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HARRISBURG, Ill. — Ferrell Hospital announced Monday that flooding occurred again on Sunday following severe storms. Patients will be notified of any developments that may affect their upcoming appointment.Sunday's flooding comes after the hospital experienced severe flooding in May that closed all departments, including emergency departments, and required all patients to be transferred to other facilities.”Despite our best preparations, we experienced some water intrusion into limited areas of our building, primarily impacting our emergency room and clinic entrance areas,” according to a news release from the hospital on Monday. Crews responded quickly to the flooding, immediately beginning cleanup procedures, consulting…
Sign up for CNN's Miracle Theory Science newsletter. Explore the universe and get news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements, and more. CNN — Punsatony Phil, the protagonist of the annual winter ritual “Groundhog Day,” doesn't do a great job. His predictions were wrong more often than right. The fortune-telling groundhog didn't see his shadow on Friday, a sign of early spring. Technically, though, winter ends on the vernal equinox, the evening of March 19th. But according to folklore, the prairie dog is just one of many animals with the uncanny ability to predict the weather, including cows that are said…
Federal space weather forecasters said Monday that the northern lights could be visible in parts of the northern United States this week due to strong solar activity over the weekend.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a G3 or “severe” geomagnetic storm warning on Tuesday.Space.com said that if predicted G3 conditions are met, aurora could be seen in the far north of the United States on Monday and Tuesday nights. Previous geomagnetic storms of this magnitude have triggered auroras as far south as Illinois and Oregon, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.In comparison, the…
On a sunny summer Saturday, sunbathers were soaking up the adrenaline-pumping rays at Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, Rhode Island, when a swarm of dragonflies surprised everyone and caused Many people fled in search of shelter. “I've never seen anything like this in my life,” one woman filming the wild scene said from behind the camera. Dragonflies swoop down and snake through the air like small fighter jets. Some sunbathers ducked while others waved their arms wildly, trying to fight off the winged intruders. (Image credit: Helene Dombrowsky via Storyful) “A dragonfly swarm is a large group of dragonflies that typically…
Since the weekend, the sun has released multiple waves of plasma that will bombard the Earth's atmosphere and potentially bring about the colorful northern and southern lights.Lights or auroras may be seen Monday and Tuesday night, especially at higher latitudes. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), northern lights occurrences may extend into the mid-latitudes as far south as Oregon and the Midwest.The potential for auroral activity occurs as the Sun approaches the peak of its 11-year cycle, in which plasma eruptions occur most frequently. These eruptions, known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), originate from sunspot regions that…
A heat wave hit Oklahoma earlier this week!It feels like the temperature will be over 105 degrees for several days in a row, which is very dangerous.When you go out to work, be sure to wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, and get enough rest.What's the weather like on Monday?Strong southerly winds are blowing dense moisture from the Gulf of Mexico back into the plains, which will lead to dangerously hot weather as the heat index climbs above 100 degrees.Highs today will remain in the upper 90s to upper 100s.In the afternoon, temperatures feel hotter.EMSA Thermal Safety Tips: Prehydration is key to…
Currently, there is a moderate chance that a tropical disturbance moving toward Florida will form next week. An area of disturbed weather over the central tropical Atlantic is expected to interact with an approaching tropical wave, which is expected to develop thereafter, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical depression near the Greater Antilles or Bahamas. It's too early to speculate on its exact direction, but WESH 2 First Alert meteorologists are monitoring the system. This is particularly important for people in the Greater Antilles, the Bahamas and the southeastern United States, the NHC said. With the development window still…
The weather will change back to very hot weather later this week, but currently it's cooler than normal with a few scattered showers. The chance of light rain is low east of the Cascades, but we may see a few on and off showers overnight. Cloud cover and a chance for rain will help keep temperatures in check today as temperatures will likely be in the upper 70s or lower 80s. For now, cooler weather and light rain will benefit firefighting efforts in the area. Central Oregon will have another cool day on Tuesday with showers in the early morning,…
Updated: Friday, June 21, 10:10 p.m.:The storm did not end until dawn in most areas. Here are the latest images on our radar: image Lingering activity will continue to drift northward.Updated: Friday, June 21, 6:10 p.m.We haven't had any warnings since before 5pm tonight, which is a good sign. The storm is still continuing but is moving slowly north of the I-94 corridor. I hope the outdoors in Milwaukee stay dry tonight. At least until after midnight. Meanwhile, other weather events occurred at summer festival venues. check it out: image The camera's perspective points toward Summer Day and you can't…
Last updated: July 29, 2024 11:09 pm ISTAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (File photo: PTI)Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that he has directed the district commissioners to streamline government functions and make all official functions vegetarian-onlyAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that he has directed the district commissioners (DCs) to streamline government functions by providing for the provision of timely services during all official functions and visits of the chief minister or other ministers. Only vegetarian options are available.“Our government will end the VIP culture. We are reducing vehicles and roadblocks related to the…