US: Tornado Touches Down in Tehama County, Northern California

A tornado briefly touched down in Tehama County, Northern California, on Sunday, April 12, according to the National Weather Service. No damage or injuries were reported.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fires Rage Across US West

Fires Rage Across US West

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Flames from the Park fire climb an embankment northeast of Red Bluff in Tehama County, Calif., on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The 357,341-acre blaze was 12% contained Monday, owing largely to a brief break in hot, dry weather conditions, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Photo by Jose Luis Villegas/The Sacramento Bee/TNS/ABACAPRES.SCOM

Fires Rage Across US West

Fires Rage Across US West

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Fire crews make their way through smoke from the Park fire on Highway 36 northeast of Red Bluff in Tehama County, California, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Photo by Jose Luis Villegas/The Sacramento Bee/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Evacuations Ordered As Park Fire Burns Thousands Of Acres In Butte County, California

Park Fire, the brush fire burning near Chico in California's Butte County, prompted evacuations as the blaze burned more than 6,000 acres as of 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. The fire has spread into Tehama County, according to local reports.