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Philadelphia weather brings storms, some flooding

Philadelphia weather brings storms, some flooding

The scorching heat and stifling humidity that has blanketed the Philadelphia region this week is expected to finally abate Friday. But that relief comes at a price. Namely, storms that hit area Thursday afternoon, bringing downpours, gusty winds, and some flooding. Along with the unsettled weather came severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings in some areas, and the entire region …

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Satellites reveal a hidden lake burst through Greenland Ice Sheet in 2014, causing major flooding and a deep crater

Satellites reveal a hidden lake burst through Greenland Ice Sheet in 2014, causing major flooding and a deep crater

A hidden lake beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet unexpectedly drained more than a decade ago, fracturing the ice surface and forming a large crater — an event only recently uncovered by Earth-observing satellites. The massive ice sheet, located in a remote region of northern Greenland, harbors a subglacial lake that appears to have flooded in 2014, releasing 23.8 billion gallons …

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NY and NJ Storms Trigger Flash Flooding, State of Emergency – Bloomberg

NY and NJ Storms Trigger Flash Flooding, State of Emergency  Bloomberg Live updates: States of emergency for NYC and NJ for afternoon storms dropping extreme rainfall  NBC New York The Official Website of Governor Phil Murphy  NJ.gov See it: Cars submerged in water in State Island street  Yahoo Home NYC flash flooding: Drivers stranded as heavy rain hits Clearview Expressway in Queens  ABC7 New York …

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NYC and NJ live weather updates: New York City, Tri-State area hit with heavy rain, flash flooding

NYC and NJ live weather updates: New York City, Tri-State area hit with heavy rain, flash flooding

ByEyewitness News Last updated: Thursday, July 31, 2025 11:39PM GMT Stream New York’s #1 news – Accuweather – original content 24/7 NEW YORK (WABC) — Strong storms caused flash flooding across the Tri-State area and even sparked a tornado warning in New Jersey on Thursday. In New York City, flash flooding briefly closed sections of major roadways across the city …

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CWG Live updates: Serious flooding possible in storms later today – The Washington Post

CWG Live updates: Serious flooding possible in storms later today  The Washington Post NYC live weather updates: New York City, Tri-State area prepare for threat of flash flooding – ABC7 New York  ABC7 New York Dangerous storms will bring a significant flood risk to the I-95 corridor at the worst possible time  CNN The Official Website of Governor Phil Murphy  NJ.gov East Coast Forecast: …

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Office of the Governor | Acting Governor Way Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms Across New Jersey

Office of the Governor | Acting Governor Way Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms Across New Jersey

State of Emergency Declared Across All 21 Counties  Rainfall Could Reach a High of Seven Inches in Parts of the State   TRENTON – Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, due to the potential for flash flooding, severe thunderstorms, intense rainfall, and damaging wind gusts. Rainfall totals …

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N.J. weather: Thunderstorms could unleash 7 inches of rain, major flash flooding today

N.J. weather: Thunderstorms could unleash 7 inches of rain, major flash flooding today

New Jersey could get slammed by significant and widespread flash floods on Thursday afternoon and into Friday morning with rainfall totals up to 7 inches possible. “Storms will be capable of producing excessive rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour,” the National Weather Service said early Thursday. “Rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are generally expected, with localized amounts …

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Tsunami warning live updates: Russia declares emergency after flooding in Kuril Islands; Hawaii prepares for first waves | Earthquakes

Tsunami warning live updates: Russia declares emergency after flooding in Kuril Islands; Hawaii prepares for first waves | Earthquakes

It appears Russia hit with the worst so far, but no major injuries reported Russia appears to be the worst hit by the major earthquake so far, with some reported damage near the quake’s epicentre in Kamchatka. Footage showed a damaged kindergarten in the area, as well as waves sweeping inland in a port town nearby. There were also reports …

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