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US politics
fromEsquire
7 hours ago

I'm More Than a Bit Worried About the Typhoon That's About to Hit a Group of U.S. Islands

The Northern Marianas Islands remain a controversial territory with a history of labor exploitation and political corruption.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Rain upends trees, causes flooding in Bay Area: Here's a recap of Level 2 storm impact

Strong winds and heavy rain caused flooding and downed trees across the Bay Area, impacting events and prompting safety warnings.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Weather tracker: Super Typhoon Sinlaku threatens Mariana Islands

Super Typhoon Sinlaku is approaching the Mariana Islands, with expected winds of 165mph and severe weather conditions forecasted.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Sunday Links: California Hit With Thunder, 30,000 Lightning Strikes Over the Weekend

After 21 hours of talks, US and Iran did not reach a deal to end the war, as Vice President JD Vance said talks stalled after the US made a final offer pushing for stronger guarantees that Iran won't develop nuclear weapons.
US news
SF politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Some communities are enduring unprecedented long waits on federal disaster requests, and Democrat-led states say they're being denied | Fortune

The Trump administration approved disaster declarations for seven states, enabling federal support for recovery from extreme weather events.
Environment
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Hurricane prediction reveals deadly threats facing America's coast

Hurricane activity in 2026 may be below average, but there's a significant chance of impactful storms hitting the US.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

New Zealand's North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu with thousands ordered to evacuate

Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 130 km/h, with authorities warning of potential coastal flooding and landslides.
World news
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration

Placerville faces wildfire risks, but a FEMA-funded program to enhance home resilience is stalled due to bureaucratic delays.
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

When the storm hits: What Hurricane Katrina still teaches federal leaders about continuity of operations

Preparation, relationships, and resourcefulness are essential for effective crisis management, as demonstrated during Hurricane Katrina.
#weather-forecasting
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Environment Canada to use AI in new weather forecasting model | CBC News

Environment and Climate Change Canada will enhance weather forecasts using a hybrid model that combines AI and traditional forecasting methods.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Worst of Storm Dave weather has passed as thousands of homes without power; warning of potential flight disruption today

Dublin Airport experienced flight disruptions due to strong winds, while Howth RNLI rescued a kite surfer blown offshore during Storm Dave.
Environment
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Hawaii's 'unstable' storms are getting worse and lasting longer

Hawaii experienced unprecedented rainfall from back-to-back kona low storms, causing significant flooding and damage estimated at over $1 billion.
#weather-warning
Environment
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This new interactive map shows which NYC blocks are most vulnerable to flooding

Climate change threatens New York City with flooding, as over one-fifth of the city is identified as vulnerable 'Blue Zones'.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The National Hurricane Center's new forecast cone will warn more people if they're in the path of a storm. What you need to know

"These improvements empower communities to prepare earlier and more effectively for dangerous hazards from tropical storms and hurricanes," said Michael Brennan, director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center.
Environment
Miami food
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Hawaii slammed by storm, heavy rains and flooding

A slow-moving Kona Low storm system batters Hawaii with heavy rain, flooding, and winds, causing power outages affecting over 100,000 customers and prompting evacuations due to potential dam failure.
#bomb-cyclone
Chicago
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Hazardous weather alert for 200 million as megastorm barrels across US

A powerful megastorm will sweep across the central US from Sunday to Monday, potentially becoming a bomb cyclone with blizzard conditions, severe thunderstorms, and widespread travel disruptions across major cities.
fromAol
1 month ago
US news

East Coast Blizzard, Bomb Cyclone, Nor'easter Hammering New York, New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic, New England

Chicago
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Hazardous weather alert for 200 million as megastorm barrels across US

A powerful megastorm will sweep across the central US from Sunday to Monday, potentially becoming a bomb cyclone with blizzard conditions, severe thunderstorms, and widespread travel disruptions across major cities.
fromAol
1 month ago
US news

East Coast Blizzard, Bomb Cyclone, Nor'easter Hammering New York, New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic, New England

#severe-weather
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

School closures, power outages hit parts of southern Ontario due to severe weather | CBC News

US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Half a million lose power as storm lashes US from midwest to east coast

