• Tropical storm swamps New Orleans as possible hurricane lurks

    Tropical storm swamps New Orleans as possible hurricane lurks

    Jul 10, 2019 11:10 PM EDT

    ... water vehicles would be positioned all over the state in advance of more heavy rain. "The entire coast of Louisiana is at play in this storm," Edwards said. Forecasters said Louisiana could see up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) of rain by Monday, with isolated areas receiving as much as ...

  • Now a tropical storm, Florence's sluggish pace promises to prolong misery

    Now a tropical storm, Florence's sluggish pace promises to prolong misery

    Sep 14, 2018 10:50 PM EDT

    ... lot of ponding on streets. So folks really should stay put, because this storm is not done with Eastern North Carolina just yet. Judy Woodruff: That seems clear. It's been downgraded, as we said, to a tropical storm, but still a danger.P.J. Tobia, thank you very much.

  • News Wrap: Tropical storm Olivia drenches Hawaii

    News Wrap: Tropical storm Olivia drenches Hawaii

    Sep 12, 2018 10:45 PM EDT

    ... 18 and the S&P 500 added one point. Still to come on the "NewsHour", we follow hurricane hunters into the eye of the storm; how abortion politics are playing out in Missouri's closely watched Senate race; why the FDA is cracking down on a so-called epidemic ...

  • Hawaii braces for tropical storm Olivia

    Hawaii braces for tropical storm Olivia

    Sep 12, 2018 09:45 PM EDT

    ... and tell everyone to stay home when maybe it's not going to be as bad," said Caldwell. On Oahu, Nakoa Ching prepared for the storm with a hurricane kit, food and stoves and had friends with generators. "We cleaned up all the loose material, put (it) in the sheds ...

  • As Tropical Storm Gordon made landfall, child died after tree falls on home

    As Tropical Storm Gordon made landfall, child died after tree falls on home

    Sep 05, 2018 12:50 PM EDT

    ... oil and gas production platforms were evacuated. Communities along the coast provided sand and bags, and many hustled to protect their properties ahead of the storm. Gordon was not the only storm being watched by forecasters. Hurricane Florence was some 2,400 miles (3,900 kilometers) away from the U ...

  • News Wrap: Tropical Storm Gordon heads toward Gulf Coast

    News Wrap: Tropical Storm Gordon heads toward Gulf Coast

    Sep 03, 2018 10:50 PM EDT

    In our news wrap Monday, the Gulf Coast is bracing for Tropical Storm Gordon, which could grow into a hurricane and reach land by Tuesday. Also, a U.S. soldier was killed in eastern Afghanistan and another was wounded. Officials said it appeared to be an insider attack involving Afghan security forces.

  • News Wrap: Tropical Storm Lidia batters Mexico

    News Wrap: Tropical Storm Lidia batters Mexico

    Sep 01, 2017 11:16 PM EDT

    ... MILES O'BRIEN: In the day's other news, Tropical Storm Lidia in the Pacific battered Mexico's Baja California Peninsula with heavy wind and rain. Officials reported four deaths. The storm caused flooding as far away as Mexico City, and it could bring rain to the American Southwest ...

  • News Wrap: Tropical storm slams Florida; Syrian forces push toward Manbij

    News Wrap: Tropical storm slams Florida; Syrian forces push toward Manbij

    Jun 06, 2016 11:35 PM EDT

    ... in his own ranks. We will have a full report after the news summary. GWEN IFILL: In the day's other news: An early-season tropical storm, Colin, raised the alarm on Florida's Panhandle coast. Governor Rick Scott declared emergencies in 34 counties as the storm brought winds of ...

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    #TropicalStormKaren

    Oct 04, 2013 10:23 PM EDT

    Tropical Storm Karen expected to hit northern Gulf Coast: http://t.co/ZlshvL5tWy -NS— The Associated Press (@AP) October 4, 2013

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    FEMA warns Gulf residents of tropical storm; recalls furloughed workers

    Oct 03, 2013 09:30 PM EDT

    National Hurricane Center screen grab The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is telling Gulf Coast residents to "take steps now to be prepared and follow the direction of local officials" as Tropical Storm Karen approaches. The National Weather service has issued a hurricane watch for the Gulf Coast from Lousiana ...