US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 13

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 14

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 4

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded rooms in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency

Severe thunderstorms triggered flash flooding across central Kansas on Tuesday, September 9, prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

US: Sirens Sound as Hawaii Braces for Tsunami After Russia Quake

Sirens blared at Black Sands Beach on the Big Island as a tsunami warning was issued for Hawaii following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

UK: Storm Bert Brings Heavy Snow To Large Parts Of Country 3

Storm Bert hit the UK on Saturday, November 23, causing power outages to at least 60,000 homes, businesses, and farms, along with disruptions to flights, roads, and railways. Weather warnings for ice, wind, rain, and snow were issued for much of the country.

US: Chemical Plant Fire Prompts Evacuation In Conyers, Georgia 5

A fire broke out at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, east of Atlanta, Georgia Sunday morning, September 29, sending a huge plume of smoke in the air. The fire prompted orders for nearby residents to evacuate and others to shelter in place.

Japan may buy additional F-35 fighter if price fall

Japan may buy additional F-35 fighter if price fall

FORT WORTH, United States - Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (L) is briefed by a senior staff member of Lockheed Martin Corp. about an F-35 joint strike fighter at its production plant in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 8, 2014. Onodera said Japan may purchase additional F-35 joint strike fighters if their procurement costs fall.

NEC, Lockheed link up for person-identification business

NEC, Lockheed link up for person-identification business

The photo is automated fingerprint identification system developed by Japan's NEC Corp. NEC reached a basic agreement to form a partnership with Lockheed Martin Corp. in the rapidly expanding person-identification business.

P-1 patrol plane's interior unveiled to media for 1st time

P-1 patrol plane's interior unveiled to media for 1st time

Japan's first domestically developed P-1 maritime patrol aircraft is seen at Maritime Self-Defense Force's air base in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, on June 25, 2015, as the inside of the plane is unveiled to the media for the first time. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. developed the plane as a replacement for the P-3C produced by Lockheed Martin Corp. of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

P-1 patrol plane's interior unveiled to media for 1st time

P-1 patrol plane's interior unveiled to media for 1st time

An officer of Japan's Maritime-Defense Force sits in the cockpit of Japan's first domestically developed P-1 maritime patrol aircraft as the inside of the plane is unveiled to the media for the first time at the force's base in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, on June 25, 2015. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. developed the plane as a replacement for the P-3C produced by Lockheed Martin Corp. of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

P-1 patrol plane's interior unveiled to media for 1st time

P-1 patrol plane's interior unveiled to media for 1st time

The cockpit of Japan's first domestically developed P-1 maritime patrol aircraft is unveiled to the media for the first time at Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, on June 25, 2015. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. developed the plane as a replacement for the P-3C produced by Lockheed Martin Corp. of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo