CC0 / / night sky. Although Houston Police is aware of the loud noise that rattled the city last night, they're not entirely sure what it was, either. 02.01.2022, Sputnik International, /html/head/meta[@name='og:title']/@content, /html/head/meta[@name='og:description']/@content, https://cdnn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/07e4/0b/0f/1081173502_0:107:1921:1187_1920x0_80_0_0_f90f431bbd9a8e26d461501b7e8aaf46.jpg.webp. Dozens of News4Jax viewers called the newsroom and emailed about a loud boom they heard on Thursday night. pic.twitter.com/ArtHCEA1RT, Satellite lightning detection can pick up on meteors. According to NASA, the Falcon 9 generates three sonic booms during its descent. pic.twitter.com/XDhCPbHs41, https://sputniknews.com/20220102/possible-meteor-explosion-may-have-caused-loud-boom-ground-shaking-in-pittsburgh-on-new-years-day-1091973521.html, Possible Meteor Explosion May Have Caused Loud Boom, Ground Shaking in Pittsburgh on New Year's Day, On Saturday morning, a loud explosion was reported across the southwestern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service said that a meteor explosion was the presumptive cause of a loud boom and tremors near Pittsburgh on New Years Day. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular articles. Among the New Jerseyans who felt the vibrations Tuesday was John Sharpe of Twelve reports were made to the American Meteor Society (opens in new tab), spanning over one hundred miles apart, detailing accounts of a fireball's descent and trajectory heading northward, as the outer space object made its way over Northern Kentucky toward Indianapolis. Our chief meteorologist lives and breathes the weather on the First Coast. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular images. In recent days, similar boom noises have been reported in western Kentucky, according to news reports. You can hear the boom security camera video of the event. Loud booms continue throughout the Tri-State, Executive Director of Dubois Co. non-profit charged with embezzling over $156K, Bald eagle found shot in Dubois County; Conservation officers investigating. The noise originated from a car explosion on Parker Avenue near James H. McGee Boulevard. Other than a few people calling the police, there were no major disturbances. Space is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Dishes and windows rattling, brief boom, sudden Reports on social media suggest a loud boom was heard in the Third Ward, Montrose, West U, Bellaire and Meyerland areas just before midnight Monday (March 7), according to KHOU. He said he believes it could have been a sonic boom. First published on November 21, 2017 / 6:01 PM. It sounded like something exploded. The booms join a growing list of mysterious 'explosion-like' sounds reported in recent weeks around the United States. "The cloud cover muffed the sonic boom as well as prevented anyone or any cameras from seeing the fireball or flash it produced," he said. There was one fireball photographed last night streaking high above Colorado but that was at 11:38 p.m., a few hours after the loud booms. The rocket launched at 10:25 a.m., sending 105 government and commercial satellites into space. The spacecraft had just completed SpaceXs 23rd cargo resupply mission to the space station. We are aware of the loud noises in the Lewisville area - callers are overwhelming the 911 system. You have permission to edit this article. / CBS Colorado. Sunday morning, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said the cause or source of the boom sounds remains unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. Officers said they have not yet to find out the source of this event. "That video is from around 8:00 p.m. Those were the smaller booms. Danielle Uliano, Meteorologist and Forecasting Change reporter. "I don't know," said Jackson County Sheriff Paul Hays. The U.S. Geological Survey did not detect any earthquakes in the Southeastern United States over the last 24 hours, according to their tracking tool. Im in Yadkinville and heard it. Hear that loud boom last night in Northern Utah? WebPeople across Montgomery, Greene and Warren counties reported hearing a loud boom Wednesday night. The reports began sometime after 10 p.m. >>Man behindPredator Poaches YouTube videos calls himselfvigilante. What do you think? Authorities have no explanation for loud 'BOOM' heard across 4 Kentucky counties, Marc Weinberg's Wednesday evening forecast, CRAWFORD | Point (guard) less Kentucky falls to Vanderbilt on Senior Night in Rupp, Kentucky women snap 7-game skid, beat Florida in SEC tourney, PURPLE REIGN | LouCity FC expected to extend Cruz's contract through 2025, WDRB FCC Applications & Related Materials. "It's been many years since I've heard the sonic booms," said J.B. Traynor, a resident of Indian River Estates. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. Social media lit up Tuesday night with reports of an earthquake-like shaking and loud noise all around San Diego County. First with the merlin main engines, then with the black landing legs, and finally the titanium grind finds, used the steer the rocket. Meteorologist Chris Spears travels weekly in the CBS4 Mobile Weather Lab reporting about Colorado's weather and climate. RELATED: Rumblings That Shook New Jersey Ground. A handful of people expressed similar shock, but others were quick to reassure: the boom came from SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launch in Cape Canaveral. New York, The cause of the boom is still unknown. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Loud boom reported heard in Montgomery, Greene, Warren counties, McGee Boulevard Vehicle Loud Boom, prompts bomb squad call. It's rare for sonic booms to break windows or cause serious structural damage to buildings, but it's technically possible if the the sonic boom is powerful enough, according to NASA. No official explanation for the mysterious noises has been issued as of Sunday morning. who was flying jets this week as part of training. Dragon reenters Earths atmosphere before splashing down off the coast of Florida completing the fifth reentry of a Dragon spacecraft this year pic.twitter.com/3NDt1MuVKK. Still, a few lucky breaks in the clouds did line up perfectly for at least a few people. The incident prompted police to call out the Dayton Bomb Squad. At the time, I was also working at my home in Bloomington when a truly window-rattling blast seemed to permeate my whole house. A quick inspection, most flatteringly captured by my front door security camera, ruled-out any fallen objects, and I was ready to accept "small earthquake" as the answer to this mystery too. The more I think, the more I am reasonably certain it was a meteorite. The timing of the boom also coincided with the Halftime Show at the Super Bowl. But buildings that are structurally sound can withstand even powerful shocks. The boom was reported as far south as Franklin in northern Warren County, where Renee Ward said she and her husband heard it sometime between 10:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Without that bright flame in the sky, no meteor crashing into your backyard. In fact, seismic scales at Indiana University did pick up a blip coinciding with reports of the explosive sound, but the United States Geological Survey (USGS) did not detect (opens in new tab) any seismic events in the area. McGee Boulevard Vehicle Loud Boom, prompts bomb squad call The loud boom originated with a vehicle explosion on Parker Avenue near James H. McGee Boulevard, Dayton police are telling News Center 7?s Monica Castro. Brian Schnee explains what created the sonic boom and why it was heard from such a far Dan Leins, Science and Operations Officer at the National Weather Service in Raleigh, told WFMY News 2 that there were no significant weather events, such as thunder or lightning, near the area around the time that the booms were reported Saturday afternoon. Still, on the chance it happens again, Ill be extra diligent to keep my eyes looking upward on clear days from now on. Hundreds of people from Lakewood to Brighton, Lochbuie and Elizabeth took to social media reporting one to two distinct 'explosion-like' sounds that rattled windows and shook walls. Residents in Kettering, Beavercreek, Oakwood, Dayton and Bellbrook told this news organization, either via social media posts or email, they heard the loud boom. "It could be Ghostbusters. Could meteors be burning up as they enter the atmosphere, creating loud shock waves? Another user supported this theory, saying, "With no storms in the area & little in the way of (known) aviation, I think your conclusion is accurate." It shook the whole house, I thought it was an earthquake. So it's kinda like, very puzzling," she added. You're not alone. The National Weather Service said that a meteor explosion was the presumptive cause of a loud boom and tremors near Pittsburgh on New Years Day.According to the National Weather Service meteorologist Shannon Hefferan, satellite data recorded a flash over Washington County, southwest of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, shortly before 11:30 am on Saturday.On Saturday, 1 January, residents of the region reported a loud explosion with windows rattling or things in their homes shaking. On Saturday, 1 January, residents of the region reported a loud explosion with windows rattling or things in their homes shaking. was one of the many places people flocked to, buzzing with speculation about the source of the explosive sound, which was reported to have been heard for several tens of miles. Two loud booms, maybe a couple of minutes apart. ", Hey #houston anyone know what that explosion was? According to regional dispatch, one of the first reports came to that agency from Randolph Street. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A loud "BOOM" was heard in four different Kentucky counties Tuesday night, but authorities are unable to identify the cause. Too wide of an area for transformer blowing. Channel 2 Action News spoke to officials with authorities in Walton County who said they received several phone calls Sunday night about a sonic boom-like sound. This is an unmanned craft that came through the atmosphere right over Jacksonville and splashed down just off the east coast. Loud booms were heard by many overnight and so far explained by none. Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! Neither did Martin County Sheriff's Office, said spokesperson Christine Weiss. However, nothing showed up on radar or satellite at the time the boom was heard so can't verify anything. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau A loud boom echoed So the sounds remain a mystery! FCSO says 911 is overwhelmed by calls- but no reports of injuries. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, Its booster detached and successfully landed at its designated What was it? Heres how it works. Locals quickly took to social media in search of answers, but found the source of the commotion a little more out of the ordinary than their usual small-town disturbance a meteor had just exploded above their heads. There was 2, another person said. We dont have a lot of mountain ranges, which can actually help a sound wave reach much further than if you live in Colorado or the rockies, Chief Meteorologist McCall Vrydaghs explains. We could hear it in the living room, she said. "When we have these inversions, it actually makes any "booms" or noises sound louder and travel farther.". There was a quick event at 11:26am (tiny, green blip), which lines to with the timing of this morning's "boom". Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. According to a report from WKYT, 911 dispatchers say many people called in after hearing it, but deputies were unable to find a cause. A loud boom from a meteor explosion surprised witnesses on Wednesday. Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. Winston-Salem man to compete in Jeopardy! Josh Dinner is a freelance writer, photographer and videographer covering space exploration, human spaceflight and other subjects. In terms of location, viewers reported hearing the sounds in Forsyth, Yadkin, Stokes, Davie, Rockingham, and Surry counties. Splashdown of Dragon confirmed, completing SpaceXs 23rd cargo resupply mission to the @space_station! "So I guess it's just been so long that I've forgotten about it.". Some residents say the sounds are coming from space. Please enter valid email address to continue. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said the cause or source of the boom sounds remains unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. The geologists say it's not in the ground, the Air Force says it's not in the air, the astronomers say it's not from space, so we're running out of options," Braun said. And Evans Fernandez wasn't alone. We also checked with the Ohio National Guard based in Toledo. The rocket launched at 10:25 a.m., sending 105 government and commercial satellites into space. All rights reserved. I contacted Buckley Air Force Base and they told me all of their missions ended at 8:08 p.m. so the noise wasn't caused by a military jet. Loud boom reported heard in Montgomery, Greene, Warren counties Loud boom reported heard in Montgomery, Greene, Warren counties. Maybe meteors which would certainly be strong enough to shake homes. We will update this article as we learn more. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A loud "BOOM" was heard in four different Kentucky counties Tuesday night, but authorities are unable to identify the cause. Access to the chat has been blocked for violating the. CBS4 Weather Watcher Ron Hranac, an astronomy expert, says no. Scattered storms (a few could be severe), mainly in Kentucky. No confirmation, but this is the most likely explanation at this time. The bigger ones were around 5:30 p.m. and I thought somebody was setting off Tannerite because the booms just about shook the house." "Meteors can cause sonic booms when they come in, but almost always they're accompanied by a visible fireball," Braun told 14 News. Some said their houses shook. Forsyth County Emergency Services on Sunday morning told WFMY News 2 their agency also does not have an explanation for what caused the sounds. What was that? LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A loud "BOOM" was heard in four different Kentucky counties Tuesday night, but authorities are unable to identify the cause. Nextdoor and other posts seems to be that people heard it all over the city. It sounded like it was right here on my street! said Mary Ann Mull, who lives off Spinning Road in Riverside. A loud boom from a meteor explosion surprised witnesses on Wednesday. Facebook post from Brown County Emergency Management, (Image credit: Facebook post from Brown County Emergency Management). SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- San Diegans are scratching their heads after a mysterious boom was reported throughout the county Tuesday night. "At this point, nobody seems to know. The loud boom originated with a vehicle explosion on Parker Avenue near James H. McGee Boulevard, Dayton police said. However, Saturday did have significant "temperature inversion," which Leins said could cause sound to travel farther, whatever the source was. No ordinary boom. Loud, mysterious boom heard and felt by many in Texas A loud boom was heard and felt by residents of Houston, Texas, but the cause is a mystery. Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. What a sight that would have been. windows in the area around 8:50 p.m. Sunday. 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The loud "boom" heard by many such as myself was most likely a result of the meteor exploding as it came into contact with thicker regions of Earth's atmosphere, a phenomenon known as an "air burst.". windows in the area around 8:50 p.m. Sunday, WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta facebook feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta twitter feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta instagram feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta youtube feed(Opens a new window), UGA star charged in deadly crash turns himself in, released shortly after, records show, 9 elementary school students sickened by unknown substance at metro Atlanta school, Man pulls gun on Kroger employee, steals meat, Clayton County police say, UGA football staffer had blood alcohol level twice the legal limit before crash that killed 2, Florida personal injury attorney accused of stealing more than $840K from clients. 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