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Tracking the Tropics: Is it normal to go without Saharan dust this late?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:53 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The tropics have been bustling with activity. Free from Saharan dust, several tropical waves have rolled off the coast of Africa in the last few weeks. But is this trend expected to continue, and could this season see more storms than expected?Plumes of Saharan dust — dry, dusty air carried from the Sahara Desert — are known to stabilize the atmosphere and prevent tropical activity.These plumes typically form over the Sahara Desert during the late spring, summer, and early fall.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says Saharan dust activity typically ramps up in mid-June and peaks from late June to mid-August, with new outbreaks every three to five days.However, a lack of dust has meteorologists questioning whether the rest of the 2023 hurricane season will follow its "near-normal" projection.Because the dusty air has about 50% less moisture than the typical tropical atmosphere, strong downdrafts rip apart any tropical wave unfortunate enou...

Why are many Texans denied SNAP benefits due to car value?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:53 GMT

HOUSTON (KIAH) — A new Texas law can affect how those struggling to feed their families may have their benefits adjusted by what kind of car they own.SNAP benefits are eligible to households based on income, resources and family size. As of last month, over a million SNAP benefit cases have been filed across Texas. However, according to Feeding Texas, a food bank nonprofit, more than 54,000 SNAP applicants in Texas were denied due to the value of their vehicles. Here's why. SNAP applications processing faster, backlog and concerns over benefit cuts continues  The Texas Health and Human Services office in Austin said due to House Bill 1287, this will allow for the exclusion of certain resources from applicants when determining eligibility. This means this will increase the fair market value exclusion for the first vehicle from $15,000 to $22,500. Additional vehicles will be based on $4,650-$8,700.HHS said by adjusting the maximum excluded amount for the fair market value of a vehi...

Records: Police arrest man in connection with suspected explosive device left in alley near downtown Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:53 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN's previous coverage of the incident in downtown Austin on June 25, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was arrested Sunday evening concerning a suspected explosive device found in downtown Austin. East 6th Street reopens after APD bomb squad investigation According to a Travis County arrest affidavit, 33-year-old Timothy Johnson was charged with possession of a controlled substance drug-free zone, fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, evading with a prior conviction and possession of a hoax bomb.Court documents said an officer with the Austin Police Department was flagged down Sunday after a man said he found an explosive device inside a plastic bag while cleaning an alley in the 200 block of East Sixth Street.Officers investigated and found “an iron pineapple-shaped, green grenade-style object about the size of a softball,” according to court documents.The alley was secured, and officials evacuated businesses and hotels within a 30...

Amber Alert discontinued for Temple girl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:53 GMT

TEMPLE, Texas (KXAN) – An Amber Alert that was issued Tuesday night for a girl from Temple, Texas was discontinued Wednesday. The seven-year-old girl was located safe with the suspect in the case Wednesday morning, according to the Temple Police Department. Temple is around 70 miles north of Austin. The investigation is ongoing.

Stuyvesant Plaza renews leases for three tenants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:53 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stuyvesant Plaza has renewed the leases for three of its tenants. The businesses include Circles, Lola Saratoga, and Peaches Café. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “These businesses are staples of the Capital Region community and we’re proud that they are part of the Stuyvesant Plaza family,” said Stuyvesant Plaza General Manager Rachel Ferluge.Circles is a women's specialty store open since 1994. “The longstanding support Circles has received from Stuyvesant Plaza is spectacular,” said Circles owner Sharon Fenno. “We built Circles from the ground up here, and look forward to celebrating our 30th anniversary in the Plaza we call home.” Stores coming, going and staying in Stuyvesant Plaza Lola Saratoga is a luxury designer consignment store with another location in Saratoga Springs. “We are excited for the future and continued growth potential within our strategic partnership with Stuyvesant Pl...

Galway man dies in Charlton car crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:53 GMT

CHARLTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Galway man has died after a one-car crash in Charlton. The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office said Anthony Giglio, 62, was pronounced dead at the scene. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, police responded to the crash on Route 147 in Charlton. Police found that Giglio, driving a 2012 Ram 1500, was traveling south when he lost control and struck a tree. Giglio was the only occupant in the vehicle. An investigation found that unsafe speed contributed to the crash. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Galway EMS, West Charlton Fire Department, Harmony Corners Fire Department, Charlton Fire Department, and the Galway Fire Department.

Boil water advisory in the Village of Fonda

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:53 GMT

FONDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, a boil water advisory has been administered in the Village of Fonda. Deputies say the boil water advisory is due to low chlorine levels. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Residents will be alerted when the order has been lifted.

Missouri husband and wife admit child porn possession

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A husband and wife from Jefferson County, Missouri, appeared in federal court on Tuesday and admitted possessing material containing child sexual abuse.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said David J. Dohrman, 52, and Jacqueline M. Dohrman, 48, both pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of child pornography.David Dohrman told the court that he'd searched for and downloaded illicit material on his cell phone. He sent at least one such video to his wife, Jacqueline, on Oct. 1, 2020, via the social media app Facebook. Air quality alert for St. Louis from Canadian wildfire smoke As a result, Facebook sent a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.The St. Louis County Police Department obtained a search warrant for the Dohrmans' home. David admitted sending the video to his wife. Investigators searched the couple's phones and discovered additional child pornography, as well as chats between the Dohrmans ...

A-B thanks St. Louis workers in new ad campaign

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Anheuser-Busch launched a new advertising campaign Wednesday that highlights workers from St. Louis and tens of thousands who contribute to beer production globally. A-B's new campaign is called "That's Who We Are." The company says the campaign is meant to recognize farmers, delivery drivers, wholesalers, brewers and others who contribute to A-B. Air quality alert for St. Louis from Canadian wildfire smoke “This new campaign celebrates the people that bring our beer to life," said Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch. "The beer industry is made great by the amazing people that work hard every day, in every community. Our commitment to our amazing network has never wavered – it has only grown stronger. We are looking forward, and it’s time to recognize and salute the people behind the scenes that drive our industry forward. Because to put it simply, that’s who we are.”Founded in 1857, A-B is headquartered in St. Louis and employs more than 4,500 people in the r...

CDOT expects fewer preemptive I-70 closures through Glenwood Canyon with new rainfall thresholds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:53 GMT

The Colorado Department of Transportation announced new thresholds for Interstate 70 closures through Glenwood Canyon on Tuesday. The new thresholds are expected to reduce such closures by 50%.Earlier this year, CDOT met with the National Weather Service, U.S. Geological Survey and other partner agencies to update the weather thresholds that trigger highway safety closures in the burn area from the 2020 Grizzly Creek fire.According to a Tuesday news release, the agencies now require more precipitation to close the roadway and anticipate the higher threshold will decrease preemptive safety closures by 50%.There will be a safety closure for I-70, the Glenwood Canyon rest areas and the recreation path if a flash flood warning is issued for the Grizzly Creek Burn scar, if one inch of rain is forecasted for the next hour or if 0.6 inches of rain is forecasted for the next 30 minutes, the news release stated.If a flash flood watch is issued for the Grizzly Creek Fire burn scar in Glenwood...