Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Indian Ocean: Tropical cyclone 01b (Amphan), located approximately 365 nm east-southeast of Chennai, India, is tracking northward at 04 knots.

In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Arthur is located about 380 mi…610 km ssw of Cape Hatteras North Carolina with maximum sustained winds…40 mph…65 km/h. Present movement…nne or 15 degrees at 9 mph…15 km/h.

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Ohio, USA – Northeast Ohio was hit hard by heavy rain on Friday afternoon, and now, multiple areas are experiencing storm damage and flooding.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

There are no current tropical storms.

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Kenya – A 67-year-old man died after he was swept away by flash floods in Rarieda, Siaya County on Saturday. Hundreds of families have been displaced in various parts of Nyanza and Busia County, following the heavy rains pounding most parts of the country.

Ohio, USA – Northeast Ohio residents are seeing flooded roads, intersections and high waters in their neighborhoods.

This weekend’s heavy rain has caused flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other drainage and low-lying areas. Several Northeast Ohio counties, including Cuyahoga, remain under flood warnings or watches.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

There are no current tropical storms.

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Ohio, USA – Flash flooding swept through central Ohio Friday following severe thunderstorms in the early morning hours. The floods occurred after record rainfall in Columbus. On State Route 79, the road was washed away by flood waters overnight. Officials say the road may not be repaired for several months.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 13s (Gelena), located approximately 1114 nm east-southeast of Port Louis, Mauritius, is tracking eastward at 10 knots.

Tropical cyclone (tc) 15p (Fifteen), located approximately 262 nm northwest of Port Vila, Vanuatu, is tracking west-southwestward at 06 knots.

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Ohio, USA – Heavy rains pushed the Ohio River into flood stage Tuesday, causing landslides that downed trees and blocked several roads, including a major route into downtown Cincinnati. Flooded roads also closed two casinos in Anderson Township and southeastern Indiana, and a Northern Kentucky school district. Hamilton County EMA officials estimate at least a dozen roads are closed in the Tri-State.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone (tc) 11s (Riley), located approximately 461 nm northeast of Learmonth, Australia, is tracking westward at 07 knots.

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Indonesia – Torrential rains overwhelmed a dam and caused landslides that killed at least eight people and displaced more than 2,000 in central Indonesia, officials said Wednesday. Rescuers were evacuating residents to shelters at a government office and mosques. The national disaster agency said four people are missing and more than 2,000 were in temporary shelters.

Ohio, USA – Communities across Northeast Ohio are dealing with flooding. In Eastlake, police did a reverse 911 call for residents living near the Chagrin River to alert them about a possible flood. Police said they are monitoring the river and closing roads as necessary.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone (tc) 09p (Gita), located approximately 170 nm south of Noumea, New Caledonia, is tracking west-southwestward at 08 knots.

Tropical cyclone (tc) 10s (Kelvin), located approximately 119 nm west-southwest of Broome, Australia, is tracking east-southeastward at 02 knots.

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Ohio, USA – Emergency officials found themselves busy with area flooding in creeks, streams, and even streets in the city of Wheeling, Thursday night after a drenching downpour brought flash floods to the Ohio Valley; while the potential for the Ohio River to overflow this weekend concerns those in both West Virginia and Ohio.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

Tropical Storm Claudette is located about 310 mi…500 km S of Halifax Nova Scotia with maximum sustained winds…45 mph…75 km/h. Present movement…NE or 50 degrees at 20 mph…31 km/h.

Typhoon 11w (Nangka), located approximately 637 nm south-southeast of Iwakuni, Japan, is tracking northward at 07 knots.

Typhoon Halola is located about 413 nm east-southeast of Wake Island, and is tracking northwestward at 14 knots.

Hurricane Dolores is located about 245 mi…395 km SSW of Cabo Corrientes Mexico with maximum sustained winds…80 mph…130 km/h. Present movement…W or 280 degrees at 6 mph…9 km/h.

Tropical Storm Enrique is located about 1315 mi…2115 km W of the southern tip of Baja California with maximum sustained winds…45 mph…75 km/h. Present movement…NW or 305 degrees at 9 mph…15 km/h.

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Kentucky, USA – Heavy storms overnight Saturday into Sunday morning left cars stranded, homes flooded and streets impassable in Kentucky.

Ohio, USA – Flash floods in central Ohio from heavy rains close roads and flood a number of homes.

Disease

Botulism in Ohio, USA

Five people were in critical condition, 15 others were ill and one has died after an outbreak of botulism, a potentially life-threatening disease caused by a neurotoxin produced by bacteria, Ohio health officials announced Tuesday. Everyone sickened by the disease had attended a church potluck on Sunday at the Cross Pointe Free Will Baptist Church in Lancaster, Ohio, about 30 miles southeast of Columbus, according to local media reports.

