Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 3

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

UK: Northern Lights Dazzle Across Country After Solar Storm

The Northern Lights lit up skies across the UK on Monday night September 1, from Scotland to Kent, following a strong solar storm, with another display possible Tuesday.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Large Hail to West Texas

A severe thunderstorm moved through Texas on Sunday, June 8, bringing strong winds, large hail, and tornado threats. This video shows hail pelting a household swimming pool in Big Spring, Texas.

US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Illinois, Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. The National Weather Service later confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area during the storms. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in New Lenox, central Will County, with sirens sounded in the background.

US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Illinois, Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed 2

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. The National Weather Service later confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area during the storms. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in New Lenox, central Will County, with sirens sounded in the background.

Philippines: Typhoon Usagi Brings Strong Winds And Heavy Rain To Northern Luzon

Super Typhoon Usagi, locally known as Ofel, is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in three weeks, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon on Thursday, November 14. The country issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people.

Philippines: Typhoon Usagi Brings Strong Winds And Heavy Rain To Northern Luzon 2

Super Typhoon Usagi, locally known as Ofel, is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in three weeks, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon on Thursday, November 14. The country issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people.

US: Valley Fire Rages Near Boise, Idaho, Burning Over 9,400 Acres 2

The Valley Fire, a wildfire, broke out in east Boise, Idaho, on Friday, October 4, burning more than 9,400 acres as of Saturday. The cause is still under investigation. Evacuation notices were issued, and schools and several roads were closed in the area.

US: Passengers At Chicago O’Hare Airport Ordered To Shelter In Place Amid Tornado Warning 2

People at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport were told to shelter in place amid tornado threats and severe weather in the area on Monday night, July 15. A tornado warning prompted the order as severe weather rolled through the Chicago area. A large tornado was reported on the ground at the airport before 10 p.m.

US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California 3

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California, on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. The fire exploded to more than 15,600 acres on Monday, and an air quality alert was in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Russian regions fight flood as water levels remain high

STORY: Russian regions fight flood as water levels remain high SHOOTING TIME: April 16-18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: (Source: Emercom of Russia) 1. various of affected areas and rescue efforts STORYLINE: Russia's Kurgan and Tyumen regions have evacuated more than 15,000 people as of Thursday due to flooding threat as water levels are forecast to continue rising in the coming days. In the Kurgan region, the water level of the Tobol River keeps rising, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said Thursday, adding that in the regional center, the level has reached around 970 cm, surpassing the dangerous mark. Almost 14,000 people have been evacuated, with 2,090 residential buildings and 3,380 country houses flooded, data from the regional department of emergency situations showed Thursday. The water in the Tobol River near Kurgan will continue to rise in the next one to two days, the department said. In the neighboring Tyumen re

US: Record Rainfall Causes Flooding In Parts Of Charleston, South Carolina

Record-setting rainfall hit Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, March 9 causing flooding in different areas. According to NWS, 3.63 inches of rain was recorded, shattering the 1.43 inches record from 1948.

US: Record Rainfall Causes Flooding In Parts Of Charleston, South Carolina 2

Record-setting rainfall hit Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, March 9 causing flooding in different areas. According to NWS, 3.63 inches of rain was recorded, shattering the 1.43 inches record from 1948.

(3)58th anniversary of end of Battle of Okinawa marked

(3)58th anniversary of end of Battle of Okinawa marked

ITOMAN, Japan - A ceremony is held at Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 23 to mark the 58th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa, in which more than 200,000 people died, including more than 14,000 U.S. soldiers.

Tokyo stocks sink in year's final session

Tokyo stocks sink in year's final session

TOKYO, Japan - Masaaki Tsuchida, president of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, rings the bell at the exchange in Tokyo on Dec. 29 to signal the end of this year's trading. The TSE observed a depressing final session of the year, with the Nikkei Stock Average tumbling to close far below the crucial 14,000 mark.

(3)58th anniversary of end of Battle of Okinawa marked

(3)58th anniversary of end of Battle of Okinawa marked

ITOMAN, Japan - A ceremony is held at Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 23 to mark the 58th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa, in which more than 200,000 people died, including more than 14,000 U.S. soldiers. (Kyodo)

Tokyo stocks sink in year's final session

Tokyo stocks sink in year's final session

TOKYO, Japan - Masaaki Tsuchida, president of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, rings the bell at the exchange in Tokyo on Dec. 29 to signal the end of this year's trading. The TSE observed a depressing final session of the year, with the Nikkei Stock Average tumbling to close far below the crucial 14,000 mark.