Episode 9 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 10:16 LT (20:16 UTC) on February 11, 2025, producing lava fountains up to 100 m (330 feet) high. The eruption is part of the activity that started on December 23, 2024. The USGS maintains the Volcano Alert Level at Watch and the Aviation Color Code at Orange.
A strong explosive eruption started at Mount Etna, Italy, at 09:30 UTC on February 12, 2025, prompting authorities to raise the Aviation Color Code from Orange to Red.
A possible tornado ripped through Pensacola, Florida on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, damaging buildings and vehicles, and downing powerlines.
Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Chicago ahead of an impactful winter storm set to sweep through the region on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The storm could bring snow totals of up to 20 cm (8 inches) in some areas and create dangerous travel conditions.
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Los Angeles through Thursday, February 13, 2025, ahead of the atmospheric river forecast to bring heavy rainfall to the region.
A powerful storm struck Greater São Paulo on Monday, February 10, 2025, causing severe flooding that submerged vehicles, disrupted traffic, and left thousands without power.
Over 12 800 earthquakes were recorded in the Santorini-Amorgos zone between February 1 and 10, 2025, with the strongest, an M5.3 event, registered at 22:16 LT (20:16 UTC) on February 10. In response, the Hellenic Red Cross (HRC) has deployed rescue teams, social workers, and psychologists to assist residents in the affected region.
A strong atmospheric river (AR) associated with a low-pressure system is set to impact California from Wednesday into Thursday, February 12 to 14, bringing heavy rain, mountain snow, and potential flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of significant precipitation and winter storm conditions, particularly in the Sierra Nevada and coastal mountain ranges.
Severe thunderstorms struck New South Wales (NSW) and eastern Victoria on Monday, February 10, 2025, bringing heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and large hailstones, with emergency services responding to over 500 calls for assistance.
Heavy rainfall exceeded 300 mm (11.8 inches) in the northeastern Brazil on February 6, 2025, leading to 7 deaths in the state of Pernambuco including 5 in the capital, Recife, and 2 in nearby cities.
