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A strong earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.0 struck off the east coast of Osumi Peninsula, Kyushu at around 23:04 JST (14:04 UTC) on April 2, 2025. The USGS is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 26 km (16 miles).
An ongoing winter storm brought heavy snow across the Northern Plains and the Upper Midwest on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Hazardous travel conditions have already led to multiple vehicle slide-offs in the Dakotas and Minnesota.
A major tornado outbreak is forecast from parts of the lower Mississippi Valley into the Mid-South and lower Ohio Valley, with multiple long-track EF-3+ tornadoes possible across the region on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Lava fountains reached 215 m (700 feet) at Kilauea volcano on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, during episode 16 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption.
Severe floods swept through the Greek holiday islands of Paros and Mykonos on Monday, March 31, 2025, as a powerful storm over the Aegean Sea passed over the islands. Travel bans were issued for both islands as crews worked to clear roads that were blocked by landslides and floodwaters. Schools remained closed on the islands through Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
At least 22 people have died across Ecuador as of Monday, March 31, 2025, due to ongoing floods, and multiple landslides that have damaged tens of thousands of homes across the country, affecting nearly 145 000 people. Meanwhile, the oil spill in Esmeraldas continues to affect the province, with an ongoing water crisis worsening the conditions amidst floods.
Life-threatening flash floods and severe weather are forecast to impact large parts of the Plains, Mississippi Valley, and Midwest starting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as a multi-hazard storm moves over the region.
At least seven people were reported dead after a severe storm system swept from the Midwest through the mid-Atlantic and southern United States on March 30 and 31, 2025, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, significant ice accretion, and isolated tornadoes. Nearly 500 000 energy customers or about 1.2 million people were left without power by Monday morning, March 31.
Two suspected tornadoes were reported in Dothan City, Alabama, on Monday, March 31, 2025, injuring five children as the storm ripped the roof off Dothan Preparatory School. At least 3 000 people were left without power as storms ripped through the area, downing trees and power lines.
Japan has raised the volcanic alert for Shinmoedake volcano to level 3 early Sunday, March 30, 2025, following the detection of more than 200 volcanic tremors within a 24-hour period.
