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The Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Max Verstappen criticises ‘silly' Belgian GP suspension as heavy rain hits Spa
Max Verstappen was critical of the FIA 's decision to suspend the start of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday amid wet weather at Spa-Francorchamps. The race, due to start at 3pm local time, started with the formation lap behind the safety car. Yet with the majority of drivers reporting poor visibility due to spray from the car in front, the FIA decided to suspend the start and the cars returned to the pit-lane. However, with a heavier downpour arriving at 3:20pm local time, Verstappen – who is a master in wet conditions – was not impressed with the race director's decision. 'That's a bit silly, we should just run a few laps,' Verstappen, who starts fourth on the grid, said over team radio. 'Now the rain is coming, it'll be a three-hour delay.' Pole-sitter Lando Norris was among the drivers who insisted the visibility was poor on the formation lap. Speaking to Sky Sports F1, Nico Rosberg said: 'The conditions out there are horrendous, the race start will be horrendous. 'The visibility is bad, you can't see anything – it's just a white wall.' The Belgian GP was suspended four years ago due to heavy rain, with just two laps taking place behind the safety car. However, after a change in the regulations, at least two proper racing laps must take place on Sunday for points to be awarded.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Torrential rains spark flash floods in Northeast as state of emergency declared in NJ
Cars were submerged, roadways flooded and nearly 2,000 flights canceled throughout the Northeast on Monday as flash flooding caused significant delays to regional transport -- and with more wet weather forecast through into Tuesday. Flash flood warnings were issued for cities including New York City, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Newark, New Jersey, and Arlington, Virginia -- including the Reagan National Airport -- through Monday evening. The latest National Weather Service bulletin shortly before 5am ET Tuesday warned that flood watches would remain in place in North Carolina and Virginia from 2pm ET Tuesday through the rest of the day. The North Carolina counties of Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin were among those expected to see heavy rainfall, the NWS said. In Virginia, the counties of Botetourt, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, Roanoke and Rockbridge received the same warning. "Slow moving thunderstorms are expected to re-develop during the peak heating part of the day," the NWS said. "Rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches in an hour are possible, and this may lead to flash flooding if a storm lingers over an area for even a short amount of time." MORE: Video New York City subway train and platform flooded as storms hit the Northeast Video from Manhattan on Monday evening showed flood waters rushing into the 28th Street subway station as passengers were aboard a train. NYPD Transportation released a statement on X on Monday saying flooding conditions on the Cross Bronx Expressway at Jerome Avenue was blocked in both directions. "Consider alternate routes and expect delays," the agency said. Additionally, Bergen County in northeastern New Jersey and Westchester County in New York were also put under a flash flood warning. Travelers across the country continued to face travel disruptions with 1,966 flights cancelled and more than 10,090 delayed nationwide due to weather, with the East Coast seeing the biggest impacts due to the storms. United Airlines, which has a hub at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and experienced delays, said in a statement on Monday, "Severe weather conditions are impacting operations at Newark Liberty with a ground stop issued to manage volume and limit congestion." New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency due to the flash flooding and "high levels of rainfall in parts of the state." "Please stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel," he said on X. MORE: Flash flooding threatens counties in southern New York: Governor Slow-moving storms were expected to drop a lot of rain quickly, with rainfall rates up to 3 to 4 inches per hour possible. Up to 5 inches of rain fell in parts of northern and central Jersey as of late on Monday. Vehicles stranded due to flash flooding were reported in areas including Union County, New Jersey, and Westchester County. Widespread flash flooding was also reported in Lancaster County in southern Pennsylvania after heavy rain moved through the area earlier Monday.
CBC
10-06-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Northwestern Manitoba is in for another round of wet weather over the next couple of days, with amount of five to 10 millimetres expected. The south can expect a mix of sun and clouds. Hazy skies are possible.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Isle of Man TT: Car parks closed due to wet conditions
Wet weather has led to the closure of two car parks used by visitors to the Isle of Man TT have said the facilities at both St George's Football Club and Noble's Park had been shut due to "poor ground conditions".Visitors have been urged to use public transport as an alternative to get to the area if conditions would be "assessed throughout the day" with the aim of reopening the facilities "as soon as possible". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
ABC News
26-05-2025
- Climate
- ABC News
Parts of South Australia have experienced a burst of wild weather, with the conditions causing dust storms and rough seas..
Skip to main content 48m ago 48 minutes ago Mon 26 May 2025 at 6:10am Parts of South Australia are undergoing their first burst of wet weather in months, with the wild conditions causing power outages, fallen trees, dust storms, flash flooding and rough seas.
