Tornado outbreak strikes Indiana and Ohio, numerous injuries, 2 fatalities reported
A severe storm system spawned eight tornadoes across Indiana, Ohio, and Texas on March 14, 2024, resulting in numerous injuries and widespread property damage. The most critical impact occurred in…
New European hail record set as Italy witnesses second record-breaking hailstone in less than a week
Europe’s record for the largest hailstone has been broken again within a mere five days…
Extreme rainfall triggers severe flash floods in Nova Scotia, Canada
In the most significant downpour recorded in over 50 years, Nova Scotia, an Atlantic Canadian…
16 injured as North Carolina experiences rare July EF-3 tornado
A devastating EF-3 tornado ravaged central North Carolina, severely damaging a Pfizer plant and other…
Tropical Storm “Calvin” impacting Hawaii
Tropical Storm “Calvin” formed on July 12, 2023, as the 3rd named storm of the…
Typhoon “Talim” makes landfall in China, weakens to tropical storm before hitting Vietnam
On Monday, July 17, 2023, Typhoon “Talim” — the fourth named storm of the 2023…
Largest winter snowfall since 1975 and severe cold leave nearly 668 000 livestock dead in Mongolia
Mongolia has experienced its heaviest snowfall since 1975 this winter, with the government reporting one fatality and the loss of nearly 668 000 livestock…
Thousands urged to evacuate as wildfire rages near Ballarat, Victoria
An emergency warning has been issued for 28 communities west of Ballarat, Victoria, as residents are urged to evacuate due to an out-of-control bushfire.…
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: February 14 – 20, 2024
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from February 14 to 20, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 20 volcanoes.…
Xinjiang records lowest temperature in history at -52.3 °C (-62.1 °F), China
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has set a new record for low temperatures, reaching -52.3 °C (-62.14 °F) in Fuyun County, leading to the death…
Severe flash flooding hits Southern California, millions under Flood Watch
Southern California is under a dangerous flood threat with heavy rainfall impacting…
Research reveals unknown mechanisms that generate auroras
New research has revealed an unknown mechanism of the magnetosphere– electrons from the Sun are propelled by electrical energy higher than previously thought, ultimately creating displays of northern and southern lights or auroras. The formation of auroras starts with supersonic plasma propelled from the Sun as…
Bright fireball south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A bright fireball was seen and recorded just south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 01:08 UTC on February 23,…
Asteroid 2021 GF10 to flyby Earth at 0.3 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2021 GF10 will fly by Earth at a distance of 0.30 LD / 0.00077 AU (115…
East Epi submarine volcano erupts for the first time since 2004, 10 km danger zone established, Vanuatu
A submarine volcano located near the island of Epi in Vanuatu started erupting at 18:30 UTC on January 31, 2023, prompting authorities to raise the Volcano Alert…
Extensive and very dangerous ice storm hits U.S.
A glancing blow of Arctic air mixed with a surge in moisture set the stage for an extensive and very dangerous ice event in parts of the…
Extreme and unprecedented: Severe flooding hits Auckland after entire summer’s worth of rain in a single day, New Zealand
The presence of a low level jet (LLJ), or strong wind in the lower atmosphere, combined with tropical moisture to create persistent heavy rain in the Auckland…
Tropical Cyclone “Cheneso” rapidly intensifies after leaving a trail of death and destruction in Madagascar
Tropical Cyclone “Cheneso” rapidly intensified after spending 5 days over Madagascar, bringing death and destruction. The system is expected to further intensify as it moves near the…
Worst winter in a decade claims lives of more than 150 people and 70 000 livestock, Afghanistan
At least 157 people have died in Afghanistan’s harsh winter as of January 24, 2023, with the death toll doubling in less than a week. Officials are…
Massive flooding continues in the Philippines — 29 people dead and 1.4 million affected
Heavy rains continue to cause massive flooding in various parts of the Philippines, leaving 29 people dead and affecting around 1.4 million people in 1 956 villages…
Tornado outbreak in Alabama leaves extensive damage and at least 6 people dead
A severe weather outbreak in the Southeast United States on Thursday, January 12, 2023, has left at least seven people dead, several injured, and extensive damage in…
