Explore

1Weather 1Weather
Flash Flood Warnings Issued for Four West Virginia Counties Amid Heavy Rainfall

Flash Flood Warnings Issued for Four West Virginia Counties Amid Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rainfall has prompted the National Weather Service to issue Flash Flood Warnings for Boone, Fayette, Kanawha, and Raleigh counties in West Virginia, effective through 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Additional warnings were in place for Barbour, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Taylor, and Upshur counties until 11:30 a.m. Emergency crews have responded to multiple incidents, including reports of potential entrapments in Barbour County, though some were found to be false alarms. Several roads, including Route 92 and Route 57, have been closed due to flooding. Rainfall totals in Barbour County have reached 2-3 inches, with intermittent rain expected to continue through Monday morning. Kanawha County has also experienced significant flooding, particularly in the Cabin Creek and Paint Creek areas, leading to water rescues and road closures.
1Weather 1Weather
Flash Flood Warnings Issued Across Multiple West Virginia Counties

Flash Flood Warnings Issued Across Multiple West Virginia Counties

The National Weather Service has issued Flash Flood Warnings for Boone, Fayette, Kanawha, and Raleigh counties in West Virginia, effective through 2 p.m. Sunday. Additional warnings were in place for Barbour, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Taylor, and Upshur counties until 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Heavy rainfall, totaling 2-3 inches in some areas, has caused significant flooding, particularly in Barbour and Kanawha counties. Emergency crews have responded to multiple incidents, including reports of potential entrapments and road closures due to high water levels. Intermittent rain is expected to continue through Monday morning, raising concerns about further flooding in already saturated areas.
AP News AP News
Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

A deadly stretch of unsettled weather is continuing Monday, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding possible from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Storm Causes Partial Building Collapse and Widespread Damage in Milford, Orange, Connecticut

Storm Causes Partial Building Collapse and Widespread Damage in Milford, Orange, Connecticut

An intense overnight thunderstorm severely impacted the towns of Milford and Orange, Connecticut, causing a partial collapse of a commercial building and widespread infrastructure damage. The affected building, used by Bead Electronics, saw an outer cinder block wall fall and part of its roof torn off, exposing stacks of cardboard boxes. The storm, which occurred from Wednesday night into Thursday morning, also resulted in numerous downed trees and electrical wires across the region. United Illuminating reported that approximately 4,000 homes and businesses experienced power outages, with restoration efforts expected to continue through Thursday night due to the extent of the damage. In nearby New Haven, a wind gust exceeding 100 mph was recorded at Lighthouse Point Park, leading to its closure due to severe damage to a carousel building and 50 downed trees. Connecticut Public Meteorologist Garett Argianas indicated the storm likely involved straight-line winds, though a definitive determination from the N...
Rapid Read Rapid Read
One Hospitalized Following Police Pursuit and Crash in Kanawha County, West Virginia

One Hospitalized Following Police Pursuit and Crash in Kanawha County, West Virginia

One individual was hospitalized after a police pursuit concluded with a crash in Kanawha County, West Virginia. The incident began just after 7:00 p.m. on a Saturday evening at the intersection of Washington Street East and Greenbrier Street in Charleston. Law enforcement agencies involved in the pursuit included Charleston and Marmet police departments, state troopers, and Kanawha County Deputies. The chase proceeded southbound on I-77 and ended when the vehicle crashed just past Marmet on Lens Creek Road. Kanawha 911 confirmed that one person was transported to the hospital following the crash. The specific condition of the hospitalized individual and details regarding any charges or the reason for the initial pursuit were not immediately released.
The Columbus Dispatch The Columbus Dispatch
Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of central Ohio

Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of central Ohio

Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of central Ohio after overnight storms brought heavy rain and tornado threats.
Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Enquirer
Powerball numbers for Aug. 15 drawing. Did anyone win last night?

Powerball numbers for Aug. 15 drawing. Did anyone win last night?

Did anyone win Saturday night's drawing for the $22 million Powerball jackpot? What we know.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Rowe Creek Complex Fire Nears Full Containment in Central Oregon Amid Management Transition

Rowe Creek Complex Fire Nears Full Containment in Central Oregon Amid Management Transition

The Rowe Creek Complex fire, located 10 miles south of Fossil, Oregon, has reached 373,784 acres and is now 89% contained. Despite the high containment, 59 miles of fire lines remain uncontrolled. The fire, caused by lightning, is currently being managed by 1,318 personnel. A significant operational change is underway as the Oregon Department of Forestry Complex Incident Management Team 2 (ODFCIMT2) is transitioning to take unified command from Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 2 (SWCIMT2). Crews are actively working to widen lines connecting Mill Creek and US 26, while also strengthening contingency lines as backup. Fuel removal operations continue along US 26, and structural protection teams are patrolling the Mill Creek area and conducting gridding searches on properties along Ranger Station Road. Crook County has reduced some evacuation statuses, leading to the closure of the Red Cross shelter in Prineville.
SB Nation SB Nation
Sayon Keita reportedly gets Visa cleared; will join UNC Basketball

Sayon Keita reportedly gets Visa cleared; will join UNC Basketball

The big man gets in just under the wire
Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Enquirer
All-USA Ohio Top 25 girls volleyball players in 2026 preseason

All-USA Ohio Top 25 girls volleyball players in 2026 preseason

USA TODAY Network Ohio writers chose the top 25 girls high school volleyball players ahead of the 2026 season.
1Weather 1Weather
Heat Advisory Issued for Most of Georgia Amid Dangerous Temperatures

Heat Advisory Issued for Most of Georgia Amid Dangerous Temperatures

A heat advisory has been issued for nearly all of Georgia, effective from noon on Friday, August 14, 2026, until 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026. This advisory comes as the state experiences a wave of dangerously high temperatures, part of a broader heat event affecting the southern United States. Residents are urged to take precautions as the heat wave is expected to persist through the weekend and into the following week. The advisory highlights the potential for heat-related illnesses and stresses the importance of staying hydrated and avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun.
1Weather 1Weather
Straight-line winds cause severe tree damage in Wayne County, WV

Straight-line winds cause severe tree damage in Wayne County, WV

The National Weather Service has confirmed that microbursts and straight-line winds, rather than a tornado, caused significant damage in Wayne County, West Virginia earlier this week. The storm, which struck Tuesday evening near East Lynn, sheared off the tops of trees across a 1600-foot swath of private woodland. Emergency Management Director B.J. Willis emphasized the potential danger of straight-line winds, which can reach speeds of up to 100 mph. Fortunately, the area affected had few homes, and only one house sustained minor damage from a fallen tree. No injuries were reported.