Incredible video shows plane fighting Irma's winds, aborting landing at Myrtle Beach airport
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Incredible video shows an Allegiant flight battling winds from Tropical Storm Irma as it attempts to land at the Myrtle Beach International Airport on Monday.The video, which was submitted to WMBF by Christopher and Malgorzata Rosafort, was filmed on a golf course around noon.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Incredible video shows an Allegiant flight battling winds from Tropical Storm Irma as it attempts to land at the Myrtle Beach International Airport on Monday.The video, which was submitted to WMBF by Christopher and Malgorzata Rosafort, was filmed on a golf course around noon.
"That's our job:" Some Wisconsin troops that'll help after Irma assisted with flood relief in Burlington in July
OCONOMOWOC -- On Monday, September 11th, it was wheels up for 2,500 Wisconsin National Guard troops deploying to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
OCONOMOWOC -- On Monday, September 11th, it was wheels up for 2,500 Wisconsin National Guard troops deploying to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
Dashcam records Georgia driver's close call with falling tree
SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. – She may have some minor injuries and damage to the front end of her car, but one Georgia driver is lucky to be alive Monday.As Tropical Storm Irma buffeted the state with heavy winds and rain, Michael Head was driving along Highway 92, trying to get home when the tree fell, nearly crushing the white Lexus SUV in front of him.
SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. – She may have some minor injuries and damage to the front end of her car, but one Georgia driver is lucky to be alive Monday.As Tropical Storm Irma buffeted the state with heavy winds and rain, Michael Head was driving along Highway 92, trying to get home when the tree fell, nearly crushing the white Lexus SUV in front of him.
Irma blamed for at least 6 deaths in Florida, more than 40 overall
FLORIDA -- Hurricane Irma has been blamed for more than 40 deaths, including six in Florida, as of 8:00 p.m. CT Monday, September 11th.Authorities say a Florida man appears to have been electrocuted by a downed power line following Irma.
FLORIDA -- Hurricane Irma has been blamed for more than 40 deaths, including six in Florida, as of 8:00 p.m. CT Monday, September 11th.Authorities say a Florida man appears to have been electrocuted by a downed power line following Irma.
Wisconsin businesses pitch in to bring relief to victims of Irma; "Don't wait, come to us"
MILWAUKEE -- Whether it's a jolt of electricity or a much-needed prescription, companies in southeast Wisconsin are doing what they can to bring relief to those affected by Hurricane Irma.
MILWAUKEE -- Whether it's a jolt of electricity or a much-needed prescription, companies in southeast Wisconsin are doing what they can to bring relief to those affected by Hurricane Irma.
Irma takes a parting shot as it finally leaves Florida
TAMPA, Florida — A weakened Irma took its parting shot at Florida on Monday, triggering severe flooding in the state's northeastern corner, while authorities along the storm's 400-mile path struggled to rush aid to victims and take the full measure of the damage.The monster hurricane that hit the Florida Keys on Sunday as a Category 4 was downgraded to a tropical storm as it finally pushed its way out of the state and into Georgia, where it caused more misery.During its rainy, windy run up the length of Florida, Irma swamped homes, uprooted trees, flooded streets, cast boats ashore, snapped miles of power lines and toppled construction cranes."How are we going to survive from here?" asked Gwen Bush, who waded through thigh-deep floodwaters outside her central Florida home to reach National Guard rescuers and get a ride to a shelter. "What's going to happen now?
TAMPA, Florida — A weakened Irma took its parting shot at Florida on Monday, triggering severe flooding in the state's northeastern corner, while authorities along the storm's 400-mile path struggled to rush aid to victims and take the full measure of the damage.The monster hurricane that hit the Florida Keys on Sunday as a Category 4 was downgraded to a tropical storm as it finally pushed its way out of the state and into Georgia, where it caused more misery.During its rainy, windy run up the length of Florida, Irma swamped homes, uprooted trees, flooded streets, cast boats ashore, snapped miles of power lines and toppled construction cranes."How are we going to survive from here?" asked Gwen Bush, who waded through thigh-deep floodwaters outside her central Florida home to reach National Guard rescuers and get a ride to a shelter. "What's going to happen now?
Irma Aftermath: 2nd death reported in Georgia
SANDY SPRINGS, Georgia -- Officials are reporting a second death in Georgia related to Tropical Storm Irma.Georgia Emergency Management Agency spokeswoman Catherine Howden said the death was confirmed Monday in Sandy Springs, north of Atlanta.
SANDY SPRINGS, Georgia -- Officials are reporting a second death in Georgia related to Tropical Storm Irma.Georgia Emergency Management Agency spokeswoman Catherine Howden said the death was confirmed Monday in Sandy Springs, north of Atlanta.
