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Spain: First Snowfall in 11 Northern and Central Mountainous Regions 3

The arrival of a mass of Arctic air, associated with Storm Claudia, has triggered the first serious winter episode in the north of the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday, November 20, bringing snowfall to unusually low altitudes for November and sub-zero temperatures inland. Official warnings cover much of the northern third of Spain. Specifically, the Picos de Europa region is under an orange alert until 6 a.m. Friday, November 21, where snowfall is expected to reach 30 centimeters in 24 hours at altitudes above 900 meters.

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Spain: Freezing Temperatures Hit Spain, Causing Cars to Ice Over

An arctic air mass associated with Storm Claudia moved over Spain on Wednesday, November 19, bringing freezing weather and heavy snowfall. AEMET issued an orange alert for the northern region. Video shows ice forming on a car windshield due to the cold weather.

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Spain: First Snowfall in 11 Northern and Central Mountainous Regions 2

The arrival of a mass of Arctic air, associated with Storm Claudia, has triggered the first serious winter episode in the north of the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday, November 20, bringing snowfall to unusually low altitudes for November and sub-zero temperatures inland. Official warnings cover much of the northern third of Spain. Specifically, the Picos de Europa region is under an orange alert until 6 a.m. Friday, November 21, where snowfall is expected to reach 30 centimeters in 24 hours at altitudes above 900 meters.

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Spain: First Snowfall in 11 Northern and Central Mountainous Regions

The arrival of a mass of Arctic air, associated with Storm Claudia, has triggered the first serious winter episode in the north of the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday, November 20, bringing snowfall to unusually low altitudes for November and sub-zero temperatures inland. Official warnings cover much of the northern third of Spain. Specifically, the Picos de Europa region is under an orange alert until 6 a.m. Friday, November 21, where snowfall is expected to reach 30 centimeters in 24 hours at altitudes above 900 meters.

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Air Quality Alert in Paris This Weekend - Paris

AirParif announces that for the weekend of August 15, ozone formation from pollutants emitted in the region will occur, with a risk of exceeding the information and recommendation threshold. Air quality will be poor in Île-de-France, and the prefecture has therefore limited speeds on the entire Île-de-France road network. Paris, Ile-de-France, France on August 14, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Alert in Paris This Weekend - Paris

AirParif announces that for the weekend of August 15, ozone formation from pollutants emitted in the region will occur, with a risk of exceeding the information and recommendation threshold. Air quality will be poor in Île-de-France, and the prefecture has therefore limited speeds on the entire Île-de-France road network. Paris, Ile-de-France, France on August 14, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Alert in Paris This Weekend - Paris

AirParif announces that for the weekend of August 15, ozone formation from pollutants emitted in the region will occur, with a risk of exceeding the information and recommendation threshold. Air quality will be poor in Île-de-France, and the prefecture has therefore limited speeds on the entire Île-de-France road network. Paris, Ile-de-France, France on August 14, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Alert in Paris This Weekend - Paris

AirParif announces that for the weekend of August 15, ozone formation from pollutants emitted in the region will occur, with a risk of exceeding the information and recommendation threshold. Air quality will be poor in Île-de-France, and the prefecture has therefore limited speeds on the entire Île-de-France road network. Paris, Ile-de-France, France on August 14, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Alert in Paris This Weekend - Paris

AirParif announces that for the weekend of August 15, ozone formation from pollutants emitted in the region will occur, with a risk of exceeding the information and recommendation threshold. Air quality will be poor in Île-de-France, and the prefecture has therefore limited speeds on the entire Île-de-France road network. Paris, Ile-de-France, France on August 14, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Smoke From Canadian Wildfire Returns, Prompts Air Quality Alert

Smoke from Canadian wildfires returned to the Upper Midwestern and parts of New England of the U.S. on Monday, August 11. An Air Quality Alert was issued for the region. This video shows a hazy sunrise in Cambridge, MA.

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US: Las Vegas Wakes Up to Hazy Skies as California Wildfire Smoke Blankets Region

Smoke from fires across the West and Canada is causing potential health risks for people across the U.S. A smoke alert was issued for the Las Vegas Valley as a result of California wildfires, the Clark County Division of Air Quality announced on Tuesday, August 5. This video filmed on Friday morning, showing a hazy sky over Las Vegas.

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US: Boston Sky Turns Hazy Due to Wildfire Smoke from Canada

Wildfire smoke from Canada has blanketed the Upper Midwestern and Northeastern United States, including New England. The smoke created hazy skies across these regions, but conditions are expected to improve as shifting winds help to disperse the haze.

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US: Canada Wildfire Smoke Pushes Air Quality in New York to Unhealthy Level

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to blanket parts of the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday, August 5, triggering hazardous Air Quality Alerts from the Great Lakes to New York City.

