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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...

Orages violents au Québec : Des tornades possibles et des dommages importants

World

10 Aug, 2024

Orages violents au Québec : Des tornades possibles et des dommages importants


Le Québec a été frappé par une série d'orages violents ces derniers jours, causant des dommages importants et laissant craindre...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Calgary: Potential for Strong Winds and Large Hail

World

6 Aug, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Calgary: Potential for Strong Winds and Large Hail


A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Calgary just before noon Monday by Environment Canada and Climate Change (ECCC). The...

New York State Announces $11 Million in Emergency Assistance for Storm-Ravaged Communities

World

5 Aug, 2024

New York State Announces $11 Million in Emergency Assistance for Storm-Ravaged Communities


Governor Kathy Hochul today announced up to $11 million in emergency assistance for eligible homeowners and municipalities in seven counties...

Flash Flood Threat Looms as Severe Thunderstorms Pummel Southwestern Nova Scotia

World

4 Aug, 2024

Flash Flood Threat Looms as Severe Thunderstorms Pummel Southwestern Nova Scotia


A cluster of downpours and thunderstorms moved into southwestern Nova Scotia on Saturday, prompting severe weather warnings across the region....

Severe Thunderstorms Target Quebec This Weekend: Stay Alert for Strong Winds and Possible Rotation

World

3 Aug, 2024

Severe Thunderstorms Target Quebec This Weekend: Stay Alert for Strong Winds and Possible Rotation


Stay alert for rapidly changing conditions through the day across southern and eastern Quebec. Hot, humid air parked over Quebec...

Germany Batters: More Storms & Floods Threaten After Recent Devastation

World

3 Aug, 2024

Germany Batters: More Storms & Floods Threaten After Recent Devastation


Large parts of Germany should prepare for further rain and thunderstorms, according to a forecast released on Saturday morning by...

Midwest Faces Threat of Powerful Storms: Damaging Winds and Hail Expected

World

1 Aug, 2024

Midwest Faces Threat of Powerful Storms: Damaging Winds and Hail Expected


A wide swath of the country is facing a chance of potentially dangerous thunderstorms as the work week gets underway....

Severe Storms Threaten the Midwest: Beware of Damaging Winds, Torrential Rains, and Possible Tornadoes

Sports

1 Aug, 2024

Severe Storms Threaten the Midwest: Beware of Damaging Winds, Torrential Rains, and Possible Tornadoes


Severe Storms Expected to Hit the Midwest Storms will be a daily occurrence this week in the Midwest, with a...

A Procession of Severe Storms to Pummel the Region: Stay Vigilant and Informed

Sports

31 Jul, 2024

A Procession of Severe Storms to Pummel the Region: Stay Vigilant and Informed


Prepare for a Stormy Onslaught as Severe Weather Targets the Region Brace yourself for a relentless barrage of severe storms...

FEMA Disaster Assistance Granted for Missouri and Texas Counties Impacted by Severe Weather

World

31 Jul, 2024

FEMA Disaster Assistance Granted for Missouri and Texas Counties Impacted by Severe Weather


The Federal government declared the city of Sikeston under recovery from a major disaster on Tuesday, July 31, in the...

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