Disaster
Severe Thunderstorms Spawn Tornadoes Across Iowa, Oklahoma and Wisconsin; Homes Flattened in Union Center
A second day of severe thunderstorms produced another round of tornadoes in Iowa, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, including a powerful twister that tore through Union Center, Wisconsin, flattening homes.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Rapidly Intensifies Over the Pacific, Outer Bands Reach the Mariana Islands
Super Typhoon Sinlaku has rapidly intensified in the Pacific, with satellite imagery showing a large, well-defined eye and sustained winds reported at 180 mph. As outer rain bands begin affecting the Mariana Islands, the storm is being closely watched for its potential to rank among the strongest systems of 2026 so far.
Severe Storms Bring Large Hail to Western New York, Damaging Cars and Homes
Severe thunderstorms swept across parts of western New York Tuesday afternoon, producing heavy, large hail that damaged vehicles and homes in multiple counties, including Cattaraugus and Allegany. Dramatic video captured the intensity of the downpour as at least one school district delayed student departures.
Springs Fire Near Lake Perris Grows to 4,100 Acres as Gusty Winds Complicate Containment
The Springs Fire has burned more than 4,100 acres near Lake Perris in Riverside County since igniting Friday morning. With containment at 10% and wind gusts reaching 50 mph, crews are working with engines and helicopters as evacuations and air-quality impacts affect the Moreno Valley area.
Midwest Braces for Another Round of Severe Storms as Weekend Begins
Severe weather is again forecast for the Midwest on Friday, with Iowa and Missouri highlighted for a higher tornado risk. A meteorologist explains why conditions are aligning as the weekend gets underway.
Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Near Boulder Creek Shakes the Bay Area Awake
A shallow, magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Boulder Creek early Thursday, jolting millions across the Bay Area. Officials reported a low risk of major damage or deaths, and no significant damage had been reported as of the latest updates.
After Typhoon-Driven Flooding in Western Alaska, Food Becomes a Lifeline for Remote Villages
Record flooding and winds nearing 100 mph damaged villages in western Alaska in early October, carrying away hundreds of homes. With no roads connecting many remote, largely Indigenous communities, getting food to survivors became a daunting challenge—one met through a partnership between World Central Kitchen and the local non-profit Bean’s Cafe.
Oahu Flooding Worsens as Kona Low Brings Repeated Rounds of Heavy Rain
Flooding on Oahu has become the worst seen in more than 20 years, with hundreds of rescues, thousands under evacuation orders, and officials closely monitoring the near-critical Wahiawa dam as more rain is expected.
Kilauea Eruption Sends Lava Fountains Skyward, Triggers Temporary Closures at Hawaii National Park
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted Tuesday with lava fountains reaching about 1,000 feet, prompting temporary closures at a national park as officials responded to the unusual intensity of the episode.
Tornado Touchdowns Reported in Kankakee and Northwest Indiana as Severe Storms Sweep the Region
Emergency crews in Kankakee County are assessing damage after reported tornado touchdowns near the Kankakee Airport and at the county fairgrounds, while additional confirmed tornadoes were reported in parts of northwest Indiana. Flood and tornado watches remained in effect for several counties as storm chances eased after midnight.
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