42 h. ago Cleanup under way after massive storm barreled across at least eight US states

Tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms resulted in the deaths of more than 40 people and widespread destructionUS storm damage – in picturesClean up efforts have started in several US states which endured destructive storms that killed more than 40 people over the weekend.The massive storm system in question swept across at least eight states in the south and midwest over the weekend, with multiple tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms descending on the region, destroying thousands of businesses and homes. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Devastating storms kill at least 39 across 7 states in the South and Midwest

Residents and work crews in the South and Midwest are beginning to clean up and survey the destruction from a series of storms that kicked up wildfires, tornadoes and dust storms

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58 h. ago Residents take stock after storms and tornadoes kill 36 in US south over weekend

Portions of eastern US under watch for dangerous winds and tornadoes as storm moves out on SundayPortions of Pennsylvania, New York, and mid-Atlantic and south-east states were still under a National Weather Service watch for damaging wind and tornadoes, as the death toll from weekend storms rose to 36 people across six states.In a White House statement, Donald Trump said he was monitoring the tornadoes and storms, adding that “36 innocent lives have been lost, and many more devastated”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Tornadoes, wildfires and blinding dust sweep across U.S. as massive storm leaves at least 32 dead

Violent tornadoes and high winds have decimated homes, wiped out schools and toppled semitractor-trailers as a monster storm that killed at least 32 people ripped its way across the central and southern U.S. Some of the initial storm deaths were reported Friday night in Missouri

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3 d. ago At least 32 dead as monster storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes

Chaotic weekend sees blizzard warnings in midwest, wildfires in southern plains and dust storms in TexasViolent tornadoes ripped through parts of the US, wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that killed at least 26 people as more severe weather was expected late Saturday.In western Kansas, a dust storm was reported to have killed eight people as high winds produced blowing dust over the interstate, causing collisions of more than 55 vehicles on the I-70. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago At least 26 dead as monster storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes

Chaotic weekend sees blizzard warnings in midwest, wildfires in southern plains and dust storms in TexasViolent tornadoes ripped through parts of the US, wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that killed at least 26 people as more severe weather was expected late Saturday.In western Kansas, a dust storm was reported to have killed eight people as high winds produced blowing dust over the interstate, causing collisions of more than 55 vehicles on the I-70. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Massive storm system brings tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms to US south

Chaotic weekend sees blizzard warnings in midwest, wildfires in southern plains and dust storms in Texas. At least 26 tornadoes were reported but not confirmed as a low pressure system drove powerful thunderstorms across parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi and Missouri. The Storm Prediction Center said fast-moving system could spawn twisters and hail as large as baseballs, but the greatest threat would come from straight-line winds near or exceeding hurricane force, with gusts of 100mph (160km/h) possible.At least 17 dead as massive storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 16 dead as massive storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes

Chaotic weekend sees blizzard warnings in midwest, wildfires in southern plains and dust storms in TexasAt least 16 people have been killed across the US as a storm system unleashed multiple tornadoes that struck across several states in the south and midwest, officials said.On Saturday, the Missouri state highway patrol reported two deaths in Ozark county, one death in Butler county, six deaths in Wayne county and one death in Jefferson county. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago At least 17 dead as massive storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes

Chaotic weekend sees blizzard warnings in midwest, wildfires in southern plains and dust storms in TexasAt least 17 people have been killed across the US as a storm system unleashed multiple tornadoes that struck across several states in the south and midwest, officials said.On Saturday, the Missouri state highway patrol reported three deaths in Ozark county, one death in Butler county, six deaths in Wayne county and one death in Jefferson county. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Threat of tornadoes moves to US South after big storm unleashes winds and fans wildfires

The threat of tornadoes is moving east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South a day after a massive storm system moving across the country unleashed winds that damaged buildings, whipped up dust storms that caused deadly crashes and fanned more than 100 wildfires in several central states

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4 d. ago Everyone's making the same joke about weather map showing odd

Meteorologists are tracking a major storm set to bring severe weather this weekend - but the only thing many people are talking about is the amusing shape this storm has apparently taken.

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8 d. ago A new storm could spawn tornadoes in the South and whip up a blizzard in northern states

A potent storm system is expected to pour heavy rain on western states later this week before rumbling into the central United States

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1 week ago Cyclone Alfred live updates: Brisbane, Queensland and NSW BoM path tracking map; landfall time and category; weather forecasts TC Alfred rain and flooding warnings – latest Australia news

BoM path tracker predicts cyclone off Australia’s coast to make landfall in SE Qld on Saturday morning near Brisbane, with impact to be felt from Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast to Murwillumbah, Byron Bay and Ballina in NSW. Follow live news and the latest updates about Tropical Cyclone Alfred.Brisbane flood map: suburbs at risk during Cyclone AlfredSend us your photographs and videos of Cyclone AlfredGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWelfare recipients told to perform mutual obligations as cyclone bears downWe have a news story this morning about the impact the cyclone is already having on life in Queensland.Fallen trees and giant stands of bamboo blocked the single road to our farm until the army and council brought heavy machinery to clear a path some time after.We were without running water or power for days, maybe weeks, the packing shed a makeshift kitchen where we ate meals cooked off a gas barbecue and drank instant coffee made with rainwater and UHT m...

