The first hurricane of the Pacific season is quickly approaching landfall in Mexico where it is sure to deliver a lashing of wind and heavy rain. Despite some weakening overnight, Hurricane Bud is still packing a punch with Category…
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One year after deadly tornado, Joplin celebrates the miracle of the human spirit
Darkening skies over southwestern Missouri in the late afternoon on May 22, 2011 could hardly begin to indicate the hell that was about to strike the city of Joplin. Just to the west of town a massive tornado…
First of the year: Tropical Storm Alberto forms off the U.S. East Coast
The Atlantic hurricane season's unofficial start is June 1st but Mother Nature sometimes has other ideas and such is the case this year. Tropical Storm Alberto has formed off the coast of Georgia and South Carolina…
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes northern Italy; at least 6 dead, dozens injured
An early morning earthquake struck northern Italy Sunday rattling the area near Bologna. The magnitude 6.0 temblor claimed the lives of at least six people and has injured nearly 50.The US Geological Survey said the earthquake…
Hewlett Fire grows to over 5,000 acres, evacuations ordered
Update, 2:50pm: The evacuation area for the Hewlett Fire has just expanded as the blaze continues to burn unabated. The Larimer County Sheriff said that 15 homes in an area along Highway 14 from Greyrock Trail Head…
Annular solar eclipse set to display a ‘ring of fire’ over much of western U.S.
Sky watchers are preparing for Sunday’s annular solar eclipse with the hopes of witnessing an event that won’t be seen again for more than 11 years. The event will be visible for hundreds of millions…
Tornadoes strike southeastern Colorado causing injuries, knocking out power
Tornadoes hit near Lamar, Colorado overnight sending two residents to the hospital, causing damage to nearly a dozen buildings and knocking out power to multiple towns in the area.The severe weather began yesterday afternoon across much of eastern…
Examiner.com wildfires coverage round-up April 15 – April 24
While wildfire activity across the nation has been relatively quiet so far this month, drought continues to expand across parts of the United States and the fire danger too is growing. This was highlighted by the County Line…
Colorado governor proposes major overhaul of disaster and wildfire oversight
An oddball mix of multiple government agencies and educational institutions overseeing Colorado’s disaster response would be consolidated under a proposal from Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. Under the governor’s plan, the…
Severe weather preparedness: Essential resources to learn and prepare
This week marks the first annual National Severe Weather Preparedness Week during which residents of the United States are being asked to ‘be a force of nature’ and prepare themselves and their communities for when disaster strikes….
