COOKE CITY, Mont. — As Wesley Mlaskoch motored his snowmobile across a mountain in the Montana backcountry, the slope above him collapsed into a thick slab and began rushing down the hillside. He had triggered an avalanche. Within seconds, the fury of accelerating snow flipped the snowmobile on top of him, threatening to bury Mlaskoch … Read more
Doctors are encouraging Australians to be alert to the signs of heat-related illness this weekend as searing temperatures are forecast for a large part of the nation. Parts of the ACT, NSW, South Australia and Victoria will experience the 40C temperatures that had many West Australians sweltering this week. Healthdirect chief medical officer Dr Nirvana … Read more
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stands at a campaign event at the Los Angeles Harbor Grain Terminal on September 29, 2023 in Long Beach, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images A judge on Wednesday dismissed a federal lawsuit Disney filed against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other defendants that alleged he retaliated against … Read more
People willingly entering floodwaters amid a severe weather event in southeast Queensland has prompted a warning from emergency services. In one instance, a man was filmed jumping into a flooded sporting field from the roof of an interchange dugout in Caboolture, north of Brisbane, on Tuesday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Examples of people’s dangerous floodwater … Read more
Widespread showers and thunderstorms look set to continue in rain-lashed Queensland regions, sparking flood warnings. Isolated falls of up to 300mm are predicted this week, with moderate to heavy rainfall set for much of Queensland’s southern interior and southeast. Showers and storms are forecast for southeast Queensland and northern NSW through to Tuesday, slowly moving … Read more
The remnants of a coast-to-coast heatwave are being swept off the NSW coast after baking Sydney and delivering a record hot night in the outback. Sydney reached its forecast 38C by 2pm before plunging to 27C by 3pm while Gosford shed 13C in 35 minutes as a southerly change began paving the way for a … Read more
Heatwave warnings have been issued for four Australian states, with millions of people set to swelter on Australia Day. Large parts of central and eastern Australia are in for another day of heat after widespread temperatures above 40C on Thursday, with some inland areas nudging 50C. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aussies in four states set … Read more
A “For Sale” sign stands outside a home following a snow fall in Geneseo, Illinois, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. The National Association Of Realtors is scheduled to release Existing Homes Sales figures on January 22. Photographer: Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Severe winter weather is hindering home sales across the country, according … Read more
Heatwaves with widespread temperatures above 40C are set to continue across large parts of the nation as the mercury remains well above average. The national weather forecaster said the heat would be wide-reaching, impacting central Western Australia, northern South Australia, southern Northern Territory, southern Queensland and NSW. Low to severe intensity heatwave warnings are in … Read more
Memphis’ water company lifted a boil-water advisory for more than 600,000 people Tuesday that was in place for five days due to freezing temperatures that caused pipes to break throughout the southern city. Memphis Light, Gas and Water said water quality tests have met state and federal standards, and home and business customers no longer … Read more