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1 week ago Cyclone Alfred live updates: Brisbane city CBD deserted; power outages across Gold Coast; BoM tracking map and weather forecast shows flood risk for Queensland and northern NSW – latest news

BoM path track map predicts cyclone off Australia’s coast to make landfall in SE Qld on Saturday morning near Brisbane, the first storm of its size to do so in decades. Follow the latest updates todayBrisbane flood map: suburbs at risk during Cyclone AlfredWhy did TC Alfred slow down on its path towards the east coast?Send us your photographs and videos of Cyclone AlfredGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWelfare recipients told to perform mutual obligations as cyclone bears downWe have a news story this morning about the impact the cyclone is already having on life in Queensland.Fallen trees and giant stands of bamboo blocked the single road to our farm until the army and council brought heavy machinery to clear a path some time after.We were without running water or power for days, maybe weeks, the packing shed a makeshift kitchen where we ate meals cooked off a gas barbecue and drank instant coffee made with rainwater and UHT milk to the hum of a generator....

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1 week ago Cyclone Alfred live updates: Brisbane city centre deserted; power outages across Gold Coast; BoM tracking map and weather forecast shows flood risk for Queensland and northern NSW – latest news

BoM path track map predicts cyclone off Australia’s coast to make landfall in SE Qld on Saturday morning near Brisbane, the first storm of its size to do so in decades. Follow the latest updates todayBrisbane flood map: suburbs at risk during Cyclone AlfredWhy did TC Alfred slow down on its path towards the east coast?Send us your photographs and videos of Cyclone AlfredGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWelfare recipients told to perform mutual obligations as cyclone bears downWe have a news story this morning about the impact the cyclone is already having on life in Queensland.Fallen trees and giant stands of bamboo blocked the single road to our farm until the army and council brought heavy machinery to clear a path some time after.We were without running water or power for days, maybe weeks, the packing shed a makeshift kitchen where we ate meals cooked off a gas barbecue and drank instant coffee made with rainwater and UHT milk to the hum of a generator....

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1 week ago Cyclone Alfred live updates: BoM tracking map forecast for Brisbane, SE Queensland and northern NSW; TC Alfred flooding warnings and power outages – latest news

BoM path track map predicts cyclone off Australia’s coast to make landfall in SE Qld on Saturday morning near Brisbane, the first storm of its size to do so in decades. Follow the latest updates todayBrisbane flood map: suburbs at risk during Cyclone AlfredWhy did TC Alfred slow down on its path towards the east coast?Send us your photographs and videos of Cyclone AlfredGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWelfare recipients told to perform mutual obligations as cyclone bears downWe have a news story this morning about the impact the cyclone is already having on life in Queensland.Fallen trees and giant stands of bamboo blocked the single road to our farm until the army and council brought heavy machinery to clear a path some time after.We were without running water or power for days, maybe weeks, the packing shed a makeshift kitchen where we ate meals cooked off a gas barbecue and drank instant coffee made with rainwater and UHT milk to the hum of a generator....

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1 week ago BoM tracking map forecast shows category 2 storm hitting Brisbane and south

This blog is now closed Cyclone Alfred update: NSW and Queensland prepare for flooding as authorities urge ‘do not underestimate this storm’Why did Tropical Cyclone Alfred slow down on its path towards the east coast?What is melioidosis and why do cases spike after flooding and heavy rainfall?Brisbane flood map: suburbs at risk during Cyclone AlfredSpeaking of preparations, adjunct senior lecturer at the Centre for Disaster Studies at James Cook University Yetta Gurtner gives advice here:Chalmers confident insurance companies ‘know their responsibilities’I’m confident they know their responsibilities and obligations to people. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tropical Cyclone Alfred live updates: BoM tracking map forecast shows category 2 storm hitting Brisbane and south

BoM path track map predicts TC Alfred will cross coast on Saturday near Brisbane, the first storm of its size to do so in decades. Follow the latest updates todayWhy did Tropical Cyclone Alfred slow down on its path towards the east coast?What is melioidosis and why do cases spike after flooding and heavy rainfall?Brisbane flood map: suburbs at risk during Cyclone AlfredSpeaking of preparations, adjunct senior lecturer at the Centre for Disaster Studies at James Cook University Yetta Gurtner gives advice here:Chalmers confident insurance companies ‘know their responsibilities’I’m confident they know their responsibilities and obligations to people. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras

Powerful storms bearing a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday

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2 w. ago Cyclone Alfred forecast: people urged to prepare for the worst as storm bears down on south

Residents warned to stock up on food and water and secure properties as BoM predicts Alfred will make landfall near BrisbaneTropical Cyclone Alfred could make landfall near Brisbane. Why is this a big deal and when could it hit?Queensland’s Bribie Island braces for AlfredGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople have been warned to leave or prepare for the worst, with a tropical cyclone on track to cross a densely populated part of Australia’s coast for the first time in 50 years.Tropical Cyclone Alfred is looming off Queensland’s coast, threatening to bring heavy rainfall, damaging winds and monster waves. Continue reading...

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