Final hurricane season forecast warns storms are coming soon

Final hurricane season forecast warns storms are coming soon

TheAtlantic hurricane season 2025is entering its peak months and weather conditions continue to favor an above-normal season, federal forecasters said on Aug. 7 in their final planned Atlantic hurricane season outlook for 2025. NOAA said forecasters expect a range of 13 to 18 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of those, five to nine are forecast to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including two to five major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). This includes the four tropical storms (Andrea, Barry, Chantal and Dexter) that have already formed. A typical year averages about 14 tropical storms, seven of which spin into hurricanes, based on weather records that date from 1991 to 2020. The numbers released in the Aug. 7 forecast are a slight decrease from the original forecast in May, though not enough to change the overall message of the forecast. Atlantic basin tropical storm activity is expected to be above normal due to a combination of factors, including warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Seas, and an active West African monsoon. (The monsoon's thunderstorm activity over West Africa promotes the formation of African easterly waves, which can turn into tropical storms and hurricanes.) ENSO-neutral conditions are also expected to continue, meaning there is neither an El Niño nor La Niña to influence this season's storm activity. ("ENSO" is short for "El Niño - Southern Oscillation," the overall term for the El Niño / La Niña climate cycle that affect weather worldwide. "ENSO-Neutral" means neither El Niño nor La Niña conditions are present.) "Many of the factors we identified ahead of the season are still at play, and conditions are largely tracking along with our May predictions," said Matt Rosencrans, lead hurricane season forecaster with NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Prediction, part of the National Weather Service. Other top forecasters are also predicting an active season.Colorado State University's hurricane forecasting team, led by Phil Klotzbach, predicted 16 total named storms, of which 8 will be hurricanes, in its most recent forecast released Aug. 6. AccuWeather's forecast, which came out in March, calls for 13 to 18 named storms, of which 7 to 10 will be hurricanes. The record for most actual named storms in a season is 30, set in 2020. The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before a storm threatens, NOAA said. "As we enter the second half of the season, this updated hurricane outlook serves as a call to action to prepare now, in advance, rather than delay until a warning is issued," said acting NOAA Administrator Laura Grimm, in a statement. It is vital to understand your home's vulnerability to storm surge, flooding, and wind. Here isyour checklistof things to do before a storm threatens your area. Here are some USA TODAY links to bookmark onhow to prepare your home for a hurricaneandhow to prepare a go-bag in case you need to evacuate. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:NOAA's final hurricane season forecast says hurricanes are coming soon

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Final hurricane season forecast warns storms are coming soon

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Over 32,000 Pounds of Pecans Have Been Recalled in 5 States Due to Potential Salmonella Exposure

Over 32,000 Pounds of Pecans Have Been Recalled in 5 States Due to Potential Salmonella Exposure

Getty Over 32,000 pounds of Navarro pecans were recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination The Class 1 recall affects products shipped to five U.S. states and three international countries Consumers are urged not to eat the pecans and to discard any affected products immediately Consumers in a handful of states are being encouraged to double-check the labels of one pantry staple. On Friday, Aug. 1, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a recall with Navarro Pecan Holdings, LLC. The ongoing recall was voluntarily initiated on July 10 by Navarro and has not yet been given a termination notice. According tothe recall noticeprovided by the FDA, Navarro recalled approximately 32,670 pounds of the brand Fancy Medium pecans from a variety of packaging sizes, from small to jumbo. The notice notes that the recall was initiated due to the pecans having potentially been in contact with Salmonella, "a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea, fever and stomach pains," as described by theCleveland Clinic. The recall was also categorized as a Class 1, the highest level for food and drug recalls, meaning that the agency has determined that it risk is "reasonably probable" enough to suspect contact would cause "adverse consequences, or death." Distributors in five U.S. states and Italy, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates were notified in a variety of ways, but not limited to email, fax, postal mail and telephone. A press release was not provided; however, according to the notice, the U.S states that were included were Arizona, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Minnesota and Texas. Getty Several shipments of Fancy Small Pecan Pieces (item 81014) were recorded with varying lot numbers but all with a pack date of 5/29/2025, code SDC1495, and for 56 units. Additional shipments of this same item include lot numbers 562088 and 562201, also dated 5/29/2025 with the same code and quantity. A separate case of Fancy Small Pecan Pieces (item 81163) was packed on 5/22/2025, code SDC1495, with one unit. Fancy Medium Pecan Pieces appeared multiple times: item 81124, packed on 6/13/2025, code SDC1645, with 90 units split into two shipments; item 81163, packed on 5/22/2025, code CP, with two units and item 81162, packed on 5/16/2025, code UPS, with seven units. Fancy Midget Pecan Pieces (item 81086) were packed on 5/30/2025, code SDC1505, with 56 units. Fancy Jr. Mammoth Pecan Halves had two entries: item 81035, packed on 6/11/2025, code SDC1625, with six units and item 80801, packed on 6/5/2025, code SDC1565, with 56 units. FCY #15 Halves (item 79291) appeared three times, all packed on 5/21/2025, code SDC1405, with units of 56, 56 and 32. Fancy Topper Pecan Halves (item 81165) were packed on 5/30/2025, code SDC1505, with 28 units. Fancy Topper Halves/Medium Pieces Blend had multiple entries: item 81070, packed on 5/28/2025, code SDC1505, of 56 units and item 81072, packed on 6/10/2025, code SDC1615, with three separate lot numbers, each with a quantity of 56 units.Fancy Jumbo Pecan Halves (item 81162) were packed on 5/16/2025, code UPS, quantity 3. Fancy Ex-Large/Jumbo Pecan Halves (item 80991) were packed on 5/19/2025, code SDC1395, with 1500 units. And lastly, Fancy Large Pecan Pieces (item 81160) were packed on 5/15/2025, code CP, with four units. Consumers are encouraged to toss any product that they've already received and not to consume further to prevent those adverse reactions. https://people-app.onelink.me/HNIa/kz7l4cuf Read the original article onPeople

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Over 32,000 Pounds of Pecans Have Been Recalled in 5 States Due to Potential Salmonella Exposure

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Elvis Presley’s Most Complicated Relationship Gets Spotlighted in New Book

Elvis Presley's Most Complicated Relationship Gets Spotlighted in New Book

Elvis Presley's Most Complicated Relationship Gets Spotlighted in New Bookoriginally appeared onParade. Elvis Presley's rise to superstardom was anything but a solo act. His talent and drive were matched by a powerful partnership with one of the most influential figures in his inner circle. But behind the spotlight, their relationship would become one of the most controversial alliances in music history. The King of Rock and Roll and his manager,Colonel Tom Parker, were an undeniable force. Together, they conquered the entertainment world with determination, talent, and a mutual respect for each other's strengths. The Colonel and the King: Tom Parker, Elvis Presley, and the Partnership That Rocked the WorldbyPeter Guralnickdelves into their complicated relationship. Each depended on the other for a myriad of professional and personal reasons, but their union faced many challenges. This new book is based on an archive of letters penned by Parker, which Guralnick first discovered in 1989.Commercial Appealspoke to the book's author, delving deeply into what did and didn't work in Presley and Parker's partnership. Parade Daily🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 "He believed in Elvis," the author said. "He believed that he was the greatest." Guralnick continued, "His faith in Elvis had to do with a future which couldn't be foretold. He and Elvis had a vision of something that had not yet been achieved. Yet, he believed that together they would achieve it." Together, Presley and Parker created a music dynasty, making Presley an undeniable force in rock and roll for over two decades. However, in the years after the singer's death, Parker's role in his career took on a more villainous slant. In the Baz Luhrmann filmElvis, Parker is a particularly polarizing character. He was depicted as a controlling and manipulative force who held significant power over both Presley's career and personal life. The book attempts to debunk that longstanding myth. The author reveals that through Parker's letters, a different picture was painted of his involvement in the singer's downfall. "As Elvis began to have his personal difficulties, and his behavior became more and more publicly erratic, and certainly after he died, there was a need for some kind of blame," Guralnick revealed. "And the easiest thing was to lash out at the manager, who had always promoted the myth of himself as a kind of outlandish Svengali." He continued, "There's no question that he created that myth. And he enjoyed the benefits of that for many, many years. But eventually that same reputation would come to work against him." After Presley's death in August 1977, Parker continued to manage his likeness. But after Vernon Presley died in 1979, his situation changed dramatically. In 1982, the Presley estate took legal action against Parker, accusing him of fraud and mismanagement. An out-of-court settlement came the following year, and Parker officially ended his legal connection to the estate. Colonel Tom Parker died in January, 1997. Elvis Presley's Most Complicated Relationship Gets Spotlighted in New Bookfirst appeared on Parade on Aug 7, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 7, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Dean Cain, 'Superman' and Trump: What the actor turned ICE agent said about the president

