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El Niño officially arrives early: What it means for 2023 weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – El Niño has arrived. The Climate Prediction Center announced Thursday that El Niño conditions were present and expected to grow stronger in the coming months. Forecasters give it a 56% chance of developing into a strong El Niño, and an 84% chance of topping "moderate" strength. This year's El Niño has shown up ahead of the typical schedule. In the past decade, El Niños have started in late summer or early fall. Its early appearance "gives it room to grow," Climate Prediction Center meteorologist Michelle L’Heureux, told the Associated Press. This year's El Niño is expected to keep building and remain strong through the 2023-2024 winter. El Niño arrives early: What it means for rest of 2023 This year is predicted to be the inverse of what we’ve seen the last three years, in which we have had back-to-back La Niña seasons.El Niño typically brings cold, wet winters to the Southern U.S. A strong El Niño, in particular, is associated with lots of rain for the Southwest...

Florida man contracts flesh-eating bacteria after being bitten by person at family function

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – A man from Tampa Bay, Florida, has survived an infection of flesh-eating bacteria that began killing the tissue in his leg. “What you see now, you see not just a scar, but the beauty of the aftermath,” said Donnie Adams, who attributed his survival to doctors and the power of meditation and prayer. “I would’ve never imagined that a human bite would turn into something so horrific as a flesh-eating bacteria." Adams was at a family event in February when things got sour between two family members. He tried to get between them but ended up getting bit. He went to the hospital for a tetanus shot and antibiotics.“By the third day, my leg was very sore. I couldn’t walk, it was very warm and very painful,” said Adams. Florida researchers find ‘high amounts’ of flesh-eating bacteria in Sargassum His infection worsening, Adams was rushed to the ER at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital in St. Petersburg.“I looked at him and I said to him that I need to take you to t...

TCSO: Man missing in Lake Travis after not resurfacing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 7, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officials in Travis County said a man was last seen swimming in Lake Travis near Starnes Island Wednesday evening when a witness said he did not resurface.The Travis County Sheriff’s Office responded to an Assist EMS call at 9:06 p.m., and the area where the man was last seen was searched by Austin-Travis County EMS, Lake Travis Fire & Rescue, Jonestown Police and TCSO Lake Patrol, according to officials.“The man was not located, and the rescue transitioned to a recovery mission,” TCSO said.The sheriff’s office said it continued searching until nightfall, and the shoreline and surface searches began at daylight Thursday morning.As of 10 a.m., TCSO said its dive team was on site.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for more details.

2nd person charged in killing of Michael Brasel told police they were out to ‘car shop’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

Prosecutors charged another person Thursday in the fatal shooting of a St. Paul dad and youth hockey coach in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood last month. Michael Brasel’s wife has said the 44-year-old was shot after confronting someone trying to break into her car.Ta Mla, 18, is charged with aiding and abetting murder in the Brasel case. Kle Swee, 17, was charged with the same offense last month.After police arrested Ta Mla on Tuesday, they asked him about the incident with Kle Swee. He “said they were out to ‘car shop’ — look through cars for items to steal,” according to the criminal complaint.Ta Mla said he was looking through a Ford Flex for a phone charger. The vehicle was registered to Brasel and his wife. Brasel “surprised Ta Mla and grabbed Ta Mla from behind,” Ta Mla told police, the complaint said. “Ta Mla heard one or two shots. After the shots were fired, Ta Mla drove off.”Brasel was shot outside his home in t...

Lack of rain in recent weeks pushes parts of Twin Cities metro into drought

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

For the first time since winter, drought has returned to the Twin Cities.Thursday’s U.S. Drought Monitor map shows much of the northern half of the metro under a moderate drought. Abnormally dry conditions are affecting much of the rest of the metro.U.S. Drought Monitor map of Minnesota drought conditions released Thursday, June 8, 2023. (U.S. Drought Monitor)The Twin Cities have seen little rain in recent weeks. At the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, only 1.62 inches of rain were recorded in May — 2.29 inches below what’s considered normal. Most of May’s rain occurred during the first half of the month.Through Wednesday, the metro has seen .03 inches of rain in June — nearly an inch below normal.The next chances for rain come Friday and Saturday, when thunderstorms are also possible.Related ArticlesLocal News | State officials warn of increase in 911 misdials Local News | Twin Cities residents urged to reduce the ...

Warrensburg's annual jamboree turns 60 this summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This summer, an annual family entertainment hoedown in Warrensburg turns 60 years old. Rides, music, food and more are on the way for the 60th annual Smoke Eaters Jamboree. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Friday and Saturday, July 28-29, the gates will be open at the Warrensburg Recreation Field on Library Avenue. On Friday, gates open at 6 p.m. for an evening of music by After-FX DJ Service, an auction full of local goods, and kids entertainment from magician Mike Russo and Freckles the Clown. On Saturday, gates open at 5 p.m. for a chicken BBQ, with Jukebox Rebellion taking the stage for some live music at 6:30 p.m. Where to see live music in Lake George in 2023 Across both days, the Smoke Eaters Jamboree features fireworks, a full midway, and carnival rides. Admission is $3 on Friday, and $5 on Saturday.

2023 Brookside Craft Fair to showcase local vendors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Historical Center is hosting a county-wide craft fair at the Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 24. The family-friendly free event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There will be no mass-produced or commercially-made items available at the craft fair. Instead, guests will be able to shop from a variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products.

LIVE: Hochul updating New Yorkers on air quality

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul will be speaking from the University at Albany, ETEC, to update New Yorkers on the air quality in the state.

Sen. Gillibrand calling for federal aid to Canada amid wildfires

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said the federal government is stepping in to help Canadians fight the wildfires surging in Quebec. She said the federal government has already provided personnel and resources to help, but she is urging them to take more action, calling on the U.S. Forest Service to standby for any support to suppress the wildfires in Quebec. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “I’m urging the U.S. forest service to proactively work with the Canadian Forest Service on fire suppression tactics to keep Americans safe and healthy," Gillibrand said. The haze caused the worst air quality the Northeast has seen in decades, entering unhealthy and very unhealthy levels at times in the Capital Region. The increased exposure to smoke and other particles, posing severe health risks for some. She is urging New Yorkers to wear masks and limit exposure outside as the state, and majority of the Northeast, c...

$50K winning Powerball ticket sold at Rensselaer Walmart

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to The New York Lottery, a third-prize winning ticket was sold at a local Walmart for the June 7 Powerball drawing. The ticket, worth $50,000.00, was purchased at the Walmart located at 279 Troy Road in Rensselaer. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for the drawing on June 7 were:16, 21, 29, 53, 66, and the Powerball was 2.Winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The Powerball number is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. PICS: Smoky haze from Canadian wildfires coats New York According to the New York Lottery, the jackpot for Saturday's drawing is up to $308 million. The New York Lottery is North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.6B in the 2021-2022 fiscal year to support education in New York. New Yorkers struggling with a gambl...