Impulsive X2.2 solar flare erupts from Region 3912, glancing blow possible on December 11
A major solar flare measuring X2.2 erupted from Active Region 3912 at 09:06 UTC on December 8, 2024. The event started at 08:50 and ended at 09:10 UTC.
M7.0 earthquake hits near Northern California coast, Tsunami Warning issued for California and Oregon
A very strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.0 hit near the coast of Northern California at 18:44 UTC (10:44 LT) on December 5, 2024. The agency is reporting a shallow depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). A Tsunami Warning was issued for parts of California and Oregon along the U.S. West Coast.
Severe floods affect millions, claim over 30 lives in Thailand and Malaysia
Heavy rains have unleashed devastating floods across Thailand and Malaysia, leaving over 30 dead, displacing tens of thousands, and causing widespread destruction, officials reported on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Record snowfall blankets parts of U.S. during Thanksgiving snowstorm
A powerful lake-effect snowstorm fueled by record-warm water temperatures in the Great Lakes unleashed its full force over 2024 Thanksgiving weekend in the United States, burying parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan under more than 90 cm (3 feet) of snow. The city of Erie, Pennsylvania, experienced its snowiest day on record on Friday, November 29, receiving 57.4 cm (22.6 inches) of snow in 24 hours. The Arctic air colliding with the warm lake waters triggered intense snowfall rates of up to 100 mm (4 inches) per hour, creating hazardous conditions that are expected to persist until midweek.
5 000 vehicles stranded, 36 injured as Storm Caetano hits France
Storm Caetano swept through France on Thursday, November 21, 2024, bringing an unseasonal winter episode with powerful winds reaching 131 km/h (81 mph) and heavy snowfall of up to 16 cm (6.3 inches). The storm caused widespread disruptions, including power outages for over 250 000 homes, severe traffic halts with 5 000 vehicles stranded, and a major accident on Route A6B near Paris that injured 36 people.
Prolonged atmospheric river triggers High Risk (level 4/4) of Excessive Rainfall alert for Northern California coastline
Two powerful Pacific storm systems and an atmospheric river event will continue impacting the Pacific Northwest and northern California through the end of this week with heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and higher-elevation mountain snow.
Bomb cyclone kills at least 2, leaves over 1.8 million without power in U.S. and Canada
A powerful, rapidly intensifying cyclone wreaked havoc across the northwestern United States and parts of Canada on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, causing at least 2 deaths and leaving more than 600 000 customers (approximately 1.5 million people) in the U.S. without power. Another 140 000 customers (approximately 335 000 people) were left without power in B.C., Canada.
Powerful atmospheric river hits Pacific Northwest, forecast to remain stationary over Northern California through November 22
A powerful AR4 atmospheric river made landfall in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California on November 19, 2024, bringing prolonged rainfall, heavy snowfall, and significant flooding risks that are expected to worsen through November 22. Meteorologists warn that the storm could bring up to 380 mm (15 inches) of rain to the Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevada, with some areas potentially receiving more.
160 deaths recorded in three weeks as six typhoons batter the Philippines
Four typhoons have struck the Philippines in the last 10 days, with the latest Man-Yi having claimed 8 lives as of Monday, November 18, 2024. At least 160 people have died due to storms in the Philippines in the last 3 weeks, with the last three typhoons having caused combined damages worth roughly ₱469.8 million ($ 8 million).
Bomb cyclone set to explode off U.S. West Coast and Canada, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and mountain snow
A powerful Pacific low pressure system will impact the Northwest United States and Canada with strong winds, heavy rains and heavy mountain snow, starting Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The storm is expected to rapidly intensify as it approaches the coast.
