A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 6.9 hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 6.9 hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued.
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Miami HeraldHurricane Francine weakens to a tropical storm. Three other systems tracked in the Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center is tracking three disturbances, too.
- Popular Mechanics
The Population Collapse of Easter Island Never Happened. Scientists Uncovered the Truth.
Well, maybe not everything. More like one big thing.
- The Weather Network
Canada's 2024 Fall Forecast: Will autumn end with a free fall into winter?
Fewer fall storms are expected through October for most of Canada, but pattern changes will likely be accompanied by high-impact storms as the season progresses.
- The Weather Network
Storm risk creeps into Alberta and Saskatchewan with influx of rainfall
A pattern change on the Prairies will be a tale of two seasons with warmth for some, cool temperatures for others and a lot of rain for many
- The Weather Network
'Life-threatening' conditions for the Gulf Coast with Francine landfall looming
Tropical Storm Francine moves across the western Gulf of Mexico, with widespread tropical storm, hurricane, and storm surge warnings in effect
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Wildfires in Southern California torch dozens of homes and force thousands to evacuate
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Three major wildfires in Southern California's mountains east of Los Angeles torched dozens of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate, officials said Wednesday.
- The Weather Network
Colder weather has arrived...so when do the pesky wasps leave?
While some of us may not enjoy the colder temperatures, at least there will be a good thing that comes from them: No more wasps
- Sky News
High chance of cooling La Nina weather pattern brings little respite for surging global and ocean heat
A La Nina cooling weather phenomenon is likely to kick in at the end of the year, say weather experts, but will do little to dent soaring global and ocean temperatures. La Nina and El Nino are natural changes to temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean, and are the biggest fluctuations in the Earth's climate system, with far-reaching impacts on people and extreme weather. The United Nations's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday there is now a 60% chance the current neutral conditions will give way to La Nina between October and February next year.
- Bloomberg
China Braces for Another Typhoon After Yagi Slammed South Coast
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Prairies 2024 Fall Forecast: Jet stream creates temperature divide
The Weather Network meteorologist Rhythm Reet has your Prairie weather outlook for fall 2024.
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Perfect weekend ahead for southern Ontario
A ridge of high pressure will keep the skies clear and the temperatures will feel like mid summer. Details with Meteorologist Dylan Kikuta/
- Biloxi Sun Herald
Experimental ‘cone of uncertainty’ gets real-time test with Francine. Here’s what’s new
The cone of uncertainty that tracks a hurricane’s path now offers more information for weather watchers. Here are the details.
- CNN
Hurricane Francine strengthens ahead of expected landfall
CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar forecasts Hurricane Francine’s possible path as it is expected to make landfall in the US as a Category 2 storm.
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Spectacular Drone Footage Shows Humpback Whale Joining Dolphins For Feast
A marine enthusiast captured spectacular footage of a humpback whale lunge feeding off Southampton, New York, before it joined some dolphin swimming nearby.Joanna Steidle said she captured the footage on Monday morning, September 9, after spotting “two adult dolphins with a calf in between them riding the nose of a whale.” Credit: Joanna Steidle via Storyful
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Flash flood sweeps away hamlet as Vietnam's storm toll rises to 155 dead
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A flash flood swept away an entire hamlet in northern Vietnam, killing 30 people and leaving dozens missing as deaths from a typhoon and its aftermath climbed to 155 on Wednesday.
- BBC
Zoo animals escape as flood hits Nigerian state
Officials in Borno are trying to recapture the creatures and warn the public to take care.
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California declares state of emergency over three wildfires near Los Angeles
California on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over three wildfires near Los Angeles, including one that has engulfed dozens of homes across two towns. The Bridge Fire broke out Sunday in Angeles National Forest and has trapped at least three people near Mt. Baldy, according to authorities. Police in San Bernardino County have arrested a man suspected of starting the Line Fire, which has burned nearly 35,000 acres.
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Southern California wildfires destroy homes as more evacuations are ordered
Apocalyptic-looking plumes of smoke filled skies east of Los Angeles as firefighters battled three major wildfires that erupted amid a blistering heat wave. In El Cariso, wildfires destroyed a home and left a burned patio and debris in an unincorporated community in Riverside County, California.
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California, Nevada and Oregon wildfires force thousands to evacuate and burn hundreds of thousands of acres
Thousands of people have fled from rapidly moving wildfires in California, Nevada and Oregon fueled by a late summer heat wave.