Hurricane Isaias officially made landfall on Friday along the US Gulf Coast, bringing strong winds and heavy rain as Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi activated emergency response mechanisms, with widespread power outages and road flooding reported across low-lying coastal communities.
The Washington Post reported that Category 2 Hurricane Nolo was nearly stationary just south of Hawaii’s Big Island on Saturday evening, generating tropical storm force winds, large swells and torrential rain. The National Weather Service warned that catastrophic flooding is possible and that flash flood warnings are in effect for multiple areas.
According to ABC News, a powerful nor’easter will strike the US Northeast this weekend, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to New York, Boston, and other major cities. The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings urging residents to prepare for power outages and travel disruptions.
On 23 September 2026, Reuters and other outlets reported new research warning that the developing super El Niño is projected to cause roughly 451,000 excess deaths between winter 2026 and February 2027, primarily driven by extreme heat. The researchers emphasised that the event has already broken multiple historical temperature records before reaching its peak, with intensity and pace of development far exceeding any previous El Niño, posing a serious challenge to global public health and climate adaptation systems.
Powerful Typhoon Dujuan has struck Japan with force, the BBC reported, with authorities urging millions of people to evacuate urgently to avoid the severe impacts of the storm. The typhoon’s landfall is among the more serious natural disasters Japan has faced in recent years.
Core Summary A dangerous heatwave is set to sweep across multiple US states ahead of the Independence Day long weekend. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings for large areas, with temperatures expected to break historical records in several locations. Brief According to BBC, the heatwave will affect large swaths of the US Midwest and East, with temperatures expected to exceed 38°C in some areas. The combination of high temperature and humidity will produce dangerous heat indices, posing serious health threats to the elderly, children, and outdoor workers. ...
Multiple North American cities experienced a rare May snowstorm with several inches of accumulation breaking seasonal records. Meteorologists note the increasing frequency of extreme weather patterns and debate connections to climate change.