More »3 things you need to know
According to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals: the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is unconstitutional, and the 2017 payday loan rulewhich resulted directly from this unconstitutional financing mechanism, must be cancelled. Does this mean that the CFPB itself is unconstitutional? What does this mean in …
Read More »Flooding peaks in Echuca and Moama as more rain sweeps across Victoria
Victoria’s flood crisis is far from over as communities across the state face more rain and slowly receding rivers. Core items: Emergency authorities say the Murray River has peaked at Echuca Communities already affected by flooding have experienced heavy rains The raging Murray River is expected to impact cities further …
Read More »UK weather: Thunderstorm warning as England and Wales prepare for possible flooding | UK News
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for much of the UK as heavy rain means there is a risk of possible flooding. A yellow weather warning covering much of England and parts of Wales is in effect until 5am Monday. Forecasters warn the wet weather could lead to flooding, damaging businesses …
Read More »Building resilience differently in the Philippines
For Filipinos, the final months of the year spur the preparations for end-of-year celebrations, but they also bring a premonition of devastating tropical cyclones that will ravage the region at this time of year. There used to be few. The past decade, however, has been relentless – littered with a …
Read More »Fifth Circuit Declares CFPB Funding Mechanism Unconstitutional
On October 19, 2022, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funding mechanism violated the Appropriations Clause of the Constitution and , therefore, rescinded the 2017 CFPB payday loan rule. In the case Community Financial …
Read More »St. Michael students, meteorologist Trent Magill study Hurricane Ian
SIMPLE TWP. − STEM teacher Tina Miller’s students probably know more about how the weather works than the average adult. On Friday, fourth graders at St. Michael School had the opportunity to test their knowledge of hurricanes with a visit from Cleveland weather forecaster Trent Magill of WEWS News 5. …
Read More »Damage estimates for Volusia County from Hurricane Ian are over $325 million
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Florida. – The full extent of the damage inflicted by Hurricane Ian continues to come into focus in central Florida as estimated costs continue to rise in several counties. The latest figures from Volusia County’s Property Appraiser show damage costs there have now risen to $325,466,357. According to …
Read More »The chaotic weather continues as a thunderstorm warning is issued across the country
Met Éireann has issued a thunderstorm warning across the country tonight. The yellow status warning took effect immediately and will remain in place until 1 a.m. Thursday. The forecaster has warned of heavy rains with the possibility of local flooding, as well as thunderstorms and lightning. A separate orange status …
Read More »China issues yellow alert for Typhoon Nesat
00:52 China’s National Meteorological Center issued a yellow warning for Nesat, the 20th typhoon this year, at 10 a.m. Tuesday. As of 9 a.m., the typhoon was in the northwestern part of the South China Sea, about 210 kilometers northeast of Sansha City in south China’s Hainan Province. Nesat is …
Read More »Job: WLS-TV Meteorologist – ABC7 Chicago
job description ABC 7 Chicago/WLS-TV, ABC’s Chicago-based station, is seeking a meteorologist to join Chicago’s premier news team. The ideal candidate should have a strong on-air presence and know how to turn weather data into a relevant, compelling story for our viewers. Candidates must have experience and excellence in severe …
Read More »Drones and satellites are the future of hurricane forecasting
Image: Annelise Capossela/Axios The Killer Hurricane Forecasting App? It could be lightweight drones that explore some of the most violent parts of a hurricane and send back real-time data – or new satellite technology that gives forecasters a better view of storms from above. Why it matters: Inconsistent forecasts and …
Read More »NiMet forecast 3 days of thunderstorms, sunshine from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and sunshine across the country from Monday to Wednesday. NiMet’s weather forecast, released in Abuja on Sunday, predicted sunny skies over the northern region on Monday, with haze over parts of Katsina, Yobe and Jigawa in the morning hours. It also forecast …
Read More »Typhoon Network (TYPH) Sunday’s Risks Outweigh the Rewards?
