Weather in Illinois, United States

Hurricanes Supercharge 2024’s Record-Breaking Tornado Season

The 2024 tornado season has become one of the most active in over a decade, fueled by an unusual combination of peak tornado outbreaks in May and hurricanes generating high tornado counts. As of early November, the United States had recorded 1,732 tornadoes—well above the 14-year average of 1,355, according to NOAA's Storm Prediction Center.

Lewotobi Laki Laki Volcano Erupts, Sends Ash 16.7km Above Sea Level in Indonesia

On November 7, 2024, Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki Laki Volcano erupted in a powerful eruption, sending a dense column of volcanic ash an impressive 16.7km (55,000ft) above sea level. This powerful event was the latest in a series of eruptions that began to intensify in late October, including the deadly eruption on November 3, which tragically killed nine people and destroyed more than 2,000 homes with lava bombs.

Barcelona Underwater: Record-Breaking Rainfall Drenches City in Just Three Hours

On Monday, November 4, 2024, Barcelona was overwhelmed by an intense rainstorm that unleashed over two months' worth of rain within just three hours, leading to severe flooding and chaos across the region. The unprecedented rainfall disrupted flights, halted train services, and left major highways underwater, impacting thousands.

South Africa's Eastern Cape Transformed into a Snowy Wonderland Amid Unexpected November Snowfall

Unusual weather has turned parts of South Africa's Eastern Cape into a winter spectacle, with snowfall covering regions that typically see mild spring weather at this time of year. The snowfall, which began on Sunday, November 2, has blanketed multiple counties in the Eastern Cape, drawing significant attention from locals and meteorologists alike.