FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Cochise County
FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Cochise County OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for Cochise County, the City of Benson, the City of Bisbee, the City of Sierra Vista, the City of Tombstone, and the Town of Huachuca City, Arizona. These maps identify revised flood hazards within the Upper San Pedro Watershed. The updated maps will help building officials, contractors, and homeowners make informed mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer, more disaster-resilient communities. Before the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) become effective, there will be a 90-day appeal period from April 3
FEMA Urges Residents to Listen to Local Officials About Flooding Risks as Storms Sweep the South and Midwest
FEMA Urges Residents to Listen to Local Officials About Flooding Risks as Storms Sweep the South and Midwest WASHINGTON -- Large storms and severe weather systems are moving across the South and Midwest, which are bringing heavy rain and risks of flooding. FEMA is coordinating with its state, local, tribal and territorial partners to ensure people’s safety is prioritized. Additionally, President Donald J. Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Tennessee, providing federal disaster assistance that allows FEMA to identify, mobilize and provide, at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. It is critical to
President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Tennessee
President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Tennessee WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement response efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding beginning on April 2 and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population and to provide appropriate assistance to save lives, to protect property, public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe. The assistance is for
Mental Health Support is Available as Kentuckians Face Repeated Severe Weather Events
Mental Health Support is Available as Kentuckians Face Repeated Severe Weather Events FRANKFORT, Ky. – As Kentuckians brace for another round of severe weather, many residents are still recovering from the devastating storms and flooding that occurred between February 14 and March 7. These repeated incidents can take a serious toll on mental health and leave people feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. For adults and children having negative feelings or thoughts, free crisis counseling is available through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline. Call 800-985-5990 (Spanish Press 2) or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 (for
Quarterly Coal Distribution Report
(Wed, 02 Apr 2025) The Quarterly Coal Distribution Report(QCDR) provides detailed U.S. domestic coal distribution data (excluding waste coal and imports) for fourth-quarter 2024 by coal-origin state, coal-destination state, mode of transportation, and consuming sector. Quarterly coal distribution data for all quarters are preliminary and will be updated in the corresponding Annual Coal Distribution Report.
Quarterly Coal Report
(Wed, 02 Apr 2025) U.S. coal production during the fourth quarter of 2024 totaled 128 million short tons (MMst), which was 6% lower than the previous quarter and 9.1% lower than the fourth quarter of 2023. Fourth-quarter 2024 U.S. coal exports (27.7 MMst) increased 1.4% from the third-quarter 2024 level and increased 5.1% from the fourth-quarter 2023 level. U.S. coal imports in the fourth quarter of 2024 totaled 0.4 MMst. All data for 2023 and previous years are final. All data for 2024 are preliminary.
How will the start-up timing of the new U.S. LNG export facilities affect our forecast?
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) represent the largest source of natural gas demand growth in our March 2025 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), with LNG gross exports expected to increase by 19% to 14.2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2025 and by 15% to 16.4 Bcf/d in 2026. The start-up timing of two new LNG export facilities—Plaquemines LNG Phase 2 (consisting of 18 midscale trains) and Golden Pass LNG—could significantly affect our forecast because these facilities represent 19% of incremental U.S. LNG export capacity in 2025–26.
SPC MD 380
MD 0380 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 107... FOR EXTREME NORTHERN MS INTO WESTERN/MIDDLE TN Mesoscale Discussion 0380 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0223 PM CDT Thu Apr 03 2025 Areas affected...Extreme northern MS into western/middle TN Concerning...Tornado Watch 107... Valid 031923Z - 032100Z The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 107 continues. SUMMARY...An increasing severe threat is expected this afternoon, including potential for tornadoes, damaging wind, and isolated hail. DISCUSSION...A small storm cluster has recently intensified across western TN, with other showers and small cells developing south and east of this cluster, in the vicinity of an outflow-reinforced front. The
SPC MD 379
MD 0379 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 107... FOR EASTERN KENTUCKY Mesoscale Discussion 0379 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0211 PM CDT Thu Apr 03 2025 Areas affected...eastern Kentucky Concerning...Tornado Watch 107... Valid 031911Z - 032115Z The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 107 continues. SUMMARY...Storms across eastern Kentucky continue to pose a threat of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes this afternoon. DISCUSSION...Sustained low-level warm-air advection continues to support thunderstorms across eastern Kentucky. Afternoon insolation and a narrow axis of better moisture (upper 60s dewpoints) extending into eastern Kentucky have resulted in MLCAPE values approaching 1000 J/kg. The deep-layer flow and