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The best and worst places to shelter during a tornado

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver and the Eastern Plains are known to get severe weather from time to time, and with severe weather comes the possibility of tornadoes. During severe weather, the National Weather Service may issue a tornado watch for your area, which means there is the possibility that a tornado could form. However, if that is upgraded to a tornado warning, you will need to seek shelter immediately as a tornado is imminent, likely or already occurring. Delays, cancellations at DIA due to weather Some places are safer to shelter than others, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). There are also some shelter options that seem safe, but are anything but.Safest options: Indoors and undergroundOne of the safest places to shelter during a tornado warning is in a specially-built storm shelter or safe room, according to FEMA. These are designed to sustain high winds.Not everyone has access to these, however, so the next best option is the lowest floor of a build...

Stunning photos of Tuesday's storm from a distance explained

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – As severe stormy weather was hitting the Front Range, those people who live west of Denver got to see spectacular views of the storm clouds and took photos.FOX31 Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Jessica Lebel said she was impressed when she saw the photos and explained just what they showed. Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day with severe afternoon, evening storms “It’s cumulonimbus, which is essentially a thunderstorm cloud, so what you’re seeing, that big part that goes outward is what we call an anvil,” Lebel said.When those clouds rise up to the troposphere layer of the atmosphere, Lebel said that’s where the cloud cannot rise anymore so it spreads out horizontally and forms round edges. Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels described the formation process like pouring pancake batter upside-down.“All that hot air rises and hits the top of the troposphere, and that’s why it pancakes out,” Michels said.Below the anvil, Lebel explains that you ma...

Suspect connected to stolen Mansory Rolls-Royce leads police in cross-county pursuit, ends in Davie

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:02 GMT

A police chase ended in Davie after several criminals led authorities on a pursuit connected to a stolen $800,000 luxury car.Early Wednesday morning, a man living in a South Florida gated community woke up to a shocking sight: his black Mansory Rolls Royce, one of only 12 in the U.S., was missing. The owner, identified as Alexei, believes he was targeted due to the unique sound of the car’s exhaust.Surveillance video from Alexei’s home showed a man walking straight up to the unlocked luxury car and driving off, passing a Ferrari and Bentley parked behind it. The theft occurred around 3:40 a.m., and Alexei thinks the car thief had an accomplice in a white Audi that could be seen leading the way.“They didn’t touch the two cars; they went straight for the Rolls Royce,” Alexei said.Law enforcement officers from Davie, Hollywood and the Broward Sheriff’s Office later chased the suspects in the white Audi for about an hour. The pursuit covered a significant d...

Former elementary school teacher accused of inappropriate acts with students returns to court

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:02 GMT

New information is coming to light regarding a South Florida Teacher who is facing trouble. Eric Givens, 29, was back in court Wednesday and faces serious charges. He’s now accused of molesting yet another former student — three years ago — and was the victim’s fifth grade teacher at the time.This case came to light after he was arrested last Friday, when he was charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a child at a Miami Catholic school, where the alleged victim was also a fifth grader.Police are asking anyone, who may have been a victim to come forward.

Memorial for child struck and killed at Andover crosswalk continues to grow as community mourns

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:02 GMT

Community members continue to mourn the loss of a six-year-old girl after the child was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer driver while crossing a street in downtown Andover.A memorial for the victim continued to grow at the intersection of Main and Elm streets on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after police say crews responded to the area Tuesday evening around 5:15 p.m.Andover Police Chief Patrick Keefe said the six year old was killed after being hit by a Sysco truck – the driver of which remained at the scene and cooperated with police. The child was quickly pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators said the girl, who was on a scooter at the time with two other children and a woman, was in the crosswalk when the driver struck the 6 year old. While they weren’t hit, Keefe said the others in the area at the time of the crash were taken to a local hospital “as a precautionary measure.” “I saw the truck midway through the intersection – a woman just holding a li...

