A powerful storm system is expected to bring strong straight-line winds, hail, heavy rain, and tornadoes stretching from tonight St. Louis, MO down to Galveston, Texas through Wednesday.
Jan 282013
Dec 022012
A series of disturbances continue to hit parts of the west coast of the United States. Rainfall totals will likely exceed 12 inches in some areas, and flooding is a huge concern. Meanwhile, many areas have experienced hurricane force wind speeds. The pattern will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest through this weekend.
Jul 262012
A superstorm is barreling along the East Coast and expected to hit New York City in the next few hours with warnings of tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and hurricane-strength winds. A tornado touched down in the city of Elmira, in north-west New York State at 4.15 pm local time. Emergency more »
Jan 172012
For the first time since the Great Coastal Gale of '07 and only the second time in its history, the National Weather Service in Portland has issued a hurricane force wind warning for the Oregon Coast. The warning extends from Cascade Head north of Lincoln City, south to Florence more »
Jan 042012
Britain was battered by storms with 100 mph winds on January 3 with Scotland bearing the brunt of storms. The high winds forced the English Channel port of Dover to close, 70 flights were cancelled in Scotland and train services was halted during the storm.
Jan 012012
126 mph winds were reported in Colorado’s Front Range and central mountains Saturday, snapping limbs, damaging roofs and overturning vehicles.
Dec 302011
Western Nebraska was hit by hurricane force winds causing accidents and road closures today. Winds topped up to 75 miles per hour near Harrisburg and 71 miles per hour in Sidney. The Nebraska State Patrol says multiple accidents occurred during a 30-minute time frame on Nebraska Highway 71. The more »
Dec 292011
200,000 household spent the night without electricity after a powerful storm swept through the southern and western areas of Finland on Monday. In Karelia another 30,000 households are without power while in Savo 40,000 household lost electricity. Energy companies are busy clearing fallen trees and cleaning up the more »
Dec 262011
At least 10 million dollars in damage occurred when hailstones the size of tennis balls, flash flooding and tornadoes hit Melbourne Christmas day.
Dec 212011
Anchorage Hillside was pounded by 85 mph winds on Tuesday making it the fourth hurricane-force storm system to hit the area in three weeks. The storm system caused widespread damage, power outages and uprooted trees. Once this system passes weather should settle down to normal winter weather.
Dec 152011
More than 100 apples fell from the sky just after rush-hour Monday in Conventry, UK. Authorities said possibly a tornado scooped up the apples and rained them down on people and cars causing chaos among commuters.
Dec 142011
Winds up to 123 mph hit Steamboat Springs, Colorado the equivalent to an F2 tornado or a level three hurricane. Severe roof and window damage was report throughout the area. No injuries were reported.
Dec 132011
High winds along the New Zealand coast sent sand up to 200 meters inland making the Hibiscus Coast Highway look like a beach track.
Dec 132011
Colliding jet streams over Indonesia could be the cause of flooding in Tennessee and tornadoes in Alabama.
Dec 122011
UK Residents Brace for Worst String of Storms in 30 Years with 100 mph Winds, snow, sleet and torrential rains which will not let up until New Years, The public is urged to heed the warnings and plan travels carefully to avoid the horrendous weather.
Dec 102011
A strong storm moving across Turkey brought bitter cold temperatures, heavy rain, strong winds and snow to many residents. Temperatures dropped several degrees throughout Turkey on Friday. Five lakes froze in Gümüşhane when temperatures dropped to 13 degrees (Celsius) below zero. Temperatures were lowest in Turkey’s eastern provinces, with more »
Dec 102011
Scotland is recuperating today after hurricane-force winds sent the country into chaos and cost the economy an estimated £100 million.
Dec 082011
Residents across parts of Scotland are being warned to take action as “dangerous” stormy weather with gusts of up to 90mph hit the country.
Dec 012011
Strong wind storms are wrecking havoc in many parts of the world: Canada, United States, New Zealand, Finland, Sri Lanka, Scotland, and Norway. Senior Meteorologist at TWS calls these events a once in a decade event and are monitoring the situations closely.
Dec 012011
Powerful Santa Ana winds sweeping through Southern California are knocking out power across the region.