Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a Category 2 storm, continues its slow march towards the Australian coast, with forecasts now suggesting it will make landfall early Saturday morning instead of the initially predicted Thursday night or Friday morning.
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Raging wildfires fueled by strong Santa Ana winds are ravaging the Los Angeles area, forcing over 70,000 residents to evacuate. Firefighters are battling three major blazes: the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, and Hurst Fire.
A state of emergency was declared on the Greek islands of Rhodes and Lemnos on Monday after a deadly storm caused widespread damage. Two men were killed in Lemnos as floods, strong winds, and heavy rain overturned cars, caused power outages, and led to evacuations. Rescue teams, supported by the military, worked to evacuate vulnerable residents. Greece’s climate crisis minister, Vassilis Kikilias, linked the extreme weather to climate change, urging residents to follow evacuation orders for their safety.
Prepare for a significant shift in weather, as showers and thunderstorms are set to impact half of Greece. The National Meteorological Service warns of heavy rains and storms affecting numerous regions. Residents are advised to take precautions and keep umbrellas handy as these severe conditions approach.
Cyclone Ianos left floods, power outages and extensive damage in its wake on Friday. Hellenic…
The Greek island of Hydra, a one-hour ferry ride from the capital’s port of Piraeus,…