Multiple fatalities reported as tornadoes rip through Missouri
Multiple tornadoes have been reported in Missouri ripping through businesses, and homes, downing trees toppling vehicles along their paths on Friday, March 14, 2025.
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SPC issues level 4 risk of severe thunderstorms for parts of Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana from Saturday to Sunday morning
Severe storms will develop Friday, March 14, 2025, across the Central and Southern Plains into the Middle and Lower Mississippi Valley, where the SPC has issued a Moderate Risk (level 4/5) through Saturday morning. By Saturday, the threat shifts east, with a Moderate Risk in parts of the Tennessee Valley, Lower Mississippi Valley, and Southeast through Sunday morning. These storms may produce damaging winds exceeding 120 km/h (75 mph), hail larger than 5 cm (2 inches), and strong tornadoes rated EF-2 to EF-5.
6 rescued after mudslides trap vehicles in San Jacinto, California
At least 6 people were rescued on Thursday, March 13, 2025, after mudslides trapped multiple vehicles in San Jacinto City, California’s Riverside County, following two days of heavy rain.
Rare tornado touches down in Pico Rivera, Los Angeles County, California
A rare EF-0 touched down in Pico Rivera, California at around 03:15 PST (10:15 UTC) on Thursday, March 13, 2025, damaging multiple structures and uprooting trees along its path.
Mass extinctions on Earth linked to nearby supernova explosions
A new study suggests that supernova explosions occurring within 1 000 light-years of Earth may have contributed to past mass extinctions, after finding evidence linking two mass extinction events during Devonian and Ordovician periods to supernovae.
Bright fireball over New Zealand produces sonic boom
A very bright fireball was observed over the skies of New Zealand at around 22:49 local time (09:49 UTC) on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with reports indicating a sonic boom and fragmentation.
Blizzard conditions, tornadoes, and fire weather threats as powerful storm moves across U.S.
Millions are bracing for a major storm system forecast to bring severe weather across the U.S., including damaging winds, heavy snowfall, and the threat of tornadoes. The system is set to bring blizzard conditions to the West, severe thunderstorms to the Midwest, and critical fire weather to the Southern Plains, impacting millions through the weekend.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred washes off Australian beaches
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall on March 8, 2025, on the Queensland coast, bringing heavy rain, severe flooding, and strong winds that caused widespread damage. The landfall coincided with one of the highest tides of the year, leading to severe beach erosion along some of the region’s most popular coastal areas.
Dust storms from China expected to engulf Korea
Yellow dust storms from China are forecast to enter Korea on Wednesday afternoon, March 12, 2025, covering the whole nation overnight.
128 new moons discovered around Saturn
Astronomers have discovered 128 new moons orbiting Saturn, increasing the planet’s total to 274—more than any other in the Solar System. The discovery was made using the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, with observations conducted in 2023.
