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.
Houston basketball game postponed as historic winter storm sweeps over the Southeast
A historic winter storm sweeping through the southeast United States has forced the postponement of the basketball game between Utah and Houston and is expected to bring severe weather conditions through the rest of the week.
First-ever Blizzard Warning issued for parts of U.S. Gulf Coast, major crash with multiple fatalities in Texas
A Blizzard Warning has been issued for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, along the Interstate 10 corridor, affecting Southeastern Texas and Southwestern Louisiana. This marks the first blizzard event in the history of the Gulf Coast. The powerful winter storm, described as a ‘once-in-a-generation,’ has already been linked to several fatalities in Texas early Tuesday morning.
Storm Eowyn named, Ireland and UK prepare for ‘weather bomb’
Storm Eowyn was named by the UK Met Office on January 21, 2025, as the fifth storm of the 2024/25 European storm season. The storm is forecast to intensify rapidly, bringing winds of up to 130 km/h (80 mph) and causing significant disruptions as it moves across Ireland and the UK from Thursday, January 23, into the weekend.
First-ever Extreme Cold Warning issued for Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta issued its first-ever Extreme Cold Warning on Monday, January 20, 2025, as dangerously cold conditions swept across the region, marking a historic moment for the National Weather Service’s alert system.
Highest snowfall totals in decades expected as extreme cold grips Louisiana and Mississippi, U.S.
A powerful winter storm is set to impact Louisiana and Mississippi on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, bringing heavy snowfall, dangerously low temperatures, and hazardous travel conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans office has indicated that snowfall on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, could be the highest recorded in the area in decades.
Extreme Cold Warning issued for Northern Wisconsin
An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for Northern Wisconsin on January 19, 2025, with wind chills expected to plummet to -40 °C (-40 °F) on January 20.
Rare winter storm to impact Gulf Coast with heavy snow and disruptive ice
A bitterly cold arctic airmass has overspread the interior western, central, and eastern U.S. following a strong cold front passage over the weekend. In addition to the frigid temperatures, the combination of such cold air reaching the Gulf Coast and a developing low pressure system will lead to a rare, significant winter storm for the…
Urgent warning for Southern California for powerful winds, extremely critical fire weather
Southern California’s wildfire risk is reaching critical levels on Monday, January 20, 2025, with forecasters cautioning that dry vegetation and powerful winds could create the perfect conditions for fast-spreading, unpredictable fires. Potential impacts from this event include downed trees and power outages, very rapid and erratic fire spread, dangerous driving conditions and travel delays, especially for high-profile vehicles, and hazardous sea conditions with potential breaking waves for Avalon Harbor. If you live in affected region and haven’t prepared already, now is the time to act.
Strong tornado hits Senganan village, Indonesia
A strong tornado struck Senganan village, Tabanan, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, causing damage to homes and temple facilities.
