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Tornadoes and fires feared as deadly storm sweeps across US
At least 16 people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the US. Ten people were killed in Missouri after a tornado outbreak, the Missouri State Highway patrol said. The agency said multiple people were also injured.

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

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Powerful US storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn tornadoes
Meanwhile, forecasters warned that a Pacific storm was expected to bring widespread rain and mountain snow across California and other parts of the West from Wednesday into Friday

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

California asks US Congress for ÂŁ31 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
California asks US Congress for ÂŁ31 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
California Governor Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly 40 billion dollars (ÂŁ31. 67 billion) in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from devastating wildfires.

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to destructive wildfires
LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to destructive wildfires
Six weeks after devastating wildfires, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass has dismissed the city’s fire chief amid a public rift over preparations for the fires and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

‘Life-threatening cold’ hits parts of US following deadly weekend flooding
‘Life-threatening cold’ hits parts of US following deadly weekend flooding
Harsh cold descended on the middle of the US on Monday as a polar vortex gripped the Rockies and Northern Plains on the heels of weekend storms that pummelled the nation’s east with floods, killing at least 14 people.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Flooding leaves two dead in Kentucky as snow and ice cause misery elsewhere
Flooding leaves two dead in Kentucky as snow and ice cause misery elsewhere
Much of the US is enduring another round of biting winter weather, with torrential rain causing intense flooding in Kentucky which left two dead.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025

Californians brace for flooding in areas torched by wildfires
Californians brace for flooding in areas torched by wildfires
Rain has begun falling in California where an “atmospheric river” is expected to bring heavy downpours, winds and flooding to areas ravaged by wildfires.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Storm Éowyn costs 'will not be added to customer ESB bills'
Storm Éowyn costs 'will not be added to customer ESB bills'
ESB chief apologises to customers adversely affected by the storm for 'adding to the stress facing customers at this difficult time'

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Winter weather Jan 25th 2025
Storm Éowyn: 45,000 still without power and 400 without water 
National Emergency Co-ordination Group is continuing to co-ordinate efforts to restore power water, telecommunications, and other services

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Storm Eowyn damage
Storm Éowyn: CF patient spent extra week in hospital while waiting for power to be restored
Gypsy Robinson, 22, is on the ESB’s vulnerable customer register and has queried why it seems this group has not been prioritised

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Winter weather Jan 26th 2025
74,000 homes, schools, and businesses still without power in the wake of Storm Éowyn
Some 800 homes and premises have no water and about 5% of mobile phone users are still impacted by the storm

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

People with disabilities have been hit by ‘double whammy’ of snow and storms
People with disabilities have been hit by ‘double whammy’ of snow and storms
The weather-related misery was multiplied for some people with disabilities â€” for instance without power to charge hoists or wheelchairs 

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

‘Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms’ says Taoiseach, as 74,000 remain without power
‘Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms’ says Taoiseach, as 74,000 remain without power
Taoiseach MicheĂĄl Martin said: 'Climate change is now having an impact to a significant degree in our country and we have to step-change our resilience in respect of that'

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

'We weren't slow in accepting Storm Éowyn help' – Taoiseach 
'We weren't slow in accepting Storm Éowyn help' – Taoiseach 
MicheĂĄl Martin rejected suggestions that Ireland had been slow in responding to offers of help from the EU

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Celtic v Buckie Thistle - Scottish Cup - Fourth Round - Celtic Park
Celtic’s home clash with Dundee postponed following storm damage to stadium
Storm Eowyn brought winds of up to 100mph in central Scotland on Friday.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025

More than 50,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings from new fire
More than 50,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings from new fire
More than 50,000 people in Southern California were under evacuation orders or warnings on Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Evacuations ordered as new wildfire threatens homes north of Los Angeles
Evacuations ordered as new wildfire threatens homes north of Los Angeles
Evacuations were ordered for remote communities near a new fast-moving wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles. It comes as Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds ahead of possible rain over the weekend.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Gusty winds and extreme fire weather return to Southern California
Gusty winds and extreme fire weather return to Southern California
Windy and dry conditions have returned to Southern California, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in similar weather nearly two weeks ago.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Fire-ravaged California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk
Fire-ravaged California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk
Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, less than two weeks after the outbreak of deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Navajo Nation firefighters help tackle California blaze damage
Navajo Nation firefighters help tackle California blaze damage
Firefighters from the Navajo Nation worked tirelessly through a haze of dust to cut away dirt from a narrow road at the side of a mountain struck by a landslide in Southern California, coughing and sneezing amid the backbreaking work.

