Much-needed rains forecast for Southern California this weekend
Much-needed rains are forecast for Southern California this weekend as a low-pressure system impacts the state heavily affected by devastating wildfires.
Red alerts issued as extremely dangerous Storm Éowyn approaches Ireland and UK
Met Éireann, Ireland’s national meteorological service, has issued Red Level wind warnings for multiple counties as Storm Éowyn approaches the country on January 23, 2025. Éowyn is forecast to produce destructive gusts exceeding 130 km/h (81 mph), potentially causing widespread power outages, structural damage, dangerous travel conditions, and coastal flooding. Authorities have urged the public to shelter in place under Red warnings and avoid non-essential travel under Orange warnings. Schools nationwide will close, and disruptions to public transport and essential services are anticipated.
Rapidly spreading Hughes Fire puts 54 000 under evacuation orders or warnings as investigators probe possible human cause, California
The Hughes Fire erupted on January 22, 2025, near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County, tearing through more than 4 047 ha (10 000 acres) in just hours and triggering evacuation orders or warnings for over 54 000 residents. With no lightning strikes reported, investigators are expected to focus on potential human-related causes. Adding to concerns, unconfirmed reports suggest two individuals were spotted near the fire’s point of origin, though authorities have not yet addressed whether arson is suspected.
56 000 homes destroyed or damaged by Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi in Mozambique
Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi made landfall in Mozambique on January 13, 2025, bringing destructive winds and intense rainfall that have devastated Nampula Province. The cyclone has caused the deaths of at least 11 people, destroyed or damaged more than 55 000 homes, caused severe damage to critical infrastructure, and left over 230 000 people affected.
Historic winter storm claims 10 lives across U.S. Gulf Coast, shatters snowfall records
A rare and historic winter storm swept through the southeastern U.S. over the past two days, leaving at least 10 people dead and shattering snow records across the region.
Historic blizzard kills 7, leaves over 80 000 without power in Texas and Louisiana, U.S.
A historic blizzard swept through southeastern Texas and Louisiana on January 21, 2025, leaving at least 7 people dead and more than 80 000 without power.
Blazes break out in San Diego as Santa Ana winds return to California
Multiple wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds erupted across northern San Diego County on January 20 and 21, 2025, forcing evacuations, damaging structures, and burning more than 74 ha (182 acres).
Increased seismicity detected at Kamaʻehuakanaloa volcano, Hawaii
A period of increased seismic activity was detected at the Kama’ehuakanaloa Seamount on January 21, 2025. While the exact cause remains undetermined, the seismic activity may be linked to magma movement beneath the volcano.
25 dead and missing as severe floods and landslides hit Java, Indonesia
Heavy rainfall triggered severe flash floods and landslides in Central Java, Indonesia, on January 21, 2025, leaving at least 17 people dead and 8 missing.
Volcanic ash emissions at Santa Maria reach 5 km (16 000 feet) a.s.l., Guatemala
Fresh volcanic ash emissions were observed from the Santa María volcano in Guatemala on January 21, 2025. The ash clouds reached an altitude of approximately 5 km (16 000 feet) above sea level (a.s.l.) and were carried westward at a speed of 18 km/h (11 mph). Residents in the San Marcos Palajunoj and San Martín Sacatepéquez areas may experience light ashfall, with further activity posing risks of long-range pyroclastic flows towards the southwest, south, and southeast.
