US: Landspout Spotted on I-76 as Storms Move Through Eastern Colorado

A landspout was spotted off of I-76 near the Wiggins exit in Colorado on Wednesday, June 3 as storms moved through the state's eastern plains.

US: Lightning Illuminates Night Sky of Denver

On Tuesday, September 16, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch, which included the potential for tornadoes, for several counties on the Eastern Plains of Colorado. The watch was in effect until 9 p.m. The storms led to significant travel disruption, with 525 flights delayed and one canceled at Denver International Airport (DIA).

US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail To Parts Of Northeastern And Western Slope Regions Of Colorado

Severe weather hit the Northeastern and Western Slope regions of Colorado on Thursday, June 20, bringing strong winds and hail. Severe thunderstorm warnings and a tornado warning were issued as storms moved across the Denver metro area to the eastern plains. The Grand Junction area in the Western Slope region was pelted by a hailstorm.

US: Tumbleweeds Block House Entrance Due To Strong Wind In Akron, Colorado

Wind storm lashed Colorado’s Front Range and Eastern Plains over the weekend of April 6 and 7. Power outages due to damaging winds for tens of thousands were reported. This video shows the tumbleweeds brought by strong winds blocking the house entrance in Akron, Colorado.

Tanzanian wildlife conservationists mourn death of legendary male lion

STORY: Tanzanian wildlife conservationists mourn death of legendary male lion DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:04 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of male lions attacking Bob Junior STORYLINE: Tanzanian wildlife conservationists have mourned the death of a 13-year-old male lion nicknamed Bob Junior in the Serengeti National Park (SENAPA), one of the east African nation's world heritage sites. The lion, born in 2010, had ruled the Namiri plains in eastern SENAPA. But it was outnumbered and defeated by three younger males and died in his territory on the morning of March 11. According to the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI), there are around 3,500 lions in Tanzania, with most of the big cats found along the Ruaha-Rungwa ecosystem. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. (XHTV)