How to survive being sucked out to sea by a rip current Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers The Independent UK · Jun 24
Illinois EPA Declares Air Pollution Action Day for Chicago Metro Area Affecting 9.4 Million Residents in Eight Counties Illinois EPA declared an Air Pollution Action Day for Chicago's 8-county metro area, affecting 9.4 million residents. Ground-level ozone at Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels. Medical Daily · Jun 22
Grand Canyon issues extreme heat warning after 3 hikers die this month Visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park have been warned of dangerously high temperatures expected early next week, following a series of heat-related emergencies that have claimed three hikers' lives this month. The Times of India · Jun 21
Tropical storm remnants pound Gulf states with heavy rain after tornadoes hit the Midwest The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast The Independent UK · Jun 18
King tides along California coast prompt advisories following two deaths A five-year-old girl was swept away and a woman was pulled into the water, prompting authorities to urge precaution The Guardian - US · Jun 15
Monster storms hammer Chicago as airports shut down and power fails The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings across Illinois, Kansas, northern Missouri and southern Iowa, while severe thunderstorm watches were in place for parts of the Great Lakes The Independent UK · Jun 11
Search ends in heartbreak for teen taken by wave at Laguna Beach “This is one of the most heartbreaking incidents I have witnessed during my time serving this community,” Laguna Beach Mayor Mark Orgill said in a statement The Independent UK · Jun 10
The 2026 hurricane season has begun. Will this year be calmer? Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a below-normal number of named storms in the upcoming 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Space · Jun 1
Phoenix Confirms First Heat Death of 2026 Amid 108°F Warning — Maricopa County on Track for Another Lethal Summer Maricopa County health officials have confirmed the first heat-related death of 2026, an older adult male whose passing serves as a grim annual marker that the desert Southwest's deadliest season has officially begun. Medical Daily · May 29
Chicago Issues Air Pollution Alert as Unhealthy Ozone Threatens 9.4 Million Residents The greater Chicago metropolitan area is under an active Air Quality Alert this week after the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an Air Pollution Action Day, warning that ground-level ozone has reached concentrations categorized as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups." Medical Daily · May 29
Flash Flood Warning: Severe Rain Has Ended in Collin and Denton Counties, But Flooding of Low-Lying Areas Still Persist Severe rainfall has ended in parts of North Texas, but flooding persists in low-lying areas. Flash flood warnings remain active across Texas and Midwest regions due to ongoing storm systems. International Business Times UK · May 20
DTE Outage Map Explodes as Severe Michigan Storms and 75 MPH Winds Knock Out Power to Tens of Thousands Severe storms in Michigan caused widespread power outages and damage, affecting thousands. Strong winds and hail were reported, with significant impacts in Metro Detroit and West Michigan. International Business Times UK · May 19
Omaha Severe Weather: Homes Ripped Apart by Suspected Tornado Near Ashland Amid Mass Outages Severe weather in Omaha triggered tornado warnings, damaged homes, and caused power outages. Local authorities continue to assess damage and monitor clean-up efforts. International Business Times UK · May 18
Trump cuts to weather data could make forecasts less reliable, warn experts Use of AI is a valuable tool for weather prediction but only when it’s trained with ample data, experts say The Guardian - US · May 18
The Independent UK · Apr 29 One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate At Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885
The Conversation · Apr 28 Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – we’re trying to bring it closer to home Whether you’re planning a weekend hike, deciding what to wear to work or preparing your home for severe storms, the weather forecast is essential. You might instinctively grab your smartphone and check an app for an instant weather update.
The Guardian - US · Apr 27 Tornadoes, hail and high winds forecast to hit midwest and Mississippi valley Severe storms put nearly 50 million at risk and follow a deadly weekend after tornado killed two people in Texas
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Severe storms across Oklahoma seen from plane window in stunning video IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Apocalyptic aerial footage shows Oklahoma storms seen from plane A plane passenger captured extraordinary video of Oklahoma storms from the sky on Thursday (23 April).
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Video: Tornado barrels through Oklahoma with emergency declared A powerful tornado ripped roofs off buildings and knocked down power poles in Oklahoma on Thursday (23 April).
International Business Times UK · Apr 21 Winter Storm Warning: Alaska and Montana Brace for 12 Inches of Snow and 60 Mph Blizzard Winds Alaska and Montana are under winter storm warnings, with up to 12 inches of snow and winds of up to 60 mph expected. Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous travel conditions.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Severe storms leave a trail of tornado warnings across Midwest More than 25,000 customers in Wisconsin were without power on Tuesday morning
International Business Times UK · Apr 14 Tornado Warning In Wisconsin Issued As 'Strong Tornadoes' And Flooding Hit Region The NWS warns of potential damage to windows and roofs, also possible destruction to vehicles and mobile homes along the projected paths.
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Camp Mystic director wasn’t aware of flood risk, missed warnings issued before storm Families of several of the girls who died have sued the camp’s operators, arguing that camp officials failed to take necessary steps to protect the campers as life-threatening floodwaters approached
The Independent UK · Apr 11 Emergency managers issue warning for residents in tornado-prone areas Emergency managers, who responded to some of the worst tornadoes in the country last year, have a message for Americans