Category Gale Force Wind Alert

Flood alert issued for East Yorkshire coast, UK

A FLOOD alert has been issued for the East Yorkshire coast.   The Environment Agency says strong winds could lead to today’s high tide overtopping between Bridlington and Barmston.   A spokesman for the Environment Agency said: “A flood alert…

Flooding and landslides kill 53 in the Philippines

The death toll from flooding and landslides in the Philippines wrought by tropical storm Jangmi rose to 53 on Wednesday (Dec 31), officials said, with some regions saying they were caught off guard by the deluge.   In Catbalogan town…

Tropical Storm Jangmi causes mayhem and 1000’s are evacuated in the Philippines

Another tropical storm has battered the southern Philippines with damaging winds and flooding rains The Philippines is currently feeling the impact of yet another tropical storm in what has been a very busy year for the archipelago. One person died…

Massive snowstorm slams Moscow

A massive snowstorm in Moscow on Thursday caused delays to more than 150 flights and brought traffic to a standstill.   None of Moscow’s three airports have been closed, but all three were hit with severe delays, including more than…

State of emergency declared; 4 killed as severe weather slams Southern USA

Severe weather slamming the southern U.S. two days before Christmas killed at least four people, flipped cars, knocked out power to thousands and damaged several homes and businesses.   In Mississippi, Gov. Phil Bryant declared an emergency for two southeastern…