Category Storm Surge Alert

Hurricane Odile is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 15th September 2014

Hurricane Odile is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 15 September. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near…

Red Alert for wind impact in Vietnam, China, Philippines

The map shows the areas affected by tropical storm strength winds (green), 58mph winds (orange) and cyclone wind strengths (red) This tropical cyclone is expected to have a high humanitarian impact based on the storm strength and the affected population…

Severe flooding forces 100’s of homes to evacuate in Elgin, Scotland, UK

Council bosses are evacuating about 200 homes in Elgin as the level of the River Lossie continues to rise. Residents in Chanonry Road, Pinefield Road, Lossie Cottages, Three Rivers Walk, Newmill Road and other streets most at risk are being…

Super Typhoon Halong Causes Wide Spread Flooding In Shikoku, Japan

Typhoon Halong make landfall near Kochi, Japan during the morning hours Sunday as a Typhoon with winds sustained at 65kts making it just barely at typhoon status via the official agency of Japan JMA.   The storm is forecasted to…

Super typhoon Halong is forecast to strike Japan at about 18:00 GMT on 9th August 2014

Super typhoon Halong is forecast to strike Japan as a typhoon at about 18:00 GMT on 9 August. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near…

Severe winds causes mayhem and now a severe snow storm is on the way for parts of New Zealand

Southland Civil Defence is urging people not to travel in the region tonight because of an incoming snowstorm. Snow is expected to be heaviest across eastern Southland, and Emergency Management Southland manager Neil Cruickshank says unless travel is urgent people…

Severe storms causes havoc in Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia

Heavy rain, hail and lightning on Tuesday hit some parts of central and northeastern Croatia, northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina and areas of Serbia which are still coping with the consequences of severe flooding in late May.   In Croatia, torrential…

Hawaii to be Impacted by Two Hurricanes

Hawaii is bracing for the rare possibility of being impacted by two back-to-back hurricanes/tropical storms.   First, is Hurricane Iselle.  As of 7am CT it is located at 15.9N 138.6W; moving: W at 8mph; minimum pressure:  955 mb; maximum sustained…

Over 5.5 million people affected by largest typhoon to hit China in 40 years

The Red Cross Society of China deployed emergency teams and mobilised relief supplies to help communities battered by Super Typhoon Rammasun, described as the severest storm to hit the country in more than 40 years. “We have to start supporting…