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national1 month ago•1 min saved

Thunderstorms pause DC’s America 250 bash as 800K fireworks light the National Mall

Thunderstorms disrupted Washington, D.C.’s America 250th celebration, forcing evacuations on parts of the National Mall as the Secret Service urged shelter and crowds were redirected to nearby museums and government buildings amid capacity issues. The night still culminated with a massive fireworks display over the National Mall and a Washington Monument light moment after President Donald Trump’s speech, marking the milestone with more than 800,000 fireworks.

via WISN|

#america250 #evacuation #fireworks

weather5 months ago•1 min saved

Michiana Faces Severe Storms as Warnings Stretch Through Night

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Elkhart and Cass counties in Michiana until 11:30 p.m., with threats of tornadoes and large hail as a tornado watch remains in place across the region.

via WSBT|

#elkhart-county #michiana #severe-weather

science7 months ago•1 min saved

Spectacular Space Fireworks and Rare Atmospheric Phenomena Captured from Orbit

NASA astronauts have captured rare space-based images of Transient Luminous Events (TLEs), such as blue jets and red tentacles, occurring above thunderstorms at high altitudes, providing new insights into atmospheric electrical phenomena and their impact on Earth's chemistry.

via European Space Agency|

#atmosphere #lightning #nasa

weather8 months ago•1 min saved

California faces prolonged storms with flooding, mudslides, and rare tornado threats

A rare high-risk flood alert is in effect across California, southern Nevada, and northwest Arizona, with heavy rain expected to cause widespread roadway flooding, mudslides, and potential power outages over several days, especially impacting major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.

via ABC News|

#california #flash-flood #flood

weather11 months ago•2 min saved

Severe Weather Alerts and Tornado Warnings Across the Northeast

A tornado confirmed by radar touched down in Central Massachusetts, prompting warnings of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and potential flash flooding across the region, with ongoing alerts and safety advisories issued by the National Weather Service.

via MassLive|

#hail #massachusetts #severe-weather

weather1 year ago•3 min saved

Arizona Faces Devastating Haboob and Monsoon Storms

A haboob, a type of dust storm caused by outflowing winds from a thunderstorm, recently hit the Phoenix area, disrupting travel and causing power outages. These storms are common in arid regions and are characterized by rapid dust and debris movement, significantly reducing visibility and creating hazardous conditions. They originate from strong downdrafts in thunderstorms over dry soils, especially during drought conditions, and are most frequent in the southwestern United States.

via CBS News|

#arizona #dust-storm #extreme-weather

weather1 year ago•1 min saved

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Minnesota with 80 mph Winds Overnight

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect across most of Minnesota until 4 a.m. Saturday, with potential for 80 mph winds, tornadoes, and large hail, as storms are expected to develop into a line or cluster, increasing the risk of damaging winds and embedded tornadoes.

via Bring Me The News|

#hail #minnesota #thunderstorm

weather1 year ago•1 min saved

Twin Cities Faces Extreme Heat and Severe Storm Threats This Weekend

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until midnight for the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, with storms capable of producing 70 mph winds, tornadoes, and large hail, as they move east-southeast at around 50 mph, prompting residents to stay alert as the weather develops.

via Bring Me The News|

#hail #severe-weather #thunderstorm

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Astronauts Witness Spectacular Red Sprite Lightning Over North America

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured a rare image of a giant red sprite, a type of transient luminous event, over North America during a thunderstorm, providing valuable data for understanding these mysterious upper-atmosphere phenomena.

via Live Science|

#lightning #nasa #science

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Tragic Boat Accident on Lake Tahoe Claims Multiple Lives

Six people died and two are missing after a boat capsized during a thunderstorm on Lake Tahoe, California, with high waves and strong winds contributing to the accident, prompting rescue efforts that recovered some victims and rescued others.

via CNN|

#boat-capsizing #casualties #lake-tahoe

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Stadium Evacuates During Palmeiras vs Al Ahly FIFA Club World Cup Match

During a Club World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, the game was temporarily halted and spectators were asked to leave due to severe thunderstorms forecasted, leading to an unusually empty stadium until the match resumed about 50 minutes later when the weather cleared.

via Yahoo Sports|

#club-world-cup #match-interruption #metlife-stadium

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Nine Injured in Ryanair Emergency Landing Due to Severe Turbulence

A Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan made an emergency landing in Memmingen, Germany, due to turbulence from a thunderstorm, resulting in nine injuries among passengers, with some requiring hospital treatment. The airline provided assistance and a replacement flight for affected passengers.

via Reuters|

#emergency-landing #germany #injuries

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Pocono Raceway Vows to Fix Traffic Woes for 2024 NASCAR Event

Pocono Raceway CEO Nick Igdalsky has vowed that the unprecedented traffic issues caused by a severe thunderstorm and lightning delay, which led to hourslong traffic jams and fans missing the Great American Getaway 400, will never happen again. Igdalsky assured that future emergency plans will be put in place to prevent such chaos, even in extreme weather conditions.

via Pocono Record|

#emergency-plan #pocono-raceway #ryan-blaney

weather2 years ago•1 min saved

Nebraska Thunderstorm Unleashes Lava-Like Hail, Causing Widespread Damage

A severe thunderstorm in western Nebraska brought torrential rain, baseball-sized hail, and hurricane-force winds, creating a surreal scene in Scottsbluff where hail flowed like lava. A video of the phenomenon went viral, amassing over 300,000 views.

via Fox Weather |

#hailstorm #nebraska #severe-weather

local-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Elderly Mountain Brook Woman Killed by Falling Tree During Storm

Suzanne Michael Wilson, a woman in her 70s, was killed when a tree fell on her townhome during a thunderstorm in Mountain Brook, Alabama. The Mountain Brook Fire Department, with assistance from the Homewood Fire Department, faced challenges accessing the site due to parked cars. No one else was injured, but some residents have been displaced. The area remains taped off for safety, and the Mountain Brook Police Department will continue the investigation.

via WVTM13 Birmingham|

#fatal-accident #fire-department #local-news