Bright daylight fireball produces sonic boom over Puerto Rico
A very bright daylight fireball was observed over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands on November 23, 2025, streaking across the skies with a greenish glow.
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Lake-effect snow and dangerous travel conditions forecast for the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes
A strengthening storm is forecast to move from the northern Plains into the Upper Great Lakes Tuesday through Thursday, November 25–27, 2025, producing lake-effect snow and strong winds across portions of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. The severe winter weather will create hazardous travel conditions across northern Minnesota, northern Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with lake-effect snow continuing into Thanksgiving Day.
Tornado hits Harris County, Texas, damaging more than 100 homes and leaving 2 000 without power
More than 100 homes were damaged after a tornado moved through Harris County, Texas, on Monday, November 24, 2025, tearing off roofs, snapping trees, downing power lines, and leaving more than 2 000 customers without power.
Heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions forecast as winter storm looms over Thanksgiving weekend
A developing winter storm is forecast to bring accumulating snow and reduced visibility across eastern North Dakota, northern South Dakota, Minnesota, and northwestern Wisconsin from Tuesday through Wednesday, November 25–26, 2025. This may cause travel disruptions for the Thanksgiving weekends as heavy snow and winds create hazardous road conditions.
Mass power outages after giant hail and destructive winds hit south-east Queensland, Australia
A powerful thunderstorm struck south-east Queensland on Monday, November 24, 2025, generating giant hailstones, destructive winds and extensive power outages affecting over 150 000 homes.
Winter Weather Advisories in effect across Montana through Tuesday morning
Winter Weather Advisories covering mountain regions and the northeastern plains of Montana remain active through early Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with snow, freezing rain, and strong winds generating hazardous travel conditions. Mountain passes, including Lolo, Lost Trail, and Marias, may receive 5–45 cm (2–18 inches) of snow, while northeastern counties face light accumulation, freezing rain, and winds up to 55 km/h (35 mph).
Search operations to resume today for man missing in high surf at Garrapata State Park, California
Search operations will continue on Monday, November 24, 2025, for a man swept into the Pacific Ocean at Garrapata State Park on Saturday, November 22. A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter briefly sighted what appeared to be a body on Saturday, but visual contact was lost in rough seas and high surf.
Polar vortex collapse begins, colder winter expected in U.S., Canada, and Europe
A sudden stratospheric warming event has begun, deforming the Polar Vortex and setting the stage for a colder start to winter across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Tropical Cyclone Fina reaches Category 3 strength as it nears Darwin, Australia
Tropical Cyclone Fina reached Category 3 strength on Saturday, November 22, 2025, as it neared its closest approach to Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory. The system is forecast to bring destructive winds and a threat of flash flooding across parts of northern Australia, and could potentially reach Category 4 strength by Monday, November 24.
Dallas-Fort Worth sets two rain records in a single day
Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport recorded 3.95 inches (100.3 mm) of rain on November 20, 2025, setting new records for both daily rainfall and the wettest November day on record.
