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Cristobal remnants bring thunderstorms, flooding to Midwest
Read full article: Cristobal remnants bring thunderstorms, flooding to MidwestErin Shaw, left, and Brittany Schanzbach stand near crashing waves near the seawall of Lake Pontchartrain from a storm surge in New Orleans, Sunday, June 7, 2020, as Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches the Louisiana Coast. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)MILWAUKEE The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal were moving out of the Midwest on Wednesday and into Canada, with gusty winds and heavy rain leaving behind flooding in Wisconsin, Missouri and Iowa. Scattered severe thunderstorms were possible Wednesday from Ohio and Michigan into parts of the Northeast, forecasters said. In western Wisconsin, the rain from remnants of Cristobal washed out portions of some roads. Cristobal's remnants moved into the Midwest after lashing the South.
Remnants of Cristobal move into Midwest after lashing South
Read full article: Remnants of Cristobal move into Midwest after lashing SouthErin Shaw, left, and Brittany Schanzbach stand near crashing waves near the seawall of Lake Pontchartrain from a storm surge in New Orleans, Sunday, June 7, 2020, as Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches the Louisiana Coast. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal moved across parts of the Midwest on Tuesday after lashing the South, unleashing downpours and bringing gusty winds as more high winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms were forecast. Cristobal may produce flash flooding and isolated river flooding, as well as few tornadoes, the weather service said. Wind gusts of up to 45 mph (72 kph) were expected in Chicago by Tuesday night, the weather service said. In parts of Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota, the gusty winds and low humidity will bring the threat of wildfires in areas with dry grass, forecasters warned.
Tropical Storm Cristobal weakens, flood threat persists
Read full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal weakens, flood threat persistsOwners tie down and secure their boats in the Pass Christian Harbor in Pass Christian, Miss., Sunday, June 7, 2020, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast ahead of Tropical Storm Cristobals landfall. At 1 a.m. CDT Monday, the storm was centered about 35 miles (56 kilometers) northwest of New Orleans, packing slowed winds of 40 mph (64 kmph). Coastal Mississippi news outlets reported stalled cars and trucks as flood waters inundated beaches and crashed over highways. Elsewhere in south Louisiana, water covered the only road to Grand Isle and in low-lying parts of Plaquemines Parish at the state's southeastern tip. The storm also forced a waterlogged stretch of Interstate 10 in north Florida to close for a time Sunday.
Cristobal is now a depression, moving north toward Canada
Read full article: Cristobal is now a depression, moving north toward CanadaA wave crashes as a man stands on a jetty near Orleans Harbor in Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, Sunday, June 7, 2020, as Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches the Louisiana Coast. At 5 a.m. EDT Monday, the storm was centered about 40 miles (65 kilometers) north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with top winds of 35 mph (55 kmh), and moving north-northwest at 10 mph (17 kmh). Its forecast path takes it into Arkansas and Missouri by Tuesday, then through Illinois and Wisconsin to the Great Lakes. Elsewhere in south Louisiana, water covered the only road to Grand Isle and low-lying parts of Plaquemines Parish at the state's southeastern tip. The storm also forced a waterlogged stretch of Interstate 10 in north Florida to close for a time Sunday.
Padre Island National Seashore closes north, south beaches due to Tropical Storm Cristobal
Read full article: Padre Island National Seashore closes north, south beaches due to Tropical Storm CristobalCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Padre Island National Seashore has temporarily closed its north and south beaches due to coastal flooding from Tropical Storm Cristobal. The storm made landfall Sunday afternoon on the southeast Louisiana coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. Swimming is also not currently recommended as... Posted by Padre Island National Seashore on Sunday, June 7, 2020Officials have also received reports of a lot of jellyfish in the water. Very heavy rain and storms are possible along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana all the way to Florida during the tropical storm, as reported by the KSAT 12 weather team. RELATED LINKS:Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall Sunday eveningTriple-digit heat likely for the first time this year in San AntonioWater rescue caught on camera in Corpus Christi as Tropical Storm Cristobal brings rough surf to Texas coast
National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Cristobal has made landfall on southeast Louisiana coast
Read full article: National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Cristobal has made landfall on southeast Louisiana coastNEW ORLEANS – National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Cristobal has made landfall on southeast Louisiana coast. This will be the third named storm so far during the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. We’ll bring more updates as they become available.
Tropical Storm Cristobal draws nearer to US Gulf Coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal draws nearer to US Gulf CoastSaturday, June 6, 2020, ahead of Tropical Storm Cristobal. A re-energized Tropical Storm Cristobal advanced toward the U.S. Gulf Coast early Saturday, bringing with it the heavy rains that already caused flooding and mudslides in Mexico and Central America. After weakening to a tropical depression while moving over land in Mexico's Gulf coast, Cristobal headed back into the southern Gulf of Mexico from the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday and powered back up into a tropical storm. Outer rain bands from the storm were spreading across parts of the northern Gulf Coast early Sunday, and conditions were expected to deteriorate. A tropical storm warning was posted for the northern Gulf of Mexico coast from Intracoastal City, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida border.
