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  • First of multiple atmospheric rivers to bring AR4 conditions and rising streamflows to western Washington

    ByTeo Blašković

    A strong atmospheric river is forecast to make landfall over the Pacific Northwest early on October 31, 2025, bringing heavy rainfall and high freezing levels to western Washington. The event is expected to produce AR3–AR4 conditions, with 75–125 mm (3–5 inches) of rain forecast in the Olympic Peninsula and North Cascades. Two additional atmospheric rivers are expected to follow between November 3 and 5.

  • Tornado-like devastation stretches for miles in Black River after Hurricane Melissa’s historic landfall, Jamaica

    ByTeo Blašković

    Hurricane Melissa made landfall near Black River, St Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica, at approximately 10:15 LT (15:15 UTC) on October 28, as a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 295 km/h (185 mph) and a minimum central pressure of 915 hPa. This was the strongest hurricane to strike Jamaica on record, causing catastrophic damage…

  • Early-season freeze impacts large parts of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles and New Mexico

    ByTeo Blašković

    Widespread Freeze Warnings are in effect across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles and parts of New Mexico on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with temperatures forecast to drop to −6°C to −2°C (20°F–28°F). The event marks the first significant freeze of the season across the southern High Plains. The warnings remain valid through early Friday morning as clear skies and light winds enable rapid radiational cooling. Residents are advised to protect plants, pipes, and pets.

  • 100 000 homes flooded, nine fatalities as extreme rainfall hits Vietnam

    ByTeo Blašković

    Heavy rains affecting central Vietnam since late October 2025 caused severe flooding across multiple provinces, killing at least nine people and leaving five missing, according to government officials. More than 100 000 homes were inundated, and widespread damage to infrastructure and agriculture was reported.

  • Dangerous storm surge forecast in the Bahamas as Hurricane Melissa moves across the islands toward Bermuda

    ByTeo Blašković

    Hurricane Melissa is forecast to produce a dangerous storm surge and life-threatening coastal flooding across the southeastern and central Bahamas on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The system is expected to pass near or just west of Bermuda late Thursday and Thursday night, bringing hurricane-force winds and heavy rainfall to the island.

  • Two atmospheric rivers forecast to bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest through early November

    ByTeo Blašković

    Two atmospheric rivers are forecast to affect the Pacific Northwest between October 28 and November 2, 2025, bringing periods of heavy rainfall to western Washington and northern Oregon. The first system is expected to reach AR1 strength, while the second could intensify to AR3 or AR4 as it moves inland later in the week. Hydrologic models indicate notable river rises but no significant flooding at this time.

  • Strong M6.4 earthquake hits Banda Sea, Indonesia

    ByTeo Blašković

    A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 struck the Banda Sea, Indonesia, at 14:40 UTC on October 28, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 144 km (89 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

  • Strong and shallow M6.0 earthquake hits western Turkey

    ByTeo Blašković

    A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 struck near Sındırgı, Balıkesir Province, western Turkey at 19:48 UTC (22:48 local time) on October 27, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 6 km (3.7 miles). The USGS issued a Yellow alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses.

  • Rare Flash Flood Emergency declared in Lake County after 480 mm (19 inches) of rain, Florida

    ByTeo Blašković

    More than 19 inches (483 mm) of rain fell within a few hours across Lake County, Florida, on October 26, 2025, prompting the National Weather Service in Melbourne to issue a rare Flash Flood Emergency. Severe thunderstorms caused extensive inundation in Central Florida, submerging vehicles and closing roads in Eustis, Mount Dora, and Titusville. Flood Warnings remain in effect along the St. Johns River as additional storms affect the region on October 27.

  • Strong and shallow M6.8 earthquake hits east of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe

    ByTeo Blašković

    A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 struck east of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe, at 12:38 UTC (08:38 local time) on October 27, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.5 at a depth of 10 km (6 miles). According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.