Foodborne botulism is caused by ingesting food contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, or C. botulinum. The toxin produced by the bacteria is one of the most potent toxins known to man and results in severe food poisoning. Food that hasn’t been properly processed or was canned at home are the most common vehicles of C. botulinum.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

In the South Indian Ocean:

Tropical Cyclone Amara has run into wind shear, and dropped from Category four hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale to a minimal tropical storm .

Tropical cyclone 04s Bruce – no threat to land.

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Flooding in Brazil has claimed the lives of at least 20 people and left around 40,000 people homeless. Six people died in Espirito Santo and 14 in Minas Gerais. A state of emergency has been declared in Espirito Santo in more than half of its states. The storm has damaged more than 6,000 homes. Several roads have been blocked due to mudslides and bridges have been washed away by flood waters.

A strong storm has caused floods, power cuts and travel chaos to much of Britain claiming the lives of at least three persons. Hurricane-force winds of up to 87 miles per hour hit the country bringing torrential downpours which caused rivers to swell and flood.

Flooding in Ohio, USA has forced the evacuation of several homeowners with La Rue reported to be worst affected.

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A tornado hit northern Ohio, USA and tore through the Ursuline College campus early Saturday, demolishing the gymnasium, damaging at least three other buildings, uprooting and snapping trees and strewing debris over a wide area.

Flooding in Chihuahua, Mexico has claimed life of a person and closed an International Airport. Heavy rains caused the Cacahuateles and Nogales Rivers to overflow which flooded the Chihuahua International Airport in Northern Mexico. Chihuahua has received the rainfall in three hours equivalent to an entire year causing huge flood damage.

‘Brown Ocean’ Can Fuel Inland Tropical Cyclones

Before making landfall, tropical storms gather power from the warm waters of the ocean. When storms move over land, they normally lose power. A handful of tropical storms and hurricanes have defied the odds and strengthened over land. Now researchers believe they have a better understanding why this occurs.

Tropical systems are expected to weaken while interacting with land, but if conditions are ideal, a land mass can feed these entities and act as a “brown ocean.” A recently released study, funded by NASA and conducted by Drs. Theresa Andersen and Marshall Shepherd of the University of Georgia has found that abundant soil moisture can continue to feed a tropical storm or hurricane long after it has left the warm waters of an ocean.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

In the Atlantic Ocean

Tropical storm Chantal was located about about 215 mi (345 km) S of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tropical storm conditions were expected across portions of Puerto Rico Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Tropical storm conditions are expected to reach the Dominican Republic this morning. Tropical storm conditions are expected in Haiti by late Wednesday. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the southeastern Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos and portions of the central Bahamas on Thursday. Chantal could hit Georgia, USA by the weekend.

In the Western Pacific

Typhoon Soulik was located approximately 546 nm southeastward of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Once the cyclone enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility, it will be named “Huaning,” the first cyclone to visit the country this month and the eight for the year. The cyclone will likely pass near extreme Northern Luzon before going to Taiwan.

In the Eastern Pacific

Post-Tropical storm Erick was located about 65 mi (100 km) WSW of Cabo San Lazaro, Mexico. Erick has degenerated into a remnant low. The last advisory has been issued on this system.

Other News:

Landslide at Antop Hill in Mumbai, India has claimed the lives of at least two people and critically injured one other. Four people are still reported to be trapped under the rubble, while at least three people have been rescued.

An EF-0 tornado touched down in Seneca County, Ohio, USA, yesterday. Some property damage occurred, but there were no injuries.

A sudden waterspout spun up in spectacular view in Florida’s Tampa Bay area Monday evening.

Disease

An outbreak of a variant of swine flu has infected 141 people in Indiana and Ohio. No person-person transmission has been found.

More than 8 million chickens have been destroyed on farms in northern Mexico due to a bird flu outbreak.

 

Storms and Floods

At least 14 people died in China over the weekend in floods generated by Tropical Cyclone Damrey. 5 people are missing. Floodwaters have trapped 450 workers tunnel in north-eastern China.

Heavy rains bring more floods to Manila in the Philippines killing at least 9 people.

Tornado confirmed in Girard, Ohio, USA on Sunday.

 

Wildfires

Wildfire near Colombus, Ohio, USA prompts evacuations.

Wildfires continue to rage in Siberia.

 

Transportation

Train derails in Colombus, Ohio, USA. The train was carrying agricultural chemicals and caught alight. All people within a mile radius of the accident were evacuated.