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A powerful spring storm is expected to develop over the Central Plains on Monday, March 3, 2025, bringing severe weather, including blizzards, high winds, critical fire weather and flash flooding, as it moves toward the Great Lakes.
A series of wildfires erupted across North and South Carolina over the weekend, fueled by dry vegetation, low humidity, and gusty winds, prompting evacuations, road closures, and a statewide burning ban in South Carolina. As of early Sunday, firefighting crews are battling blazes that have collectively scorched thousands of acres, with some fires remaining at 0% containment.
The final polar vortex collapse of the 2024-25 winter season is forecast to occur in mid-March as a strong stratospheric warming event develops, potentially leading to significant weather disruptions across the Northern Hemisphere.
A bright fireball streaked across the sky south of London, U.K., at 18:36 UTC on February 26, 2025.
Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion’s northern coast at 10:00 local time (06:00 UTC) on February 28, 2025, bringing intense winds and heavy rainfall. The storm caused significant damage and left at least four people dead, while thousands remained without power, water, and internet access.
A powerful storm system is expected to develop over the east-central Great Plains and lower Great Lakes region by late Tuesday, March 4, 2025, bringing a risk of severe thunderstorms, strong tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from South Dakota to southwestern Missouri, including much of Iowa, Nebraska, and parts of Kansas. The warning will remain in effect from 10:00 to 20:00 CST on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Tropical Cyclone Garance made a historic landfall over Réunion Island at approximately 10:00 local time (06:00 UTC) on February 28, 2025, bringing in record winds of over 200 km/h (125 mph) to the region. A Purple Violent Cyclone Alert is in effect for the entire island.
Intense Tropical Cyclone Garance is intensifying and approaching Réunion Island. The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Friday, February 28, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 190 km/h (118 mph) and gusts reaching up to 200 km/h (124 mph). Residents are advised to prepare for severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
The Frans Xavier Seda Airport was temporarily shut down on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, after an eruption at Lewotobi Laki-Laki.
