http://transworldnews.com TransWorldNews Bringing Your News to the World Copyright TransWorldNews, Inc. RSSEngine 1.0.0.3 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:11:73 GMT 15 http://transworldnews.com/images/twn_logo.gif http://transworldnews.com Fuel shortages have become the latest problem for the northeast in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. As power companies warned that electricity in some of the hard hit areas like New York City and coastal New Jersey could remain out until November 11, ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1194879 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1194879 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:01:91 GMT As large parts of northeast coastal areas continue to sit underwater, authorities have raised the official death toll from Hurricane Sandy to 76. Numerous people are thought to still be unaccounted for, but the exact number is unknown. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1194300 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1194300 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:08:12 GMT Hurricane Sandy slammed into the northeast Monday evening, leaving flooding a trail of severe damage in its wake. The storm is expected to weaken as it moves inland across Pennsylvania on Tuesday and then western New York on Wednesday. Forecaster ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1192399 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1192399 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:39:69 GMT Hurricane Sandy is expected to continue gaining strength as it steadily moves towards the northeast coast at 28 mph. As of Monday morning, the category 1 hurricane was moving northwest packing 90 mph winds. The National Hurricane Center said the ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1192080 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1192080 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:00:76 GMT Hurricane Isaac lashed southeast Louisiana with heavy rain and strong winds Wednesday morning, causing severe flooding in Plaquemines Parish and other low-lying areas along the Mississippi River. Parish officials say storm surge caused at least o ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1139999 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1139999 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:43:41 GMT Tropical Storm Isaac was upgraded to a category 1 hurricane today as it steadily continued moving towards the northern gulf coast. The National Hurricane Center said Isaac is now traveling at 10 mph with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. Isaac w ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1139418 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1139418 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:53:81 GMT The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Isaac could strengthen into a hurricane as moves through the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The center predicts Isaac will be a category 1 hurricane by the time it reaches land. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1137516 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1137516 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:21:56 GMT As Hurricane Bud continued moving towards the southwest coast of Mexico on Friday, the National Hurricane Center warned coastal residents that preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1081547 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1081547 Fri, 25 May 2012 17:46:21 GMT Parts of southwest Mexico were put under a tropical storm warning Thursday as Hurricane Bud upgraded to a category 2 storm and continued moving towards the coastline. In an afternoon advisory, the National Hurricane Center predicted the center of ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1081459 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1081459 Thu, 24 May 2012 21:18:28 GMT As many as a dozen tornadoes ripped through northern Texas Tuesday, leaving widespread damage in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The National Weather Service does not know the exact number of tornadoes that touched down, but surveyors will assess aff ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1047158 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1047158 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:56:37 GMT Authorities in northern Alabama reported several towns in Madison County and Limestone County sustained major damage after two tornadoes touched down Friday morning. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1023825 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1023825 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:40:23 GMT A powerful storm system churned across the Midwest early Wednesday spawning an estimated 16 tornados and leaving at least 9 people dead in Kansas and Missouri. The storm continued moving east and forecasters warned severe weather and tornadoes co ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1022705 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=1022705 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:15:26 GMT Residents of Nome, Alaska and other isolated villages along the west coast were prepared Wednesday morning for what forecasters have described as an epic storm surge churning in the Bering Sea. Many residents along the coast had already made th ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=975045 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=975045 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:33:51 GMT Hurricane Rina weakened to a tropical storm Thursday as it steadily moved towards the east coast of Mexicos Yucatan Peninsula. The National Hurricane Center reports Rina will likely brush the coast with maximum sustained winds near 70 mph Thursd ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=968587 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=968587 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:47:47 GMT As Hurricane Rina churned in the Carribean Sea Monday, weather officials warned of a possible direct hit on Cancun later this week. The National Hurricane Center said Rina appears to be gradually gaining strength and could become a major Category ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=967473 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=967473 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:14:37 GMT The National Hurricane Center downgraded Hurricane Jova to a tropical storm early Wednesday as the system moved over western Mexico. Jova hit the coast as a Category 2 hurricane, bringing heavy rain and 100 mph winds. http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=962422 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=962422 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:27:45 GMT Hurricane Jova steadily closed in on the west coast of Mexico Tuesday, prompting authorities to issue hurricane warnings, open shelters and close ports. The National Hurricane Center said Jova is currently a Category 3 storm with maximum sustaine ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=961271 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=961271 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:11:89 GMT Hurricane Irene left downed trees and flooding in its wake Monday morning as it moved away from Puerto Rico and continued on a northwest path towards the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Puerto Rican authorities have not reported any death or major ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=852851 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=852851 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:58:71 GMT Tropical Storm Emily was downgraded to an average storm system Thursday afternoon as is passed over the mountains of Hispaniola, but the National Hurricane Center warned heavy rain could still cause flooding in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. A ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=814030 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=814030 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:08:28 GMT As Tropical Storm Emily continued to move west at 14 mph Wednesday morning, a tropical storm warning was put in to effect for Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands. The National Hurricane Center expe ... http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=809736 http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=809736 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:40:49 GMT