Power outages are a frequent consequence of extreme weather, ranging from ice storms and hurricanes to severe thunderstorms and heatwaves that strain the electrical grid. This section provides real-time updates on weather-driven blackouts, grid reliability, and infrastructure status. Learn how to prepare for a power loss, stay safe during an outage, and track restoration efforts when nature strikes the power lines.
The biggest natural disasters and extreme weather events this week: deadly flooding in Italy, Indonesia wildfire haze, record rainfall in Japan, Hurricane Lowell damage in Hawaii and an earthquake near Worms, Germany.
The remnants of Edouard are producing dangerous flash flooding across southeast Texas, with a High Risk of excessive rainfall, flood emergencies, outages and rescues reported near the Piney Woods and Big Thicket region.
Edouard Flooding in Texas: High Risk Flash Flooding Continues After Tropical Depression Read Post »
Typhoon Noul/Kiyapo is strengthening toward Guangdong and Fujian. Latest path, landfall time, cities at risk, Hong Kong signal, rain and flood forecast.
Typhoon Noul 2026 Path: China Landfall, Cities at Risk Read Post »
Super Typhoon Bavi peaked as a Category 5 storm near the Mariana Islands and is now targeting the Ryukyu Islands, northern Taiwan and China’s Fujian-Zhejiang coast with destructive winds, 6–7 m waves, storm surge and extreme rainfall up to 900–1000 mm.
Super Typhoon Bavi Forecast: Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands and China Brace for a Giant Storm Read Post »
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds, causing destruction in Caracas, La Guaira, Morón, Maiquetía, Valencia and nearby coastal areas. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as casualty estimates may rise.
Venezuela Earthquake: Two Powerful M7.2 and M7.5 Quakes Devastate Caracas and La Guaira Read Post »
