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Tropical Storm Cindy makes landfall in southwest Louisiana
Cindy was projected to drop between 6 and 9 inches (15-23 cm) of rain that could reach up to 12 inches in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, and cause "life-threatening flash flooding", the NHC said. Cindy formed off the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday. "We are asking the public to remain vigilant while this the threat from Tropical Storm Cindy continues", said GOHSEP Director Jame... [Full Article...]
NBC5 Forecast: Tropical Storm Cindy to the East
East winds at 5 miles per hour. Saturday night rain chances linger, lows cool to the low 70s and the cold front will move through the Big Country. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. The winds will begin to die down around 6-7pm. This will be a very warm and humid day with highs in the lower 90s. Maximum sustained winds are now near 50 miles per hour with higher gusts. [Full Article...]
Extreme Heat Leads to US Flight Cancellations
MT. San Jose, Gilroy and Morgan Hill are under excessive heat advisories, with temperature forecasts reaching 100 degrees.The Santa Cruz Mountains and the East Bay Hills will drop to overnight low temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees. "Obviously it's way too hot for a blanket", he says , "but for individuals who are sleeping on the streets, they put it down to prevent themselves from burning,... [Full Article...]
Scalise Remains in Critical Condition Will Require Additional Surgeries
Doctors say the bullet entered his left hip damaging some of his organs, and causing internal bleeding. President Donald Trump sent a video message to the game, highlighting Scalise who remains in critical condition on Thursday after several surgeries. [Full Article...]
Congressional baseball gunman acted alone, no ties to terrorism
The updates on the investigation of the attack that wounded five, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise , a Louisiana Republican, came on Wednesday (June 21) with the FBI saying it still was not clear what motivated the unemployed home inspector from IL to travel to the Washington-area where he spent months living in his van in Alexandria before launching the shootings. [Full Article...]
Trump told senators the Obamacare repeal bill he once celebrated is 'mean'
Comey's riveting testimony in the intensifying scandals around President Trump. Mr Trump told 13 senators at a lunch that their version should be "kind". His Senate Republicans colleagues may not be listening. While they can spend more money on certain areas, they still have to hit the $133 billion marker to comply with Senate rules. [Full Article...]
Rep. Steve Scalise listed in fair condition, hospital says
Scalise, a Metairie Republican, was shot in the hip with a bullet from a high-velocity rifle on June 13, as he and other congressional Republicans practiced for an annual charity baseball game. "I don't think anyone would have survived without the Capitol Police..." Facebook Live viewers also witnessed Capitol Police officer David Bailey throw out the ceremonial first pitch alongside Major Lea... [Full Article...]
Texas and Louisiana are in Tropical Storm Cindy's Path
The track of tropical storm Cindy has shifted slightly more to the south as it tracks inland into Missouri, just barely clipping the boothell. "While we have received reports of flooded streets in our coastal counties, thankfully there is no water in homes or businesses at this point", says MEMA Executive Director Lee Smithson. [Full Article...]