Officials: Tonga volcanic eruption triggered 50-foot tsunami waves, at least 3 dead
Government officials in Tonga said tsunami waves nearly 50 feet high rushed inland, destroying everything in their path on the western coasts of the Tongatapu Islands, 'Eua and Ha'apai Islands. At least three people died.
Government officials in Tonga said tsunami waves nearly 50 feet high rushed inland, destroying everything in their path on the western coasts of the Tongatapu Islands, 'Eua and Ha'apai Islands. At least three people died.
Weather webcast with Stephanie Barichello
Mostly cloudy today with temperatures reaching into the middle and upper 30s this afternoon. The wind will pick up later in the day, gusting near 30mph at times. Only a slight chance for flurries or sprinkles, then much colder air moves in tonight and temperatures steadily fall throughout Wednesday.
Mostly cloudy today with temperatures reaching into the middle and upper 30s this afternoon. The wind will pick up later in the day, gusting near 30mph at times. Only a slight chance for flurries or sprinkles, then much colder air moves in tonight and temperatures steadily fall throughout Wednesday.
Weather Webcast with Tom Wachs
Increasing clouds overnight with temperatures in the 20s. Mostly cloudy & becoming windy on Tuesday with a high in the middle 30s. Arctic air returns Wednesday.
Increasing clouds overnight with temperatures in the 20s. Mostly cloudy & becoming windy on Tuesday with a high in the middle 30s. Arctic air returns Wednesday.
Temperatures in Central US take a roller coaster ride this week
The Northern Plains will start the week out 20-30 degrees above average before dropping into single digits.
The Northern Plains will start the week out 20-30 degrees above average before dropping into single digits.
Weather Webcast with Tom Wachs
Mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 20s tonight. The wind will pick up on Tuesday with highs in the middle 30s. Another cold blast arrives Wednesday and lingers until Friday.
Mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 20s tonight. The wind will pick up on Tuesday with highs in the middle 30s. Another cold blast arrives Wednesday and lingers until Friday.
Another round of frigid weather to continue a chilly January
Another round of cold weather is on the way this week, with temperatures expected to be well below average Thursday and Friday.
Another round of cold weather is on the way this week, with temperatures expected to be well below average Thursday and Friday.
North Carolina crews hike to rescue stranded camper amid winter storm
Six members of the Haywood County Search and Rescue had to leave their 4WD truck and put on snowshoes to find a stranded hiker who decided to go camping during a winter storm.
Six members of the Haywood County Search and Rescue had to leave their 4WD truck and put on snowshoes to find a stranded hiker who decided to go camping during a winter storm.
Four tornadoes tear through Florida neighborhoods, flip vehicles Sunday
Four confirmed tornadoes were reported in Florida on Sunday, causing damage to different parts of the state -- including in Fort Myers and Naples.
Four confirmed tornadoes were reported in Florida on Sunday, causing damage to different parts of the state -- including in Fort Myers and Naples.
Winter storm blankets South in snow, rain for coastal Northeast
A storm brought snow to South and Mid-Atlantic states over the weekend. The Great Lakes, Upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire could still see 1-2 feet of snow through Monday.
A storm brought snow to South and Mid-Atlantic states over the weekend. The Great Lakes, Upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire could still see 1-2 feet of snow through Monday.
Weather webcast with Stephanie Barichello
Partly to mostly cloudy today with temperatures topping out in the upper 20s to around 30. We fall into the teens and 20s tonight then jump into the low and middle 30s Tuesday thanks to a breezy southwest wind.
Partly to mostly cloudy today with temperatures topping out in the upper 20s to around 30. We fall into the teens and 20s tonight then jump into the low and middle 30s Tuesday thanks to a breezy southwest wind.
Weather Webcast with A.J. Waterman
Another shot of cold air on the way this week...
Another shot of cold air on the way this week...
Winter storm leaves South covered in snow, ice
Weather forecasters say more than an inch of snow fell per hour in some parts of the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia.
Weather forecasters say more than an inch of snow fell per hour in some parts of the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia.
VIDEO: Dog appears unimpressed with snow in Georgia
The owner can be heard saying: “There’s my snow dog, refusing to come outside…she’s not having it.”
The owner can be heard saying: “There’s my snow dog, refusing to come outside…she’s not having it.”
Tractor-trailer falls from icy North Carolina overpass after driver loses control
The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to local reports.
The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to local reports.
January Wolf Moon to light up sky Monday night
2022’s wolf moon is set to appear on Jan. 17 at 6:48 p.m. ET, according to NASA.
2022’s wolf moon is set to appear on Jan. 17 at 6:48 p.m. ET, according to NASA.
Pacific tsunami warning recedes; Tonga covered by ash cloud
The tsunami threat throughout the Pacific from a huge underwater volcanic eruption has begun to recede, though the massive ash cloud covering Tonga is preventing surveillance flights from New Zealand to assess the extent of damage.
The tsunami threat throughout the Pacific from a huge underwater volcanic eruption has begun to recede, though the massive ash cloud covering Tonga is preventing surveillance flights from New Zealand to assess the extent of damage.
Weather Webcast with Eric Manges
Increasing clouds throughout the day leading to some light snow chances in the late afternoon into the evening. A dusting to 1" will be possible especially in areas farther north. Staying seasonable through Tuesday.
Increasing clouds throughout the day leading to some light snow chances in the late afternoon into the evening. A dusting to 1" will be possible especially in areas farther north. Staying seasonable through Tuesday.
Weather Webcast with A.J. Waterman
More snow likely Sunday afternoon as a quick moving clipper makes it through the area...
More snow likely Sunday afternoon as a quick moving clipper makes it through the area...
What is a tsunami and what causes them?
All coastlines around the world are vulnerable to tsunamis, so it's important to know your community's hazard and evacuation plans in case they're needed.
All coastlines around the world are vulnerable to tsunamis, so it's important to know your community's hazard and evacuation plans in case they're needed.
Satellite images show volcanic eruption that caused tsunami in Pacific
An underwater volcano has erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.
An underwater volcano has erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.