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nypost.comworld7 hrs ago
Costa Rican police tell family missing California woman likely died in water accident
Authorities informed the father of 30-year-old Ashley Phillips that she is believed to have disappeared during a hike to a waterfall on June 2. Severe weather including flash floods and mudslides has hampered search efforts in the area.
nypost.comscience4 days ago
Tornadoes damage homes and knock out power near Chicago
Multiple tornadoes touched down Thursday in communities outside Chicago and across the Midwest, damaging buildings, downing trees and power lines, and leaving more than 243,000 customers without electricity in Illinois.
abcnews.go.comworld29 days ago
Severe Storms and Tornadoes Threaten Midwest on Monday
About 50 million people across the central United States faced a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes on Monday. The threat followed at least 20 tornadoes reported across four states the previous day.
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Nbc Newsscience36 days ago
Severe Storms Threaten Millions Across Southeast
Dangerous storms brought hail as large as baseballs to Oklahoma and a confirmed tornado touchdown in North Carolina. Triple-digit heat affected parts of California and Arizona at the same time. The National Weather Service issued warnings as the system moved through the region.
citizen.co.zaworld41 days ago
Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Northern Cape, Free State and North West, Killing Three and Displacing Thousands
Heavy flooding has isolated communities across multiple South African provinces, with school closures ordered in the Western Cape and rescue operations underway in several districts. The death toll has reached three amid ongoing storms in the Eastern Cape.
theyeshivaworld.comworld41 days ago
Tornado Outbreaks Surprise Forecasters After National Weather Service Staffing Cuts
Staffing reductions at the National Weather Service led to the cancellation of early morning weather balloon launches this spring. Two subsequent tornado outbreaks caught forecasters by surprise. The agency has faced budget and personnel constraints following broader federal staf…
citizen.co.zascience48 days ago
Severe Storms Continue Across Southern US with Tornadoes and Hail Reported
Severe thunderstorms have persisted for six days across the southern United States, producing tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. At least one person was killed on Monday, and multiple injuries occurred on Tuesday, including from a tornado in Mineral Wells, Texas. Addition…
thesouthafrican.comworld49 days ago
Severe Thunderstorms Cause Hail, Tornadoes, Winds and Flight Disruptions in Dallas and Southern US
A band of thunderstorms is impacting Dallas and the southern United States, bringing threats of softball-sized hail and other severe weather. The storms have grounded hundreds of flights and caused power outages for thousands. @business reported the details of the ongoing weather…
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42 Dead in Chad Water Clashes; U.S. Strike Targets Drug Boat, Killing 3; Texas Tornadoes Kill 2 and Damage Homes
At least 42 people died in eastern Chad after a family dispute over a water point escalated into reprisals near the Sudan border. The US military killed three men in a strike on a suspected narco-trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, raising the campaign's toll to 185. A…
middleeasteye.netpolitics46 days ago
Security Thwarts Gunman at White House Correspondents' Dinner Checkpoint
A gunman charged a checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, creating chaos as the suspect planned to target multiple people. President Trump addressed the incident, while investigators identified the suspect. The event unfolded alongside other U.S. shootings, a torna…
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nypost.comworld51 days ago
Storm Prediction Center Issues Level 3 Severe Weather Risk for Midwest and Mississippi Valley After Southern Tornadoes
More than 55 million Americans face risks of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes in an expected severe weather outbreak on Monday. This follows recent storms that caused destruction in Oklahoma and Texas, including an EF-4 tornado and one fatality. Forecasters highlight pot…
abcnews.go.comworld52 days ago
Severe Weather Hits Plains and Midwest as Global Conflicts and Domestic News Unfold
Nearly 50 million Americans face severe weather risks in the Plains and Midwest, including tornadoes in Oklahoma. International incidents include Russian attacks in Ukraine and a U.S. military strike killing two. Other developments span arrests, animal transfers, and cultural mil…
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axios.comworld62 days ago
Severe Weather Threat Covers Midwest and Plains Affecting Over 130 Million People
Parts of the Midwest and Plains face risks of tornadoes and large hail on Tuesday, following storms that caused damage in Kansas and Minnesota on Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms in areas including eastern Iowa, south…
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Central US Faces Week of Severe Storms and Flooding Through Friday
A full week of dangerous weather looms for the central US, with multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms expected through Friday. About a dozen states from Texas to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes face storm threats. Rivers are already running high in northern Michigan and north…
news.sky.comworld64 days ago
Severe Storms Cause Flash Flooding in Texas with Additional Weather Expected in Southern U.S.
Parts of Texas experienced significant flash flooding on Sunday night due to heavy rain from severe storms. Areas such as Gonzales, Pattison, Sealy, and Schulenburg recorded several inches of precipitation, leading to standing water up to 3 feet deep. A new round of severe storms…