WMO: Weather disasters have increased five-fold over past 5 decades

WMO: Weather disasters have increased five-fold over past 5 decades

The World Meteorological Organization said the main driving factors associated with increased disasters over the past 50 years include climate change, more extreme weather and improved reporting.

The World Meteorological Organization said the main driving factors associated with increased disasters over the past 50 years include climate change, more extreme weather and improved reporting.

Cow wedged in tree from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida

Cow wedged in tree from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida

Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.

Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.

Tornado spotted in Mullica Hill, New Jersey
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Tornado spotted in Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Video shows a funnel cloud in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, where there was extensive damage reported Wednesday.

Video shows a funnel cloud in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, where there was extensive damage reported Wednesday.

Weather Authority: 3 p.m. Wednesday Update
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Weather Authority: 3 p.m. Wednesday Update

Remnants of Hurricane Ida will impact the area Wednesday afternoon and into the evening, bringing a threat of severe storms, flash flooding, and tornadoes.

Remnants of Hurricane Ida will impact the area Wednesday afternoon and into the evening, bringing a threat of severe storms, flash flooding, and tornadoes.

Hurricane Ida: Damage to cost insurers $18 billion, estimate says

Hurricane Ida: Damage to cost insurers $18 billion, estimate says

Hurricane Ida, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, is estimated to have caused nearly $18 billion in damage, a modeling company firm said Wednesday.

Hurricane Ida, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, is estimated to have caused nearly $18 billion in damage, a modeling company firm said Wednesday.

Several local school districts send students home early ahead of Ida storms

Several local school districts send students home early ahead of Ida storms

Forecasted flooding and severe weather from the remnants of Hurricane Ida prompted several school districts in southeastern Pennsylvania to send students home early on Wednesday.

Forecasted flooding and severe weather from the remnants of Hurricane Ida prompted several school districts in southeastern Pennsylvania to send students home early on Wednesday.

Bensalem residents displaced after historic July flooding brace for Ida's impact

Bensalem residents displaced after historic July flooding brace for Ida's impact

After historic flooding in July displaced Bensalem residents, they work to rebuild, but also watch advancing Tropical Storm Ida and what havoc the system may bring.

After historic flooding in July displaced Bensalem residents, they work to rebuild, but also watch advancing Tropical Storm Ida and what havoc the system may bring.

Delaware County prepares for intense rain from Hurricane Ida leftovers
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Delaware County prepares for intense rain from Hurricane Ida leftovers

FOX 29's Dave Kinchen has more on the preparations that are being made in Delaware County to handle intense rain and storms leftover from Hurricane Ida. The storm first slammed into the coast of Louisiana on Sunday and left a wake of destruction as it continued across the southern states and downgraded in severity. Days later, the system is still packing heavy rain that has raised concerns for flash flooding in our area.

FOX 29's Dave Kinchen has more on the preparations that are being made in Delaware County to handle intense rain and storms leftover from Hurricane Ida. The storm first slammed into the coast of Louisiana on Sunday and left a wake of destruction as it continued across the southern states and downgraded in severity. Days later, the system is still packing heavy rain that has raised concerns for flash flooding in our area.

Delaware County prepares for remnants of Ida impact

Delaware County prepares for remnants of Ida impact

Local crews are preparing for the remnants of Ida and preparations are underway all across the area, with Delaware County staying out ahead of possible dangerous flooding.

Local crews are preparing for the remnants of Ida and preparations are underway all across the area, with Delaware County staying out ahead of possible dangerous flooding.

Pa. Governor Tom Wolf signs emergency proclamation ahead of Ida

Pa. Governor Tom Wolf signs emergency proclamation ahead of Ida

As FOX 29’s Sue Serio and Kathy Orr have forecasted, Ida is expected to bring heavy rain to the area, especially Wednesday into Wednesday night, with 3 to 5 inches expected.

As FOX 29’s Sue Serio and Kathy Orr have forecasted, Ida is expected to bring heavy rain to the area, especially Wednesday into Wednesday night, with 3 to 5 inches expected.

High winds threaten to whip up flames approaching Lake Tahoe

High winds threaten to whip up flames approaching Lake Tahoe

A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.

A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.

Bonnaroo canceled in wake of Hurricane Ida

Bonnaroo canceled in wake of Hurricane Ida

Heavy rains from Hurricane Ida have forced Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee to cancel as organizers say the waterlogged festival grounds are unsafe for driving or camping.

Heavy rains from Hurricane Ida have forced Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee to cancel as organizers say the waterlogged festival grounds are unsafe for driving or camping.