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US: Snyder Fire Surges, Killing Three Firefighters Along Colorado-Utah Border

Thick smoke from the Snyder Fire darkened skies over Fruita, Colorado, near Grand Junction, as the lightning-sparked wildfire, which broke out Saturday in Utah along the Colorado border, merged with multiple other fires and surged to more than 29,000 acres.

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US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Hailstorm Hits Phoenix, Coating Roads and Triggering Flash Floods 3

A hailstorm swept through the Phoenix area Wednesday afternoon (November 19), coating roads in white and triggering flash floods.

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Prompting Weather Warnings

A dust storm swept through the Phoenix metropolitan area on Wednesday, September 3 as the National Weather Service issued warnings for thunderstorm, flash flooding and dust storm warnings.

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RECAP: Wall of Dust Engulfs Arizona, Disrupting Travel and Power

On August 25, a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, swept across Arizona, plunging cities into near-total darkness and sending residents scrambling for safety. Fierce winds toppled trees, disrupted power across Maricopa County, and caused widespread flight delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, while the swirling clouds of dust infiltrated homes, cars, and streets, creating an apocalyptic scene across the state.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: SpaceX Launches 26 Starlink Satellites from California 4

SpaceX launched 26 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, June 16, with a Falcon 9 rocket.

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US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

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US: Wildfires Spread Across San Diego County, Forcing Evacuations

Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County early Tuesday, January 21, as powerful Santa Ana wind gusts created dangerous fire conditions. Mandatory evacuations were expanded across Southern California. This video shows the Lilac Fire raging near Pala Mesa.

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US: Lava Fire Combines With Boulder Fire In Idaho, Growing To Over 78,000 Acres

The Lava Fire and Boulder Fire combined in the Boise National Forest, Idaho, prompting evacuation orders and road closures. The fire burned more than 78,000 acres as of Wednesday, September 11.

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-ORANGE COUNTY-SHOPPING MALL-LUNAR NEW YEAR-DECORATIONS

(230120) -- ORANGE COUNTY (U.S.), Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rabbit-themed decorations are seen in South Coast Plaza, Orange County, California, the United States, on Jan. 19, 2023. Located in Costa Mesa in Southern California, the largest shopping mall on the West Coast of the United States has created a stunning display of Chinese tradition and culture to embrace the Year of the Rabbit, featuring lion dances, exhibits, craft activities and special foods designed to honor Chinese and other Asian traditions. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese cultural elements shine as Southern California embraces Lunar New Year

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-ORANGE COUNTY-SHOPPING MALL-LUNAR NEW YEAR-DECORATIONS

(230120) -- ORANGE COUNTY (U.S.), Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rabbit-themed decorations are seen in South Coast Plaza, Orange County, California, the United States, on Jan. 19, 2023. Located in Costa Mesa in Southern California, the largest shopping mall on the West Coast of the United States has created a stunning display of Chinese tradition and culture to embrace the Year of the Rabbit, featuring lion dances, exhibits, craft activities and special foods designed to honor Chinese and other Asian traditions. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese cultural elements shine as Southern California embraces Lunar New Year

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-ORANGE COUNTY-SHOPPING MALL-LUNAR NEW YEAR-DECORATIONS

(230120) -- ORANGE COUNTY (U.S.), Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rabbit-themed decorations are seen in South Coast Plaza, Orange County, California, the United States, on Jan. 19, 2023. Located in Costa Mesa in Southern California, the largest shopping mall on the West Coast of the United States has created a stunning display of Chinese tradition and culture to embrace the Year of the Rabbit, featuring lion dances, exhibits, craft activities and special foods designed to honor Chinese and other Asian traditions. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese cultural elements shine as Southern California embraces Lunar New Year