US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

Italy: Storm Harry Brings Flooding and Massive Waves to Sicily 2

Severe weather battered southern Italy from January 18, 2026, as Storm Harry swept through the central Mediterranean, hitting Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia with violent winds, torrential rain, and massive waves. Authorities issued red alerts, evacuated nearly 200 people across Sicily, and deployed thousands of emergency workers as coastal flooding, transport disruptions, and storm surges caused widespread damage, while officials warned that conditions remained critical.

Italy: Storm Harry Brings Flooding and Massive Waves to Sicily

Severe weather battered southern Italy from January 18, 2026, as Storm Harry swept through the central Mediterranean, hitting Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia with violent winds, torrential rain, and massive waves. Authorities issued red alerts, evacuated nearly 200 people across Sicily, and deployed thousands of emergency workers as coastal flooding, transport disruptions, and storm surges caused widespread damage, while officials warned that conditions remained critical.

Italy: Torrential Rains Turn Alcamo Streets Into Rivers

A violent storm struck Alcamo, in the Trapani area, on Wednesday night, September 10, dropping about 35 mm of rain in just a few hours. The sudden downpour overwhelmed the drainage system and turned streets into raging rivers. Floodwaters inundated garages and basements and swept away several cars, leaving residents shaken after a night of fear.

Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily 5

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily 2

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily 3

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily 4

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

Italy: At Least 1 Dead, Storms Batter Parts Of Country, Causing Severe Flooding And Damage

Storms battered parts of Italy, bringing torrential rain and causing widespread flooding. Red and orange weather alerts are in effect for some areas until Tuesday. Damage, including landslides and stranded vehicles, was reported. One person died in Pianoro due to the floods.

Italy: Leaking At Italia Metro Station In Catania Amid Storm

Storms battered parts of Italy, bringing torrential rain and causing flooding across the country. Red and orange weather alerts would remain in effect from some places until Tuesday. Damage, including landslides and stranded vehicles, was reported. One person died in Pianoro due to the floods. This video shows the leaking situation at the Italia metro station in Catania during the storm.

Italy: Severe Wether With Heavy Rain, Winds, And Hail Batters Catania

Severe weather with strong winds, heavy rain, and hail battered the Province of Catania, Sicily Thursday, September 5.

Italy: Mount Etna Spews Huge Smoke, Disrupts Flights At Catania Airport In Sicily

Some flights to and from Sicily's Catania were disrupted on Sunday, August 4 due to a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna sending a huge plume of ash and smoke into the sky.

Italy: Etna Spews Lava In Spectacular Recent Eruption 2

Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, increased its volcanic activity and erupted this week, sending ash and lava into the air in Sicily. Lava activity was observed in the Voragine crater.

Italy: Etna Spews Lava In Spectacular Recent Eruption

Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, increased its volcanic activity and erupted this week, sending ash and lava into the air in Sicily. Lava activity was observed in the Voragine crater.

Italy: Mount Etna Blows Vortex Rings Into Sky 2

This video shows Sicily's Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, blowing smoke rings into the sky on Thursday, April 4. The rare phenomenon, called vortex rings, has been seen since Wednesday, April 3, after a new crater opened on Etna's summit.

Italy: Mount Etna Blows Vortex Rings Into Sky

This video shows Sicily's Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, blowing smoke rings into the sky on Saturday, April 6. The rare phenomenon, called vortex rings, has been seen since Wednesday, April 3, after a new crater opened on Etna's summit.

Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.