Water rescue caught on camera in Corpus Christi as Tropical Storm Cristobal brings rough surf to Texas coast
Read full article: Water rescue caught on camera in Corpus Christi as Tropical Storm Cristobal brings rough surf to Texas coastCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Two girls were rescued from rough surf waters near Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi Sunday as Tropical Storm Cristobal brought big waves to the Coastal Bend area. The rescue was caught on camera by KRIS photojournalist Dylan Moore. According to KRIS, the girls were swimming in the water at about 11 a.m. but were having a hard time getting back to shore. A lifeguard and a good Samaritan went in the water and brought the girls to safety. Watch the full rescue:
Gulf Coast prepares for flooding from Tropical Storm Cristobal
Read full article: Gulf Coast prepares for flooding from Tropical Storm CristobalThe latest forecast track has Tropical Storm Cristobal -- the third named storm of what is expected to be an active hurricane season -- making landfall sometime Sunday afternoon or early evening. Track Tropical Storm Cristobal here >>>As for Cristobal's landfall location, several models say it will fall somewhere between Marsh Island and Slidell, Louisiana. Flooding will be the biggest concern for Gulf Coast states east of Texas. The Storm Prediction Center has a "marginal risk" for the coastal regions of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and northwestern Florida. “Tropical storms like Cristobal can still be prolific tornado producers, especially when making landfall on the Gulf Coast,” said CNN meteorologist Brandon Miller.
Tropical Storm Cristobal advances toward US Gulf Coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal advances toward US Gulf CoastMIAMI A re-energized Tropical Storm Cristobal advanced toward the U.S. Gulf Coast early Saturday, bringing with it the heavy rains that already caused flooding and mudslides in Mexico and Central America. After weakening to a tropical depression while moving over land in Mexico's Gulf coast, Cristobal headed back into the southern Gulf of Mexico from the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday and powered back up into a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said in its 7 a.m. advisory Saturday that the storm was expected to slowly strengthen until it makes landfall, expected Sunday night along the U.S. Gulf Coast. A tropical storm watch was posted for the northern Gulf of Mexico coast from Intracoastal City, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida border. Cristobal formed this week in the Bay of Campeche from the remnants of Tropical Storm Amanda, which had sprung up last weekend in the eastern Pacific and hit Central America.
Tropical Storm Cristobal drenching Mexico's Gulf coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal drenching Mexico's Gulf coastMEXICO CITY Tropical Storm Cristobal is creeping along just inland over Mexicos Gulf coast state of Campeche, threatening to cause flooding the next few days before a predicted turn northward toward the U.S. The storms sustained winds weakened to 45 mph (75 kph) after it moved inland Wednesday near the oil town of Ciudad del Carmen. Cristobal was forecast to be out in the central Gulf on Saturday and could be nearing the U.S. Gulf Coast by Sunday, the hurricane center said. Cristobal formed Tuesday from the remnants of the Pacific Tropical Storm Amanda that had caused deadly flooding and landslides in Central America. In 2016, Tropical Storm Colin formed in the Gulf on June 5.
Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall on Mexico Gulf coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall on Mexico Gulf coastMEXICO CITY Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall in Mexicos Gulf coast state of Campeche Wednesday, dumping heavy rain on the already soaked region, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. But until then, forecasters expect Cristobal to meander along Mexicos Gulf coast, causing severe flooding. Cristobal formed Tuesday from the remnants of the Pacific Tropical Storm Amanda that had caused deadly flooding and landslides in Central America. Cristobal was the earliest third named storm of an Atlantic hurricane season on record; in 2016, Tropical Storm Colin formed in the Gulf on June 5. Forecasts call for 10 to 20 inches (25 to 50 centimeters) of rain along Mexico's Gulf coast and more in isolated areas.
Tropical Storm Cristobal forms, flood threat for Mexico
Read full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal forms, flood threat for MexicoMIAMI Tropical Storm Cristobal formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, bringing some flooding to Mexico's southern Gulf coast and threatening more deadly inundations farther inland. Cristobal was the earliest third named storm of an Atlantic hurricane season on record; in 2016, Tropical Storm Colin formed in the Gulf on June 5. Cristobal's winds could build to 65 mph (105 kph) when it moves toward the U.S. Gulf Coast over the weekend. While that would remain tropical-storm strength, Dennis Feltgen, a spokesman for the National Hurricane Center, urged Gulf Coast residents to keep an eye on Cristobal, noting there is no such thing as just a tropical storm." Cristobal formed from the remnants of the Eastern Pacific's Tropical Storm Amanda, which killed at least 17 people as it moved across El Salvador and Guatemala over the weekend.
Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall Sunday evening
Read full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall Sunday eveningSAN ANTONIO – We’re keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Cristobal. Here are the key points:Cristobal made landfall as a tropical storm on Sunday shortly after 5 p.m. CT (Track it here.) Maximum sustained winds at landfall were around 50 mph, with wind gusts up to 65 mphVery heavy rain and dangerous storm surge will be possible along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana all the way to the Florida
Cristobal Makes Landfall In The State Of Campeche, Mexico
Read full article: Cristobal Makes Landfall In The State Of Campeche, MexicoMexican state of southern Chiapas, 15 to 20 inches, isolated 25 inches. Southern Guatemala, additional 15 to 20 inches, isolated storm total amounts of 35 inches dating back to Saturday, may 30th. El Salvador, additional 10 to 15 inches, isolated storm total amounts of 35 inches dating back to Saturday, may 30th. Belize and Honduras, 3 to 6 inches, isolated 10 inches. Wind: tropical storm conditions are affecting the coast within portions of the warning area.