Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest in recent years, has caused deadly destruction across Taiwan, the Philippines, and southern China. The storm’s impact was also felt in Hong Kong, where waves taller than lampposts battered promenades. In Taiwan, 17 people have died after floods submerged roads and swept away vehicles in one county. The northern…
Warren Buffett may be cashing in stocks because he sees a storm on the horizon — and could buy them back once prices tumble, a senior market strategist says. The “Oracle of Omaha” has a “history of selling out of the stock market” when economic and financial indicators are “signaling a bear market or a…
Storm Floris battered the UK on Monday, becoming the first major summer storm since January to wreak widespread disruption. Dubbed ‘unseasonably disruptive’ by the Met Office, the violent system unleashed damaging winds, torrential rain, and structural threats across large parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, and Wales on 4 August. Communities faced downed trees,…
Severe storms tear through East and Midwest with high winds, floods and giant hail – CBS News Watch CBS News Storms over the weekend sent roofs flying in Maine, caused major flooding near Washington, D.C., and shattered windshields with softball-sized hail in Nebraska. Emergency crews responded to more than 100 water rescues in Maryland alone….
Severe storms threaten Fourth of July travel across U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News Dozens of tornadoes and a powerful storm system are causing travel disruptions nationwide, with Atlanta’s airport hit especially hard. Officials warn delays could worsen heading into the holiday. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live…
Millions brace for dangerous heat wave that could impact travel – CBS News Watch CBS News The start of summer delivered a sudden shift in weather, as millions of Americans are bracing for what’s expected to be an extremely dangerous heat wave. Ali Bauman and Andrew Kozak have more. Be the first to know Get…
Q: The tornado sirens once again wailed recently, warning the city when the threat was actually to the south of Mankato and moving east. There is nothing wrong with being overly cautious about severe weather conditions, but I suspect many people might be ignoring the siren or at minimum seeking localized information from the National…