News includes video of a tragedy in a flooded county and more.
West Virginia flood survivor recorded video to wife (WTRF) - Those are the words of one West Virginia Ohio County resident about the continued hardship of dealing with his insurance company two months after devastating flash flooding caused significant damage to his home.
Infrastructure
First Responder News
- Groundbreaking held for new fire station (WSAZ)
- Cabell County 911 acquires drones to aid in emergencies (WSAZ)
Weather
- A short La Niña is coming soon. What does that mean for weather in West Virginia? (WBOY)
- First Alert Forecast | High heat and humidity Tuesday ahead of Wednesday storm chance (WSAZ)
National News
Beach Hazard Warning
- Millions of Americans Told To Stay Out of Water: 'Very Dangerous' (Newsweek) – Due to Hurricane Erin, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued beach hazard warnings for high risk of large waves, rip currents and life-threatening swimming conditions. The alerts are for shorelines in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia on Tuesday.
- Hurricane Erin to send 10 to 20-foot waves, coastal flooding toward US beaches this week (AccuWeather), related news: Weather Channel
Coastal Restoration
- Coastal Communities Restoring Marshes, Dunes, Reefs to Protect Against Rising Seas and Storm Surges (US News)
Disaster Recovery
- Waiting on FEMA to survey flood damage in southeast Wisconsin (Fox 6 News), related news: WTMJ News 4 and Wisconsin Public Radio
- Lawmakers ask federal government for help after floods in southeast Wisconsin (Spectrum News 1)
Public Health
Weather
- Evacuations, state of emergency in North Carolina as Hurricane Erin looms (AccuWeather)
- Hurricane Erin to miss East Coast BUT send dangerous waves, rip currents to MD, VA & DE (FOX Weather)
- Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf, winds along North Carolina's Outer Banks (WGAL)
- Hurricane Erin drives dangerous waves to East Coast as new tropical system brews in its wake (CNN)
- Flooding, severe weather to linger in north-central US through into Monday night (AccuWeather)
- Cool sweep to erase heat, high humidity in Northeast (AccuWeather)