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Weather reality check: Record-breaking heat gives way to wind chill, wet flurries

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:12:32 GMT

GTA residents are waking up to a weather reality check on Monday after a summer-like weekend and three days of record-setting warmth last week.The suddenly cooler temperatures this week will feature some single-digit daytime highs, showers, and even the chance of flurries and wet snow.“We know that April can be quite a transitional month with winter still battling it out with spring,” says CityNews meteorologist Jill Taylor.“We can take a couple of steps forward and then a couple of steps back. That’s what is happening this week.”It will be mainly cloudy for Toronto and most of the GTA on Monday with gusty wind and showers at times. The high of 12 C was reached in the early morning and it will remain around 9 C for most of the day, feeling closer to 3 C with the wind chill.Things will remain cloudy and windy overnight and a chance of showers with temperatures dropping to near 2 C, which means wet snow is a possibility. Tuesday will be cloudy with a flew...

Freak storm in Thailand capsizes fishing boats, killing 3

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:12:32 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — A freak storm in southern Thailand capsized a dozen fishing boats and killed at least three people, but more than 100 others who were also at sea have been accounted for, officials said Monday.Seven people were injured after the sudden storm off the coast of Nakhon Si Thammarat province on Sunday morning caused the fishing boats to capsize and damaged dozens of others in the Gulf of Thailand. There were no missing reported among the 149 people on 61 boats, the provincial Public Relations Department reported. One of the survivors, Somkid Maneewong, said his boat encountered a wave about 4 meters (13 feet) high about an hour after leaving shore. He told TV Channel 3 that he and his 31-year-old son tried to swim to safety but strong currents eventually tired his son out and he died. He said he was surprised by the winds and currents so strong he “could not control the boat.”The provincial disaster prevention agency published an announcement warning small fishing boats ag...

2-year-old girl in serious condition after car crash on South Side

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:12:32 GMT

CHICAGO — Multiple people were injured, including a 2-year-old girl, in a car crash on the South Side Sunday night.According to police, two vehicles collided at the intersection of the 51st and Champlain Avenue when a sedan travelling eastbound on 51st street attempted to turn on Champlain but failed to yield and struck another vehicle. The sedan was occupied by a 56-year-old driver and a 25-year-old passenger. Both individuals were not injured and refused EMS, police said. 2 teens shot in the Loop during large disturbance The vehicle that was struck was had a 20-year-old female driver who sustained minor injuries and an 18-year-old female passenger who sustained injuries to the face. Both were transported to a hospital in fair condition. A 2-year-old girl who was also a passenger in the car sustained trauma to the body and was transported to Comers Hospital in serious condition. Citations are pending and police are still investigating the incident.

Most elite runners gather to start 127th Boston Marathon

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:12:32 GMT

HOPKINTON, Mass. (AP) — The fastest and most-decorated elite field ever to assemble in Hopkinton is getting ready to cross the start line for the 127th Boston Marathon on Monday.The group includes world record holders, Olympic and Paralympic medalists, winners of major marathons from 27 countries and a dozen Boston Marathon champions, according to the Boston Athletic Association, which administers the prestigious race. World record-holder Eliud Kipchoge is making his Boston Marathon debut.On Saturday, the city marked the 10-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing. The 2013 race was interrupted when two backpack bombs exploded on Boylston Street, steps from the finish line.About 30,000 athletes will run 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) to Copley Square in Boston. A light drizzle has made for wet roads at the start and runners could be facing a headwind. The temperature is expected to be in the low 50s.This year the race includes a new divis...

Round Rock repaving several roads in downtown area

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:12:32 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- Round Rock city council approved a project to repave several streets in the downtown area, many of which have not been resurfaced in over a decade. The project, valued at $3,543,440, will be completed by Bennett Paving, and the city is estimating it will take about 45 days to complete. Gary Hudder, the city's transportation department director, said the city tries to complete a street resurfacing project once a year, and it felt now was the right time to do a large-scale project in the downtown area. Where is the project happening? The city provided a map detailing the several roads where construction will take place. That map is below:This map shows which streets will be resurfaced in the new streets project (Photo Credit: City of Round Rock). Hudder said many of the streets in the neighborhoods can get eroded by heavy rainfall."It's frankly one of the challenges in this area. A lot of water and drainage that takes some time to dissipate when we get heav...

Which parts of Texas are growing fastest, and how could that impact election results?

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:12:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 30 million people now call Texas home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.County population estimates as of July 2022 were released late last month. The statewide population grew by about 3% since the 2020 Census, but that growth isn't being seen evenly across the state.In fact, 102 of Texas' 254 counties saw a population decline in that two-year span.So which parts of the state are seeing the most growth, and how could that impact future election results in Texas?We've divided the state up into five categories:Major Metros (Bexar, Dallas, Harris, Tarrant and Travis counties)Smaller Cities (places like Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Lubbock and Tyler)Suburban Counties (such as Collin, Denton, Fort Bend, Hays and Williamson counties)the Border Region (including Brownsville, El Paso and Laredo)and all of the Other Counties in TexasOf these categories, major metros are by far the most populated. The five counties in this category have more than 12.9 million reside...

GasBuddy: Albany gas prices continue to rise

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:12:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Average gasoline prices in Albany have risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.62/g Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 546 stations in Albany. Prices in Albany are 17.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 51.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 0.3 cents in the last week and stands at $4.15 per gallon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Albany was priced at $3.37/g Sunday while the most expensive was $3.75/g, a difference of 38.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.85/g while the highest was $4.29/g, a difference of $1.44/g.The national average price of gasoline has risen 7.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.65/g Monday. The national average is up 22.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 41.2 cents per...

5 things to know this Monday, April 17

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:12:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Earth Week! With Earth Day taking place this Saturday, April 22, Earth Week is celebrated to demonstrate support for environmental protection. After the nice, sunny week we enjoyed last week, we'll be getting a quick reality check on how April is supposed to feel. According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, widespread rain will be around through the morning commute with occasional showers tapering off around mid-day. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that took place on Saturday. Deputies say the shooting took the life of a 20-year-old female. One person is currently in custody. Deputies say we can expect more information on Monday. Also, a 14-year-old male was stabbed at the Pine Hills Library on Saturday. A 17-year-old suspect was arrested in connection. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Mond...

VLOG: Team shares "No New Clothes" pledge update

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:12:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In honor of Earth Month, we’re challenging ourselves to live more green through our closets! For 30 days, NEWS10's Cassie Hudson, Jill Szwed, Christina Arangio and Stephanie Rivas are taking the "No New Clothes" pledge. Take the “No New Clothes” pledge this Earth Month

Officer involved shooting and fire leaves suspect hospitalized

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:12:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - We're learning more about an officer involved shooting and fire in west St. Louis that has left one man in the hospital. St. Louis Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that involved a swat team and a fire, police now share the suspect lit himself. The fire is now cleared, and the suspect is in the hospital.An initial investigation by police confirmed that officers responded to a domestic dispute around 11:20 p.m Sunday. Hours later, early Monday morning, officers, including five swat team members, arrived at the scene where two neighbors who evacuated led law enforcement to the suspect. The call escalated to "shots fired." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The man barricaded inside a home with a gun on Balson Aven...