Fast-moving wildfires in Spokane, Washington state, have forced around 60,000 evacuations and destroyed 600 buildings, including homes and businesses. Officials describe it as the region's worst natural disaster, with strong winds and dryness fueling the blazes.
El Niño is strengthening, with an 81% chance of a "very strong" event ranking among the largest on record by 2027. This phenomenon, characterized by warming Pacific Ocean temperatures, could supercharge global extreme weather, exacerbating existing heatwaves and droughts.
Super Typhoon Bavi, with winds up to 180mph, made landfall on the US island of Rota, threatening catastrophic damage and a life-threatening situation. The storm also brought strong winds and rain to Guam and the Northern Marianas.
A severe heat wave is set to break temperature records across the Midwest and East Coast, with highs reaching 105°F. Over 102 million people are under extreme heat warnings, exacerbated by a heat dome trapping hot air.
A estreia do Brasil na Copa do Mundo 2026 contra Marrocos, no MetLife Stadium, em Nova Jersey, terá tempo bom. A previsão do National Weather Service indica probabilidade de chuva inferior a 5%, com pouca nebulosidade e ventos a 15 km/h, afastando riscos de tempestades.
The 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico is expected to face extreme heat risks, with every US match predicted to be above historical temperature averages. Researchers warn many games may be unsafe for players and fans, citing rising WBGT levels since 1994.
Severe tornadoes and storms swept across the Upper Midwest over the weekend, damaging and destroying dozens of homes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and other states. At least 66 tornado reports were submitted to the National Weather Service. In Minnesota's Marion Township, about 30 homes were damaged and 12 have significant damage. In Wisconsin's Marathon County, 75 homes were destroyed. Over 43,000 customers lost power in Illinois. No fatalities have been reported.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest storm on Earth this year, is heading towards remote US islands in the Pacific, including Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, with forecasters warning of potential lengthy power outages.
