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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2016
Page
5
Partly cloudy today with a near record high of 86 degrees and 65 percent humidity. A south wind of 5 mph. Tonight mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Record high 88 set in 1987 and record low 33 in 1983.
U S forecasters anticipate near normal Atlantic hurricane season with 10 to 16 named storms and four to eight hurricanes, one to four major. NOAA notes climate factors hinder precise forecasts, with season starting June 1 and Alex already debuting in January, while Bermuda Bahamas area may develop into a tropical system near the southeast coast.
NOAA officials warn tropical storm trends may rise this year even as El Nino dissipates and La Niña looms. The article discusses potential transitions in active hurricane eras, the 2015 season details, Joaquin’s sinking tragedy, forecast improvements, and rising U.S. exposure with 143.6 million people in hurricane zones.
In the Bahamas Joaquin caused over 60 million dollars in damage with widespread flooding and contaminated water. Caribbean storms Erika, Irene, and Sandy produced multi hundred million to tens of billions in losses. FEMA will overhaul its appeal process to give homeowners direct access to dispute resolution and increased oversight.
Kansans recovered from a tornado outbreak that included a long tracked monster near Chapman, 140 miles west of Kansas City. The EF3 twister caused about 20 home losses, winds up to 165 mph, with no reported injuries. Forecasters warned of more severe weather expected later Thursday across Kansas and nearby areas.
Boston archaeologist Joe Bagley announced a 1800s shipwreck uncovered in the Seaport District during the construction of a 17 story office building. The vessel appears burnt and carried lime for masonry, reflecting the city’s 19th century building boom and Boston’s ongoing growth.
Georgia health officials report the state's first sexually transmitted Zika case, with a recovered female patient whose male partner contracted the disease while traveling in Brazil. The CDC notes 11 US sexually transmitted Zika cases and 591 total US cases linked to travel. mosquitoes spread the virus and it can cause birth defects.
Jacksonville based report notes two week NTSB hearings on the 790 foot freighter El Faro disaster during Hurricane Joaquin. Investigators describe the loss as a colossal management failure by Tato Services Inc while 33 crewmen died and the probe remains inconclusive.
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