Dean Cain, 'Superman' and Trump: What the actor turned ICE agent said about the president

With the latest Warner Bros. "Superman" movie in theaters, the actor who once portrayed the "Man of Steel" in the '90s revealed he is now a U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. Dean Cain, who playedthe fictional heroin the TV series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," revealed the news in a Tuesday,Aug. 5 videoposted across his social media platforms. "I am a sworn law enforcement officer, as well as being a filmmaker, and I felt it was important to join with our first responders to help secure the safety of all," Cain, 59, said. "If you want to help save America, ICE is arresting the worst of the worst and removing them from America's streets. I like that. I voted for that." Here's what he's previously said about PresidentDonald Trumpand the latest portrayal of "Superman" starringDavid Corenswet, the most recent 'Man of Steel." Opinion:Superman and the American flag once stood for same things. MAGA changed that. Cain, whose comments come amidupped ICE scrutiny in recent months, recently criticized the direction Hollywood has taken Superman, calling its latest portrayal "woke,"according to an interview with TMZ. The day the movie hit theaters, The White House released a photo of afake movie posterdepicting the president as Superman. THE SYMBOL OF HOPE.TRUTH. JUSTICE. THE AMERICAN WAY.SUPERMAN TRUMP. 🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/fwFWeYonAq — The White House (@WhiteHouse)July 11, 2025 "I love President Trump. I've been friends with him forever," Variety reported Cain said. "Trump is actually one of the most empathetic, wonderful, generous people you'll ever meet." During a June 10 interview on "Piers Morgan Uncensored," Cain called the new movie's recurring plot theme "needs saving." "James Gunn and his decision to make Ma and Pa Kent the stupid rednecks. That's a choice," Cain told Morgan. "Superman has to be saved, like, repeatedly? Look, don't try and make it all woke and crazy. Keep that character as the way I like him as true justice and the American way." USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Cain and ICE for comment. JOIN ICE!!We need your help to protect 🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/cXcUaDcDhY — Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain)August 5, 2025 Contributing: USA TODAY'sEdward SegarraandBrian Truitt Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:What Dean Cain said about Trump and 'woke' Superman

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Two die when helicopter crashes into a barge in the Mississippi River

Two die when helicopter crashes into a barge in the Mississippi River

EAST ALTON, Ill. (AP) — A helicopter flying over the Mississippi River ran into a powerline Thursday, then crashed into a barge and sparked a fire, killing two people, officials said. The two dead were flying in the helicopter and there were no other reported injuries in the crash near East Alton, Illinois, said Cpl. Dallas Thompson of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. East Alton is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of St. Louis. The state patrol said no one was on the barge when the crash happened, and the fire has been extinguished. The river has been closed to commercial traffic. The helicopter ran into a powerline and crashed around 11 a.m. Thursday on the Mississippi River about half a mile (800 meters) downriver from the Alton Dam, said Rivers Pointe Fire District Chief Rick Pender. Fire, emergency medical and law enforcement personnel responded to the crash. Federal agencies are on the way, Pender said. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash. Video provided to KMOV-TV by a witness shows a black plume of smoke rising from the barge.

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Two die when helicopter crashes into a barge in the Mississippi River

Two die when helicopter crashes into a barge in the Mississippi River EAST ALTON, Ill. (AP) — A helicopter flying over the Mississippi River...

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