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Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane season enters its busiest stretch

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:54 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — While much of the east coast was sparred from any major tropical storm threats during the month of July, things could begin to change.The Atlantic hurricane season is known for its slow starts, but things begin to pick up when we flip our calendars to August."Climatologically speaking, the busiest time of the season is August and September, where 60% of all storms form,” Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Amanda Holly said.Since 1995, only five hurricane seasons have escaped the month without an Atlantic hurricane. The 2022 hurricane season was one of them.(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service)The ‘campfire’ chart above shows the number of hurricanes (yellow area), and combined named storms and hurricanes (red area) that occur on each calendar day over a 100-year period. The chart shows the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season on Sept. 10, with most activity occurring between mid-August and mid-October.So why are hurricanes more l...

Photos: Wildfire burns near Bastrop State Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:54 GMT

BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A wildfire in Bastrop County has burned around 100 acres as of Wednesday morning. The fire started Tuesday afternoon in the area of Highway 71 and Harmon Road. The Bastrop County Office of Emergency said fire progression had stopped overnight, and as of an 8:45 a.m. Wednesday update, no evacuation orders were in effect. Powder Keg Pine Fire burns in Bastrop County August 1, 2023 (Viewer-submitted photo) Powder Keg Pine Fire burns in Bastrop County August 1, 2023 (Viewer-submitted photo) Powder Keg Pine Fire burns in Bastrop County August 1, 2023 (Photo courtesy: Bobby Stewart) Traffic is backed up amid the Powder Keg Pine Fire burning in Bastrop County on August 1, 2023 (Photo Courtesy: Grady Gray) Some nearby homes were initially evacuated as a "precautionary measure," but evacuees were later allowed to return home. KXAN viewers sent photos and videos of the fire and the emergency response. Airtanker drops retardant on Powder Keg Pine fire i...

Video: Texas police wrongly stop, hold family at gunpoint

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:54 GMT

(NewsNation) — An Arkansas family says they are traumatized after being wrongly stopped and held at gunpoint by police in Frisco, Texas, after a mistake by an officer. Frisco police said in a news release that they observed a black Dodge Charger with an out-of-state license plate leaving a hotel on Sunday, July 23. Because of recent vehicle thefts in the area, where Chargers are "frequently stolen," police said the officer conducted a check on their computer of the vehicle's Arkansas license plate. The officer, however, mistakenly entered the plate as being from Arizona. An incorrect registration return led the officer to believe the vehicle was possibly stolen, Frisco police said. Afterward, the officer initiated a high-risk traffic stop on the Dallas North Tollway, which the news release said is standard procedure for stolen vehicles. Backup officers arrived and closed down southbound lanes.Body camera footage from the Frisco police shows two officers pulling over the Charger. In ...

WATCH: Whitney Draw at Saratoga Race Course

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:54 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Watch the Whitney Draw live from the Saratoga Race Course, slated to start at 11 a.m. The Whitney Stakes will be run on August 5 at the Saratoga Race Course. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to NYRA, the Whitney Stakes were first run in 1928, and are named for the Whitney family. NYRA states that Whitney-owned horses have won every major race in the United States, including multiple wins at the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. Last year, "Life is Good" was the winner with a time of 1:48.97, with trainer Todd A. Pletcher, and jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr.

NYSP arrests Rensselaer man for assault

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:54 GMT

BALLSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- James A. Marrott Jr., 33, of Rensselaer, was arrested on July 31. Marrott Jr. was charged with third-degree assault and criminal mischief in the fourth degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police determined that Marrott Jr. damaged a vehicle on Amsterdam Road and struck the victim multiple times in the face. He left the scene but was located at a residence in Troy. Marrott Jr. was initially uncooperative. He was arraigned at the Malta Town Court and released on his own recognizance.

Comedian Brad Williams to perform in Albany

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Comedian Brad Williams is set to perform at The Egg in Albany. The show is set for May 3, 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Williams is a stand-up comedian and actor. He has two one-hour comedy specials and has appeared on FX’s "Legit," "Sam and Cat," "Mind of Mencia," "Pitboss," and Hulu's "Deadbeat."Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 4. You can buy tickets on The Egg website.

Glens Falls Hospital warns against drone flights

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:54 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This week, Glens Falls Hospital had an unwanted visitor over its building on Hudson Avenue. The hospital is sending a clear message: If you're flying a drone, don't do it here. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A release from the hospital reported that an unauthorized drone flight took place over the hospital on Monday, July 31, at the same time that an emergency transport helicopter was landing at the hospital heliport. The helicopter did not collide with the drone, but the possibility could have threatened the safety of all aboard the helicopter."This could have resulted in a catastrophic accident had the drone come into contact with the helicopter, putting lives at risk," the hospital said. "We want to remind the community that the airspace around the hospital is private property and permission is required in order to operate a drone over the hospital." Ice Castles changing its approach in Lake G...

Famous voice actor to attend Saratoga Comic Con

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:54 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Famous voice actor Roger Craig Smith will be attending the Saratoga Comic Con on Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19. The Saratoga Comic Con will take place at the Saratoga Springs City Center, with tickets available online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Smith has starred as the voice of Batman in the WB game Arkham Origins, the series Batman: Batman Ninja, Superman: Red Son, Deidara in "Naruto," Chris Redfield in "Resident Evil" (5, 6, Darkside Chronicles, Revelations), and more. Smith also voice acted on the Emmy award-winning Cartoon Network series "Regular Show."

St. Louis County councilwoman considers bill to combat gun violence

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One St. Louis County councilwoman is considering legislation to combat concerns of gun violence. County chairwoman Shalonda Webb announced Tuesday she is considering legislation. In a statement sent to FOX 2, Webb insists some change is necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents in St. Louis County. End of an era: Cardinals trade Jack Flaherty to Baltimore in deadline buzzer beater This was Webb's statement: “The safety of St. Louis County residents should be our number one priority. Daily, we arebombarded with stories of gun violence in and around our communities. While there is no quickfix or easy way to make all these problems disappear, government must make a differencewhere it can.In addition to concerns voiced by the community, I have also had conversations with St. LouisCity Alderwoman Cara Spencer and other city leaders on this matter. The visions of teenagerswalking the streets with guns and automatic weapons should be a concern for everyo...

Crack causes closure of Melvin Price Lock and Dam in Alton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:54 GMT

ALTON, Ill. - The Melvin Price Locks and Dam in Alton has closed to all commercial and recreational traffic after engineers learned of a concerning crack in one of the lock chamber's lift gates. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the site's 1200-foot main chamber closed Tuesday and will likely remain closed to traffic through the weekend. Illinois village keeps flooding and no one knows why The closure follows a routine inspection after an allision. Repairs are already underway and could be completed by Saturday. Meanwhile, the the 600-foot auxiliary chamber at Melvin Price Locks and Dam remains open and accessible for lockages as needed. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers adds, for the safety and smooth...