Hurricane in the USA
A series of powerful hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean broke records for duration and intensity. Scientists link this to El Niño, warm water and climate change.
Brent fell to $103. 18 after Trump’s statements about future supplies of Russian diesel. Risks in the Middle East are limiting the decline.
Newport Beach beaches and piers were closed due to an extremely high ocean level. Storm Rachel caused heavy rain, winds, and flooding.
Hurricane Simon has reached Category 4 and moved closer to Mexico’s coast. It threatens Puerto Vallarta with flooding, landslides, and waves.
Hurricane “Isaias” claimed at least four lives in Florida and Alabama. The storm also left hundreds of thousands of customers without power and halted some oil and gas production.
Hurricane “Isaias” hit Florida and Alabama with destructive winds, heavy rains, and flooding. In Pensacola, winds tore roofs off, and the power went out.
Due to Hurricane "Isaias," 121 platforms were evacuated, and oil production fell by 1. 3 million barrels per day. Prices may rise.
Brent rose to $102. 28, while WTI climbed to $89.94 amid attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. A hurricane in the U.S. reduced offshore production.
Brent and WTI prices rose due to the threat of a storm to U. S. oil facilities and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
After a storm on Nantucket Island, wooden wreckage from a 19th-century vessel emerged from beneath the sand. Underwater archaeologists will examine it.
The storm caused power outages, flooding, and the cancellation of more than 200 flights. The bad weather will continue for several more days.
Hurricane "Polo," with winds of up to 270 km/h, is intensifying off the coast of Mexico. The storm threatens flooding and landslides in coastal states.
Storm Fay near the Azores is expected to weaken by the end of the week. Odalys near Mexico could strengthen into a hurricane within a day.
Only five tropical storms and no hurricanes have been recorded in the Atlantic. El Niño intensified wind shear and brought dry, dusty air.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
In the state of Oklahoma, lightning struck the Glenpool tank farm operated by Explorer Pipeline, igniting three tanks containing natural gasoline. The company halted operations, and the incident could cause disruptions in the fuel market.
Hurricane Lala, with winds of up to 120 km/h, is approaching Hawaii’s Big Island, threatening record rainfall of up to 63. 5 cm. Authorities have opened shelters and issued warnings for several islands.
Powerful storms in the U. S. Midwest claimed the lives of three people, including a child. More than 800,000 customers were left without electricity.
Typhoon «Dolphin» reached Hubei Province, prompting the closure of tourist areas and the suspension of 26 construction projects. Meteorologists warn of extreme rainfall of up to 250 mm and the risk of floods and landslides.
Tropical Storm "Bertha" made landfall for the second time near the Texas-Louisiana border, causing flooding and heavy rains. Wind speeds dropped to 65 km/h, with further weakening forecast.
Tropical cyclone approaching the US Gulf Coast, storm surge warning issued. Wind speed reaches 55 km/h, expected to strengthen to tropical storm level.
Smoke from forest fires in Canada has worsened air quality in Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, and other cities. There are 858 active fires recorded, 111 of which are uncontrolled.
Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has covered 18 US states and the District of Columbia. The worst situation is observed in Washington, where pollution is dangerous even for healthy people.
Ukraine celebrates Farmer's Day, established in 2020. The UN has proclaimed the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
The US Department of Homeland Security has abandoned the initiative of former head Kristi Noem regarding a network of centers. New Secretary Markwayne Mullin has reviewed the strategy, abandoning seven of the 11 warehouses purchased for $700 million.
Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
Tropical Storm Cristina has formed in the Pacific Ocean with wind speeds of 75 km/h. Forecasters are warning of heavy rains and flooding in four countries.