Hurricane Barbara
Tropical Storm Barbara intensifies to hurricane strength.
Hurricane Barbara, which made landfall Wednesday on the southern Pacific coast of Mexico has claimed the lives of at least two people. At least 14 fisherman in Tapanatepec, Oaxaca are still reported to be missing. Oaxaca officials have prepared emergency shelters and suspended schools in coastal areas.
According to the U.S. National Hurricane Centre, Barbara had weakened to a tropical storm by evening.
Heavy rainfall in Salvador, Brazil
Heavy rainfall has damaged the roof of the Confederations Cup stadium (Mane Garrincha stadium) in Salvador, Estado de Bahia, Brazil.
Landslide on Whidbey Island, Washington
A 300-foot landslide has been reported north of Langley on Whidbey Island. According to officials, the landslide isn't threatening any homes and there have been no evacuations.
Other News:
Overnight thunderstorms in Toronto, Canada, led to severe flooding across the Greater Toronto Area Wednesday, with the Don River overflowing its banks and GO Transit lines washed out.
A colossal river ice jam that caused major flooding in Galena, a remote Alaska town was starting to churn Wednesday as water finally chewed ice chunks away from the stubborn, frozen mass after most of the residents were forced to flee from the rising water.
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