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Rangers, Astros join teams in pledging relief efforts after deadly central Texas floods
Texas' two Major League Baseball teams are joining in to help recovery efforts after devastating flooding in the central part of the state. The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros each pledged $1 million toward relief efforts on Monday. They are just the latest professional teams to make a donation. The Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the NFL Foundation combined to donate $1.5 million, and the state's three NBA teams, along with the NBA Players Association, combined to donate more than $2 million. A massive storm swept through Kerr County, which sits northwest of San Antonio, and the surrounding areas on Friday. As of Tuesday afternoon, according to The New York Times , the death toll had risen to at least 111 people. At least 161 people remained missing in the county, too, and officials said that nobody had been found alive since Friday even after the search widened. Advertisement Fast-moving waters rose more than 20 feet in less than two hours along the Guadalupe River on Friday morning, which led to millions of people being placed under flood watches over the weekend. A Christian summer camp for girls was especially impacted, too. At least 27 campers and staff members were killed in the flooding, and several are still missing.
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27 minutes ago
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Montgomery County
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly at 4:33 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8. This warning applies to Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties. Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph. Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches. The NWS warns: "For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. In addition to large hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways." At 4:33 p.m., the NWS issued a statement: "The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Southeastern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania, West central Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Northern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Until 5:15 p.m. EDT. At 4:33 p.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Adamstown to Terre Hill to near Paradise, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE: Radar indicated. IMPACT: Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Locations impacted include: West Chester, Pottstown, Phoenixville, Coatesville, Downingtown, Birdsboro, Royersford, Parkesburg, Honey Brook, Elverson, New Morgan, Pughtown, Marshallton, Lionville-Marchwood, Glenmoore, Chester Springs, Lionville, Cedarville, Gilbertsville, and West Goshen." A severe thunderstorm warning means the area is experiencing or is about to experience a storm with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail an inch in diameter or larger. Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing. Keep a battery-powered weather radio nearby in case of loss of power. Remember to bring pets inside. If there is time, secure loose objects outside as these objects often become dangerous flying debris in high winds. Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed. Reporters Jana Hayes and Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez contributed to this article. This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor. See the latest weather alerts and forecasts here This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Montgomery County
Washington Post
30 minutes ago
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161 people known to be missing in Texas floods as death toll rises to 109
More than 160 people are known to be missing after devastating flash flooding in Central Texas. 'Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing," Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said at a news conference Tuesday. 'We will not stop until every missing person is accounted for."
