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Officials give heat, rain warnings during weekly briefing
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News Puerto Rico News

Officials give heat, rain warnings during weekly briefing

CHRISTIANSTED — The territory is in for an alternatingly hot, rainy and hot again few days, officials said during a Government House briefing on Tuesday. From the National Weather Service,…
Posted by John McCarthy May 22, 2024
At least one dead after ‘severe turbulence’ hit flight from London to Singapore
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News International News

At least one dead after ‘severe turbulence’ hit flight from London to Singapore

BANGKOK — At least one person died and several more were injured when a plane was hit by “severe turbulence,” Singapore Airlines said in a statement Tuesday. The London to Singapore flight…
Posted by John McCarthy May 21, 2024
Unsettled, wet conditions expected from Wednesday onwards, NWS says
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Unsettled, wet conditions expected from Wednesday onwards, NWS says

SAN JUAN — An increase in shower and thunderstorm activity, driven by abundant moisture and unstable conditions (deep layered trough), will result in an enhanced risk of flooding across Puerto Rico and…
Posted by John McCarthy May 20, 2024
‘Light’ 3.4 magnitude earthquake hits near St. Thomas on Sunday afternoon
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News St. Thomas News

‘Light’ 3.4 magnitude earthquake hits near St. Thomas on Sunday afternoon

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A light magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred in the North Atlantic Ocean near the coast of St. Thomas just after noon on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The…
Posted by John McCarthy May 13, 2024
Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after heavy flooding, landslides
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after heavy flooding, landslides

SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico’s governor has declared a state of emergency following heavy rains, widespread flooding and landslides in the U.S. commonwealth. One person has been reported missing. Governor Pedro…
Posted by John McCarthy May 12, 2024
Forecasters see excessive rain risk, flooding
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Forecasters see excessive rain risk, flooding

SAN JUAN — Excessive rainfall risk for today/tonight, with an elevated risk for most of Puerto Rico. Flooding of urban areas, roads, and small streams. Since soils are saturated, flash…
Posted by John McCarthy May 9, 2024
Increased showers and thunderstorms present ‘significant’ risk of flooding
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Increased showers and thunderstorms present ‘significant’ risk of flooding

SAN JUAN — Forecasters expect increased shower and thunderstorm activity to generate "abundant moisture and unstable conditions" due to an upper-level trough, NOAA's lead meteorologist Ian Carlos Colón-Pagán said today.…
Posted by John McCarthy May 7, 2024
EPA gives $12.7 million to the USVI to boost drinking water safety
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News National News

EPA gives $12.7 million to the USVI to boost drinking water safety

WASHINGTON — The federal government will send nearly $12.7 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to help reduce exposure to lead in drinking water, Environmental Protection Agency officials said Thursday.…
Posted by John McCarthy May 3, 2024
‘Moderate’ 4.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Jamaica
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

‘Moderate’ 4.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Jamaica

KINGSTON — A "moderate" earthquake was felt across all parishes of Jamaica at approximate 8:02 p.m. today. People in sections of the Corporate Area reported having experienced the tremor, which…
Posted by John McCarthy May 1, 2024
Coast Guard oversees oil clean-up efforts off Pier 9 in San Juan Harbor
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Coast Guard oversees oil clean-up efforts off Pier 9 in San Juan Harbor

SAN JUAN — Coast Guard incident management personnel continued oil clean-up oversight efforts today for an unknown discharge source that is affecting San Juan Harbor’s Pier 9 and the nearby…
Posted by John McCarthy May 1, 2024

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