Cyclone Alfred: What is making the storm unusual and why are forecasters concerned?
Alfred’s unusual path is a sign of climate change, experts say
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Six cyclones spin around the Southern Hemisphere simultaneously in rare meteorological event
One of the cyclones – Alfred – is set to hit Australia in the coming days. The last time the Pacific Ocean had six named storms at once was 1974
Polar Vortex collapse set to send temperatures plunging in the US and Canada
The weather event could unleash extreme winter conditions and disrupt travel
Seattle weather forecast: Wind-whipped Western WA to get some relief
A powerful thunderstorm with severe winds downed trees and power lines, disrupted train service, and caused power outages for tens of thousands.
Map: Tracking Tropical Cyclone Alfred
See the likely path and wind arrival times for Alfred.
The Climate Change Consequences of Nuclear Weapons
With the recent release of Annie Jacobsen’s highly acclaimed novel, Nuclear War: A Scenario, Americans are waking up to the fact that it is time to reconsider the role of nuclear weapons in national security. One area that Jacobsen, among many authors, does not consider is the increase in global warming brought about by the […]
The Climate Change Consequences of Nuclear Weapons was originally published on Global Security Review.
Japan earthquakes: Coastal residents told to evacuate amid tsunami warnings
Residents on the west coast of Japan’s main island have been told not to return to their homes amid risks of tsunamis following a series of earthquakes on New Year’s Day.
Wild weather kills at least 10 people in 2 eastern Australian states
Thunderstorms and strong winds have brought down more than 1,000 power lines in parts of Queensland and left 85,000 people without electricity.
Headwind Cycling Race Called Off Over Too Much Wind
Storm Ciarán, which has battered Western Europe this week, proved too much for a quirky Dutch cycling competition.
Caribbean system has low chance of developing, hurricane center says
The weather system making its way across the Caribbean has a low chance of forming into the season’s next tropical depression or storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. The broad area of low pressure has disorganized showers and thunderstor…