California records third consecutive year of near- or above-average snowpack for first time in 25 years
California has experienced the third consecutive year with near or above average snowpack this year after 25 years.
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At least three killed in Tennessee during tornado outbreak
At least three people have been reported dead after severe storms ripped through Tennessee amid a severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Powerful tornado rips through Lake City, Arkansas
A powerful tornado barreled through Lake City, Arkansas, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, as severe thunderstorms swept over central and eastern U.S. At least four people were injured in Craighead County, while over 25 000 customers remained without power on Thursday morning.
3 dead in Tennessee as tornado outbreak hits central and eastern U.S.
At least three people died in Tennessee as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes swept across central and eastern United States on April 2, 2025, injuring many and leaving over 375 000 customers—approximately 1 million people—without power.
Strong M6.0 earthquake strikes off the coast of Kyushu, Japan
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).
Winter storm strikes the Northern Plains and the Upper Midwest with heavy snow
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.
Major tornado outbreak forecast from lower Mississippi to Ohio valleys on Wednesday, April 2
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 reach 215 m (700 feet) at Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii
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 strike Greek holiday islands Paros and Mykonos
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.
22 dead in Ecuador floods, water crisis continues due to Esmeraldas oil spill
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.
