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Satellite images reveal devastating flooding in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Heavy rainfall across southern Brazil has caused severe flooding and landslides over the past 9 days, significantly affecting the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Parana, and Santa Catarina. The most severe impact has been in Rio Grande do Sul,…
At least 5 CMEs heading toward Earth, G3 – Strong Geomagnetic Storm Watch in effect for May 11
At least five coronal mass ejections (CMEs) produced over the past 3 days are heading toward Earth. The first impact is expected on May 9 and the following over the next 3 – 4 days. At least 5 CMEs will…
Rare tornado emergency south of Nashville as severe thunderstorms leave 2 dead in Tennessee
A severe weather outbreak on May 8, 2024, spawned a ‘large and destructive’ tornado south of Nashville, Tennessee, killing at least 1 person, injuring several, and leaving widespread damage. The storm prompted a rare tornado emergency, affected over 200 000…
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: May 1 – 7, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes from May 1 to 7, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Poas, Costa Rica | Purace, Colombia | Ruang, Sangihe Islands | Sheveluch, Central Kamchatka…
Michigan declares State of Emergency after tornadoes cause damage across Midwest
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency late Tuesday, May 7, 2024, after a series of tornadoes pummeled the upper Midwestern state, injuring up to 20 people and causing significant damage in Portage and other areas. This severe…
High-risk weather system with tornadoes, very large to giant hail targets central U.S. into May 9
A severe storm system is forecast to affect over 75 million people across the mid-Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys, and the southern Plains on May 8 and 9, 2024. Meteorologists predict that the storms will bring tornadoes, very large to…
Asteroid 2024 JT3 to fly past Earth at just 0.07 LD on May 9
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2024 JT3 will fly past Earth at a distance of just 0.07 LD / 0.00017 AU (24 710 km / 15 976 miles) from the center of our planet at 09:34 UTC on May 9, 2024.…
Rare snowfall blankets Santiago, causing power outages for over 200 000, Chile
A rare snowfall blanketed several parts of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, causing widespread power outages and prompting local authorities to issue safety guidelines. The last time it snowed in Santiago was in 2020, although…
Strong and shallow M6.1 earthquake hits Vanuatu
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit Vanuatu at 08:18 UTC (19:18 local time) on May 8, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 12.5 km (7.8 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a…
Long-duration X1.0 solar flare erupts from geoeffective Region 3664, CME impact expected on May 11
A major solar flare measuring X1.0 erupted from Active Region 3664 at 05:09 UTC on May 8, 2024. The event started at 04:37 and ended at 05:32 UTC. Preliminary modeling efforts showed CME arrival time early on May 11. This…
Magma buildup raises risk of intensified eruption or new fissures in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula
The Icelandic Met Office reports ongoing magma accumulation and land rise in Svartsengi, indicating a heightened risk for intensified volcanic activity or the formation of new fissures in the Reykjanes Peninsula. The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) released a new update…
Giant hailstones destroy over 15 000 homes in Manipur, India
A severe hailstorm struck Manipur, northeast India, on May 5, 2024, resulting in the death of one person and the destruction of over 15 000 homes and other structures. The storm, characterized by heavy rains, giant hail, and strong winds,…
Large tornado rips through Barnsdall, Oklahoma, causing massive damage and casualties
A very large tornado hit Barnsdall, Oklahoma, at 21:40 local time on May 6 (02:40 UTC on May 7), causing widespread damage. The event resulted in at least one fatality, multiple injuries, and extensive structural damage, including to a nursing…
Near-Earth asteroids 2024 JR1 and 2024 JD close approach live views
Two near-Earth asteroids, designated 2024 JR1 and 2024 JD, are set to make a close approach to Earth between May 7 and May 8, 2024. Both asteroids will come within less than the distance of the moon (1 LD), with…
Severe thunderstorms, long-track tornadoes, and large hail target Oklahoma and Kansas starting May 6
A significant severe weather outbreak is forecast to impact millions across the Central United States, starting on Monday, May 6, 2024. Meteorological conditions indicate potential for long-track tornadoes, large hail, and hurricane-force wind gusts, posing increased risk to regions still…
Historic floods hit Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
A powerful atmospheric river began affecting Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil on April 29, 2024, resulting in massive flooding across the region. By early May 6, 2024, the storm affected 334 of the state’s 496 cities, including the capital Porto…
Major X4.5 solar flare erupts from Region 3663 — fourth X-class flare in 3 days
A powerful, long-duration solar flare measuring X4.5 erupted from Active Region 3663 at 06:35 UTC on May 6, 2024. The event started at 05:38 and ended at 06:47 UTC. This is the 4th and the strongest X-class solar flare from…
Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Seram, Indonesia
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Seram, Indonesia at 18:33 UTC on May 5, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 12.1 km (7.5 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The epicenter…
Aerial footage captures aftermath of major eruptions at Ruang volcano, Indonesia
On May 5, 2024, Indonesia’s volcanology agency, PVMGB, released aerial footage of the Ruang volcano following a series of powerful eruptions that have dramatically reshaped the landscape and forced nearly 10 000 people to evacuate permanently. Volcanic activity at Ruang…
Major X1.2 solar flare erupts from Region 3663 — second X-class flare of the day
A major solar flare measuring X1.2 erupted from Active Region 3663 (beta-gamma-delta) at 11:54 UTC on May 5, 2024. The event started at 11:41 and ended at 12:16 UTC. This is the second X-class solar flare of the day, after…