InvestorsObserver Analysis gives Typhoon Network a high risk rating. The proprietary rating system calculates how much money it took to move the price over the past 24 hours with changes in volume and market cap to find out if a crypto could potentially be easily manipulated through limited trading activity. …
Read More »First Direct’s Chris Pitt: ‘We are Britain’s best untraceable bank’ | Banking
VSChris Pitt had an unusual start to his career in banking. In the midst of a history degree at Loughborough University in the early 1980s, the working-class boy from Upton Park, east London, found himself with a usually reserved holiday job trustworthy pensioners: managing checks worth millions of pounds. “When …
Read More »Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore | Call up a storm with meteorologist Jacob Dickey
This is a quick and easy way to make chicken cacciatore, a classic Italian staple. There may be a bit of prep work before simmering the crock pot for about 10 minutes, but if you’re really in a bind, just toss everything in and you’re good to go. Ingredients:1 T …
Read More »Removing damaged boats is costly and can take several months
Heather O’Brien’s phone hasn’t stopped ringing in the two weeks since Hurricane Ian. O’Brien, who has owned the Fort Myers Sea Tow franchise with husband Captain Pat O’Brien since 1996, has responded to “hundreds” of times boats have been sunk, shifted or had to be salvaged due to the storm. …
Read More »Dangerous weather forecast for Cobb: High risk of fire today, cold front and thunderstorms next week
By Larry Felton Johnson The National Weather Service issued a dangerous weather forecast warning of a high fire risk in Cobb County and much of northern Georgia on Friday, October 14, followed by a cold front and the possibility of thunderstorms early next week. What does the statement say? The …
Read More »Yayoi Kusama’s typhoon-damaged “Pumpkin” returned to Shikoku Island
An installation called Pumpkin by acclaimed contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama has been returned to a small island town in western Japan’s Seto Inland Sea after being swept away by high waves during a typhoon last year. A 2-meter-tall and 2.5-meter-wide replacement creation featuring decorated yellow gourds was reinstalled on a …
Read More »As inflation persists, homeowners are paying more attention to their home equity, but not taking advantage of it
According to TD Bank’s 2022 Home Equity Trend Watch survey, 47% of homeowners know the equity in their home, up from 32% in 2019. CHERRY HILL, NJ, October 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A recent survey of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank® found that 87% of respondents indicated an increase …
Read More »CUI, PMD sign memorandum of understanding to advance climate research
Islamabad Institute of Meteorology, Comsats University Islamabad (CUI) and Pakistan Meteorological Department signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to advance research into weather patterns, a press release said. The signing ceremony held at Islamabad campus was presided over by Rector CUI, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tabassum Afzal, while Prof. Dr. …
Read More »Will the Miami Hurricanes’ secondary turn a corner?
For much of the 2022 season, Miami’s secondary school struggled. Coverage busts and foul play have credited the Hurricanes‘ No. 98 passing defense, which ranks in the bottom quartile nationally. Still, unity showed positive flashes against the Tar Heels in the second half, limiting the quarterback Drake Maye on just …
Read More »On Wednesday scattered showers and thunderstorms
Patchy showers and scattered thunderstorms Wednesday morning, some storms may produce wind gusts near 50 mph and hail. The rain is developing along the cold front, which will pass between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Clear skies are expected for a few hours behind the front before further showers and …
Read More »Communication: An integral part of disaster recovery
According to the World Bank, the Philippines is among the disaster-prone countries in the world. Tens of millions of people are affected by natural disasters each year, and 177 billion pesos are lost to typhoons and earthquakes. Recently, we felt the wrath of Typhoon Karding, the country’s 11th tropical cyclone …
Read More »AEMETIS, INC: Entering into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creating a Direct Financial Obligation or Obligation Under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Filer, Settlement FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits (Form 8- K)
Section 1.01 Entering into a Material Definitive Agreement. construction loan agreement On October 4, 2022Aemetis Biogas 1 LLC, as borrower (“Borrower”) and Aemetis Biogas Holdings LLCas guarantor (“Guarantor”), each a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aemetis, Inc.has entered into a construction loan agreement (“loan agreement”) with Greater Nevada Credit Union (“GNCU”) for …
Read More »New devices with air quality features will be the focus of the webinar on October 25th
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The core facilities of the Institute of Energy and the Environment, EESL (Energy and Environmental Sustainability Laboratories), will host a webinar on October 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The webinar will focus on a new instrument added to the EESL inventory, a high-resolution time-of-flight …