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Final round of dangerous conditions forecast in Southern California amid fires
A day after firefighters gained a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 35mph on the coast and valleys and 55mph in the mountains before dawn on Wednesday

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

‘It should have been toasted’: Retro blue VW van survives deadly LA wildfire
‘It should have been toasted’: Retro blue VW van survives deadly LA wildfire
Among those who were surprised was Megan Krystle Weinraub, a surf and skate board designer who owns the van

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Southern California faces new wildfire warnings as winds regain strength
Southern California faces new wildfire warnings as winds regain strength
The winds, predicted to reach near-hurricane force in some areas, were expected to peak on Tuesday morning before easing and then regaining strength later in the day

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

LA County medical examiner’s office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16
Fire crews scramble to contain Los Angeles blazes before winds return
Firefighters scrambled on Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have killed 16 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as strong winds forecast to return
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as strong winds forecast to return
The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

LA County medical examiner’s office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16
LA County medical examiner’s office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16
The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirmed the death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to 16. The total number of confirmed fatalities stands at 16 victims, and the cases remain under investigation.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires as menacing winds forecast to return
Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires as menacing winds forecast to return
A fierce battle against the flames was underway in Mandeville Canyon – not far from the Pacific coast where Arnold Schwarzenegger and other celebrities live

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

Los Angeles families return to search the ruins of their homes for memories
Los Angeles families return to search the ruins of their homes for memories
Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock.

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations with more than 10,000 structures lost
New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations with more than 10,000 structures lost
The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area this week burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, officials said on Thursday as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds ease a little
Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds ease a little
Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Biden cancels trip to meet pope and Zelensky as fires rage in California
Biden cancels trip to meet pope and Zelensky as fires rage in California
US president Joe Biden has cancelled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the response to devastating fires raging in California.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Fresh fire breaks out in Hollywood as deadly blazes burn out of control
Fresh fire breaks out in Hollywood as deadly blazes burn out of control
The Sunset Fire was burning near the Hollywood Bowl and other iconic landmarks in the Hollywood Hills

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Five dead as wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area
Five dead as wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area
Massive wildfires roaring through the Los Angeles area have left neighbourhoods in ruins, killing at least five people. Three major blazes that erupted just a day earlier grew substantially while winds scattered embers far and wide.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Huge wildfires kill two and destroy 1,000 structures in Los Angeles
Huge wildfires kill two and destroy 1,000 structures in Los Angeles
Massive wildfires have torn across the Los Angeles area, destroying more than 1,000 structures and killing at least two people. At least four separate blazes were burning in the metropolitan area, from the Pacific Coast inland to Pasadena.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

State of emergency declared amid Los Angeles wildfires
State of emergency declared amid Los Angeles wildfires
A state of emergency has been declared after a wildfire whipped up by extreme winds swept through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity homes.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Warning of ‘life-threatening’ winds and high fire risk for Southern California
Warning of ‘life-threatening’ winds and high fire risk for Southern California
Firefighters scrambled to corral a fast-moving wildfire in the Los Angeles hillsides dotted with celebrity homes as a fierce windstorm his Southern California on Tuesday.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Snow, ice and bitter cold grips US from the Midwest to East Coast
Snow, ice and bitter cold grips US from the Midwest to East Coast
Snow, ice, strong winds and plunging temperatures in the US have led to dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast. Schools and government offices in several states have closed as a result.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

‘Heaviest snowfall in a decade’ as winter storm threatens central US states
‘Heaviest snowfall in a decade’ as winter storm threatens central US states
Snow and ice blanketed major roads in parts of Kansas and Indiana, where the state National Guard was activated to help stranded motorists

Sun, 05 Jan, 2025

Balkans snowstorm leaves tens of thousands of homes without power
Balkans snowstorm leaves tens of thousands of homes without power
Tens of thousands of homes in Bosnia were without electricity on Tuesday after more heavy snow and winds that also brought traffic chaos in neighbouring Croatia and Serbia.

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, keep dreaming
If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, keep dreaming
There's always next year...

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Balkans snowstorm causes traffic disruption and leaves homes without electricity
Balkans snowstorm causes traffic disruption and leaves homes without electricity
A snowstorm across the Balkans has caused traffic disruption, closed schools and left thousands of homes without electricity in Croatia and Bosnia. The weather also hampered efforts in Slovenia to reach two hikers stranded in the Alps.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Everton v Liverpool - Premier League - Goodison Park
Merseyside derby postponed due to Storm Darragh
High winds and rain have battered the west coast and the decision to call off the lunchtime kick-off was made early on Saturday morning

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Wales v Poland - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Play Off Final - Cardiff City Stadium
Cardiff postpone Watford clash as storm warning hits Wales
Liverpool and Everton are set to meet in the Premier League’s lunchtime kick-off, and the clubs issued a joint statement advising supporters to allow extra time for travel and to remain alert to Met Office weather warnings.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Landslides and flooding in California amid record levels of rainfall
Landslides and flooding in California amid record levels of rainfall
California has been hit by record levels of rainfall, which has caused small landslides and flooding in the US state.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

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