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US: Smoke from California’s Gifford Fire Blankets Las Vegas Valley

Smoke from California’s Gifford Fire, which has burned over 65,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest, drifted into the Las Vegas Valley, reducing visibility and leaving a strong smell of smoke. The blaze, only 3% contained, is expected to keep haze over the area until Tuesday. This video shows hazy sky over Las Vegas Monday morning, August 4.

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Hawaii Under Tsunami Warning as Sirens Blare After Russia Quake 2

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami alerts for Hawaii, California and Alaska following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. Tsunami sirens were heard both on the ground and from the air in Poʻipū on the island of Kauaʻi.

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Greece: Wildfire Erupts in Laconia, Very High Fire Risk Continues in Peloponnese

Wildfires raged in several places in the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece, where a very high risk of forest fires is still predicted. On Monday, June 23, a wildfire erupted in the agricultural forest area in Karavostasi, Laconia, prompting residents to be on alert.

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Canada: Smoke from Wildfires Blankets Skies in Newfoundland and Labrador

As wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, smoke from the blazes created hazy skies in Newfoundland and Labrador on May 5. So far, the fires have scorched more than two million hectares (4.9 million acres), forcing over 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

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Canada: Smoke from Wildfires Blankets Skies in Newfoundland and Labrador 2

As wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, smoke from the blazes created hazy skies in Newfoundland and Labrador on May 5. So far, the fires have scorched more than two million hectares (4.9 million acres), forcing over 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alerts in Ontario

Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for Toronto and most of Ontario due to the smoke from wildfires burning across Canada.

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US: Wildfire Smoke from Canada Darkens Skies, Air Quality Deteriorates

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into large portions of the U.S., creating hazy skies and worsening air quality. Wildfires in Canada have burned over two million hectares (4.9 million acres) so far, forcing more than 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

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US: Wildfire Smoke from Canada Darkens Skies, Air Quality Deteriorates 2

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into large portions of the U.S., creating hazy skies and worsening air quality. Wildfires in Canada have burned over two million hectares (4.9 million acres) so far, forcing more than 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

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US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts for the Northeast

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into the Northeast on Wednesday, June 3, blanketing parts of the region in haze. Air quality alerts were issued for New York City and surrounding areas.

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Canada: Sky Turns Eerie Orange Amid Raging Wildfires in Saskatchewan and Manitoba

The sky turned an eerie orange in Manitoba due to raging wildfires. Thousands have evacuated in Saskatchewan and Manitoba as the fires continue to spread. Reports confirm two deaths, and smoke has drifted into the U.S., triggering air quality warnings.

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Australia: Dust Storm Hits NSW, Triggering Poor Air Quality in Sydney

A dust storm sweeping in from South Australia reached coastal New South Wales on Tuesday morning, shrouding towns in a yellowish haze, reducing visibility in some areas, and triggering very poor air quality across Sydney.

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Argentina: Gusty Winds and Intense Hail Batter Greater Buenos Aires, Disrupting Flights

The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a yellow alert for Greater Buenos Aires and the surrounding areas on April 17, as a strong storm brought gusty winds, intense hail, and lightning, causing damage and air operation suspensions at Ezeiza International Airport.

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US: Blowing Dust Triggers Highway Closures, Health Alert In New Mexico

Strong winds and blowing dust swept through New Mexico on Monday, March 3, prompting highway closures. The City of Albuquerque issued a health alert due to the blowing dust.

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Scene in Kyiv

People wait for an air raid alert to end inside a subway station in Kyiv on Feb. 17, 2025, during the war against Russia.

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Scene in Kyiv+

People wait for an air raid alert to end inside a subway station in Kyiv on Feb. 17, 2025, during the war against Russia.

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People wait for an air raid alert to end inside a subway station in Kyiv on Feb. 17, 2025, during the war against Russia.

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US: Air Quality Alert Issued As Wildfires Rage In Southern California

An air quality alert was issued for much of Southern California on Friday, January 8, as fierce wildfires have been raging in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds. The National Weather Service advised residents to remain indoors with their windows closed and to wear N95 masks if they have to go outside.

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People shelter in Kyiv Metro during air alert

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - People wait out an air alert in a metro station that doubles as a bomb shelter during a Russian missile attack, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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People shelter in Kyiv Metro during air alert

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Young women study in a metro station that doubles as a bomb shelter during an air alert caused by a Russian missile attack, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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People shelter in Kyiv Metro during air alert

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - People wait out an air alert in a metro station that doubles as a bomb shelter during a Russian missile attack, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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People shelter in Kyiv Metro during air alert

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - People talk as they wait out an air alert in a metro station that doubles as a bomb shelter during a Russian missile attack, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.