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CTV News
03-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Tornado warning issued for areas west of Edmonton, thunderstorm watch for city
A funnel cloud west of Drayton Valley at 5:15 p.m. on July 2, 2025. (Credit: @Trenton_WX) A tornado warning has been issued for the Brazeau County near Cynthia and Lodgepole. Radar indicates a potential tornado in the area with a severe thunderstorm moving northeast. Anyone in the area should find shelter immediately in a basement or centrally-located room away from windows. The Watch includes areas from Edson/Drayton Valley and Rimbey northeast through Whitecourt and Barrhead areas. A tornado warning for the Drayton Valley area ended at 5:35 p.m. As thunderstorms move through the area late this afternoon and early this evening, conditions are favourable for the development of a severe storm that could produce a tornado. July 2 July 2, 2025 weather watches and warnings in Alberta. It's important to note that the vast majority of that region will not see a tornado. However, anyone in the watch region should be on alert for severe storms and have a plan in place to find safe shelter if one of those storms develops near you. If a tornado does develop, an Alberta Emergency alert will be sent out to mobile phones in the affected area. Most of central and northern Alberta remain under a severe thunderstorm watch, including the city of Edmonton and surrounding areas. Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of northwest Alberta and areas near Drayton Valley and Red Deer (as of 5 p.m.). Reminder - a watch means 'potential' for storms. A warning means the severe weather has developed or is imminent. We'll continue to monitor the situation and update as the situation develops.
CNN
28-06-2025
- Climate
- CNN
Severe storm triggers hundreds of flight cancellations at busy Atlanta airport just as holiday travel cranks up
Hundreds of flights have been canceled at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport – the busiest airport in the world – after a severe storm overnight, just as a busy travel period ahead of the Fourth of July gets started. Over 450 flights into and out of Atlanta were canceled as of early Saturday afternoon, according to FlightAware. Hundreds more were delayed. Delta – which uses the Atlanta airport as its hub – is suffering the worst from cancellations, with 14% of the airline's total flights canceled, according to FlightAware. 'Severe weather overnight is causing delays and cancellations,' the airport said Saturday in a post on X, Powerful winds in Atlanta prompted the evacuation of most air traffic controllers from the control tower Friday evening, according to CNN affiliate WANF, citing the Federal Aviation Administration. A small crew stayed to handle inbound planes, reported WANF. Additionally, severe thunderstorms overnight brought quarter-inch hail to the city. More than 100 Delta aircraft require inspection before they're allowed to fly as a result, a Delta employee familiar with the situation told CNN as of late Friday evening. Delta's maintenance team was working 'quickly through the backlog,' the Delta employee said. There was also a ground stop in place Friday evening due to the severe weather, which limits inbound aircraft from taking off. The mounting delays come as millions of people prepare to travel for the Fourth of July. The AAA estimates that 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles or more from home during the holiday period, starting from Saturday, June 28, until Sunday, July 6, with 5.84 million travelers expected to fly to their destinations. The Atlanta airport expects to see 394,576 passengers over the holiday period, according to WANF. The Hartsfield-Jackson airport served over 100 million passengers in 2024, making it busier than London's Heathrow or the Dubai International Airport. CNN has reached out to the airport, Delta, and the FAA for more information. This is a developing story and will be updated.
