• Tropical Cyclone Narelle strengthens off Western Australia, Category 4 intensity forecast near the coast

    ByRishav Kothari

    Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle re-intensified, reaching Category 3 strength off the coast of Western Australia on March 25, 2026, and is forecast to strengthen further while tracking parallel to the Pilbara coast. The system reached Category 3 intensity with sustained winds of 130 km/h (81 mph), with forecasts indicating strengthening to Category 4 as it approaches the North West Cape late March 26.

  • Red Flag Warnings issued for parts of Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota

    ByReet Kaur

    Red Flag Warnings were in effect across parts of Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota on March 25, 2026, as strong winds, very low humidity, and unseasonably warm temperatures created conditions favorable for rapid wildfire spread. Additional fire weather warnings were also issued in parts of nearby states, while some warnings in Nebraska and Wyoming extended into March 26.

  • Subtropical low triggers Red Heavy Rain Warning in Northland, New Zealand

    ByReet Kaur

    A deep subtropical low prompted a Red Heavy Rain Warning for parts of Northland, New Zealand, on March 25, 2026, with 230–280 mm (9–11 inches) of rain forecast for areas east of Kaikohe from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei through early March 27. MetService and local authorities warned of dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips, with some communities at risk of isolation.

  • Rare severe weather outbreak brings tornado risk to Gulf states

    ByTeo Blašković

    A rare severe convective setup is forecast to develop across the Gulf region, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and eastern Saudi Arabia, on March 26–27, 2026, as a deep low-pressure system and strong upper-level trough interact with high instability and wind shear. The environment may support organized thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, alongside heavy rainfall, hail, and damaging winds.

  • March flooding leaves 37 dead and nearly 138 000 affected across Mozambique

    ByRishav Kothari

    Severe flooding across Mozambique between March 1 and 21, 2026, left at least 37 people dead and affected 137 983 people as heavy rainfall and elevated river levels impacted several provinces. The flooding caused displacement, infrastructure damage, and access constraints, while continued rainfall maintained flood risk in multiple river basins.

  • Record seasonal snowfall measured at Juneau International Airport, Alaska

    ByRishav Kothari

    Juneau International Airport in Alaska recorded 511 cm (201.2 inches) of snowfall for the 2025/26 season through March 23, setting a new seasonal record for the airport. The total exceeds the previous airport record of 502.7 cm (197.9 inches) from 2006/07, while daily snowfall records were also set on March 22 and 23, and the March monthly total reached a record 175.8 cm (69.2 inches).

  • Strong earthquake swarm on the Reykjanes Ridge, Iceland

    ByReet Kaur

    An earthquake swarm with over 300 events over 48 hours is in progress on the Reykjanes Ridge southwest of Eldey, Iceland, since March 23, 2026, with the largest earthquake thus far registered as M4.4. The Icelandic Meteorological Office said there are no indications linking the activity to volcanic processes on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

  • Major multi-day rainfall event forecast across Middle East from March 25-31

    ByTeo Blašković

    A large-scale storm system is forecast to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across parts of the Middle East, including Iraq, Iran, and the Gulf states, between March 25 and 31, 2026, raising flood risk in urban and desert regions. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have issued warnings for unstable conditions with rain, strong winds, and reduced visibility, while flooding has already caused fatalities in Oman. Parts of the region might see a year’s worth of rain or more through the course of the event.

  • Eruption at White Island raises Alert Level to 3 after brief ash plume, New Zealand

    ByReet Kaur

    A new volcanic eruption occurred at Whakaari/White Island, New Zealand, at 17:35 LT on March 24, 2026, producing a dark grey ash plume rising to about 1 300 m (4 265 feet) above the vent. Authorities raised the Volcanic Alert Level to 3 and the Aviation Color Code to Orange following the event. Activity has since ceased, but further explosive events remain possible with little or no warning.

  • Major M7.5 earthquake hits Tonga region

    ByRishav Kothari

    A major earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.5 struck Tonga at 04:37 UTC on March 24, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 237.5 km (147.6 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.6 at a depth of 218 km (135.5 miles). According to available data, there is no tsunami threat from this event.