Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Erupts, Triggers Highest Alert and Spews Ash High Into Sky

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted late Tuesday, October 15, and again early Wednesday, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Indonesia’s volcanology agency raised the alert to its highest level after detecting deep tremors that signaled possible explosive activity.

US: Severe Weather Warning for Houston Area With Hail, High Winds, Tornado Risk

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Houston area until evening of Monday, May 5. It brought hail, damaging winds, flooding, and possible tornadoes.

US: Sunset Fire Ignites In Hollywood Hills, Triggering Mandatory Evacuation Orders

A brush fire, dubbed the Sunset Fire, broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening, January 8, triggering mandatory evacuation orders.

Philippines: Thunderstorms Hit, Bringing Intense Rainfall To Central Regions

The regions of Visayas, Bicol, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa may experience cloudy skies with scattered rains as isolated thunderstorms hit. According to reports, heavy rainfall of 100 to 200 mm was expected in Northern Samar on Monday.

M6.8 quake jolts Niigata, vicinity

M6.8 quake jolts Niigata, vicinity

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - A collapsed slope covers a section of the JR Shinetsu Line near Oumigawa Station (L, top) in Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, on July 16 after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 rocked a wide area of Niigata Prefecture and its vicinity the same day.

M6.8 quake jolts Niigata, vicinity

M6.8 quake jolts Niigata, vicinity

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - A collapsed slope covers a section of the JR Shinetsu Line near Oumigawa Station (L, bottom) in Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, on July 16 after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 rocked a wide area of Niigata Prefecture and its vicinity the same day.

M6.8 quake jolts Niigata, vicinity

M6.8 quake jolts Niigata, vicinity

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - A collapsed slope covers a section of the JR Shinetsu Line in Kashiwazaki, Niitaga Prefecture, on July 16 after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 rocked a wide area of Niigata Prefecture and its vicinity the same day. Photo provided by the 9th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters. (Kyodo)

M6.8 quake jolts Niigata, vicinity

M6.8 quake jolts Niigata, vicinity

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - A collapsed slope covers a section of the JR Shinetsu Line near Oumigawa Station (L, bottom) in Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, on July 16 after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 rocked a wide area of Niigata Prefecture and its vicinity the same day. (Kyodo)

M6.8 quake jolts Niigata, vicinity

M6.8 quake jolts Niigata, vicinity

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - A collapsed slope covers a section of the JR Shinetsu Line near Oumigawa Station (L, top) in Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, on July 16 after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 rocked a wide area of Niigata Prefecture and its vicinity the same day. (Kyodo)