SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea is preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of scouts from a coastal jamboree site as Tropical Storm Khanun looms, scouting officials said Monday. The World Organization of the Scout Movement said it received confirmation from South Korea’s government of the early departure for all participants in the southwestern … Read more
Kansas City was spared of severe weather on Friday, but counties north of Kansas City experienced severe storms. Multiple tornado warnings were issued for northern counties in KMBC’s viewing area. The National Weather Service confirmed at least one tornado. Storm damage was also reported in Ray County, Missouri. Live updates: 9:30 p.m. — KMBC’s Brian … Read more
PARIS (AP) — Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics, but Games organizers say the waterway will be better prepared in 2024. The Open Water Swimming World Cup event was postponed for at least 24 hours because of unacceptable … Read more
ZHUZHOU, Hebei (AP) — China’s capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years over the past few days after being deluged with heavy rains from the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri. The city recorded 744.8 millimeters (29.3 inches) of rain between Saturday and Wednesday morning, the Beijing Meteorological Bureau said Wednesday. Beijing and … Read more
HOUSTON – The Texas Department of Transportation says they will start pre-treating roads, highways, and overpasses across the Houston area in the next 24 hours. They are waiting for roads to dry before starting the treatment process. Officials are urging people to stay at home and stay safe. “The more prepared our citizens can be … Read more