Storms claim 3 lives and injure 6 in Mississippi
Severe storms swept through southern United States claiming at least 3 lives in Mississippi leaving 6 injured on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Final polar vortex collapse of the season begins
The final polar vortex collapse of the 2024–25 winter season has begun with one of the strongest sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) events being forecast to develop and bring late-season cold to much of the U.S.
Severe floods hit Indonesia, weather modification underway to reduce rainfall
Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall from March 2 to March 5, 2025, affected multiple regions in Indonesia, resulting in one fatality, submerging homes, displacing thousands, and damaging infrastructure. Weather modification operations began on March 4 to reduce rainfall, with interventions set to continue until March 8 and potentially resume on March 11 if needed.
EF-1 tornado strikes Irving, Texas, leaving trail of damage
An EF-1 tornado struck Irving, Texas, early on March 4, 2025, damaging homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The tornado tore through apartment complexes, snapped utility poles, and displaced hundreds of residents.
Seven tornadoes strike Oklahoma and Louisiana
Seven tornadoes were reported in Oklahoma and Louisiana on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as severe storms moved over the region. The twisters ripped roofs off homes, destroyed outbuildings, and damaged numerous trees.
Shandong experiences strongest March snowstorm since 1971, China
East China’s Shandong province experienced its heaviest March snowstorm since 1971 from March 1 to 3, 2025, with snow accumulation reaching up to 20 cm (7.9 inches), causing widespread disruptions to daily life and transportation. Events like this are rare for early March in Shandong’s temperate monsoon climate, where cold, dry winters usually limit snowfall to lighter amounts between December and February, especially in milder coastal areas influenced by the Yellow Sea.
World’s largest iceberg A23a runs aground near South Georgia
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, ran aground near the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia on March 1, 2025. The iceberg remains stationary approximately 90 km (56 miles) from land, raising concerns about its potential impact on marine ecosystems and navigation.
Lava fountains reach 180 m (600 feet) in new eruptive episode at Kilauea, Hawai’i
Episode 12 of the ongoing Halema’uma’u eruption began at 07:30 LT (17:30 UTC) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, with sporadic lava flows from the north and south vents. Continuous fountaining reached heights of 150–165 m (490–540 feet) by 00:20 UTC on March 5 and is expected to increase further. The eruption is part of the ongoing activity that started on December 23, 2024. The USGS maintains the Volcano Alert Level at Watch and the Aviation Color Code at Orange.
Heavy rain and reservoir burst trigger severe flooding in Telde, Gran Canaria
Heavy rainfall hit Telde, Gran Canaria, on March 3, 2025, triggering severe flooding, road closures, and powerful currents that swept away vehicles, further worsened by a reservoir burst releasing 700 000 liters (185 000 gallons) of water.
Intense hailstorm with giant hail hits Fujian, China
A severe hailstorm battered Zhangpu, Fujian Province, on March 2–3, 2025, unleashing hailstones reportedly as large as 14 cm (5.5 inches) in diameter. If confirmed by the China Meteorological Administration, this could rank among the largest hailstones ever recorded in China.
