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US: Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Interstate, Hits Car in Florida

A small plane with two people onboard made an emergency landing on I-95 near Cocoa on Monday evening, December 8, striking a Toyota Camry. The car’s 57-year-old driver suffered minor injuries, while the pilot and passenger were uninjured. Lanes were briefly closed but later reopened. The FAA is investigating, and the pilot had reported engine trouble before landing.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo taken in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, shows expressway signage in Chitose, Hokkaido, informing drivers of a road closure following a powerful earthquake.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo taken in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, shows expressway signage in Chitose, Hokkaido, informing drivers of a road closure following a powerful earthquake.

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Spain: Snow, Fog and Freezing Temps Hit Sierra de Madrid

Snowfall continued across the Sierra de Madrid on Wednesday, December 3, with Aemet maintaining a yellow alert for up to 5 cm of snow above 1,100 meters. Cloudy skies, fog, and light morning showers were reported, while temperatures stayed near freezing in higher areas.

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Spain: Winter Arrives With Snow Across Several Regions

Spain is experiencing its first major winter storm, bringing snow across several regions. Yellow warnings are in effect for Ávila and Segovia, while icy conditions have closed the only road to Peñalba de Santiago in León. Temperatures dropped sharply at La Covatilla ski resort in Salamanca, reaching –6.1°C, the ninth-lowest in Spain that morning.

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Spain: Winter Arrives With Snow Across Several Regions 2

Spain is experiencing its first major winter storm, bringing snow across several regions. Yellow warnings are in effect for Ávila and Segovia, while icy conditions have closed the only road to Peñalba de Santiago in León. Temperatures dropped sharply at La Covatilla ski resort in Salamanca, reaching –6.1°C, the ninth-lowest in Spain that morning.

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Snow Blanketed North East Scotland - UK

Handout photo dated on November 18, 2025 shows on 18 November 2025, the first major winter weather event of the 2025-26 season took place across parts of the United Kingdom, including north-east Scotland. Heavy snowfall blanketed large areas of the region, leading to travel disruption, the isolation of several rural communities, and the closure of numerous schools. Emergency services were deployed to assist residents affected by road blockages and power outages, while local authorities issued weather warnings and urged the public to avoid non-essential travel. This false-colour image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows widespread snow-cover across Aberdeenshire and the surrounding upland areas, with the city of Aberdeen visible along the coast. Data from Copernicus Sentinel-2, which provides high spatial resolution and multispectral observations, supports continuous monitoring of snow extent and surface conditions. North East Scotland, UK on November 18, 2025. Photo by European Uni

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Brazil: Fireworks Warehouse Explosion Causes Damage in São Paulo

At least one person was killed and several others injured when a warehouse storing fireworks exploded in the Tatuapé neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, on Thursday evening, November 13. The powerful detonation caused significant damage to nearby residential buildings and prompted a road closure.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 9

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 6

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 5

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, is sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Snowfall in Kentucky, Heavier Snowfall Expected as Winter Weather Advisory Issued

A widespread winter storm is expected to affect 13 states across the U.S. with heavy snow, ice, and strong winds, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue winter storm warnings; in Kentucky, specifically, Harlan started to snow on Sunday night, November 10, and counties like Harlan and Letcher could see up to 4 inches of snow in some areas, while Bell and Pike counties are forecast to receive up to 2 inches by Tuesday morning, November 11.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 4

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, is sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 2

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday, November 9, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 3

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, is sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday, November 9, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Season’s First Winter Storm Sweeps Michigan, Thousands Without Power

Michigan’s first winter storm on Sunday, November 9, brought icy roads, multiple crashes, and power outages. According to reports, the storm left thousands without electricity.

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Spain: Storm Hit Parts of Catalonia, Flights Cancelled, Flooding Blocks Roads

Catalonia has been under a disruptive orange alert since Wednesday, November 5, for stormy weather, which is continuing today, Thursday, November 6, bringing over 40 liters of rain per square meter and causing widespread disruptions including 47 canceled flights at El Prat and multiple train and road line closures.

