watches Archives - Everett Post

How the US watches the sky — and tracks what’s flying overhead

Thursday, February 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden spoke to the nation on Thursday about the recent shoot-downs of flying objects in U.S. and Canadian airspace.He addressed how the military responded in the immediate aftermath of discovering a suspected Chinese sky balloon flying toward and then across... Read More.

Tornado touches down in Louisiana, storm watches issued across the South

Thursday, February 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A tornado was spotted just outside of Tangipahoa, Louisiana, Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service New Orleans, which has urged residents to take shelter as the tornado moves north.Three people were injured after a possible tornado touched down near... Read More.

Flood watches in effect for more than 26 million people in California

Monday, January 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Flood watches are in effect for more than 26 million people in California, which has already been ravaged by a series of catastrophic storms.Two Pacific storm systems are forecast to bring precipitation to most of the state through the weekend. The... Read More.

Several homes in Arkansas damaged as tornado watches in effect throughout South

Tuesday, January 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tornadoes brought on by severe storms on Monday left significant damage in parts of the South, namely Louisiana and Arkansas.The storms will continue to push east on Tuesday with severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings in effect from Texas to Kentucky. The... Read More.

Several homes in Arkansas damaged as tornado watches in effect throughout the South

Tuesday, January 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Multiple homes were damaged in Jessieville, Arkansas, on Monday after a possible tornado passed through the area, law enforcement officials told ABC News.Garland County Sherriff's Office Deputy Courtney Kizer said 14 homes were damaged, with at least two homes so severely... Read More.

Fitbit recalls one million smart watches over burn hazards

Wednesday, March 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Fitbit is recalling approximately one million smartwatches after 78 reports of burn injuries -- including two reports of third-degree burns.The recall impacts the company's Ionic smartwatches, which were sold across the United States.The lithium-ion battery in the smartwatch can overheat, posing... Read More.