Aircraft carrier rushed to the hurricane-battered Keys: "Hope everyone survived"
FLORIDA KEYS — Authorities sent an aircraft carrier and other Navy ships to the Florida Keys to help with search-and-rescue operations Monday as a flyover of the hurricane-battered islands yielded what the governor said were scenes of devastation."My heart goes out to the people in the Keys," Gov.
FLORIDA KEYS — Authorities sent an aircraft carrier and other Navy ships to the Florida Keys to help with search-and-rescue operations Monday as a flyover of the hurricane-battered islands yielded what the governor said were scenes of devastation."My heart goes out to the people in the Keys," Gov.
Irma's roar gives way to grinding chorus of saws, generators
SWEETWATER, Florida — A grinding chorus of chain saws and generators kicked in quickly after Hurricane Irma's roar left Sweetwater, a small, mostly Spanish-speaking town west of Miami where streets were swamped, fences and trees fell, cars got stuck in floodwater and shed roofs bent like tin foil.Adrian Ortiz, 28, was philosophical as he sat in his BMW on Monday, waiting rather ambitiously for a tow truck.
SWEETWATER, Florida — A grinding chorus of chain saws and generators kicked in quickly after Hurricane Irma's roar left Sweetwater, a small, mostly Spanish-speaking town west of Miami where streets were swamped, fences and trees fell, cars got stuck in floodwater and shed roofs bent like tin foil.Adrian Ortiz, 28, was philosophical as he sat in his BMW on Monday, waiting rather ambitiously for a tow truck.
Kristen Bell sings 'Frozen' tunes at Florida Irma shelter
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kristen Bell says she is "singing in a hurricane" while riding out Irma in Florida.The "Frozen" star is in Orlando filming a movie and staying at a hotel at the Walt Disney World resort.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kristen Bell says she is "singing in a hurricane" while riding out Irma in Florida.The "Frozen" star is in Orlando filming a movie and staying at a hotel at the Walt Disney World resort.
Now a tropical storm, Irma hits Florida with wind, flooding
TAMPA, Florida — A weakened but still dangerous Irma pushed inland Monday as it hammered Florida with winds and floodwaters that created hazards even for rescuers trying to help beleaguered residents.Irma was downgraded to a tropical storm over Florida, but it still had winds near hurricane force.
TAMPA, Florida — A weakened but still dangerous Irma pushed inland Monday as it hammered Florida with winds and floodwaters that created hazards even for rescuers trying to help beleaguered residents.Irma was downgraded to a tropical storm over Florida, but it still had winds near hurricane force.
"Takes your mind off it:" Packers' block party the perfect distraction for those worried about Irma
SHOREWOOD -- A Green Bay Packers' party helped some cope as Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida Sunday, September 10th.Sunday marked the Packers' regular-season opener, and for many, cheering on the green and gold served as a perfect distraction to what was a very stressful week.Crowds gathered for the Packers' block party in Shorewood -- hundreds of miles away from the force of Hurricane Irma.
SHOREWOOD -- A Green Bay Packers' party helped some cope as Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida Sunday, September 10th.Sunday marked the Packers' regular-season opener, and for many, cheering on the green and gold served as a perfect distraction to what was a very stressful week.Crowds gathered for the Packers' block party in Shorewood -- hundreds of miles away from the force of Hurricane Irma.
"Excited to provide support:" Salvation Army chaplains head to Texas to help Hurricane Harvey victims
HOUSTON, Texas -- A number of Salvation Army chaplains from Wisconsin will help Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas.Before heading out, they prayed Sunday, September 10th at General Mitchell International Airport.
HOUSTON, Texas -- A number of Salvation Army chaplains from Wisconsin will help Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas.Before heading out, they prayed Sunday, September 10th at General Mitchell International Airport.
"They're settling in well:" 15 dogs, 10 cats arrive in Milwaukee from FL shelter amid Hurricane Irma
MILWAUKEE -- Animals impacted by Hurricane Irma arrived late Saturday, September 9th in Milwaukee, hours before the massive hurricane made U.S. landfall in Florida.The Wisconsin Humane Society Saturday night received their first round of animals from a shelter near Fort Myers, Florida -- sent away to make room for pets that will be impacted by the storm.
MILWAUKEE -- Animals impacted by Hurricane Irma arrived late Saturday, September 9th in Milwaukee, hours before the massive hurricane made U.S. landfall in Florida.The Wisconsin Humane Society Saturday night received their first round of animals from a shelter near Fort Myers, Florida -- sent away to make room for pets that will be impacted by the storm.
