Justin Michaels
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HISTORIC FLOODING IN ANDERSON, INDIANA. The White River is now at 24.93 feet, surpassing the previous record crest of 23.6 feet set during the Great Flood of 1913. Major flood stage is 19 feet here. At 24 feet, a record flood is in progress. This is historic, catastrophic flooding unfolding across Anderson and other communities in Indiana. And now, two different flood disasters are happening at the same time: record river flooding from days of runoff, while additional heavy rain is producing flash flooding across parts of central Indiana. River flooding is the slow-moving disaster, rising inch by inch and swallowing neighborhoods. Flash flooding can happen in minutes. Anderson is dealing with both. More live coverage from the flood zone on The Weather Channel.
Justin Michaels56,980 просмотров • 8 дней назад
A quiet but powerful tribute at Boston Logan. This American flag above Gate B11 honors the passengers and crew of American Airlines Flight 11, which departed Logan on September 11, 2001. Just 47 minutes after takeoff, it became the first aircraft hijacked and flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. A simple reminder that some places carry history long after the headlines fade.
Justin Michaels203,243 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
Water rescues are ongoing this morning in Anderson, Indiana, after extraordinary rainfall sent water into streets, neighborhoods and homes. And the concern is now shifting to the White River. As of 5:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, the White River at Anderson was at 17.9 feet and rising. Flood stage is 10 feet. The latest National Weather Service forecast calls for the river to crest near 23 feet this evening, reaching major flood stage and approaching the flood of record. The situation is still evolving, with additional rain possible. What we’re seeing now could be only part of this flood story. Our crew is here as Anderson braces for a potentially historic crest. The Weather Channel is live.
Justin Michaels25,810 просмотров • 9 дней назад
The water is going down, but the disaster is far from over. Just east of Anderson in Chesterfield, Indiana, the White River swallowed parts of this campground and mobile home park. Motorhomes, RVs and vehicles remain surrounded by floodwater, even after the river has dropped several feet from its historic crest. The White River at Anderson reached a record 24.9 feet, surpassing the previous record from the catastrophic flood of 1913. As of 4:30 p.m. Friday, the river had fallen to 22.3 feet, but remains in MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. For perspective, major flood stage is 19 feet and flood stage is just 10 feet. That means what you see here isn’t over. The water may be slowly retreating, but there is still a very long way to go. The National Weather Service says the White River at Anderson isn’t expected to fall below flood stage until late Tuesday evening. This is the aftermath of a historic flood, one that rewrote a record that stood for more than a century. Continuing to document the flooding and the long road back across central Indiana live on The Weather Channel
Justin Michaels19,341 просмотров • 7 дней назад
The White River continues to rise through Anderson, Indiana, not feet at a time, but inch by inch. The National Weather Service is now forecasting a crest of 24.2 feet, which would surpass the previous record crest of 23.6 feet. Flash flooding is different. It can rise violently in minutes, race through streets and neighborhoods, then fall almost as quickly. River flooding creeps in. Centimeter by centimeter. Hour after hour. Water slowly takes over roads, homes and neighborhoods, and the waiting can last for days. Two very different kinds of flooding. Both incredibly dangerous. Continuing coverage from Anderson on The Weather Channel
Justin Michaels20,136 просмотров • 8 дней назад
Boston Harbor is once again filled with tall ships, many of them sailing here from ports around the world to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday. For a few days, these historic vessels are more than a breathtaking backdrop. They’re a reminder that our maritime heritage helped shape a nation, and that our story continues to draw friends from across the globe. History under full sail in one of America’s most historic harbors!
