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9+ hour, 58+ min ago (148+ words) New video footage from Cashmere shows rising floodwaters impacting a local bridge in Chelan County. LEAVENWORTH, Wash. " The Wenatchee River has peaked to more than 16 feet, causing flooding in Leavenworth and Cashmere. The rising waters left around 5,000 homes without power this afternoon. In Cashmere, community members collaborated with city workers to haul dirt and sandbags to protect vulnerable buildings. Despite these efforts, many in the flood zone experienced water entering their homes. One resident shared that her husband called her back home shortly after she arrived at work Thursday morning. Water had started seeping into their basement, she said. In Leavenworth, temporary power stations were set up to help residents charge their electronics as the whole town experienced a power outage throughout the day. WASHINGTON - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police's Swiftwater Rescue team has been deployed…...

11+ hour, 41+ min ago (484+ words) SUMAS, Wash. " Flooding in Whatcom County surged past 2021 levels on Thursday, cutting off access to the city of Sumas, damaging levees, closing major highways and forcing evacuations across multiple communities. Officials said the Nooksack River overtopped its banks near Everson after another day of heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service upgraded the event from "moderate" to "major flooding" overnight, citing rising water, damaged dikes and widespread infrastructure impacts. Flood conditions are expected to persist for another day or two, according to Sumas Mayor Bruce Bosch. Residents of Sumas, Nooksack, Everson, Marietta and parts of Ferndale were ordered to evacuate Wednesday as water pushed into neighborhoods, closed roads and surrounded homes. The U.S.Canada border crossing at Sumas was also shut down after water covered Badger Road at Van Buren, and personnel relocated to safety. Bosch said some residents "stubbornly" stayed despite…...

11+ hour, 50+ min ago (179+ words) The EU's crackdown exposes how widespread aviation green claims have become. EU regulators told 21 airlines last month that they can no longer use certain words or phrases about climate change and emissions during booking processes or on their websites. Their issue: They are misleading and could be considered greenwashing. A Skift audit of the 21 airlines' websites and booking process reveals variations in how carriers are responding." The airlines involved include big players Lufthansa, Ryanair, EasyJet and Air France-KLM. Words airlines can no longer use to suggest flying is not harmful include: "green," "sustainable," "responsible," "neutralized," and "offset."" They also can't say emissions will be reduced by making contributions to climate offset projects or using alternative fuels. Claims that an airline is moving towards net-zero emissions without clear or verifiable commitments are also banned. The EU argues the technol Curated by…...

13+ hour, 21+ min ago (186+ words) Temps will be near record highs for the next couple of days. Highs will be in the low to mid 70s. A cold front will push in from the northeast early Sunday, bringing cool conditions with some low-end wind. Sunday's high will dip to the upper 50s and low 60s. Wind gusts will hit around Temps will be near record highs for the next couple of days. Highs will be in the low to mid 70s. A cold front will push in from the northeast early Sunday, bringing cool conditions with some low-end wind. Sunday's high will dip to the upper 50s and low 60s. Wind gusts will hit around 30 mph from the east Sunday morning and afternoon. Temps will be near record highs for the next couple of days. Highs will be in the low to mid 70s. A cold front will push in from the…...

16+ hour ago (265+ words) SAO PAULO " More than 1.4 million Sao Paulo residents had no electricity on Thursday after strong winds caused several trees to collapse onto the Brazilian metropolis" grid the day before. Local authorities said there were no injuries, but almost 400 flights were cancelled. Utility Enel has provided no deadline for services to return. One of its directors, Marcelo Puertas, told journalists the Italian company has 1,300 people working to solve the issue since winds of about 100 kilometres per hour started hitting Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo city hall said 231 trees have fallen due to what it calls effects of an extratropical cyclone formed in the south of Brazil. Aviation authorities say most of the cancelled flights were at the local Congonhas airport, but added that Guarulhos International Airport, outside the city, was also affected. Mayor Ricardo Nunes, whose administration is responsible for trimming the…...

19+ hour, 13+ min ago (69+ words) From handwarmers to heated gloves and more, some St. Louis businesses are seeing heavy activity as temperatures will take a plunge this weekend. From handwarmers to heated gloves and more, some St. Louis businesses are seeing heavy activity as temperatures will take a plunge this weekend. From handwarmers to heated gloves and more, some St. Louis businesses are seeing heavy activity as temperatures will take a plunge this weekend....

1+ day, 44+ min ago (767+ words) All highways between B.C.s Lower Mainland and Interior have been closed due to an atmospheric river thats also triggered evacuations and a travel advisory within the Fraser Valley. In a Wednesday night update, Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Minister Kelly Greene warned the conditions are "changing rapidly," and urged residents living near waterways or in low-lying areas to follow updates closely. "Take steps to prepare for potential impacts," Greene said. "That means assembling a grab-and-go bag for each member of your household, including pets, with the essentials you would need if you were forced to evacuated." Officials will be monitoring the situation throughout the night, including the impacts of waters rushing into the province from Washington state, where the Nooksack River topped its banks in the afternoon. The government is prepared to issue "broadcast-intrusive" alerts to support further evacuations as…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (93+ words) Authorities in Lincoln County are urging residents to limit travel to essential trips only due to severe flooding, rock, and mudslides affecting the entire coun ... Flooding, mudslides prompt travel restrictions in Lincoln Co. by NBC Montana Staff LIBBY, Mont. " Authorities in Lincoln County are urging residents to limit travel to essential trips only due to severe flooding, rock, and mudslides affecting the entire county. The hazardous conditions have made many roads impassable, and officials are working to address the situation. Residents are advised to stay informed and exercise caution if travel is unavoidable....

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (513+ words) Alexandra Witze writes for Nature from Boulder, Colorado. In April last year, more rain fell in Dubai in a single day than would normally be expected to fall in an entire year.Credit: Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Artificial-intelligence tools have transformed weather forecasting, thanks to their ability to learn past patterns from observations and predict how future patterns might unfold. But until now, models have sometimes struggled to forecast extreme weather events that they've never seen before, but that are happening more frequently as the planet warms. It's like trying to "forecast the future with yesterday's climate, as Jacob Landsberg, a data scientist at Boston University in Massachusetts, puts it. One new approach that's showing success combines an artificial-intelligence (AI) model with a conventional climate model, plus mathematical tools that describe rare events, to forecast weather extremes more effectively....

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (459+ words) The Great Pinecone Drop at The Weatherford Hotel in Flagstaff was named the No. 7 New Year's Eve drop in the nation in the USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards." The annual event at the historic hotel, which opened in 1900 at the corner of Aspen Avenue and Leroux Street in Flagstaff, draws more than 10,000 spectators to watch the large, elaborately decorated pinecone ring in the new year." LOCAL NEWS:"Discover new heights under the pines with a visit to Flagstaff INDUSTRY INSIGHTS:"Want more news like this? Get our free newsletter here The Weatherford's owners began the tradition in 1999 to celebrate the hotel's 100th"anniversary, and it has grown significantly, making it a premier event in Arizona's Winter Wonderland." USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards relied on experts and a panel of editors to develop a list of 20 ball drops, which readers ranked. The…...