Read More »From the News: Get Ready for Hurricanes, Mauna Loa
From the News: Get Ready for Hurricanes, Mauna Loa | Honolulu Star Advertiser Editorial | Away from the news Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! Yes, it’s Hawaii hurricane season, so all residents really should have a preparedness kit ready, just in case. But …
Read More »Thunderstorms are arriving in Texoma tomorrow
LAWTON, Oklahoma (KSWO) – A few light showers are possible in the evening and early night hours as cloud cover gradually increases overnight. Increased moisture flow from a truncated low to the west will allow isolated showers to develop tomorrow morning, beginning southwest in north Texas and moving north to …
Read More »Understanding Extreme Weather Events | The Manila Times
WHILE the Earth is getting hotter, more frequent and intense weather events have been unfolding around the world. Extreme weather events are defined by the United States National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine as those that produce unusually high or low amounts of rain or snow, temperature, wind or …
Read More »UWM Holdings: making the right choices, but there are risks (NYSE: UWMC)
Pekic After going public in January 2021 through a SPAC merger with Gores Holdings IV, UWM Holdings Corp’s (NYSE: UWMC) share price return lost⁓ 51% (YYYY). This may seem like a possible downside given that the business combination has been hailed as the the biggest SPAC transaction at the time …
Read More »After many gloomy days, Friday was a meteorological Oktoberfest
October has its festivals, so perhaps Friday in Washington was something of a sun festival, a balmy and luscious day of steady sunshine and vibrant colors contrasting with the past few days of gray overcast and cold rain. Ablaze with the atmospheric gifts of early fall, Friday reached a remarkable …
Read More »“Big Shrimp Family” in Florida left homeless by Hurricane Ian
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla., Oct 7 (Reuters) – Ricky Moran, a shrimp fisherman who worked and slept on the boat he commanded from Fort Myers Beach, lost both a secure livelihood and a safe place to live, as Hurricane Ian swept southwest Florida, destroying the trawler it calls home. The …
Read More »Rainfall in NE India: Heavy showers, thunderstorms to whiplash Arunachal, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura from 7th to 11th October
Representative picture (Subhrajit Chandra/EI SAMAY, BCCL) Friday October 7th: Parts of NE India will experience their first major rainy spell of the post-monsoon season in the coming days, albeit in the presence of monsoon conditions and a Bay of Bengal meteorological system. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a …
Read More »Watch your money: How to get a loan to repair and flip a house | New
If you’ve ever dreamed of building financial wealth through real estate by flipping houses, you might already know that it’s not as easy as your favorite DIYers make it seem on TV. Yet, since you always knew that achieving your goals wouldn’t be a cakewalk, you’re ready to move on. …
Read More »Meteorologists: Tropical Depression 12 No Threat | WNDB
Chris Gollon Tropical Depression 12, the storm system being tracked in the eastern Atlantic, will not pose a threat to the United States or the Caribbean region, according to leading meteorologists. The system is currently being tracked closer to Africa than North America. The news undoubtedly comes as a welcome …
Read More »Here’s what the media gets wrong about hurricanes
Hurricane Ian is over, but media myths about hurricanes live on. Reporters say the federal government must direct disaster relief as if only federal agencies had the knowledge and money to do so. “The debate about how big the government aid needs to be is already growing,” says CNN. Why?! …
Read More »Disturbances in the Atlantic now have an 80% chance of developing
through: Athena MorrisNextstar Media Wire Posted: Oct 4, 2022 / 1:57 pm CDT Updated: Oct 4, 2022 / 1:57 pm CDT TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – One in two Atlantic disturbances now has an 80 percent chance of becoming a tropical depression sometime in the next 48 hours, the National Hurricane …
Read More »What role did climate play in a two-week series of hurricanes?
Hurricane Ian Gaining Strength Over Caribbean Sea (NOAA) Published 03.10.2022 23:54 by Mathew Barlow and Suzana J Camargo When Hurricane Ian struck Florida, it was one of the most powerful United States hurricanes on record, and it followed a two-week series of massive, devastating storms around the world. …
Read More »Mortgage lender increases variable and fixed rates by up to 2 percentage points
FINANCE Ireland is the latest lender to raise mortgage rates in response to two increases by the European Central Bank. Floating rates and new fixed rates from non-bank lenders are increasing with immediate effect. It will increase the variable and fixed rates of its mortgage products by 1.5 to 2 …
Read More »death toll rises; 1,000 rescued in Florida
Editor’s Note: No power? Click here for a lite version of this page with faster loading time. The U.S. death toll from Hurricane Ian rose to at least 31 people on Saturday as rescue crews in Florida meticulously searched for survivors and the Carolinas began assessing damage after one of …
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