Justin Michaels76,244 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
Standing in downtown Truckee at 5,817 feet and this is where the Sierra snowfall story really comes into focus. This storm is measured in feet, not inches: Higher elevations of the High Sierra: 6+ feet Donner Pass (7,056 ft): 5 to 6 feet Soda Springs (6,752 ft): 4 to 5 feet Truckee: 2 to 4 feet That’s just over a 1,200-foot climb up I-80, and it nearly doubles the snow totals from town to the summit. For perspective, Truckee averages about 17 feet in an entire winter. Storm cycles like this can deliver a big part of that in just a few days, and this is exactly how the Sierra builds its snowpack. Travel over Donner Pass will take the hardest hit, with chain restrictions likely for all vehicles along I 80, a highway that may be shut down completely at times. In town, it’s continuous plowing and rapidly changing conditions. 📍Truckee, California #Truckee #LakeTahoe #DonnerPass #SierraSnow #CAwx
Justin Michaels187,401 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад
Containment is growing, but the work is far from over. Thursday morning, firefighters from several western states are making steady progress on the three Spokane-area wildfires, even as hotter, drier weather returns to eastern Washington. The Old Trails Fire currently 25% contained, the Autumn Lane fire 20%, and the Fairview fire 15%. The alleged arsonist believed to have started the old trails fire is charged with first-degree arson, in court today for his arraignment. Evacuation orders are still in place for tens of thousands, and with weather conditions worsening over the next several days, it’s likely they will stay in place as people are desperate to get back to their properties. Continuing live coverage from the Spokane fire lines today on The Weather Channel
Justin Michaels13,139 просмотров • 16 дней назад
Just one year and 12 days after the catastrophic July 4, 2025 flood, the Texas Hill Country has once again been devastated by extreme flooding. Kerrville police confirm one person has died. More than 20 inches of rain fell in just two days, sending the Guadalupe River surging. Near Comfort, the river rose roughly 25 feet in about an hour Thursday morning, cresting above 37 feet. Another heartbreaking reminder of how quickly lives can change in the Hill Country. The Weather Channel is live in Kerrville.
Justin Michaels24,625 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
Avalanche mitigation near Castle Peak. A helicopter is using a suspended firefighting-style water bucket as a mechanical trigger, knocking down unstable cornices to intentionally release snow under controlled conditions. Cornices are one of the most common natural avalanche triggers. If they collapse without warning, they can send large slabs down the slope. Bringing them down on purpose allows crews to control the timing, stabilize the terrain, and create a safer path for recovery teams. No explosives, just highly precise long-line flying in a very small safety window. This work is about reducing risk on the mountain so search and recovery teams can reach the women who were lost and bring them home. 📍 Soda Springs, California 🎥 Video courtesy: Nevada County Sheriff’s Office #CastlePeak #AvalancheMitigation #NevadaCountySheriff #SearchAndRescue #HighSierra
Justin Michaels88,911 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад
WATCH 👀 Tygart Mountain Sports is in Ludlow, VT, and one of their security cameras captured the flash flooding that filled this town Monday. This video is in real time, highlighting how dangerous flash floods truly can be. The Weather Channel continues live coverage in Vermont.
Justin Michaels364,122 просмотров • 3 лет назад
Truckee, California travel is still extremely dangerous. White-knuckle driving through town as another round of snow moves in. Roads remain snow-packed and slick, visibility drops fast in heavier bursts, and closures are still in place across the High Sierra including long stretches of I-80. This is not a quick cleanup. Crews are battling continuous snowfall, and conditions can change in minutes. If you don’t have to be on the road, don’t be. More live updates ahead on The Weather Channel ❄️ #Truckee #SierraNevada #I80 #Snow #CAwx
Justin Michaels76,000 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад
🚫 I-80 is CLOSED in both directions for 70 miles over Donner Summit. Heavy snow is falling at 3–5” per hour, at times true whiteout conditions and travel near the crest is impossible. ⚠️ CHP also reminding drivers: it is illegal to drive with snow left on the roof of your vehicle, it can turn into a dangerous sheet of ice for the car behind you. 💧 This storm is doing critical work for California’s summer water supply. A deep High Sierra snowpack matters, and today is the biggest producer of the week, with more snow through the weekend and another active pattern next week. Elevation is everything, and everyone is getting feet. 📍Truckee (5,800’) → 1–2 FEET 📍Soda Springs (6,700’) → 2–3 FEET 📍Donner Summit (7,000’+) → 3+ FEET From Donner Pass Road in the heart of Truckee, where the snow just keeps piling up live on The Weather Channel ❄️ #CAwx #SierraSnow #DonnerPass #Truckee #I80
Justin Michaels75,474 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад
🌊🏚️ In Buxton, NC, the ocean keeps claiming more homes. The latest—Evan’s Cottage—was rented just a month ago. Now? Condemned, empty, and teetering on the edge of collapse into the Atlantic. Neighbors believe it’s the next to go, a stark reminder of how quickly the shoreline is disappearing. 📍 Cape Hatteras is no stranger to erosion, but seeing once-lively homes like this become uninhabitable overnight drives home the urgency. The Weather Channel is live. #OuterBanks #NC #CoastalErosion
Justin Michaels113,086 просмотров • 10 месяцев назад
Florida beaches are dangerous into peak spring break. In 7 days (ending April 4): • 509 water rescues in Miami-Dade • 330 tied to rip currents • 70 rescues at Fort Lauderdale Beach • 2 deaths on Florida beaches The National Weather Service warns high rip current risk with 9–12 ft waves along parts of the Florida east coast. 🎥 In this video: how to survive a rip current Don’t fight it. Swim parallel to shore until you break free of the rip current, then swim back to shore. We’re live in Daytona Beach on The Weather Channel tracking dangerous beach conditions. This is a serious, daily hazard all week.
