#severe-weather

#severe-weather

My destination that night was Natchitoches, Louisiana. Just a few nights earlier, I'd been caught in one of the worst storms of my life while camping in a tent in Bowie, Texas. That night, the lightning was so close and the rain so sideways that I ended up calling the police to rescue me. You can read that full story here.

Nebraska homeowners are facing some of the highest insurance premiums in the Midwest, reflecting the state's exposure to severe weather. While insurance affordability remains manageable in some neighboring states, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Nebraska stands out for elevated costs tied to hail, tornadoes, and storms. According to the American Community Survey (ACS) data from the U.S. Census Bureau , Nebraska homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,000-$2,499 annually for homeowners insurance, while those without a mortgage average $1,500-$1,999.

When severe storms hit, many people reach for their phones and cameras to capture images and videos of what's happening around them. And in Canada, storm chasers and organizations like Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) rely partly on the public when tracking severe weather activity. But in recent years, people have begun fabricating weather stories using photo editing software to modify images, creating photos and videos using AI (artificial intelligence) and even lying about the date and time a photo was taken.

"The ERU, which provides direct, on-the-ground support to businesses impacted by emergencies across the city, helps small businesses by sharing relevant information, securing storefronts, expediting permits and providing free legal assistance both before and after emergencies take place."

An Allegiant Air flight diverted to Jacksonville when heavy storms blocked its route as it neared Georgia, leading to a safe landing for passengers.

The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the south of the UK, specifically warning residents of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and Kent.

"The government is protecting Ontario from all threats, from wildland fires to flooding, ice storms or whatever else may come our way," said Jill Dunlop at a news conference.

The climate crisis is literally outside right now, wrote one person from New Jersey on social media, reflecting the alarming frequency of intense rainstorms attributed to climate warming.

Environment Canada has placed parts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) under a severe thunderstorm watch on Sunday, indicating the potential for strong wind gusts, hail, and torrential rain.

"There will be people who die." This stark warning was issued by Daniel Swain, a climate scientist, regarding the potential consequences of budget cuts at NOAA.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced that flights at JFK International Airport would be grounded due to a severe thunderstorm, creating widespread travel delays.

Flights from New York to Washington DC have all been stopped Monday, causing an air travel nightmare along the East Coast.

The worst-hit city was Rovinj, where trees were torn down, roads blocked, and dozens of yachts stranded. Emergency crews worked through the night, with over 100 callouts reported in 24 hours.

‘Our top priority right now is search and rescue. There are still people unaccounted for. Stay off the roads so crews can work quickly and safely.’