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CBS News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Rain soaks South Florida on Monday, more expected Tuesday
The NEXT Weather team had previously issued Weather Alert Days for both Monday and Tuesday due to the potential for flash flooding, citing a Level 2 out of 4 excessive rainfall risk issued by the Weather Prediction Center (WPC). However, as storms failed to "pin" along the coastline—a meteorological process that can rapidly produce several inches of rain in a short period—the worst-case scenarios did not develop. "Since we didn't get widespread flooding along with a drying trend in the models, an Alert Day may not be necessary tomorrow," the NEXT Weather team said in an update. Forecast totals hold Rainfall amounts largely matched Monday's forecast of 1 to 3 inches across the region, though earlier projections warned of isolated areas potentially receiving up to 7 inches. A flood watch was in effect Monday afternoon and evening, but no major flooding materialized. "The potential of significant flooding was there today but storms did not 'pin' along the coastline, a process that can easily wring out several inches in a short amount of time," the update noted. Currently, there are no active flood alerts in South Florida. System moves west, watching the Gulf As the trough of low pressure that brought Monday's rains moves west across the peninsula and into the Gulf, the risk of flooding in South Florida diminishes. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the system for possible tropical development later this week, though chances remain low. The NEXT Weather team will continue monitoring the system's movement and any possible impacts to the region in the coming days.
BreakingNews.ie
11-07-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Ireland's Greenest Places 2025: Nominations to close on July 19th
The final countdown is on for entries to Ireland's Greenest Places 2025 with only days remaining for people to submit their nominations. To enter all you have to do is write a short submission outlining the contribution the special place or project you're nominating makes to a genuinely greener environment. Advertisement But you'll have to act fast to be in with a chance to claim the title for the place you select, as the closing date of July 19th is fast approaching. So far 85 nominations have been received but organisers are hoping to see that figure rise over the next week. The initiative which has been launched by The Irish Times, in association with Electric Ireland, will see each nominated place judged on specific criteria including its beneficial environmental impact, level of ongoing collective engagement by the community and evidence of behavioural change by people. The Chair of the Judging Panel, Irish Times Features editor Mary Minihan said they will be looking for places which offer a vision of a more sustainable future. Advertisement 'We chose place because it's a deliberately broad term. People can nominate a suburb, village, town or community such as a peninsula, island or other distinct area anywhere on the island. The key will be how it measures up against the criteria outlined above as well of course as care for nature and the local environment. Pictured at the launch of The Irish Times Ireland's Greenest Places 2025 in association with Electric Ireland are Beth Healy (12), Laura Gargiuto Keenan (12) and Jaxon Okon (2). 'Over the next couple of months our judges will draw up longlists and shortlists based on the submissions, visit the front-runners, choose winners in each category and eventually choose an overall winner. We are looking forward so much to hearing from people from each of the 32 counties as soon as possible to help us identify Ireland's Greenest Places 2025. But please submit your nominations as soon as possible, as the closing date is July 19th.' Former Green Party leader and minister for the environment Eamon Ryan, who is one of the judges, said one of the key objectives of the competition is to showcase the contributions people and communities are making to a greener Ireland. "We know that Irish people care about climate change and that they are concerned about its effects on their lives. We also know that place-based solutions deliver climate actions that really work because they are developed and underpinned by community ownership.' Advertisement Pictured at the launch of The Irish Times Ireland's Greenest Places 2025 in association with Electric Ireland are Beth Healy (12) and Jaxon Okon (2). 'With this initiative we want to celebrate what's happening in so many locations around the country, share those learnings as widely as possible and encourage more people to get involved in making their community a better place to live now and into the future." Electric Ireland's Lisa Browne said the company is proud to partner with The Irish Times as the sponsor of Ireland's Greenest Places and that she is looking forward to seeing the wonderful stories come in from communities around Ireland about their journey to a more sustainable life. Joining Mary Minihan, Eamon Ryan and Lisa Browne on the judging panel will be Irish Times Environment Editor Kevin O'Sullivan and Senior Features Writer Rosita Boland. If you know a place in Ireland that deserves recognition for its contribution to a greener future, visit to submit your nomination.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
New fire station planned for East Cowes after old one demolished
Plans have been lodged for a new fire station on the Isle of Wight after the previous one was demolished due to structural Cowes has been without a fire station since May 2024 when it was forced to close due to safety for the site in York Avenue, lodged with Isle of Wight Council, also include a new fleet maintenance Cowes councillor Karl Love described the plans as a "victory for safety in the making". Mr Love said: "East Cowes simply cannot be without a fire and rescue station, given our strategic location on a peninsula and with heavy engineering, shipbuilding and an important Island transportation gateway. "We also have an active power station, a large residential population and marinas." Mr Love thanked the crew of East Cowes station for "staying strong, unified and loyal to their community"."It would have been so easy for them to walk away from the service and that would have made it so much harder to campaign to keep this station open," he said.A design and access statement prepared by Boyle and Summers on behalf of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) said: "Maintaining an operational fire station in East Cowes is essential, as it provides critical fire coverage to the northeast of the Isle of Wight, an area with significant marine, industrial and heritage risks."The nearest alternative stations - Newport, Ryde and Cowes - are over 15 minutes away, exceeding HIWFRS's target response time of eight minutes."The statement said the station was demolished because it was "structurally unsafe, beyond economic repair, and contained asbestos", adding that the Fleet Maintenance Centre at Newport Fire Station had also "reached the end of its economic life". You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