Justin Michaels50,894 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад
The Leona River is on the rise in Uvalde, and the water is still climbing. Mandatory evacuations have already been ordered in some areas as floodwaters continue to surge. This isn’t just a Leona River story. Rivers across South Texas, including the Nueces, Frio, Sabinal, and Oasis, are surging toward major flood stage. Some forecast crests could challenge or exceed records, and the National Weather Service warns the flooding is far from over. For many communities across this part of Texas, these are the highest water levels they’ve seen since the devastating floods of the 1990s, and in some places, not since the late 1970s. It’s another reminder that in Texas’ Flash Flood Alley, rivers can transform from quiet streams into life-threatening torrents with astonishing speed. Stay with The Weather Channel for continuing coverage as this dangerous flood event unfolds.
Justin Michaels16,687 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
We’re going LIVE from outside our hotel tonight because getting any farther into Truckee just isn’t safe. 🚫 I-80 is closed over Donner Summit ❄️ Feet of snow falling in Truckee today 🏔️ 3+ FEET at the summit The lobby here is filling up with drivers who were forced to get off the highway, chain controls, whiteouts, and impassable conditions brought travel to a stop. This is what a major Sierra storm looks like in real time: not just snow piling up… but people changing plans, searching for rooms, and waiting it out. And while it’s creating serious travel problems tonight, this is the snowpack California depends on for the months ahead. 📍Truckee, California We’ll be live on The Weather Channel ❄️ #CAwx #Truckee #DonnerPass #I80 #SierraSnow
Justin Michaels59,450 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад
Boston Logan is ground zero today. A High Wind Warning is in effect from 8 AM to 3 PM ET, with a Storm Warning on Boston Harbor from 10 AM to 3 PM — and the impacts are stacking up fast. ✈️ Long lines ⏱️ Heavy delays ❌ Cancellations mounting nationwide Right now, Boston Logan ranks #1 in the country for delays and cancellations as strong winds disrupt ground operations, arrivals, departures, and ferry traffic on the harbor. If you’re traveling today: check your flight early, expect delays, and give yourself extra time. This is a weather-driven disruption, and it’s not a quick fix. More details in the video and live on The Weather Channel #BostonLogan #FlightDelays #HighWindWarning #StormWarning
Justin Michaels73,980 просмотров • 8 месяцев назад
On the front line of the #CowCreekFire. Active #wildfire flames near Bronson, Florida. This is an active wildfire burning out of control in spots, with more than 1,400 acres already gone and containment still low. Crews with the Florida Forest Service are hitting it from the ground and the air, but conditions are stacked against them. Low humidity, extreme drought, and no rain in the forecast. Homes are threatened. And this fire still has room to run. We’re embedded with wild land firefighters with the Florida Forest Service on the frontline. You can see just how fast this is moving and what crews are up against. If you’re anywhere near this fire, stay ready and evacuate when asked to do so. The Weather Channel Is live in Florida 🔥
Justin Michaels38,926 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад