UK: Storm Chandra Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

US: Extreme Cold Watch in Effect in Iowa as Strong Gusts Create Dangerous Conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Iowa, warning of high winds, snow, and an extended period of low temperatures. A wind advisory remained in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, for several counties. In northern and northeastern Iowa, strong gusts caused blowing snow and reduced visibility, potentially triggering blizzard conditions.

Jamaica: Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, slammed into the coast of Jamaica near the city of Black River on Tuesday, October 28. The storm caused what the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned would be a "catastrophic" situation, leaving roughly 140,000 people cut off across the island. Approximately 25,000 tourists remained in Jamaica as recovery efforts began.

RECAP: Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

Jamaica: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

US: Oklahoma Hit by Severe Thunderstorms with Hail and Damaging Winds 3

Parts of Oklahoma saw severe weather with damaging winds and hail on Thursday, October 23.

US: Oklahoma Hit by Severe Thunderstorms with Hail and Damaging Winds 2

Parts of Oklahoma saw severe weather with damaging winds and hail on Thursday, October 23.

US: Oklahoma Hit by Severe Thunderstorms with Hail and Damaging Winds

Parts of Oklahoma saw severe weather with damaging winds and hail on Thursday, October 23.

Hong Kong: Huge Waves Pound Coastline as Typhoon Ragasa Sweeps Past

Huge waves crashed along the Hong Kong shoreline on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa passed south of the city, bringing hurricane-force winds.

RECAP: Dust Storms Disrupt Burning Man Festival in Nevada

Severe dust storms and high winds disrupted Nevada’s Burning Man festival over the weekend, damaging campsites and art installations, halting flights, and causing long traffic delays. Conditions improved Monday, but thunderstorms and potential flooding are expected through midweek.

New Zealand: Strong Gales Batter Wellington Causing Power Outages, Flight Disruptions 2

Severe low pressure system brought gales as strong as 150kph to Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday, May 1, prompting a Red Strong Wind Warning. The inclement weather caused power outages of hundreds of homes and flights cancellations.

New Zealand: Strong Gales Batter Wellington Causing Power Outages, Flight Disruptions

Severe low pressure system brought gales as strong as 150kph to Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday, May 1, prompting a Red Strong Wind Warning. The inclement weather caused power outages of hundreds of homes and flights cancellations.

Argentina: Fierce Storm Batters Southern Córdoba and Santa Fe

A violent storm battered Córdoba and Santa Fe on Thursday, March 27, bringing heavy rains and wind gusts of 110 kph. The storm caused damage to homes, downed trees and power lines, and power outages.

US: Powerful Wind Storm Causes Widespread Outages in Kansas City Area

A wind storm swept through the Kansas City area from Tuesday night (March 4) through Wednesday morning (March 5) leaving thousands of people without power.

US: Blizzard Hits Eastern Nebraska with Dangerous Gusty Winds

A severe blizzard hit Nebraska, on Tuesday, March 4, bringing sideways snow and strong winds. The National Weather Service issued high wind advisories due to the dangerous conditions. The latest update indicates an expanded blizzard warning across more counties. This is due to the combination of heavy snow and potentially dangerous wind gusts exceeding 65 mph.

US: Blizzard Hits Eastern Nebraska with Dangerous Gusty Winds 2

A severe blizzard hit Nebraska, on Tuesday, March 4, bringing sideways snow and strong winds. The National Weather Service issued high wind advisories due to the dangerous conditions. The latest update indicates an expanded blizzard warning across more counties. This is due to the combination of heavy snow and potentially dangerous wind gusts exceeding 65 mph.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Sweeps Through Western Washington, Thousands Lose Power

A severe thunderstorm hit western Washington on Monday, February 24, prompting a high wind warning for the region and leaving thousands in Seattle without power.

Canada: Storm Brings Blowing Snow To Parts Of Alberta 6

A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

US: Dust Storm And High Winds Sweeps Through West And North Texas

High winds and blowing dust swept through West and North Texas on Friday, January 17, amid weather advisories.

Canada: Storm Brings Blowing Snow To Parts Of Alberta 3

A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

Canada: Storm Brings Blowing Snow To Parts Of Alberta 4

A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

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A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

Canada: Storm Brings Blowing Snow To Parts Of Alberta

A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles 3

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. The flames destroyed thousands of structures, forcing approximately 88,000 people to remain under mandatory evacuation orders.

US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles 4

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. The flames destroyed thousands of structures, forcing approximately 88,000 people to remain under mandatory evacuation orders.

US: Thick Smoke Engulfs Los Angeles As Fierce Wildfires Continue To Rage

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. This video shows heavy plumes of smoke from the Palisades Fire blanketing the Brentwood area on Saturday.

US: Firefighters Contain Miramar Fire After Burning 12 Acres At Marine Base In San Diego

Firefighters contained the Miramar Fire, a small brush fire that broke out on Monday afternoon, January 13, burning 12 acres at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. No structural damage or injuries were reported.

US: Smoke Turns Sky Orange As Massive Wildfires Rage In Greater Los Angeles

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 24 people dead as of Monday, January 13. This video, filmed on Saturday, shows the sky over Brentwood, Los Angeles, turning an eerie orange-red due to smoke from the wildfires in the area.

US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 16 people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, burned more than 37,000 acres, and displaced tens of thousands as of Saturday, January 11.

US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles 2

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 16 people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, burned more than 37,000 acres, and displaced tens of thousands as of Saturday, January 11.

US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths 7

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least eleven people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Friday, January 10.

US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths 6

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least eleven people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Friday, January 10.

US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths 4

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least eleven people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Friday, January 10.

US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths 5

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least eleven people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Friday, January 10.

US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths 3

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least ten people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Friday, January 10.

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.

US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least six people dead. The flames have destroyed 1,000 structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Thursday, January 9. There are currently five fires burning in the area, including the Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire, and the Lidia Fire, as well as the newly discovered Kenneth Fire.

US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths 2

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least six people dead. The flames have destroyed 1,000 structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Thursday, January 9. There are currently five fires burning in the area, including the Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire, and the Lidia Fire, as well as the newly discovered Kenneth Fire.

US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX 6

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving at and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as wildfires have raged across Los Angeles County since Tuesday, January 7. The Palisades Fire has scorched over 19,000 acres, destroyed thousands of structures and remains zero percent contained as of Thursday.

US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX 5

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving at and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as wildfires have raged across Los Angeles County since Tuesday, January 7. The Palisades Fire has scorched more than 17,000 acres as of Wednesday, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.

US: Palisades Fire Forces Tens Of Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 20

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 15,800 acres with zero containment, prompting thousands to evacuate. More than 1,000 structures were destroyed. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to further support the communities impacted by this fire.

US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

US: Palisades Fire Forces Tens Of Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 19

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 15,800 acres with zero containment, prompting thousands to evacuate. More than 1,000 structures were destroyed. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to further support the communities impacted by this fire.

US: Palisades Fire Forces Tens Of Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 18

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 2,900 acres, prompting nearly 30,000 people to evacuate, and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to further support the communities impacted by this fire.

US: Palisades Fire Forces Tens Of Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 17

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 2,900 acres, prompting nearly 30,000 people to evacuate, and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to further support the communities impacted by this fire.

US: Palisades Fire Forces Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 14

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 2,900 acres, prompting nearly 30,000 people to evacuate, and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to further support the communities impacted by this fire.

US: Palisades Fire Forces Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 15

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 2,900 acres, prompting nearly 30,000 people to evacuate, and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to further support the communities impacted by this fire.

US: Palisades Fire Forces Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 16

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 2,900 acres, prompting nearly 30,000 people to evacuate, and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to further support the communities impacted by this fire. This video shows thick smoke from the wildfire blanketing Pacific Palisades, reducing visibility.

US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 3

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.