Strong and shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Fox Islands, Alaska
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit Fox Islands, Alaska at 09:35 UTC on May 19, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 29.5 km (18.3 miles).
At least 7 killed, 2.2 million without power as severe thunderstorms hit Houston, Texas
At least 7 people were killed and about 2.2 million people lost power as intense thunderstorms swept through Texas on May 16, 2024. The storms brought heavy rain, destructive winds, and dangerous flooding to already inundated areas.
Late-season Kona low to strike Hawaii with severe weather
A Kona low forming north of Hawaii is expected to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flash flooding to the islands beginning Tuesday evening, May 14, 2024. The event comes after a weekend of heavy rains flooded major roads in Windward Oahu and triggered landslides on May 13.
Florida and Georgia brace for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move east on May 14, 2024, affecting northern Florida and southern Georgia with damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Additionally, heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over northern Florida, potentially leading to flash flooding. Another wave of heavy rainfall is forecast to impact parts of eastern Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley later this week, and rain falling on saturated soils will likely cause additional flash flooding.
Rapidly spreading Canadian wildfires force thousands to evacuate, degrade air quality in U.S.
Multiple wildfires burning in British Columbia and Manitoba have forced thousands of people to evacuate and spread hazardous smoke into the northern United States, prompting air quality alerts.
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 extremely dangerous’ tornado south of Nashville, Tennessee, killing at least 1 person, injuring several, and leaving widespread damage.
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.
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.
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 home.
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 May 6, 2024. Meteorological conditions indicate potential for long-track tornadoes, large hail, and hurricane-force wind gusts, posing increased risk to regions still recovering from recent extreme weather events.
