BERLIN—A storm that swept across parts of Germany generated three tornadoes, the country’s weather service said Saturday. One of them left a trail of destruction and more than 40 people injured in a western city. Meteorologists had warned of heavy rainfall, hail and strong gusts of wind in western and central Germany on Friday, and…
At Least Two People Dead, More Than 300,000 Without Power After Storm Hits Ontario
The first long weekend of the summer season began in tragic fashion in Ontario on Saturday after a powerful storm killed at least two people in its swift but intense path across the southern part of the province. Thousands of residents also found themselves without power, according to utility Hydro One, whose outage map showed…
Severe Storms Blamed for 3 Deaths in South Dakota, Minnesota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—Strong winds and a tornado caused widespread damage in parts of the Midwest, where officials said another round of severe weather during a stormy week left three more people dead. In Minnesota, a grain bin fell onto a car Thursday and killed a passenger near Blomkest, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office said. And…
Severe Weather Causes Damage in Minnesota; 1 Dead in Crash
MINNEAPOLIS—Severe storms brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and a few reports of tornadoes to Minnesota, where one person died in a crash that authorities said was caused by downed power lines. Tens of thousands of homes and businesses were without power Thursday across southern Minnesota as hundreds of Xcel Energy employees and contractors worked to…
Storm Chaser Killed in Severe Weather Crash, Colleague Says
MINNEAPOLIS—A storm-chasing meteorologist died in a crash that authorities said was caused by downed power lines as severe storms brought damaging winds, heavy rain and a few reports of tornadoes to Minnesota. The wreck on Interstate 90 in southwest Minnesota Wednesday evening killed Martha Llanos Rodriguez, of Mexico City, Mexico, when a car in which…
Tornadoes Strike Texas, Oklahoma; More Storms in Forecast
SEMINOLE, Okla.—A storm system spawned several tornadoes that whipped through areas of Texas and Oklahoma, causing damage to a school, a marijuana farm, and other structures. There were no reports of serious injuries following the Wednesday night tornadoes, but the system caused flooding in parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas, and more stormy weather took place…
A Nasty I of the Storm: Ida Is 12Th I Hurricane Name Retired
There’s something about hurricanes starting with the letter I that is particularly nasty. Last year’s Ida now joins the list of storms so deadly their names don’t get used again. The World Meteorological Organization said Wednesday that it was retiring the name “Ida” from its list of Atlantic hurricane names that repeats every six years….
Winter Storm Warning Ends in Southern Manitoba, but More Snow Expected
Environment Canada has ended a winter storm warning for southern Manitoba where a weather system roared through with high winds and plenty of snow. The province says preliminary data indicates 15 centimetres to 35 centimetres of snow fell in the south and the Interlake and Parklands regions, while some other areas received between 40 and…
Winter Storm, Blizzard Warnings Remain in Effect Across Southern Manitoba
Winter storm and blizzard warnings remain in effect across southern Manitoba as a spring storm continues to dump heavy snow combined with strong winds. Environment Canada forecasted between 10 to 20 centimetres of snow to fall by Thursday morning in southern Manitoba, while earlier blizzard warnings for a section of southeastern Saskatchewan were lifted late…
Major Storm, Severe Weather, and Blizzard Conditions Pummel Western and Central US
A major storm slammed Western and Central regions of the United States this week, bringing severe weather conditions, powerful winds, and snow. By Monday, nearly 9 million people were under red flag warnings for dangerous fire weather conditions owing to powerful winds and dry conditions. Tornado watches covered states from Texas and Iowa to Minnesota…
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