Elderly man dies after being crushed by a tree amid NYC storms
An elderly man was killed by a falling tree as severe summer storms moved through New York on June 6, 2026, downing hundreds of trees across the city and leaving thousands without power.
M7.8 earthquake off southern Mindanao leaves at least 94 dead, Philippines
A major earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.8 struck Mindanao, Philippines, at 23:37 UTC on June 7, 2026 (07:37 LT on June 8). The agency is reporting a depth of 55.2 km (34.3 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.8 at a depth of 45 km (28 miles). Tsunami waves up to 1 m (3.3 feet) were observed in Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani.
EF2 tornado confirmed near Riley as flooding prompts water rescues in northeast Kansas
An EF2 tornado damaged at least five structures near Riley, Kansas, on June 4, 2026, according to damage surveys conducted by the National Weather Service office in Topeka. The same storm system produced flooding across northeast Kansas, prompting a state disaster emergency declaration and multiple water rescues.
At least one injured as severe storms hit southern Pennsylvania, tornado surveys planned
At least one person was injured after severe thunderstorms swept across parts of southern Pennsylvania on June 6, 2026, producing wind gusts of 115 to 130 km/h (70 to 80 mph) and causing damage across portions of Washington, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties. The National Weather Service plans to survey affected areas on June 7 amid reports that tornadoes may have occurred.
SPC issues Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms across Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued an Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms across parts of southeast Montana, northeast Wyoming, and the western Dakotas on June 7, 2026. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and an isolated tornado threat are expected this afternoon and evening.
NHC warns of life-threatening flash flooding in southern Mexico and Central America
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring two eastern Pacific systems, EP91 south of Acapulco, Mexico and EP92 offshore Central America. The center warns life-threatening flash flooding is possible across southern Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala through early this week.
Strong M6.1 earthquake hits near Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit 124 km (77 miles) SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia at 10:41 UTC on June 7, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 35 km (22 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 5 km (3.1 miles)
Five injured after tent collapses during Super Regional game in Granville, West Virginia
At least five people were injured after strong winds caused a tent to collapse on Randy’s Ridge at Kendrick Family Ballpark in Granville, West Virginia, during the Super Regional baseball game between the West Virginia Mountaineers and Cal Poly Mustangs on June 6, 2026.
Sakurajima eruption sends heavy ash over Kagoshima City, Japan
An eruption at Sakurajima’s Minamidake summit crater sent heavy ash over Kagoshima City, Japan, on June 7, 2026, with a plume reaching about 1 300 m (4 300 feet) above the crater.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: May 28-June 3, 2026
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from May 28-June 3, 2026. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 20 volcanoes.
