Long Beach, California, has been hit by serious coastal flooding and erosion as powerful waves battered the Alamitos Peninsula, damaging the shoreline and threatening beachfront homes. The flooding was not simply caused by heavy rain. The main culprit was Hurricane Marie, which stayed offshore but generated a powerful swell that traveled toward Southern California. The National Hurricane Center … Long Beach Flooding: Hurricane-Driven Waves Tear Into California Coast
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Indonesia Volcano Eruption Disrupts Flights Across the Region
A powerful eruption of Anak Krakatau in Indonesia has caused major disruptions to air travel, with volcanic ash spreading across parts of Java and Sumatra. The eruption forced authorities to temporarily close eight airports, including Jakarta’s major Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Volcanic ash reached altitudes of up to approximately 50,000 feet, creating a serious aviation hazard because ash can damage … Indonesia Volcano Eruption Disrupts Flights Across the Region
Three Storms, One Unusual Pacific
Three tropical cyclones spinning across the Pacific at the same time. Cick into post for video and full story! Radar imagery of an extraordinary scene this week as Lowell, Karina and Marie occupied the Pacific simultaneously. For weather watchers, seeing three systems developing together is a rare and fascinating sight. But there’s a bigger story behind the … Three Storms, One Unusual Pacific
Philippines Flooding: Communities Facing a Relentless Monsoon
The Philippines is facing another serious round of flooding as the Southwest Monsoon, known locally as Habagat, continues to bring heavy rainfall across parts of Luzon and the Visayas. The latest flooding has affected communities across Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON and other areas. Government officials and emergency agencies continue to monitor flooded communities, evacuate residents … Philippines Flooding: Communities Facing a Relentless Monsoon
Hurricane Lowell Takes a Dramatic Turn — Hawaii Now Facing a Much More Complicated Threat
By Jazz Bishop | September 4, 2026 Hurricane Lowell has become a rapidly evolving Central Pacific hurricane story, and the biggest concern is no longer simply how strong the storm is — it is where Lowell is going next. After tracking generally westward across the Central Pacific, Lowell is forecast to make an abrupt northward turn this … Hurricane Lowell Takes a Dramatic Turn — Hawaii Now Facing a Much More Complicated Threat
The Mysterious Floating Island That Went Missing in Canada
Imagine looking across a huge lake and seeing something that looks like a small forest floating across the water. That is exactly what happened in British Columbia, Canada. A strange island covered with trees, plants and vegetation was spotted floating on Williston Reservoir, one of Canada’s largest reservoirs. At first, people weren’t even sure it was real. In … The Mysterious Floating Island That Went Missing in Canada
Edouard Brings a BIG Flash flood Threat: Some Areas Could See 3–7 Inches! Texas and Louisiana to get soaked!
A tropical storm is bringing a whole lot of water with it—and some places could get soaked! Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, but the rain story is far from over. The storm is carrying a huge amount of tropical moisture. As Edouard moves inland, bands of heavy rain can continue … Edouard Brings a BIG Flash flood Threat: Some Areas Could See 3–7 Inches! Texas and Louisiana to get soaked!
The 2026–27 “Super El Niño”: Break our climate forever? What to expect!
The 2026–27 “Super El Niño”: Break our climate forever? What to expect! A powerful El Niño is rapidly developing across the tropical Pacific, and forecasters are warning that the event could become one of the strongest El Niños observed in the modern record. The event is already strong enough that NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has … The 2026–27 “Super El Niño”: Break our climate forever? What to expect!
Arnett Tornado: Capturing the Beauty and Power of the Storm
Click into the post. scroll down for incredible video There are moments in storm chasing when everything seems to slow down—and this was one of them. As the tornado near Arnett, Oklahoma, moved across the landscape, I had the opportunity to capture it on video in all of its incredible form. The tornado wasn’t simply a … Arnett Tornado: Capturing the Beauty and Power of the Storm
Nearly a Blood Moon: August 2026 Lunar Eclipse Wows Skywatchers. Did you see it?
Skywatchers across much of the Americas, western Europe and western Africa were treated to a spectacular lunar eclipse overnight August 27–28, 2026. The event was a deep partial lunar eclipse, with NASA reporting that 96.3% of the Moon’s disk entered Earth’s darkest shadow, the umbra. Although the eclipse came extremely close to totality, a small portion of … Nearly a Blood Moon: August 2026 Lunar Eclipse Wows Skywatchers. Did you see it?