A powerful storm system brought snow, strong winds, and cold temperatures across the midwest and east coast, leaving approximately 500,000 homes and businesses without power on Tuesday morning.
US news
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Monster 'Triple-Threat' megastorm threatens 200 million across the US

A powerful triple-threat March megastorm will impact nearly 200 million Americans with heavy snow, damaging winds, severe thunderstorms, and plunging Arctic temperatures across the US.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

School closures, power outages hit parts of southern Ontario due to severe weather | CBC News

Severe weather including significant rainfall, thunderstorms, and freezing rain causes school closures and widespread power outages across southern Ontario.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Millions told to prepare NOW as 2026 hurricane prediction is revealed

Forecasters predict 11 to 16 named storms for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with up to five potentially hitting the US.
Chicago
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Millions across 10 US states brace for 'severe' tornado outbreak

Nearly 80 million Americans face severe weather risk Tuesday, with the greatest tornado threat centered in northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana, potentially producing strong to intense tornadoes with winds exceeding 110 mph.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Weather extremes gripping US bear climate crisis fingerprint', experts say

The US is experiencing extreme weather patterns this March, raising concerns about the climate crisis and its impact on seasonal transitions.
#tornadoes
East Bay (California)
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Millions brace as hurricane-force winds and tornadoes target 8 states

A dangerous storm system will sweep across eight states Friday with hurricane-force winds up to 80 mph, tornadoes, and large hail, posing severe threats to major population centers.
Environment
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Get Ready for a Year of Chaotic Weather in the US

The American West faces a record-breaking heat wave this week, with strong El Niño conditions expected later in 2025, potentially creating extended periods of extreme and unpredictable weather.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A devastating force': how recent Mediterranean storms turned to tragedies

In Grazalema, Spain's wettest town, a year's-worth of rain fell in a fortnight and overloaded the karst aquifer beneath it. Water rushed into homes through floors, walls and even electricity sockets. Authorities ordered everyone to evacuate. I felt a lot of fear, said Sanchez Barea, a guesthouse owner whose home is one of hundreds still in an exclusion zone.
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New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Timber! Snowstorm knocked down dozens of trees across NYC.

A major blizzard toppled 47 trees across New York City, including a decades-old honeylocust in Crown Heights, prompting 1,800 citizen reports and raising concerns about tree maintenance and inspection needs.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hawaii braces for powerful kona storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds

Hawaii prepares for a powerful kona storm expected to bring heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, and potential flooding across multiple islands starting Tuesday.
#storm-chandra
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago

Woman killed after roof torn off in Barcelona

Powerful windstorm in Catalonia killed a 46-year-old woman when an industrial roof collapsed, produced record gusts up to 166 km/h, and disrupted travel and services.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Flights to Dublin cancelled as Storm Hernando closes in on US east coast

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Psychology
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Is Why We Actually Panic-Buy At The Grocery Store Ahead Of Storms, According To Science - Tasting Table

Fear and social contagion drive panic buying, creating actual shortages through self-reinforcing behavior despite adequate underlying supply.
#flooding
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Storm Chandra: Emergency group warns 'flooding risks will continue into Wednesday and Thursday' as rain falls on saturated ground

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Storm Chandra: 'Enniscorthy looks like a lake' - counties in the east and southeast worst hit by flooding, with more downpours forecast

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Storm Chandra: Emergency group warns 'flooding risks will continue into Wednesday and Thursday' as rain falls on saturated ground

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Storm Chandra: 'Enniscorthy looks like a lake' - counties in the east and southeast worst hit by flooding, with more downpours forecast

fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California storm closes roads, triggers flash flood warnings. Here's how long it will last

Californians looking to resume their weekly commute Tuesday awoke to see several major roads closed after heavy rains drenched much the state Monday - with the expected precipitation far from over. Among the closures was a section of Highway 1 through Big Sur, which state officials just weeks ago celebrated reopening for the first time in three years. The road closed Monday after rockslides left "debris in the roadway at multiple locations," according to the California Department of Transportation.
California
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Rescuers search for missing after storm deluge kills 30 in Brazil

Record rainfall in southeastern Brazil caused floods and landslides killing 30 people with 39 missing, affecting thousands in Minas Gerais state.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Nationwide travel chaos as hurricane-force winds rip through US