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Spain: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding in Extremadura

Heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds caused significant disruption in Spain’s Extremadura region on Wednesday, November 5. The city of Cáceres was particularly hard hit, receiving 18 liters of rain in just half an hour, which led to localized flooding, fallen branches, and damage to cars and businesses. Due to an orange alert for rain issued by AEMET, all afternoon academic activities at the University of Extremadura were suspended.

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US: First Snow of Season Hits Utah Mountains, Forces Road Closure 2

First snow of the season was reported in Utah mountain area as a cold front swept through the area, bringing temperatures down. Due to weather conditions, Guardsman Pass, which connects Big Cottonwood Canyon to Park City, has been closed until Sunday, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.

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US: First Snow of Season Hits Utah Mountains, Forces Road Closure

First snow of the season was reported in Utah mountain area as a cold front swept through the area, bringing temperatures down. Due to weather conditions, Guardsman Pass, which connects Big Cottonwood Canyon to Park City, has been closed until Sunday, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.

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Japan: Dashcam Captures Truck Crash on Expressway, Cargo Flies into Opposite Lane

Just after 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, a medium-sized cargo truck collided with the central divider on the Tohoku Expressway in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, causing the gas cylinders it was carrying to fall and involved three vehicles traveling in the opposite lane. A dashcam in one of the vehicles on the opposite lane captured the accident, showing the truck kicking up a cloud of dust and its cargo flying across to the other side.

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Spain: Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Landslides in Parts of Catalonia

Heavy storms and rainfall of over 100 liters per square meter caused significant disruption in Catalonia on Sunday, September 21. The storms led to the collapse of access routes in some areas, the evacuation of 27 people from a cable railway, flight cancelation and road closures. In Sant Quintí de Mediona, a car was swept away by floodwaters, leaving two people missing. The body of a child has been found, and the search for their father is ongoing.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Intensifies, Strikes Southern and Eastern Regions 5

Typhoon Podul strengthened as it approached Taiwan on Wednesday, August 13, unleashing strong winds and heavy rain across the island’s southern and eastern regions. Over 5,500 residents were evacuated, while train services were partially suspended and roads closed as precautions. The storm’s impact is expected to peak in the evening.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Intensifies, Strikes Southern and Eastern Regions 4

Typhoon Podul strengthened as it approached Taiwan on Wednesday, August 13, unleashing strong winds and heavy rain across the island’s southern and eastern regions. Over 5,500 residents were evacuated, while train services were partially suspended and roads closed as precautions. The storm’s impact is expected to peak in the evening. This video shows the strong winds and rain wash the roof and the street in Taitung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Intensifies, Strikes Southern and Eastern Regions 3

Typhoon Podul strengthened as it approached Taiwan on Wednesday, August 13, unleashing strong winds and heavy rain across the island’s southern and eastern regions. Over 5,500 residents were evacuated, while train services were partially suspended and roads closed as precautions. The storm’s impact is expected to peak in the evening. This video shows solar panels being blown away by strong winds in Taitung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Intensifies, Strikes Southern and Eastern Regions

Typhoon Podul strengthened as it approached Taiwan on Wednesday, August 13, unleashing strong winds and heavy rain across the island’s southern and eastern regions. Over 5,500 residents were evacuated, while train services were partially suspended and roads closed as precautions. The storm’s impact is expected to peak in the evening. This video shows the flooding situation in Yuli, Hualien County.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Intensifies, Strikes Southern and Eastern Regions 2

Typhoon Podul strengthened as it approached Taiwan on Wednesday, August 13, unleashing strong winds and heavy rain across the island’s southern and eastern regions. Over 5,500 residents were evacuated, while train services were partially suspended and roads closed as precautions. The storm’s impact is expected to peak in the evening. This video shows the heavy rainfall in Chihshang, Taitung County.

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Canada: Wildfire Near Port Alberni Burns Out of Control, Forces Evacuations

A wildfire known as the Mount Underwood Fire is burning out of control near China Creek Campground, south of Port Alberni, British Columbia. The blaze has grown to roughly 630 hectares and is being fought by ground crews, aircraft, and helicopters. China Creek Campground and Marina have been safely evacuated, and the main road between Port Alberni and Bamfield remains closed. Fire crews are working around the clock to contain the spread. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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Recap: Wildfire Scorches 17,000 Hectares in Aude, Southern France

A wildfire that burned through more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) in Aude, southern France, is now under control. A woman was killed and 13 people, including 11 firefighters, were injured in the blaze, which broke out near the village of Ribaute on August 5, 2025.

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Japan: Racehorses Trapped in Floodwater as Record Rainfall Hits Hokuriku

Torrential rain battered Japan’s Hokuriku region on Thursday, August 7. The heavy downpour caused widespread flooding, road closures, and train service suspensions, including the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Nagano. This video shows a horse in a flooded stable at Kanazawa Racecourse after the heavy downpour.

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France: Deadly Wildfire in Aude Continues to Spread 3

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched 16,000 hectares. The fire has killed one person and injured 13. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, were forced closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Deadly Wildfire in Aude Continues to Spread 2

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched 16,000 hectares. The fire has killed one person and injured 13. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, were forced closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Deadly Wildfire in Aude Continues to Spread

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched 16,000 hectares. The fire has killed one person and injured 13. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, were forced closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 6

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 5

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 4

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 3

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 2

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

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UK: Technical Issue Shuts Road Tunnel to Heathrow Terminal, Triggers Major Congestion

A technical issue forced the closure of a road tunnel to Heathrow Airport’s Terminals 2 and 3 on Tuesday, August 5, causing major congestion and long lines. Some passengers abandoned their vehicles and walked with luggage. The tunnel later reopened, but delays persisted, and travelers were urged to allow extra time and use public transportation.

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A road crew awaits a potential closure along highway 4 as the Wesley Ridge wildfire burns out-of-control at Cameron Lake near Coombs, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Brush Fire in Ka’anapali Prompts Evacuations, Road Closure in Maui 2

A brush fire broke out near the old Sugar Cane Train warehouse in Kaanapali, Maui, on Monday, August 4, prompting the closure of Honoapiʻilani Highway and evacuation orders for some areas.

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US: Brush Fire in Ka’anapali Prompts Evacuations, Road Closure in Maui

A brush fire broke out near the old Sugar Cane Train warehouse in Kaanapali, Maui, on Monday, August 4, prompting the closure of Honoapiʻilani Highway and evacuation orders for some areas.

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US: Highway Shut Down Due to Flooding in Lakewood, Ohio

Flooding shut down a portion of Interstate 90 in Lakewood, Ohio, on the evening of Monday, July 28, after severe storms swept through the area.

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Japan: Escaped Horses Block Road in Kumamoto

Horses believed to have escaped became stranded and blocked a road in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, in the early hours of Tuesday, July 29.

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US: Overnight Storm Causes Flooding in Amarillo, Texas

A strong overnight storm brought heavy rain and caused flooding in parts of Amarillo on Friday morning, July 25, leading to the closure of a portion of Interstate 27.

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US: Euclid Fire Breaks Out in Chino Hills, Temporarily Shuts Down Freeways

A brush fire, named the Euclid Fire, ignited in Chino Hills on Wednesday, July 23, leading to the temporary closure of both sides of the 71 Freeway. By early evening, the blaze had grown to 120 acres and was 5% contained.

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US: Euclid Fire Breaks Out in Chino Hills, Temporarily Shuts Down Freeways 2

A brush fire, named the Euclid Fire, ignited in Chino Hills on Wednesday, July 23, leading to the temporary closure of both sides of the 71 Freeway. By early evening, the blaze had grown to 120 acres and was 5% contained.

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Turkey: Forest Fires Continue in Sakarya 2

Firefighting continued in Sakarya on Wednesday, July 23. The forest fire that started three days earlier in the wooded area between the Geyve and Pamukova districts spread to Bilecik Province due to strong winds, prompting the evacuation of several villages and the closure of a major highway.