Skip to content

Weather News

Magnitude 2.8 earthquake shakes southern Illinois; no damage or injuries reported

GERMANTOWN, Ill. (AP) — An earthquake of magnitude 2.8 has been reported in southern Illinois, near the Missouri state line, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The earthquake was detected about 6:55 p.m.

A moderately strong earthquake has struck southern Greece. No injuries are reported

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck southwestern Greece off the coast of the western Peloponnese on Friday.
Quebec firefighters who died in 2023 flood lacked training, equipment: safety board

Quebec firefighters who died in 2023 flood lacked training, equipment: safety board

MONTREAL — Two volunteer firefighters who died trying to rescue two people trapped by floodwaters northeast of Quebec City last May lacked proper training and equipment, Quebec's workplace safety board has found.
Three men dead after apparent avalanche during snowmobile trip in Quebec

Three men dead after apparent avalanche during snowmobile trip in Quebec

MONTREAL — Three men in their 30s died after an apparent avalanche Tuesday during a snowmobiling expedition on Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula.
Spring snowfall warning issued for Thunder Bay, northern Ontario

Spring snowfall warning issued for Thunder Bay, northern Ontario

It's spring, but a winter-like heavy snowfall is expected in Thunder Bay, Ont., and vast areas across northern Ontario on the second day of a three-day storm system rolling through the region.
Environment Canada issues dust advisory for central and northern B.C.

Environment Canada issues dust advisory for central and northern B.C.

HOUSTON, B.C. — Environment Canada has added a dust advisories for a large section of central and northern British Columbia in response to "high concentrations of coarse particulate matter" that it says is most prominent near busy roads.
Live updates | Neighbor says bridge collapse 'felt like an earthquake'

Live updates | Neighbor says bridge collapse 'felt like an earthquake'

The Latest on the ship crash that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore (all times local): Donald Heinbuch, a retired fire chief for Baltimore, said he was startled awake by a deep rumbling that shook his house for several seconds.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues

Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year’s Day. The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 19, 53 68 and red ball 23.
Forest fires burn in nearly half of Mexico’s drought-stricken states, fueled by strong winds.

Forest fires burn in nearly half of Mexico’s drought-stricken states, fueled by strong winds.

NOGALES, Mexico (AP) — Forest fires were burning in nearly half of Mexico’s drought-stricken states Monday fueled by strong winds.
Malawi follows Zambia in declaring drought disaster as El Niño brings hunger to southern Africa

Malawi follows Zambia in declaring drought disaster as El Niño brings hunger to southern Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The southern African nation of Malawi has declared a state of disaster over drought in 23 of its 28 districts and the president says it urgently needs more than $200 million in humanitarian assistance, less than a month
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks