Category Gale Force Wind Alert

Thousands affected by rains in Tamaulipas, Mexico

Vehicles trapped in flood waters in Madero Harsh weather conditions began Thursday in Tamaulipas with torrential rains that later moved into Veracruz and yesterday into Chihuahua, causing severe flooding and leaving two people dead.   Authorities were conducting a census…

‘Mini-tornado’ lifts roofs and smashes windows in central New Plymouth, New Zealand

Firefighters were kept busy securing homes and businesses after a mini-tornado hit central New Plymouth early this morning.   The fire brigade received the first call about 1.45am to a roof lifting on Fulford St, and this was followed during…

Cyclonic Storm Sounds Coastal Alert In Odisha, India

The Odisha government has ordered complete preparedness in all districts, especially in the coastal region, as a cyclonic storm is developing over Bay of Bengal and is likely to hit the state on October 26 and 27, officials said here…

Horrific Storm Causes Total Mayhem In Parts Of Australia

BUILDINGS collapsed as a freak storm hit the NSW town of Parkes and the rest of the state was battered by storms with rain, hail and high winds.   Some have described the storm as a “mini tornado” with “a…

Super Typhoon Haima Smashes Into Philippines

Category 5 typhoon Haima hit the Philippines overnight. Photo: Weather Channel Philippine forecasters say a super typhoon has slammed into the country’s north-eastern coast amid fears it may bring widespread damage similar to that wrought by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.…

Severe thunderstorms causes mayhem to trees, power lines and buildings in Collingwood, Canada

A band of thunderstorms caused significant damage to trees, power lines and even buildings.   Environment Canada says winds peaked at 115 km/h at the Lake Simcoe Airport. The storm also brought down hail that ranged between two and four…

Mega Hailstorm Destroys Crops and Homes In Jinja, Uganda

Several acres of both food and cash crops have been ravaged and several houses destroyed by a hailstorm that hit Busede Sub-county in Jinja District. Mr Charles Kanabi, the area district councilor, said the hailstorm that hit more than seven…