• Severe weather outbreak expected March 4 in Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South

    ByRishav Kothari

    A powerful storm is forecast to sweep through the central U.S., bringing in severe weather through mid-week as it moves from the Southern and Central Plains to the Great Lakes Region from Monday through Wednesday, March 3–6, 2025. A more significant severe weather outbreak is expected on Tuesday, March 4, in the Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South, with threats of strong winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for parts of the Southern Plains today, while an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) is in place for Tuesday and Wednesday across the Lower Mississippi Valley.

  • Strong M6.0 earthquake, multiple aftershocks hit off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia

    ByRishika Yadav

    A strong earthquake registered by the BMKG as M6.0 struck southeast of Tutuyan, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 22:55 UTC on February 25, 2025 (06:55 LT on February 26). The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). USGS and EMSC reported a slightly higher magnitude of 6.1. Multiple aftershocks followed, with at least twelve registering M4.0 or higher.