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Severe thunderstorm outbreak forecast across Midwest and Great Lakes
A severe thunderstorm outbreak is forecast across parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes this afternoon and evening, with the highest risk focused on northern Illinois, far eastern Iowa, and far southern Wisconsin.
El Niño develops, NOAA estimates 63% chance of a very strong event in 2026–27 winter
El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific Ocean and are expected to strengthen through the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026-27, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issued an El Niño…
November Fire burns 227 ha (560 acres) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California
The November Fire burned 227 ha (560 acres) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Southern California on June 10, 2026, prompting evacuations and a large firefighting response before crews stopped forward spread and lifted all evacuation orders later the same…
Severe thunderstorms damage more than 150 buildings in Slovenia before spreading into Croatia
Severe thunderstorms damaged more than 150 buildings in Slovenia on June 10, 2026, before the same weather system moved into northern Croatia overnight into June 11, bringing damaging wind, hail, and heavy rainfall.
Enhanced Risk issued, strong tornadoes, giant hail, and damaging winds forecast across the Midwest and Great Lakes
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Midwest and Great Lakes region under Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) through June 11 and 12, 2026, warning that thunderstorms may produce hail larger than 5…
Flash flooding prompts emergency declarations and evacuations in western Manitoba, Canada
Up to 150 residents were displaced after flash flooding struck communities across western Manitoba, Canada, following an extreme rainfall event that dropped nearly 150 mm (6 inches) of rain in parts of the Swan Valley region from late June 7…
Multiple tornadoes hit Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canada
Multiple tornadoes struck Saskatchewan and Manitoba as severe thunderstorms swept across the provinces on June 9, 2026. Large hail, flooding, and widespread damage due to the picturesque and damaging tornadoes were reported in multiple areas.
Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Auckland Islands, New Zealand region
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit the Auckland Islands, New Zealand region at 00:44 UTC on June 10, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 13.7 km (8.5 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a…
Floods and other natural disasters kill 301, injure 385 in Afghanistan over 10 weeks
At least 301 people have been killed and 385 injured by floods and related natural disasters across Afghanistan over the past 10 weeks, according to figures released by the National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) on June 9, 2026. The disasters…
Heat Advisories in effect across central U.S., heat index values up to 42°C (108°F) forecast
Dangerous heat is expected across much of the central United States on June 9, 2026, with multiple National Weather Service offices warning that heat index values will reach 38 to 42°C (100 to 108°F) during the afternoon and evening. Heat…
Arietid meteor shower, the strongest daytime meteor shower of the year, peaks around June 10
The Arietids peak around June 10, bringing the year’s strongest daytime meteor shower to Earth. Most activity occurs in daylight, but observers may catch a few meteors during the final dark hour before sunrise.
Tropical Storm Cristina threatens Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala with heavy rainfall
Tropical Storm Cristina remained nearly stationary off the Pacific coast of Central America at 06:00 UTC on June 9, 2026, with maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h (45 mph), while forecasters warned that heavy rainfall may produce flooding and mudslides…
Dangerous heat forecast from Plains to Ohio Valley, Heat Advisories issued across central U.S.
Major to Extreme HeatRisk conditions are forecast to develop across parts of the central United States this week as a strengthening heat dome expands over the region. National Weather Service offices have already issued Heat Advisories across portions of Kansas,…
Strong and shallow M6.1 earthquake hits Cuba region
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit the Cuba region at 18:00 UTC on June 8, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a depth…
Dry thunderstorms add ignition risk in New Mexico as Critical fire weather develops across the western U.S.
A multi-day fire-weather setup is developing across the Southwest, Great Basin and central Rockies, where the Storm Prediction Center and local National Weather Service offices forecast strong southwest winds, very low humidity, dry fuels and isolated dry thunderstorms through at…
Enhanced Risk issued for severe storms across Northern Plains, tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds forecast
The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of the Northern Plains under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3/5) for severe thunderstorms on June 9, 2026, as a strengthening low-pressure system emerging from the northern Rockies is forecast to support numerous storms…
M7.8 earthquake off southern Mindanao leaves at least 47 dead, over 680 injured and 12 600 homes damaged, Philippines
A M7.8 earthquake off southern Mindanao left at least 32 people dead, injured 134 others in preliminary civil-defense figures, and caused widespread damage in General Santos and nearby areas on June 8, 2026.
Tropical Storm Boris forms off Guerrero coast, flooding rains threaten southern Mexico
Tropical Storm Boris formed just offshore of Guerrero, Mexico, at 09:00 UTC on June 8, 2026. Tropical storm warnings are in effect along portions of the southern coast, with heavy rainfall capable of producing life-threatening flooding and mudslides being forecast.
Tornado damages logistics warehouse in China’s Guangxi, injuring four
A tornado struck Xingning District in Nanning, Guangxi, on June 7, 2026, tearing apart part of a logistics warehouse’s roof and causing power outages in the area. According to the Xingning District Emergency Management Bureau, four people were injured.
Elderly man dies after being crushed by a tree amid NYC storms
An elderly man was killed by a falling tree as severe summer storms moved through New York on June 6, 2026, downing hundreds of trees across the city and leaving thousands without power.
M7.8 earthquake off southern Mindanao leaves at least 47 dead, Philippines
A major earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.8 struck Mindanao, Philippines, at 23:37 UTC on June 7, 2026 (07:37 LT on June 8). The agency is reporting a depth of 55.2 km (34.3 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.8 at…
EF2 tornado confirmed near Riley as flooding prompts water rescues in northeast Kansas
An EF2 tornado damaged at least five structures near Riley, Kansas, on June 4, 2026, according to damage surveys conducted by the National Weather Service office in Topeka. The same storm system produced flooding across northeast Kansas, prompting a state…
At least one injured as severe storms hit southern Pennsylvania, tornado surveys planned
At least one person was injured after severe thunderstorms swept across parts of southern Pennsylvania on June 6, 2026, producing wind gusts of 115 to 130 km/h (70 to 80 mph) and causing damage across portions of Washington, Westmoreland, and…
SPC issues Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms across Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued an Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms across parts of southeast Montana, northeast Wyoming, and the western Dakotas on June 7, 2026. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and an isolated tornado threat are expected this…
G3 – Strong geomagnetic storm watch in effect for June 8 as CME heads toward Earth
A coronal mass ejection (CME) associated with an M1.8 solar flare from Region 4461 is forecast to arrive around midday UTC on June 8. Forecast calls for G1 – Minor to G2 – Moderate storming on June 8 and early…
NHC warns of life-threatening flash flooding in southern Mexico and Central America
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring two eastern Pacific systems, EP91 south of Acapulco, Mexico and EP92 offshore Central America. The center warns life-threatening flash flooding is possible across southern Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala through…
Strong M6.1 earthquake hits near Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit 124 km (77 miles) SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia at 10:41 UTC on June 7, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 35 km (22 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0…
Five injured after tent collapses during Super Regional game in Granville, West Virginia
At least five people were injured after strong winds caused a tent to collapse on Randy’s Ridge at Kendrick Family Ballpark in Granville, West Virginia, during the Super Regional baseball game between the West Virginia Mountaineers and Cal Poly Mustangs…
Sakurajima eruption sends heavy ash over Kagoshima City, Japan
An eruption at Sakurajima’s Minamidake summit crater sent heavy ash over Kagoshima City, Japan, on June 7, 2026, with a plume reaching about 1 300 m (4 300 feet) above the crater.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: May 28-June 3, 2026
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from May 28-June 3, 2026. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 20 volcanoes.
