Priština breaks snowfall record as early wintry weather hits Kosovo and Greece
Record-breaking early October snow struck Priština in Kosovo on October 3, 2025, while early season snow struck high elevation regions of Greece.
Strong M6.1 earthquake hits off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia at 16:07 UTC on October 3, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 17.4 km (10.8 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Three dead, six rescued after severe flood hits Elenite holiday village, Bulgaria
A major flood hit the Elenite holiday village on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast at around 11:40 LT on October 3, 2025, after 200–250 mm (7.9–9.8 inches) of rain fell in a short period. Environment Minister Manol Genov described the rainfall as among the most intense recorded in the region in recent years. At least three people died, and six women, including three Polish tourists, were rescued.
Emergency declared as record heat triggers over 100 bushfires across Queensland, Australia
A bushfire ignited between Enoggera Reservoir and Camp Mountain, north of Brisbane, Queensland, on October 3, 2025, as record heat triggered over 100 fires statewide. An emergency declaration was issued as temperatures soared across the state. Total fire bans are in effect at least 26 local government areas.
Rare mud volcano eruption forces closure of tourist site in Andaman Islands
A mud volcano at Jarawa Creek, Baratang Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, erupted at around 11:00 LT (05:30 UTC) on October 2, 2025, after lying dormant for two decades. The eruption released mud, gases, and water across more than 1 000 m2 (10 760 ft2), forming a mound about 3–4 m (10–13 feet) high.
Typhoon Matmo (Paolo) makes landfall over northern Luzon, Philippines
Typhoon Matmo (named Paolo in the Philippines) made landfall over northern Luzon on the morning of October 3, 2025. Multiple wind and storm surge warnings are in effect for the region as the storm moves through the country.
Storm Amy rapidly intensifying near Ireland and the UK
Storm Amy is forecast to bring hurricane-force winds to Ireland and the UK on October 3, 2025, with Met Office amber warnings and Met Éireann red marine warnings in effect.
Rare high-elevation tornado confirmed on Sawtooth Mountain, Colorado
A rare high-elevation tornado occurred on the northern slopes of Sawtooth Mountain, Colorado, between 13:07 and 13:12 MDT (19:07–19:12 UTC) on September 13, 2025. The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Pueblo confirmed the event using satellite imagery and radar data on September 30. The tornado tracked 1.35 km (0.84 miles) with a maximum width of 87 m (285 feet) at an elevation of 3.4 km (11 300 feet) and was rated EF-U.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: September 24-30, 2025
New activity/unrest was reported for two volcanoes from September 24–30, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 22 volcanoes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued for interior Alaska, Fairbanks records early-season snow
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Fairbanks area and interior Alaska, with up to 23 cm (9 inches) of snow accumulation forecast for some parts between Thursday and Friday night, October 2 and 3, 2025. This comes just a few days after the region tied its record for earliest freeze of the season, and began seeing snow 2 weeks ahead of average.