TB12 Boylston Street location appears to close

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:02 GMT

A location of Tom Brady’s TB12 business appears to be closed on Boylston Street in Boston. The facility opened in 2019. As of Wednesday, its signage had been taken down and there was brown paper covering the windows. Brady founded TB12 Body Coach Alex Guerrero. The business promotes “the TB12 Method” which is described on the company’s website as “a series of healthy daily habits across five pillars, facilitating muscle recovery, injury prevention, and improved performance for anyone with an active lifestyle.”No one with TB12 has addressed what happened at the Boylston Street location, though the store has been removed from the chain’s list of locations.

Warmer afternoons, storm chances

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:02 GMT

7Weather – What a temperature rebound today! Some towns started off chilly in the 30s before ending the day in the low 70s. Overnight, it will stay quiet, dry and mainly clear. Over the next couple of days, high temperatures will be warm near 80° with a low chance for late day thunderstorms. Tomorrow morning starts off mainly clear with light wind. Temperatures won’t be as chilly as this morning, thanks to a milder airmass. Low temperatures will be near 50°. There will be a lot of sunshine during the morning. Some clouds will build through the afternoon with a chance for a few thunderstorms popping up late afternoon/early evening.Friday will be slightly warmer. The morning will start off in the low 50s with some high clouds. Temperatures will climb quickly into the low 80s. More clouds will build in the afternoon and there will be another low chance for a couple thunderstorms. The 80s streak continues! Saturday afternoon will feature warm temperatures near 80° again. Sou...

Bidding underway on iconic ‘Cheers’ bar currently up for auction

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:02 GMT

The actual bar from the hit TV show “Cheers” is going up for auction. As bidding gets underway, 7NEWS spoke with the collector who is selling the bar. “We’re about 20 days out and the bidding is already at $100,000 for this Cheers bar,” said James Comisar. “It’s amazing and of course we’re all hopeful that it goes to a collector or an institution in the Boston area,” Comisar continued. “The pyramids are in Egypt. This should go to Boston.”The actual “Cheers” bar breaks apart into three pieces and comes complete with its original cash register, tap and stools. The names of some of “Cheers’” actors are also carved into the wood. The bar is part of a collection of items up for auction that also includes memorabilia from “The Tonight Show,” “Mad Men” and “Breaking Bad,” as reported by the Associated Press. The auction is set to end with live bidding in Dallas between June 2 and June 4.Cheers premiered on TV in 1982 drawing inspiration from what was then known as the ...

Ravens OC Todd Monken getting ‘up to speed with the guys we’ve got’ as he awaits Lamar Jackson’s arrival

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:02 GMT

Star quarterback Lamar Jackson wasn’t in attendance for the Ravens’ voluntary “football school” Wednesday at the team’s facility in Owings Mills. New offensive coordinator Todd Monken isn’t concerned.“We’re excited about the guys that are here,” Monken said. “I know Lamar’s working hard.”It’s been six days since Jackson signed a five-year extension reportedly worth $260 million that makes him the highest-paid player in the NFL annually. But he was hardly the only big name absent from the session.Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., whom the Ravens signed to a one-year deal worth up to a reported $18 million last month, running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards and linebackers Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen were also among the notable players not in attendance.When they will be is unknown, but the Ravens’ first practice during offseason team activities is May 22.“I know the guys that aren’t h...

Patriots sign CB Tae Hayes, cut practice-squad wide receiver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:02 GMT

The Patriots signed veteran cornerback Tae Hayes and released wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr., the team announced Wednesday.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots 2023 schedule: NFL announces opponent, date and time for Germany game New England Patriots | New Patriots free-agent addition explains team ‘really wanted’ him New England Patriots | Patriots linebacker reacts to Aaron Rodgers joining the Jets New England Patriots | NFL notes: Patriots great Kevin Faulk is bullish on LSU receiver Kayshon Boutte New England Patriots | Patriots TE Mike Gesicki connecting with Mac Jones, old friends in New England Bowden Jr., 25, signed to the Patriots’ practice squad last September after getting released in Miami on cutdown day. He appeared in one game during the regular season, a November win over the Colts, but did not accrue any statistics. Bowden joined the Pats after short stints wit...