NASA warns of increased coastal flooding in the 2030s
NASA says the Moon's 18.6-year cycle could increase coastal flooding, including during clear weather, in the 2030s.
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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 hits part of New York
A tornado reportedly struck part of New York, with footage showing severe damage described in the headline.
MSU launches wildfire resilience program with Future City
Michigan State University is partnering with Future City on a wildfire resilience program. The initiative focuses on preparing for wildfire risks.
Drumheller flood program nears end amid expropriation concerns
Drumheller’s council heard that a flood program is nearing its end, while expropriation remains unresolved.
NRMA opens climate resilience grants amid scrutiny of mitigation spending
NRMA opened a second round of grants for climate resilience projects while mitigation spending faces wider scrutiny.
Kilauea volcanic alert level lowered to advisory after fountains stop
Kilauea’s alert level returned to advisory after an episode of lava fountains ended. No date has been set for the next episode.
Residents move to safer areas as floodwater enters homes in Barra
Floodwater has entered homes in Barra, prompting residents to move to safer locations.
Nevada National Guard activates aircraft to support wildfire response
The Nevada National Guard will activate a C-130 aircraft to assist firefighting efforts against wildfires.
Crews work to restore services after fires in British Columbia’s South Okanagan
Wildfires left parts of British Columbia’s South Okanagan facing recovery and restoration work.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes off Japan
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Hachijo Island, with shaking felt in Tokyo.
French lawmaker seeks stronger measures against wildfire risk
A lawmaker from Alpes-Maritimes called for municipalities to act before wildfires rather than after them and proposed tightening the law.
Deadly hurricane prompts political backlash in Mexico
Mexico's president criticized opponents following a deadly hurricane.
Colorado wildfire threats to watersheds exceed available funding
A report says wildfire threats to Colorado watersheds are far greater than current funding can address.
Super El Niño may affect the coming winter
A report says a Super El Niño is approaching and discusses its possible effects on the coming winter.
Storms lead to Bonnaroo 2027 pause and performance changes
Storms have affected Bonnaroo-related programming, including a pause involving Aly & AJ’s set. The headline indicates weather-related disruption to a major event.
Sierra Nevada buried under up to 11 feet of snow as more arrives
The Sierra Nevada has received up to 11 feet of snow, with additional snowfall expected.
Assam seeks federal support for flood rehabilitation
Assam's chief minister met India's finance minister and sought central support for flood rehabilitation.
Natural disasters reported across multiple districts
A report describes the latest situation involving natural disasters in several districts and the government response.
Europe faces worsening drought risk
The headline reports on why Europe is drying out, indicating a continent-wide drought concern.
Kilauea records repeated summit lava-fountaining episodes
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has experienced 50 fountaining episodes at its summit, according to the headline.
2026 tornado damaged roofs, cars and beach facilities in Marina di Pietrasanta
A tornado struck Marina di Pietrasanta, Tuscany, on 21 August 2026, bringing down trees onto parked cars, damaging roofs and affecting beach establishments. Firefighters carried out safety work; the account reported no injuries.
Six Louisiana parishes rank among the highest for hurricane risk
Six Louisiana parishes have been ranked near the top of FEMA’s hurricane-risk assessment. The ranking highlights substantial exposure to future storms.
Wildfires force evacuations and sea rescues in Greece
Fires were reported on five fronts in Greece, with 59 people evacuated by boat from Limnos.
China stresses disaster-control efforts to protect bumper harvest
China's vice premier emphasized disaster-control efforts intended to safeguard the country's harvest.
London’s Possible Sixth Heatwave Was Forecast, Not Confirmed
The Met Office’s long-range outlook said late-season hot spells or heatwaves could develop, especially in southern England. It described the signal as very weak and did not establish an exact date or confirm that a sixth heatwave would occur.
Severe storms with heavy rain threaten parts of Germany
Severe weather with heavy rainfall is forecast for southeastern and central Germany on Friday.
Torrential rain forecast along the U.S. East Coast
Torrential rain is expected to continue down the U.S. East Coast over the weekend.
Hurricane Lee remains Category 3 as Hurricane Margot and other systems are monitored
Hurricane Lee remains a major storm while the National Hurricane Center tracks Hurricane Margot and two additional systems.
Thailand begins cleanup after floods leave 3,800 tonnes of waste
Cleanup began in Thailand’s Pua district after flooding left 3,800 tonnes of waste.
German chancellor visits wildfire-affected area amid heatwave
A heatwave and wildfire have affected an area in Germany, prompting a visit by the chancellor. The supplied headlines do not provide further details on the extent of the damage.
Mount Etna eruption disrupts tourist travel
An eruption of Mount Etna forced an American tourist to find an alternative way out.
Criticism grows over diversion of US federal land protection funds amid fire risk
The available information alleges that funds intended to protect federal land from fire are being diverted to other projects. It presents a potential reduction in wildfire-protection capacity, though details are limited.
Avalanche kills an entire climbing expedition
An avalanche killed an entire climbing expedition, and the remains of an American climber were found weeks later. The headlines indicate a fatal but localized mountaineering disaster.
Earthquakes reported in multiple parts of the world
The headline reports a sequence of earthquakes worldwide and discusses factors influencing destruction.
Powerful storm approaching Latvia prompts warnings to stay indoors
A powerful storm is approaching Latvia, and residents have been urged to avoid going outside unless necessary.
Plateau Assembly calls for erosion mitigation strategies
The Plateau Assembly has urged SEMA to develop strategies to mitigate erosion. The headlines do not specify the scale of the affected area or damage.
Six Louisiana parishes rank near the top for hurricane risk
Six Louisiana parishes have been identified as having among the highest hurricane risks in the United States. The headline does not report an active storm or current damage.
Indonesia prioritizes Kalimantan as wildfire hotspots rise
Indonesia is prioritizing Kalimantan as the number of wildfire hotspots increases.
Unusual storm in northern Chile kills one and affects hundreds
An atypical storm in northern Chile killed one person, triggered mudflows and affected hundreds of residents.
Six Louisiana parishes rank among the highest in FEMA hurricane risk
Six Louisiana parishes have been ranked near the top of FEMA's hurricane-risk assessment.