US: Dust Storms and Strong Wind Gusts Sweep Central and Western New Mexico

The National Weather Service warned of sudden dust storms and wind gusts of up to 60 mph across central and western New Mexico on Monday, June 8, driven by a weather phenomenon called virga, where rain evaporates before reaching the ground.

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.

Fin Whale Washed Ashore At Torrance Beach - LA

Fin Whale Washed Ashore At Torrance Beach - LA

People gather to take a look at a massive fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on August 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fin Whale Washed Ashore At Torrance Beach - LA

Fin Whale Washed Ashore At Torrance Beach - LA

A wildlife specialist measures a dead fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on August 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fin Whale Washed Ashore At Torrance Beach - LA

Fin Whale Washed Ashore At Torrance Beach - LA

Tractors tow a dead fin whale away from the shoreline of Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on August 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fin Whale Washed Ashore At Torrance Beach - LA

Fin Whale Washed Ashore At Torrance Beach - LA

Wildlife specialists try to determine the cause of death of a fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on August 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES-DEAD FIN WHALE

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES-DEAD FIN WHALE

(240812) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A wildlife specialist measures a dead fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on Aug. 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES-DEAD FIN WHALE

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES-DEAD FIN WHALE

(240812) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tractors tow a dead fin whale away from the shoreline of Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on Aug. 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES-DEAD FIN WHALE

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES-DEAD FIN WHALE

(240812) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People gather to take a look at a massive fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on Aug. 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES-DEAD FIN WHALE

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES-DEAD FIN WHALE

(240812) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wildlife specialists try to determine the cause of death of a fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on Aug. 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM