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Severe Storms and a 25-Degree Temperature Plunge: ArkLaTex Braces for Wild Weather Rollercoaster

World

18 Nov, 2024

Severe Storms and a 25-Degree Temperature Plunge: ArkLaTex Braces for Wild Weather Rollercoaster


The ArkLaTex region is gearing up for a dramatic shift in weather conditions, with a potent storm system poised to...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Southern Ontario Braces for High Winds, Possible Tornadoes

World

11 Nov, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Southern Ontario Braces for High Winds, Possible Tornadoes


Southern Ontario is bracing for a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing very strong wind gusts and even isolated...

Kansas City Under Tornado Watch: Severe Storms Bring Damage and Heavy Rain

World

31 Oct, 2024

Kansas City Under Tornado Watch: Severe Storms Bring Damage and Heavy Rain


A First Warn Weather Day was in place today for the level 3/5 threat for severe weather. A cold front...

Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Expected in Canberra: Weather Warning Issued

World

18 Oct, 2024

Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Expected in Canberra: Weather Warning Issued


Following a warm and dry midweek, the weather bureau has warned there is a chance of a severe thunderstorm and...

Tornado Warning: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

World

27 Sep, 2024

Tornado Warning: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe


Tornadoes can be deadly. That's why it's so important to know what to do before a tornado hits. They can...

Alabama Braces for Heavy Rains as Tropical Storm Helene Approaches: Severe Storms Possible

World

27 Sep, 2024

Alabama Braces for Heavy Rains as Tropical Storm Helene Approaches: Severe Storms Possible


It's a tale of two weather systems in Alabama this week. While the state braces for the potential impact of...

Tornado Terror Hits UK: 10-Hour Warning Issued As Brits Brace For 50mph Winds & Severe Lightning

World

26 Sep, 2024

Tornado Terror Hits UK: 10-Hour Warning Issued As Brits Brace For 50mph Winds & Severe Lightning


The UK finds itself in the firing line of tornadoes as Brits are warned to prepare for 50mph winds and...

Tornado Warning Issued for Essex: Isolated Twisters, 50mph Winds and Hail Expected

World

26 Sep, 2024

Tornado Warning Issued for Essex: Isolated Twisters, 50mph Winds and Hail Expected


A tornado warning has been issued affecting the UK as the nation braces for 10 hours of severe weather, including...

Isolated Thunderstorms Possible in Cobb County: Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued

Local

25 Sep, 2024

Isolated Thunderstorms Possible in Cobb County: Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued


The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region due...

Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Minnesota With Possible Tornadoes: What To Know

World

25 Sep, 2024

Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Minnesota With Possible Tornadoes: What To Know


Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the Upper Midwest and eastern portions of the central and southern Plains,...

Severe Weather Warning: Saskatchewan Braces for Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding

World

21 Sep, 2024

Severe Weather Warning: Saskatchewan Braces for Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding


A lingering storm threat hangs over the Prairies, as a strong stateside system takes its time tracking through the region....

KZN on High Alert as Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Province

World

20 Sep, 2024

KZN on High Alert as Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Province


Emergency services in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are on high alert as a severe thunderstorm warning hangs over the province, bringing with...

Saskatchewan Braces for Heavy Rainfall: Up to 100 mm Expected in Some Areas

World

18 Sep, 2024

Saskatchewan Braces for Heavy Rainfall: Up to 100 mm Expected in Some Areas


Over 100 mm of rain is possible in some of the hardest-hit areas of the Prairies this week, as a...

Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Threaten Central US This Week

World

16 Sep, 2024

Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Threaten Central US This Week


Following a relative lull in thunderstorm activity, severe weather and flash flood threats will return to a large swath of...

Flooding in Milan: One Man Missing, Bridges Collapsed, and Radio Station Off Air

World

8 Sep, 2024

Flooding in Milan: One Man Missing, Bridges Collapsed, and Radio Station Off Air


A wave of violent rainstorms has battered parts of northern Italy, flooding the financial hub Milan and raising fears for...

Severe Thunderstorms Hit Minnesota and Iowa: Strong Winds Cause Power Outages and Downed Trees

World

4 Sep, 2024

Severe Thunderstorms Hit Minnesota and Iowa: Strong Winds Cause Power Outages and Downed Trees


A cold front approaching from the west will be the focus of a severe weather threat this evening across the...

