Ophelia: North Wildwood annual Irish festivities held despite lingering tropical storm remnants
Ophelia brought heavy rain, strong winds and huge waves to the Jersey shore Saturday. Sunday saw the storm taper off, just in time to celebrate the last day of the Irish Fall Festival in North Wildwood.
Ophelia’s remnants continue to batter US coast with large waves, strong winds from mid-Atlantic to Northeast
Lingering effects from Ophelia continued in the mid-Atlantic on Sunday, as the brunt of the storm slammed into the Northeast and New England.
Jersey shore communities see widespread coastal flooding of roadways as TS Ophelia pushes in
Tropical Storm Ophelia inundated the Jersey shoreline communities with heavy rain and damaging winds, causing water-covered roadways Saturday.
Downed power lines, house explosion prompts evacuation of Yeadon neighborhood
A large tree fell around 9 a.m. Saturday, taking down power lines, causing six homes to be evacuated and creating a great deal of chaos throughout the day in Yeadon.
Tropical Storm Ophelia blasts mid-Atlantic coast after North Carolina landfall as power outages climb
The fierce winds on the East Coast have caused over 50,000 power outages so far, and those numbers are expected to climb as the tropical storm-force gusts cause property damage and topple trees and power lines.
Ocean City businesses, residents hunker down as Tropical Storm Ophelia brings heavy rain, wind
In Ocean City, New Jersey, residents and businesses prepared for Tropical Storm Ophelia Friday, ahead of the weekend storm.
Power companies talk safety as Tropical Storm Ophelia rolls into region with damaging winds, heavy rain
Delaware Valley power companies on alert for outages, due to damaging winds and heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Ophelia.
Hurricane Watch issued for North Carolina coast ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s powerful impacts, landfall
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen organized and strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday as it moves toward North Carolina. A Hurricane watch has been issued for parts of eastern North Carolina due to the storm reaching near hurricane strength.
Jersey shore residents, visitors prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia
The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia are already being felt at the Jersey shore. Not all who are down the shore are experienced in dealing with tropical systems, but some in Margate feel up to the task.
Lahaina residents brace for return to wildfire burn zone, unsure of what they'll find
Maui authorities will escort some people back into the areas devastated by the Lahaina fire, which killed at least 97 people and demolished thousands of buildings.
Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common
A report released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to see the most dramatic increases in premiums.
Brewing tropical storm threatens East Coast with strong winds, life-threatening storm surge
This system, currently dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen, is forecast to become Tropical Storm Ophelia as it approaches the coast of North Carolina late this week.
Lee lashes Maine, Canada with whipping winds, heavy rain as thousands remain without power
Officials say a 15-year-old boy in Florida and a 50-year-old man in Maine were killed due to the effects of Lee.