Strong wind gusts from a series of rainstorms caused power outages for thousands of New Jersey residents on Monday afternoon, with Morris County among the hardest hit areas. As of 3:20 p.m., nearly 400 homes in Randolph, about 200 in Denville and Parsippany, and approximately 100 in Morris Plains were left without electricity, according to … Read more
Forecasters are issuing warnings of another day of heightened risk of dangerous tornadoes in the Midwest on Saturday. The National Weather Service in Oklahoma has likened the situation to “a gasoline-soaked brush pile,” cautioning that any storms that form could produce large hail, dangerous winds, and tornadoes. With millions of people traveling for Memorial Day … Read more
A small earthquake shook parts of New Jersey early Friday morning, adding to the region’s seismic activity over the past month. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake measured a magnitude of 2.9 and occurred at approximately 3:50 a.m. Its epicenter was located about 3.7 miles west-southwest of Gladstone, New Jersey, and the … Read more
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Yellow Alert for New York City and the surrounding areas due to strong to severe thunderstorms expected on Thursday. Numerous thunderstorms have already developed across the region, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings and causing some reports of damage. The humid airmass in place is providing ample fuel for … Read more
At least five people have died and dozens more are injured after powerful tornadoes ravaged parts of Iowa, including the small city of Greenfield. The tornadoes, which struck just weeks after other devastating storms hit the state, destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees, and smashed cars. The Iowa Department of Public Safety reported that four … Read more
Researchers have long been puzzled by the mysterious orange hue overtaking rivers and streams across Alaska. Permafrost Turns River Orange Recent studies point to climate change as the culprit, with thawing permafrost releasing minerals into the once-clear waters. This phenomenon poses a significant threat to drinking water and fisheries in the region. According to a … Read more
A fire ignited at a metal recycling facility in Redwood City on Wednesday afternoon, causing significant concern for air quality in the surrounding areas. The blaze broke out shortly before 3 p.m. at Sims Metal, located on the 600 block of Seaport Blvd. Firefighters were seen battling the fire from multiple angles, successfully extinguishing it … Read more
Houston entered “recovery mode” on Friday morning after a fierce storm system battered the city overnight, resulting in four fatalities, shattering windows, and toppling trees. The storm, with winds reaching up to 100 mph, left a trail of destruction and is expected to bring further severe weather to the Southeast over the weekend, including the … Read more
Northwestern Tennessee experienced a sudden jolt early Thursday morning as a 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which occurred at approximately 3:19 a.m. local time, originated about 4 miles south of Ridgely, Tennessee. Situated approximately 13 miles northwest of Dyersburg and 150 miles west of … Read more
The sun unleashed another powerful solar flare on Tuesday, marking a significant event in space weather just days after a series of intense flares triggered a severe solar storm. This latest burst of radiation, detected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), stands as the most potent solar flare observed since 2017, representing a … Read more