In a significant disruption, Hong Kong and parts of southern China came to a near standstill on Friday as Super Typhoon Saola approached the region. Classes were canceled, flights were delayed or canceled, and the start of the school year was postponed in various cities. Hong Kong’s stock market trading was suspended, and over 400 …
Theme parks typically experience a surge in business during the summer months. However, this year, unfavorable weather conditions have been consistently hampering park operations, resulting in a decline in visitor traffic across popular parks nationwide. Unfortunately, the threat of Tropical Storm Hilary, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to California and Nevada, means that the …
In the early hours of Wednesday, Tropical Storm Franklin approached the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. There were concerns that the storm would cause landslides and heavy flooding in both countries. The storm was predicted to hover over the island for most of the day, with forecasters warning …
Discussing the weather is typically seen as a safe topic of conversation, but apparently not for Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas). The slick Texas Republican retweeted a photo that appeared to show a shark in the flooded waters of the 405 freeway in Los Angeles. However, it turned out to be a modified version of a …
Hurricane Hilary Approaches Mexico’s Baja California, Threatening Catastrophic Flooding As Hurricane Hilary advances towards Mexico’s Baja California, the U.S. National Hurricane Center warns of potential “catastrophic and life-threatening flooding” for both the peninsula and the southwestern United States. The hurricane is expected to make landfall on Saturday as a tropical storm, marking the first occurrence …
Severe storms, including tornadoes, hail, and lightning, led to the cancellation or delay of thousands of U.S. flights on Monday. Residents in the Washington area were warned to stay indoors and prepare for the worst. Precipitation started in Washington shortly after 5 p.m., accompanied by an ominous dark gray sky, signaling the arrival of severe …
Performing the autopsy should have been a straightforward task. The patient had a history of advanced cancer, which seemed like the obvious cause of death. However, upon further inspection, my colleague and I couldn’t find a clear reason for his sudden demise. There were no signs of a heart attack, blood clot, or ruptured bowel. …
The White House has responded to pressure from lawmakers and advocates by introducing new protections for outdoor workers against extreme heat. President Joe Biden directed the Department of Labor to develop a heat hazard alert system that will educate workers and employers about the dangers of working in high temperatures. The department will also increase …
Typhoon Doksuri made its way into southern China on Friday, wreaking havoc with heavy rainfall and strong winds. The storm damaged power lines, caused fires, uprooted trees, and even tore off part of a stadium roof. This is the most powerful typhoon to hit China this year and the second-strongest to hit Fujian province since …
The National Weather Service reports that approximately 200 million people in the United States, which accounts for 60% of the population, are currently under a heat advisory or flood warning or watch. This alarming situation has been in effect since Thursday. Extreme temperatures are expected to affect the eastern half of the country on Friday, …