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NewsWireSevere storm warning, 100km/h winds
Severe thunderstorms have been issued for parts of the country, with some areas bracing for wind gusts of up to 100km/h.
- The Independent
Storm Darragh map: When and where UK will be hit by 90mph winds and rain
Storm Darragh is expected to cause significant disruption to travel amid fierce gales
- The Independent
Many think wildfires are a West Coast disaster - but climate change now puts the East Coast at more risk
Fire conditions in the Northeast and along the East Coast is becoming more common around the year
- BBC
Warning to boat owners with 75mph winds expected
Islanders are asked to consider cancelling any activities which may put them at risk.
- NewsWire
Dire heatwave, storm warning for millions
Millions of Aussies are under heatwave warnings as temperatures rise above the mid-40s in some regions - all while storms continue to batter the east coast.
- Yahoo News UK
Wales sinkhole ‘getting bigger’ as Storm Darragh sparks race against time
The chasm on Nant Morlais in Merthyr Tydfil emerged earlier this week when neighbours heard a 'rumbling' sound before the large void appeared.
- PA Media: UK News
Strong winds and heavy rain set to hit UK as Storm Darragh named
An amber warning is in place from 3am until 9pm on Saturday for the west coast from Ayrshire to Cornwall.
- BBC
Power cuts and fallen trees as Storm Darragh hits
An amber warning, the second highest level of weather warning, is in place across Northern Ireland.
- CNN
Tsunami warning issued in Northern California after 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California Thursday morning, about 40 miles west of the community of Petrolia, the US Geological Survey said.
- The Independent
Tsunami warning for 5 million people lifted after 7.0-magnitude quake off California coast
The tsunami warning issued by the National Weather Service has been canceled
- BBC
Flooding disrupts travel with more alerts issued
Trains have been disrupted along with road and school closures following flooding across the north.
- BBC
Winds close QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing
National Highways has put diversions in place for both directions on the Dartford Crossing.
- BBC
Millions urged to stay at home as Storm Darragh hits
Tens of thousands of properties are without power as winds gusting up to 91 mph batter south Wales and western England.
- Storyful
Strong Earthquake Rocks Northern California
Water in a northern California swimming pool lurched from side to side on Thursday, December 5, as a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the region, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).The quake’s center was estimated to be in the Pacific Ocean, 45 miles southwest of Eureka, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.Following the earthquake, a tsunami warning was in effect for the region, with “damaging waves and powerful currents” possible, according to the NWS. By Thursday afternoon, the warning was no longer in effect.This video was filmed and posted to X by @anatlus89, who said they filmed it in Chico on Thursday. Credit: @anatlus89 via Storyful
- Storyful
Lake-Effect Snow Creates 'Impossible' Travel Conditions in Erie
A blizzard warning was in effect for Pennsylvania’s Erie County on Thursday morning, December 5, as heavy snow and powerful winds affected the Great Lakes.The National Weather Service (NWS) warned northern and southern Erie County to prepare for additional snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches, with locally higher amounts south of Interstate 90, and wind gusts up to 60 mph.“Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening,” the weather service said. “Travel is expected to be impossible today and should be postponed.”Significant blowing snow would reduce visibilities to below a quarter of a mile, per the NWS.Footage taken by @lubascore shows heavy wind-driven snow in Erie on Thursday morning.“Well, so much for shoveling,” she wrote on X. Credit: @lubsacore via Storyful
- Storyful
Ring Camera Captures Inflatable Santa 'Waving Goodbye' in Strong Wind
An inflatable Santa Claus decoration appeared to be waving goodbye as strong winds whisked him off the porch of a home in central Indiana on December 4.Footage captured by Tiffany Martinez shows the incident unfold outside her home in Greenwood on Wednesday night.“My husband was watching our security camera. He started yelling for me and asked me to go grab it,” Martinez told Storyful. “I pulled up the Ring camera and saw the video. I thought it was funny.”Around the same time, the National Weather Service had issued a wind advisory in the region, warning of gusts up to 60 mph.Posting the footage on TikTok, Martinez said the Santa stopped to “say goodbye and then bounce,” adding that “wind and inflatables don’t match.” Credit: Tiffany Martinez via Storyful
- PA Media: UK News
Mother and daughter who ‘terrorised’ neighbours with campaign of abuse jailed
Susan Chen, 61, and her solicitor daughter Linda Lu, 35, were jailed for five-and-a-half years on Friday for their ‘malicious’ behaviour.
- HuffPost
Barron Trump Introduces Himself In Video With Donald Trump And People Have Same Reaction
Many viewers said the same thing when a clip emerged of Trump's youngest son talking to Dana White and others.
- Evening Standard
Actress Miho Nakayama found dead in bathtub aged 54 just hours before performance
Nakayama’s team said they were ‘shocked and saddened’ by her death
- Yahoo News Australia
Locals told to steer clear of popular Aussie beach after rare discovery: 'Numerous risks'
Authorities have told people and their pets to avoid the area, with warning signs set in place.