Hurricane Irma takes down 3rd construction crane; 2 in Miami, 1 in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE -- A third construction crane has toppled in Florida in the powerful winds of Hurricane Irma.Officials say it happened at a project on Fort Lauderdale beach during the storm Sunday.Officials with developer The Related Group told the Sun-Sentinel the crane collapse caused no injuries and did not appear to damage anything else.Two other cranes toppled earlier in Miami as Irma swirled up the state.
FORT LAUDERDALE -- A third construction crane has toppled in Florida in the powerful winds of Hurricane Irma.Officials say it happened at a project on Fort Lauderdale beach during the storm Sunday.Officials with developer The Related Group told the Sun-Sentinel the crane collapse caused no injuries and did not appear to damage anything else.Two other cranes toppled earlier in Miami as Irma swirled up the state.
Family drove for 3 days from Tampa area to Kansas City, escaping Irma with 30 dogs
KANSAS CITY, Missouri -- Kansas City Animal Control spent much of Saturday afternoon, September 9th working to find shelter for 30 dogs who are in Kansas City until their owners can return home to Florida.The Lavara family made the trip in three days, taking just the essentials."They actually were driving 1,000 miles over from this small town near Tampa to be here," said Maria Lavrava, through translator and family friend Marcelo Mata. "Not even luggage.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri -- Kansas City Animal Control spent much of Saturday afternoon, September 9th working to find shelter for 30 dogs who are in Kansas City until their owners can return home to Florida.The Lavara family made the trip in three days, taking just the essentials."They actually were driving 1,000 miles over from this small town near Tampa to be here," said Maria Lavrava, through translator and family friend Marcelo Mata. "Not even luggage.
Florida Power and Light: More than 3.3 million without power amid Irma
FLORIDA -- More than 3.3 million homes and businesses — and counting — have lost power in Florida as Hurricane Irma moves up the peninsula.The widespread outages stretch from the Florida Keys all the way into central Florida.Florida Power & Light, the state's largest electric utility, said there were nearly 1 million customers without power in Miami-Dade County alone.The power outages are expected to increase as the storm edges further north.There are roughly 7 million residential customers in the state.
FLORIDA -- More than 3.3 million homes and businesses — and counting — have lost power in Florida as Hurricane Irma moves up the peninsula.The widespread outages stretch from the Florida Keys all the way into central Florida.Florida Power & Light, the state's largest electric utility, said there were nearly 1 million customers without power in Miami-Dade County alone.The power outages are expected to increase as the storm edges further north.There are roughly 7 million residential customers in the state.
JJ Watt takes field for 1st time since raising $31M for hurricane victims; describes play as "terrible"
HOUSTON, Texas -- JJ Watt took to the football field Sunday, September 10th for the first time since raising more than $31 million for Hurricane Harvey victims.The Houston Texans lost their season opener vs.
HOUSTON, Texas -- JJ Watt took to the football field Sunday, September 10th for the first time since raising more than $31 million for Hurricane Harvey victims.The Houston Texans lost their season opener vs.
Pasco County sheriff's officials: "Do not shoot weapons at Irma!"
PASCO COUNTY, Florida -- A tweet by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office amid Hurricane Irma is going viral.Sheriff's officials tweeted Saturday, warning people not to shoot the storm.This, in response to a Facebook Event set up by a man who has invited people to shoot the storm, an idea he reportedly came up with "out of stress and boredom."Yahoo News reports more than 55,000 have signed up to join him.Pasco County sheriff's officials said shooting Irma "won't make it turtn around and it will have very dangerous side effects," noting on Twitter that "bullets come back."
PASCO COUNTY, Florida -- A tweet by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office amid Hurricane Irma is going viral.Sheriff's officials tweeted Saturday, warning people not to shoot the storm.This, in response to a Facebook Event set up by a man who has invited people to shoot the storm, an idea he reportedly came up with "out of stress and boredom."Yahoo News reports more than 55,000 have signed up to join him.Pasco County sheriff's officials said shooting Irma "won't make it turtn around and it will have very dangerous side effects," noting on Twitter that "bullets come back."
"We stand ready to help:" More than 2,500 WI National Guard troops will head to Florida amid Irma
FLORIDA -- More than 2,500 Wisconsin National Guard troops will be heading to Florida to help in the response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Irma."We stand ready to help our friends in Florida who are bracing for Hurricane Irma, one of the strongest Atlantic Ocean storms on record," Gov.
FLORIDA -- More than 2,500 Wisconsin National Guard troops will be heading to Florida to help in the response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Irma."We stand ready to help our friends in Florida who are bracing for Hurricane Irma, one of the strongest Atlantic Ocean storms on record," Gov.