South Shore Line Storm Damage Suspends South Bend-Michigan City Service South Shore Line storm damage continued to affect riders on Friday, June 12, 2026, after severe weather damaged rail infrastructure in northwest Indiana. The commuter rail agency said in an official service update that trains would resume Friday between Michigan City, Indiana, and Millennium Station in downtown Chicago, including Monon service. However, service remained suspended between South Bend and
South Shore Line Storm Damage Suspends South Bend-Michigan City Service South Shore Line storm damage continued to affect riders on Friday, June 12, 2026, after severe weather damaged rail infrastructure in northwest Indiana. The commuter rail agency said in an official service update that trains would resume Friday between Michigan City, Indiana, and Millennium Station in downtown Chicago, including Monon service. However, service remained suspended between South Bend and
PACIFICA, Calif. — Pacifica pier abutment damage has forced the indefinite closure of the Pacifica Municipal Pier and left the longtime Chit Chat Cafe facing an uncertain future. City officials declared a local emergency after cracking, separation and displacement were found near the pier’s abutment, the critical area where the structure connects to the shoreline near Sharp Park Beach. Pacifica Pier Abutment Damage Forces Closure The damage
PACIFICA, Calif. — Pacifica pier abutment damage has forced the indefinite closure of the Pacifica Municipal Pier and left the longtime Chit Chat Cafe facing an uncertain future. City officials declared a local emergency after cracking, separation and displacement were found near the pier’s abutment, the critical area where the structure connects to the shoreline near Sharp Park Beach. Pacifica Pier Abutment Damage Forces Closure The damage
Houston power outages affected more than 13,000 customers early Wednesday, May 20, 2026, after severe thunderstorms moved across Southeast Texas overnight. Utility outage data showed more than 13,000 customers in the Houston region were without electricity as of 7:00 AM local time on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The outages followed a round of severe weather that began Tuesday evening, May 19, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread weather-rel
Houston power outages affected more than 13,000 customers early Wednesday, May 20, 2026, after severe thunderstorms moved across Southeast Texas overnight. Utility outage data showed more than 13,000 customers in the Houston region were without electricity as of 7:00 AM local time on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The outages followed a round of severe weather that began Tuesday evening, May 19, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread weather-rel
Severe storms sweeping across the state of New Jersey caused dramatic damage to rail infrastructure after a tree crashed through the cab of a moving train, narrowly avoiding serious injuries. The incident occurred on the Atlantic City Rail Line, highlighting the intensity of the overnight weather conditions that battered parts of the region. According to officials, the tree struck the engineer’s cab during the height of the storm. Despite the severity of the impact, the train engine
Severe storms sweeping across the state of New Jersey caused dramatic damage to rail infrastructure after a tree crashed through the cab of a moving train, narrowly avoiding serious injuries. The incident occurred on the Atlantic City Rail Line, highlighting the intensity of the overnight weather conditions that battered parts of the region. According to officials, the tree struck the engineer’s cab during the height of the storm. Despite the severity of the impact, the train engine
The National Weather Service deployed an assessment team on Tuesday to evaluate the extent of destruction across northwest Harris County after a powerful storm system produced what appeared to be a tornado in the Klein area late Monday. Early reports from residents and emergency crews indicate that the storm carved a significant path of damage through several neighborhoods, leaving uprooted trees, severely damaged roofs, and widespread power outages. The investigation will determine whether the
The National Weather Service deployed an assessment team on Tuesday to evaluate the extent of destruction across northwest Harris County after a powerful storm system produced what appeared to be a tornado in the Klein area late Monday. Early reports from residents and emergency crews indicate that the storm carved a significant path of damage through several neighborhoods, leaving uprooted trees, severely damaged roofs, and widespread power outages. The investigation will determine whether the
An atmospheric river moved into the Bay Area late Wednesday and continued through Thursday, delivering a powerful surge of rain and strong winds that disrupted travel, caused flooding concerns and led to isolated property damage and school closures. The storm system, which forecasters had been tracking earlier in the week, arrived with enough intensity to prompt weather advisories across all nine Bay Area counties as residents faced the first significant rainfall event of the season.
An atmospheric river moved into the Bay Area late Wednesday and continued through Thursday, delivering a powerful surge of rain and strong winds that disrupted travel, caused flooding concerns and led to isolated property damage and school closures. The storm system, which forecasters had been tracking earlier in the week, arrived with enough intensity to prompt weather advisories across all nine Bay Area counties as residents faced the first significant rainfall event of the season.
Severe thunderstorms swept through the Houston metropolitan area overnight, leaving thousands of residents without electricity as heavy rain, high winds, and potential tornadoes battered the region. Tornado warnings were issued for several counties, including Harris, Montgomery, and Waller, as strong storms caused widespread damage to power lines, trees, and infrastructure. The system moved swiftly across the area, bringing intense lightning and localized flooding that made roads dangerous and l
Severe thunderstorms swept through the Houston metropolitan area overnight, leaving thousands of residents without electricity as heavy rain, high winds, and potential tornadoes battered the region. Tornado warnings were issued for several counties, including Harris, Montgomery, and Waller, as strong storms caused widespread damage to power lines, trees, and infrastructure. The system moved swiftly across the area, bringing intense lightning and localized flooding that made roads dangerous and l
In response to the devastating flooding that struck central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, the founder of a well-known restaurant chain has pledged $1 million to support communities affected by the disaster. The donation will go toward providing immediate aid and long-term recovery resources to individuals and families impacted by the widespread flooding. The funds will help deliver essential services such as emergency shelter, food, relief supplies, financial assistance,
In response to the devastating flooding that struck central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, the founder of a well-known restaurant chain has pledged $1 million to support communities affected by the disaster. The donation will go toward providing immediate aid and long-term recovery resources to individuals and families impacted by the widespread flooding. The funds will help deliver essential services such as emergency shelter, food, relief supplies, financial assistance,
New Jersey is facing another round of severe weather this week, even as many communities continue to recover from a powerful and deadly storm system that swept through the region last Thursday. The storms left behind a trail of destruction across several towns, including Plainfield, North Plainfield, Bound Brook, and Dunellen. Homes and infrastructure suffered extensive damage, trees were uprooted, and power lines were torn down, plunging neighborhoods into darkness and chaos for days.
New Jersey is facing another round of severe weather this week, even as many communities continue to recover from a powerful and deadly storm system that swept through the region last Thursday. The storms left behind a trail of destruction across several towns, including Plainfield, North Plainfield, Bound Brook, and Dunellen. Homes and infrastructure suffered extensive damage, trees were uprooted, and power lines were torn down, plunging neighborhoods into darkness and chaos for days.
More than 59,000 Austin Energy customers were left in the dark on Wednesday night as powerful storms rolled across Central Texas, bringing damaging wind, hail, and intense lightning. According to Austin Energy's website, the outages began after 9:30 p.m. and affected numerous areas in the Austin metro due to broken tree limbs and storm-damaged electrical infrastructure. The energy provider reported no estimated timeline for power restoration, stating on its outage map, “We
More than 59,000 Austin Energy customers were left in the dark on Wednesday night as powerful storms rolled across Central Texas, bringing damaging wind, hail, and intense lightning. According to Austin Energy's website, the outages began after 9:30 p.m. and affected numerous areas in the Austin metro due to broken tree limbs and storm-damaged electrical infrastructure. The energy provider reported no estimated timeline for power restoration, stating on its outage map, “We