CBS News
26-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Tow trucks called after vehicles get stuck in Aurora hail storm
Parts of Aurora slammed by hail, tow trucks called after cars stuck in several inches of hail Parts of Aurora slammed by hail, tow trucks called after cars stuck in several inches of hail Parts of Aurora slammed by hail, tow trucks called after cars stuck in several inches of hail A severe storm hit Aurora on Wednesday night, causing some problems for drivers. Several inches of hail piled up during the thunderstorm and some vehicles became stuck. Cars became stuck after a hailstorm Wednesday night in Aurora. CBS Police and firefighters were called to help out. Tow truck drivers were called to help pull the vehicles out of the piles of hail. "They told me, 'Can you get us out of this ditch?' I was like... a ditch?' And they were like, 'Yeah... we're snowed in. 'I was like, 'There's no snow'... and they were like, 'It's hail!' said one tow truck driver. Hail piled up in Aurora on Wednesday night. CBS "I've been in Colorado for years and never seen anything like this... I've been towing for years and never seen anything like this... never... this is crazy." Severe storms moved across Colorado on Wednesday night. Hail fell in Fort Collins and parts of Aurora, along with heavy rain along the Front Range and in the Denver metro area.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
'Extremely Dangerous' Storm Could Hit 4 U.S. States Tonight
'Extremely Dangerous' Storm Could Hit 4 U.S. States Tonight originally appeared on The Spun. An "extremely dangerous" storm featuring "downburst/microburst" events could hit up to four U.S. states on Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service is warning of severe weather in part of the country on Wednesday night, June 25. Extreme storms, featuring up to 75 MPH wind gusts, could produce some brief thunderstorms or possible tornadoes. However, it's the significant wind gusts that are most dangerous. "From first glance, it looks like temperatures around 100°, with dews in the 50s-60s wouldn't support robust thunderstorms, and by no means will these storms be very long-lived or even tornadic, they will be single-cell in nature," the alert states. "However, strong CAPE aloft and the presence of moderate upper-level shear will support the development of scattered thunderstorms, and with extreme Lapse Rates & low-level mixing, this will promote very robust downdrafts, with severe winds expected." Four U.S. states are at risk of getting hit hard: North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Tennessee "We're not just expecting a couple of isolated strong-severe downbursts, but scattered to widespread instances of severe microbursts. These storms could produce winds up to 75mph, potentially stronger, in the more robust downburst events," the alert added. As a reminder, here's what to do when severe weather hits: Stay Weather Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about severe thunderstorm watches and warnings. At Your House: Go to your secure location if you hear a severe thunderstorm warning. Damaging wind or large hail may be approaching. Take your pets with you if time allows. At Your Workplace or School: Stay away from windows if you are in a severe thunderstorm warning and damaging wind or large hail is approaching. Do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums or auditoriums. Outside: Go inside a sturdy building immediately if severe thunderstorms are approaching. Sheds and storage facilities are not safe. Taking shelter under a tree can be deadly. The tree may fall on you. Standing under a tree also put you at a greater risk of getting struck by lightning. In a Vehicle: Being in a vehicle during severe thunderstorms is safer than being outside; however, drive to closest secure shelter if there is sufficient time. Stay safe tonight. 'Extremely Dangerous' Storm Could Hit 4 U.S. States Tonight first appeared on The Spun on Jun 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Prayers Are Pouring In For 6 U.S. States Sunday
Prayers Are Pouring In For 6 U.S. States Sunday originally appeared on The Spun. Prayers are pouring in for six U.S. states ahead of a "severe" storm on Sunday. The National Weather Service is issuing a severe storm warning for six U.S. states on Sunday. Extreme weather, including tornadoes, heavy wind and rain, and possibly large hail, is possible for six U.S. states The six U.S. states that could be impacted severely are: Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota Iowa Minnesota Michigan Prayers are pouring in for those six U.S. states ahead of the heavy storm on Sunday. Prayers are pouring in for the six U.S. states ahead of the heavy storm on Sunday. As a reminder, here's what to do when severe weather hits: Stay Weather Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about severe thunderstorm watches and warnings. At Your House: Go to your secure location if you hear a severe thunderstorm warning. Damaging wind or large hail may be approaching. Take your pets with you if time allows. At Your Workplace or School: Stay away from windows if you are in a severe thunderstorm warning and damaging wind or large hail is approaching. Do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums or auditoriums. Outside: Go inside a sturdy building immediately if severe thunderstorms are approaching. Sheds and storage facilities are not safe. Taking shelter under a tree can be deadly. The tree may fall on you. Standing under a tree also put you at a greater risk of getting struck by lightning. In a Vehicle: Being in a vehicle during severe thunderstorms is safer than being outside; however, drive to closest secure shelter if there is sufficient time. Stay safe on Sunday, everyone. Prayers Are Pouring In For 6 U.S. States Sunday first appeared on The Spun on Jun 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
