Category Severe Weather

Typhoon Vongfong emergency warning has been issued for the islands of Guam, Rota, Tinian, Saipan

Guam residents are preparing for a typhoon expected to bring ferocious winds to the Mariana Islands.   The Pacific Daily News reports a typhoon warning has been issued for the islands of Guam, Rota, Tinian, Saipan and their surrounding coastal…

Typhoon Phanfone Lashing Japan; Tokyo, Osaka in Cyclone’s Path

Typhoon Phanfone is lashing southern Japan with strong wind, high waves and torrential rain as millions brace for what looks to be a direct impact.   At one point on Saturday, the U.S. military’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center analyzed 150…

Severe storm causes mayhem in Northern Texas, USA

A fast-moving storm blew through North Texas on Thursday afternoon, leaving thousands without electricity and causing structure fires, downed trees and the collapse of a building in the heart of the Stockyards.   The University of Texas at Arlington had…

Landslide, flash floods hit several areas in Klang Valley, Malaysia

A landslide and flash floods occurred in several areas in the Klang Valley following an hour of heavy downpour this afternoon.   Head of Kuala Lumpur fire and rescue operation centre Samsol Maarif when contacted said the landslide occurred at…

Maximum Storm Red Alert has been issued to Southern France

French meteorologists have issued a Red Alert – the maximum warning – to residents in southern France due to heavy storms and the threat of flash flooding. Four people were killed in raging flood waters in the same area two…

Massive landslide crushes homes killing at least 7 in Central China

Landslide burying several homes in central China’s Hubei Province killed at least 7 people on Saturday, authority said. According to local government report, the rain-triggered landslide tore through 4 houses in Xuan’en County of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture…