Category Lightning Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Lashes Central Otago, New Zealand

What was described as “a colossal electrical storm” hit the Millers Flat, Ettrick and Roxburgh  areas  last night, causing flooding and closing the state highway.   The Central Otago storm was accompanied by torrential rain and multiple lightning strikes, sparking…

Typhoon Gener intensifies as it moves toward northern boundary of PAR

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday warned that Typhoon Gener (international name: Malakas) has intensified further as it moved toward the northern boundary of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).   In a severe weather…

China on yellow alert for Typhoon Malakas

CHINA’S meteorological authority issued a yellow alert for Typhoon Malakas on Saturday, forecasting strong winds and heavy rain.   Malakas, the 16th typhoon in 2016, was observed 135 kilometers off Taiwan’s east coast at 10 a.m. Saturday, bringing winds of…

Super Meranti – Strongest typhoon of the year Meranti hits Taiwan – Full Dismay

Violent super-typhoon Meranti wreaks havoc in China