Extreme winds ripping across the US could bring hurricane levels of destruction and impact thousands of air travelers flying across the country. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued high wind warnings throughout more than 10 states in the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, and Southwest throughout Tuesday. Wind gusts are expected to reach hurricane strength in parts of Colorado, Montana, Texas, New Mexico, and Wyoming, exceeding 75mph.
US news
#winter-storm
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000

Portugal and Spain brace for Storm Marta with 26,500+ rescuers mobilized, flood warnings, evacuations, infrastructure disruptions, and postponed presidential voting.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Storm batters France, Spain: 3 dead, thousands without power

Storm Nils caused deadly accidents, widespread flooding, uprooted trees, infrastructure damage, and large-scale power outages across France, Spain, and Portugal.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Strong storm set to pummel L.A. with heavy rains, flooding and beach hazards

A powerful storm system arrives Sunday with heavy rain, thunderstorms and dangerous waves, posing threats of flooding and debris flows through early next week. The strongest impacts hit late Sunday through Monday, with 1-2 inches of rain expected in valleys and coasts, twice as much in mountains. High-surf advisory expected Monday through Thursday, with waves exceeding 10 feet across all Southern California beaches and a 20-30% chance of damaging sets midweek.
Environment
fromAxios
2 months ago

Winter storm's power outages hammer the South

As of Monday morning, more than 50,000 Mississippians and 28,000 Tennesseans remained out of power, per PowerOutage.us. Power in Nashville - where nearly half the city lost electricity after about half an inch of ice on Jan. 25 - is expected to be fully restored by Feb. 9, the Nashville Electric Service said Sunday. The North East Mississippi Electric Power Association, which has 10,700 outages, did not provide a restoration timeline.
US news
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'The rain has nowhere to go' - more flooding fears amid 'worst case scenario' as eight counties under weather warning with rivers at risk

Government cannot instantly deliver comprehensive flood relief; it will provide short-term humanitarian support and pursue complex, phased planning and construction.
US news
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

Winter Storm Hernando grounds thousands of flights - what passengers need to know about US travel right now

Widespread travel bans and a winter storm have grounded thousands of flights, halted major hubs, and prompted airlines to issue rebooking waivers and cancellations.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

South Dublin homeowner describes 'fear of God' after sea came to their door during floods

Residents say property values are under threat as 'reactionary' Government leaves people 'whistling in the wind'.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 years ago

The ABC7 Exclusive Storm Impact Scale explained

LIVE RADAR: Track storms as they move through the Bay Area with Live Doppler 7 Take a look at the chart above -- we will give each storm a number with 1 being the lightest type of storm and 5 being the most severe. This way you'll know what to expect. Number 1 means a light storm with 1/2 an inch of rain or less and likely lasting a few hours or less. Number 2 is a moderate storm with 1/2 an inch to one inch of rain forecast and could include scattered power outages.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Severe flooding disruption as forecasters issue last-minute rain warning; winter to bite hard as ice, frost and snow due in coming days

"It will prove cold with some frost and ice in places on Friday morning, especially in the west and north," she said. "Munster and south Leinster will see cloud, but that will clear to leave dry and sunny conditions with a few isolated showers in the north and highest temperatures of 3C to 7C," she said. Friday night will prove mainly dry but very cold and frosty with some icy patches.
Environment
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Fast-moving storm floods SoCal freeways, triggers flash flood warning in burn scar

A fast-moving storm drenched Los Angeles, caused flash-flooding and freeway lane floods, produced heavy rainfall, and will bring intermittent rain before tapering off.
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say

FEMA will resume cutting CORE staff, potentially undermining disaster response capacity by eliminating experienced on-call employees and disrupting teams and leadership.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weather tracker: Winter storms cause death and outages across eastern north America

Severe winter storms, record snowfall, and extreme heat caused deaths, widespread power outages, and weather warnings across the US, Canada, Portugal, and Australia.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

First of several storms arrives in Bay Area, starting off rainy week

Three back-to-back storms will bring several inches of rain across the Bay Area, high-elevation snow, stronger winds midweek, and cooling temperatures through next Sunday.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Britons hit by record rainfall as Storm Chandra causes travel chaos and flooding

Donations support The Independent's free, on-the-ground journalism and enable coverage of events like Storm Chandra's severe flooding and travel disruption across the UK.
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