Tasmania Flood Emergency: Evacuation Orders Issued as Derwent River Threatens to Exceed Major Flood Levels

World

1 Sep, 2024

Tasmania Flood Emergency: Evacuation Orders Issued as Derwent River Threatens to Exceed Major Flood Levels


Communities in several parts of Tasmania are being told to evacuate now as a major flood emergency warning remains in...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwestern Ontario: Tornadoes Possible

World

28 Aug, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwestern Ontario: Tornadoes Possible


A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the area, affecting most of southwestern Ontario, stretching from...

Southeast Saskatchewan Hit by Powerful Thunderstorm, Leaving Widespread Damage in its Wake

World

27 Aug, 2024

Southeast Saskatchewan Hit by Powerful Thunderstorm, Leaving Widespread Damage in its Wake


A severe thunderstorm over the weekend left parts of Southeastern Saskatchewan in a disarray causing damage to some buildings, vehicles ...

Cape Cod Hit by Severe Thunderstorms, Lightning Sparks Multiple Fires

Local

27 Aug, 2024

Cape Cod Hit by Severe Thunderstorms, Lightning Sparks Multiple Fires


A slow-moving thunderstorm dumped torrential rain on parts of Harwich Monday afternoon, with lightning sparking several house fires across the...

Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and Even Hail to Northern California

World

25 Aug, 2024

Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and Even Hail to Northern California


The Northstate is expected to see dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds this week, according to the National Weather...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Merritt and Surrounding Areas: Expect Damaging Winds and Flash Floods

World

24 Aug, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Merritt and Surrounding Areas: Expect Damaging Winds and Flash Floods


Environment Canada has once again issued a “severe thunderstorm watch” for Merritt and surrounding area for the remainder of the...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for BC Interior: Large Hail, Damaging Winds Expected

World

24 Aug, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for BC Interior: Large Hail, Damaging Winds Expected


Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the BC Interior, including the Okanagan and Shuswap, with the potential...

Severe Storms Threaten Large Portion of Eastern U.S.: Tornado Risk High in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland

World

24 Aug, 2024

Severe Storms Threaten Large Portion of Eastern U.S.: Tornado Risk High in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland


The forecasters with the National Weather Service and their Storm Prediction Center are busy today with a widespread severe weather...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Howe Sound: What You Need to Know

Technology

23 Aug, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Howe Sound: What You Need to Know


As of tonight, Aug. 18, Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Howe Sound, which includes Squamish. Environment...

Colorado Springs Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms Possible Today, But Severe Threat Diminishes

World

22 Aug, 2024

Colorado Springs Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms Possible Today, But Severe Threat Diminishes


The monsoon season continues to bring showers and thunderstorms to Southern Colorado, and the Pikes Peak region is no exception....

Bounce House Goes Airborne in Alabama Thunderstorm: Video Captures Terrifying Moment

World

18 Aug, 2024

Bounce House Goes Airborne in Alabama Thunderstorm: Video Captures Terrifying Moment


A severe thunderstorm in northern Alabama on Saturday interrupted a gathering in the town of Hillsboro, catching attendees off guard...

Tornado Tears Through Ayr, Ontario: Home Hardware Damaged, Trees Downed, and Power Outages Reported

World

18 Aug, 2024

Tornado Tears Through Ayr, Ontario: Home Hardware Damaged, Trees Downed, and Power Outages Reported


A tornado touched down in Ayr, Ont., on Saturday morning following an emergency warning issued by Environment Canada, downing trees...

Tornado Tears Through Ayr, Ontario: Homes Damaged, Trees Downed, and One Home Hardware Store Heavily Damaged

World

18 Aug, 2024

Tornado Tears Through Ayr, Ontario: Homes Damaged, Trees Downed, and One Home Hardware Store Heavily Damaged


An apparent tornado touched down in Ayr, Ont., on Saturday morning following an emergency warning issued by Environment Canada, downing...

Prairie Storms: Slow-Moving Trough Brings Widespread Thunderstorm Risk

World

17 Aug, 2024

Prairie Storms: Slow-Moving Trough Brings Widespread Thunderstorm Risk


A slow-moving trough will continue to bring a widespread risk of thunderstorms across portions of the Prairies on Wednesday. The...

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