Ontario premier calls for 60 water bombers in national wildfire strategy
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for the purchase of 60 water bombers as part of a national wildfire strategy.
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Disasters & extreme weather
Natural disasters and severe weather: reported damage, affected communities and disruption to everyday services.
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Tornado warning issued for Queens amid reports of a funnel near Long Island
A tornado warning was issued for Queens, with video reportedly showing an apparent funnel near Long Island.
Countries fall short of pledges to restore degraded land
A report says countries are substantially behind on commitments to restore stricken land.
Research finds the San Andreas Fault is slipping faster than previously thought
San Jose State University research reportedly finds faster slip along the San Andreas Fault. The headline does not report an earthquake or immediate hazard.
Bolivia weather emergency affects 26,000 families
A weather emergency in Bolivia has affected approximately 26,000 families.
Mount Bromo reopens after 13-day wildfire shutdown
Mount Bromo reopened all five gates after a wildfire-related closure lasting 13 days.
Mudslide tragedy reported in eastern China
The available information reports a mudslide tragedy in eastern China.
Tornado strikes western Nassau during severe storm
A tornado hit western Nassau as a strong storm moved across Long Island.
Donations raised for victims of Spokane Complex fires
STCU is matching donations and raising funds for victims of the Spokane Complex fires.
Tornado watch issued for most of Delmarva
Most of Delmarva was placed under a tornado watch Thursday evening.
EF-1 tornado confirmed in western Kentucky
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado in western Kentucky on August 19.
Utah businesses continue operating amid wildfires and floods
Businesses in Utah are coping with the effects of wildfires and floods.
Nebraska farmers receive disaster recovery support
Nebraska programs are providing emergency haying and grazing options and financial relief to farmers and ranchers.
Rare combined earthquake and tornado event reported in McCracken County
McCracken County experienced a reported rare “quake-nado” event.
Landslide survivors remain at health post as relief is delayed
Survivors of a landslide have spent a week at a health post while relief efforts remain stalled.
Met Office warns of an unprecedented El Niño event bringing storms and rain to the UK
The UK Met Office reportedly warned that an El Niño event could bring storms and heavy rain to the United Kingdom.
Heavy rain brings flash-flood threat to New York and the northeastern United States
Heavy rains are affecting New York and other metropolitan areas in the Northeast, with flash flooding threatened.
Dover mayor declares emergency after possible tornado strike
The mayor of Dover declared a state of emergency after a possible tornado struck the area.
Flash flood sweeps tourists downstream at Thailand waterfall
Tourists were shown being swept downstream during a flash flood at Mae Sa Waterfall in Thailand.
Landslide reported in Calabar
A headline reports a landslide in Calabar and frames it as a natural hazard. It provides no details on casualties or damage.
Pacific proposal calls for a climate defence force
A proposal advocates creating a climate defence force for Pacific nations. The headline indicates a response to climate-related threats facing the region.
Scientists seek to slow an Alaska glacier's advance toward the sea
Scientists are exploring ways to slow an Alaska glacier's movement toward the sea.
Wind-driven fires, floods and mudslides strike Colorado's Front Range
The Front Range is facing wind-driven fires, flooding and mudslides. The events indicate multiple concurrent natural hazards in the area.
Northern Nevada faces increased wildfire activity through September
A seasonal fire outlook forecasts increased wildfire activity in Northern Nevada through September.
Flooding disrupts a business in Indianapolis
A business in Indianapolis has been flooded, prompting advice on what to do afterward.
Wildfires in Indonesia affect areas as far away as California and Malaysia
The headline reports that Indonesian wildfires have had effects reaching California and that schools in Malaysia closed because of the haze.
Met Office forecasts unusually strong El Niño bringing storms and rain to the UK
The Met Office says an unprecedented El Niño event could bring storms and heavy rain to the United Kingdom.
Mukluk Fire evacuation zone reduced as officials warn residents to stay out
Officials reduced the Mukluk Fire evacuation zone but continued to urge residents not to enter the affected area.
Rankin County placed under a burn ban
Rankin County joined other areas under a burn ban, indicating elevated fire risk.
Minor to moderate flooding reported along Indiana's White River
Greene County is experiencing minor to moderate flooding on the White River. The supplied headline says residents consider the situation fortunate, indicating limited reported severity.
Heavy rain threatens multiple production areas
Heavy rainfall is reported to be affecting numerous agricultural production regions. The headline indicates possible disruption but provides no confirmed damage scale.
Maui wildfire response continues as hundreds remain missing
President Biden planned to visit Maui after devastating wildfires, while search efforts continued for more than 800 missing people.
U.S. military delivers vehicles for Venezuelan earthquake relief
The U.S. military delivered MTVR vehicles to support earthquake relief operations in Venezuela.
Flood damage in Noblesville exceeds $10 million
Flooding in Noblesville has caused damage estimated at more than $10 million. State officials are preparing for a possible federal request.
Floodwall activated after flooding in Columbus, Ohio
A floodwall was activated in Franklinton after recent floods in Columbus.
Strong winds damage roofs and uproot trees in Chivasso, Italy
Strong winds reportedly tore off roofs and brought down trees in Chivasso, with witnesses comparing the event to a tornado. The headline indicates localized storm damage.
Coral-killing disease threatens protected areas in the Bahamas
The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund has warned of coral-killing disease affecting marine ecosystems. The supplied headline does not specify the disease's extent.
Tornado causes widespread damage in an Italian city
A tornado struck an Italian city, uprooting trees and damaging roofs in the area.
Lake Nyos gas eruption killed more than 1,700 people
A limnic eruption at Cameroon’s Lake Nyos released toxic gas and killed more than 1,700 people overnight. The headline describes a major historical natural disaster.
Hurricane Melissa approaches Guantánamo with damaging winds and dangerous storm surge
Hurricane Melissa is moving toward Guantánamo with damaging winds and a dangerous storm surge. The conditions pose a serious threat to coastal communities and infrastructure.