Category Storm Alert

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…

Severe storm produces tornado and hail in Mississippi, USA

A tornado formed about 2 p.m. in Amite, Louisiana. It crossed over into Columbia, Mississippi, and moved northeast, Marion County officials said.   Columbia resident Justin Hill took a picture of what 16 WAPT meteorologists said was a rain-wrapped tornado.…

Severe snow storm unleashes more than 6 foot of snow causing mayhem in Japan

Up to 11 people are now reported to have died in a winter snow storm gripping much of Japan, as forecasters warn bad weather will continue.   Northern and central parts of Japan have been lashed by strong winds that…

Severe storm heads East leaving trail of mudslides, flooding in California, USA

Californians cleaned up Saturday after a major storm soaked the drought-stricken state before moving east to drop rain on the Southwest.   Perhaps the biggest job was in Camarillo, about 80 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles, where a mudslide on…

Thousands without power after storm in the UK

Thousands of homes are still without power after gales and lightning strikes caused by a so-called ”weather bomb” swept the north of the country.   Around 27,000 properties in the Western Isles and Skye have no electricity due to the…

Mega storm with hurricane-force winds and flooding is on the way to California, USA

Crews in Northern California cleared storm drains and residents loaded up on sandbags Wednesday ahead of a powerful storm expected to pack hurricane-force winds capable of toppling trees and power lines and heavy rains causing streams and rivers to flood.…

‘Weather Bomb’ raises risk of severe gales for Scotland, UK

Ferry and rail services in Scotland have been cancelled as winds strengthen ahead of an Atlantic storm that is due to hit the UK later.   The Met Office has issued a yellow ‘be aware’ warning for most of the…