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Record-Breaking El Niño Prompts California Emergency Declarations Amid U.S. Preparedness Gaps
earth-science15 days ago

Record-Breaking El Niño Prompts California Emergency Declarations Amid U.S. Preparedness Gaps

A record-breaking El Niño has officially formed, with sea surface temperatures in the central equatorial Pacific surpassing all previous records. Experts warn the U.S. is poorly prepared for the compounding impacts, which may include 450,000 heat-related deaths and global temperatures resembling 2040 levels by 2027. While California has declared a state of emergency to mobilize resources, preparedness remains uneven across the nation, with significant gaps in federal funding and local infrastructure.

via Gizmodo|
#california#climate-change#disaster-preparedness
Lowell Looms Near Hawaii with Heavy Rain and Dangerous Surf
weather1 month ago

Lowell Looms Near Hawaii with Heavy Rain and Dangerous Surf

Hurricane Lowell remains a major Category 4 storm that will pass just west of the main Hawaiian Islands over Labor Day weekend, bringing heavy rainfall (4–10 inches across most of Hawaii, with up to 14+ inches in some areas), dangerous surf, and possible tropical-storm to hurricane conditions in parts of Kauai and offshore near the Papahānaumokuākea area; storm surge could reach 1–3 feet in Kauai and up to 1 foot on Oahu. Forecasters warn a small eastward track shift could worsen winds, so residents should monitor forecasts, heed warnings, and complete hurricane preparations this weekend.

via USA Today|
#dangerous-surf#flood-risk#hawaii
Tibet barrier lake forms after Gyirong mudslide, elevating flood risk as rescues pause
world1 month ago

Tibet barrier lake forms after Gyirong mudslide, elevating flood risk as rescues pause

A landslide debris blocked rivers near Gyirong Port in Tibet’s Xizang region, creating a barrier lake of about 2 million cubic meters with another 3 million expected inflow over the next three days, posing overtopping and breach risks and leading to temporary suspension of some rescue operations while authorities monitor the danger.

via news.cgtn.com|
#barrier-lake#flood-risk#gyirong
Megafire-linked flood risk at Grand Canyon rises as Driscoll resigns and Massachusetts primaries loom
national1 month ago

Megafire-linked flood risk at Grand Canyon rises as Driscoll resigns and Massachusetts primaries loom

The National Park Service warned of elevated flood risk at the Grand Canyon after the Dragon Bravo megafire, with two deaths reported and the fire’s role in the floods still unclear, highlighting climate‑linked hazards. In Massachusetts politics, primaries spotlight a generational split among Democrats, pitting older incumbents like Sen. Ed Markey against younger challengers such as Rep. Seth Moulton and testing Biden/Harris support. Separately, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, joining a wave of high‑level DoD departures.

via NBC News|
#dan-driscoll-resignation#flood-risk#grand-canyon
Chicago Braces for Two Rounds of Severe Storms as Wet Spring Persists
weather5 months ago

Chicago Braces for Two Rounds of Severe Storms as Wet Spring Persists

Two rounds of potentially severe thunderstorms are forecast for Chicago on Monday—first from about 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a second, possibly more severe from 4 to 10 p.m.—with large hail and damaging winds up to 70 mph and additional rain that could worsen flooding in a record-wet spring (about 10 inches through April 17). The storm track depends on a warm front, so the northward extent of severe weather remains uncertain; residents near the Rock, Fox, and Des Plaines rivers should monitor forecasts and prepare for possible flooding, while the Chicago River is not listed as flood-prone in this alert.

via Block Club Chicago|
#chicago-weather#flood-risk#nws
Northeast Snow Clip Sparks Travel Woes as South Braces for Rain and West Sees Sierra Snow Surge
weather8 months ago

Northeast Snow Clip Sparks Travel Woes as South Braces for Rain and West Sees Sierra Snow Surge

FOX Weather tracks a fast-moving Northeast clipper delivering 1–3 inches of snow (up to 8 inches in higher elevations) and travel disruptions, while a cross-country Southern Plains storm threatens heavy rain and possible severe weather in the Deep South this weekend. The West gets Sierra snow relief with heavy mountain totals, but the Upper Colorado Basin remains in a deep snow drought that threatens Lake Powell’s water and hydropower. Dense Gulf Coast fog advisories, wintry mix risks around NYC, travel delays from Boston to Mobile, and a weather-delayed Crew-12 launch round out a busy weather picture.

via FOX Weather|
#california-sierra-snow#dense-fog#flood-risk
Tropical Storms in the Atlantic Pose Growing Threats to the U.S. Southeast
weather1 year ago

Tropical Storms in the Atlantic Pose Growing Threats to the U.S. Southeast

A new tropical storm, potentially impacting the US Southeast by Monday or Tuesday, is forming in the Atlantic alongside Hurricane Humberto, which is rapidly intensifying and may influence Imelda's path. The Carolinas are most at risk for landfall, with threats of heavy rain, flooding, storm surge, and coastal erosion across the Eastern seaboard. Residents should stay alert as the situation develops.

via CNN|
#flood-risk#hurricane-humberto#imelda
FEMA's Outdated Flood Maps and the Risks of Hazard Neglect
environment1 year ago

FEMA's Outdated Flood Maps and the Risks of Hazard Neglect

FEMA's outdated flood maps often overestimate flood risks, leading to frequent appeals and adjustments that tend to shrink flood zones, especially in wealthier areas, potentially incentivizing risk negotiation. New advanced mapping tools incorporating climate models and high-resolution data are being developed to better predict and manage flood risks amid increasing climate-related weather extremes.

via NBC News|
#climate-change#environment#fema