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Lightning

Over 1,000 lightning strikes hit the Canary Islands in just 6 hours


Canarian Weekly
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 21:06 UTC
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The Canary Islands have experienced a dramatic burst of extreme weather, with over 1,000 lightning strikes recorded within just six hours. This data, released by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), highlights the volatile weather conditions currently affecting the archipelago.

In response, the Canary Islands' Directorate General of Emergencies has raised its alert level from 'alert' to 'maximum alert' due to severe winds impacting La Gomera, El Hierro, and the northern and western regions of Tenerife.

At the heart of this weather pattern is Storm Dorothea, which has brought not only intense winds but also severe thunderstorms, resulting in a barrage of electrical activity across the islands.

The storm is also triggering hazardous weather, including gale-force winds with gusts ranging from 80 to 120 km/h. While the most sheltered areas, such as the southeastern coasts of El Hierro, La Palma, and La Gomera, may experience somewhat milder conditions, the rest of the islands remain exposed to potentially hurricane-level gusts.
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Snowflake

Season snow total: 85 inches already at Lower Michigan's snowiest spot

Mark Torregrossa
MLive
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 20:02 UTC
Total snowfall so far through December
© NOAATotal snowfall so far through December 13, 2024
One of Michigan's snowiest cities is already just a few inches shy of last year's entire winter snowfall. Here's a look at how much snow has already fallen across Michigan.

Most of our snow so far has been lake-effect snow. This means the snowfall totals are heavy in the typical snowbelts of northwest Lower, southwest Lower and the northern half of the Upper Peninsula. Outside of the snowbelts we have had some snow, but totals are just around the normal pace to even a few inches below normal.

Gaylord has already shoveled 85.5 inches of snow. Last year Gaylord totaled 87 inches for the entire winter. Lower Michigan's top-5 snowiest city will have more snow than all of last winter by next weekend.

Traverse City has already had 44 inches of snow this winter. That amount is 30 inches above normal. Last winter only had 67 inches of total snow.


Comment: Related: Snow totals near 80 inches in a week in Findley Lake, New York

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Windsock

Cyclone Chido rips through Mayotte with winds in excess of 136 mph as it barrels toward eastern Africa


VOA
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 19:09 UTC
This image taken and released on Dec. 14, 2024, by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere at Colorado State University shows Tropical Cyclone Chido over Mayotte, center, west of Madagascar and east of Mozambique.
This image taken and released on Dec. 14, 2024, by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere at Colorado State University shows Tropical Cyclone Chido over Mayotte, center, west of Madagascar and east of Mozambique.
The French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean suffered extensive damage from Tropical Cyclone Chido, officials said Saturday, as the storm roared toward the east coast of the African continent.

Chido brought winds in excess of 220 kilometers per hour, according to the French weather service, ripping metal roofs off houses in Mayotte, which has a population of just over 300,000 spread over two main islands. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

"Our island is being hit by the most violent and destructive cyclone since 1934. Many of us have lost everything," Mayotte Prefect Francois-Xavier Bieuville said in a Facebook post Saturday. He said the highest alert had been lifted so that rescuers can help after the worst of the cyclone had passed.

Mayotte is still under red alert for the ordinary population, and people were asked to "remain confined in a solid shelter," Bieuville said. Only emergency and security services were allowed to go out.

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Doberman

Man killed by his own dogs in San Diego, California

Eric S. Page
nbcsandiego.com
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:40 UTC
One of the dogs involved in the fatal animal attack in Mira Mesa was locked in a car afterward, then removed by animal control officers from the San Diego Humane Society
One of the dogs involved in the fatal animal attack in Mira Mesa was locked in a car afterward, then removed by animal control officers from the San Diego Humane Society
San Diego police and paramedics were called out Friday afternoon after a fatal dog attack in a city Park.

Two people were attacked around noon, one man by his own three dogs in Mesa Viking Park just off Westonhill Drive, according to SDPD. A witness told NBC 7 that the man was being mauled when another person tried to help him and was also attacked.

Both victims were taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital after the attack, where the dog owner was pronounced dead, according to a San Diego Fire-Rescue spokeswoman. The status of the second victim is unknown at this time but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The dogs — it's not yet clear what breeds they are — were taken away by the San Diego Humane Society, police told NBC 7.


Comment: 5 days prior in the same state: Family dogs attack, kill 5-year-old girl in back yard of home in Covina, California

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Seismograph

6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Chile, tremors felt in Molina and Santiago


Times Now News
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:20 UTC
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Maule and Santiago were rocked by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred in central Chile on Friday. Because of its location on the Ring of Fire, Chile is vulnerable to earthquakes. In the last ten years, there have been over 10,000 earthquakes, with 2015 being a particularly active year. In 1960, the most powerful recent earthquake had a magnitude of 9.5.

A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake, according to the USGS, struck central Chile on Friday, shaking the region of Maule and sending tremors as far as the capital, Santiago. The earthquake was estimated to have started at a considerable depth of 100 kilometers (62 miles) below the surface by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The region's susceptibility to earthquakes is highlighted by this most recent seismic event. The infamous "Ring of Fire," a horseshoe-shaped area of extreme geological activity that encircles the Pacific Ocean, is where Chile is located.

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SOTT Focus: SOTT Earth Changes Summary - November 2024: Extreme Weather, Planetary Upheaval, Meteor Fireballs


Sott.net
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:23 UTC
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An Arctic blast brought several intense winter storms and heavy snowfall to northern Europe, causing widespread disruption and travel delays. Countries such as Sweden, Finland, and parts of the Alps saw significant snow accumulations, with some areas receiving up to 27 inches (70 cm) of snow.

Meanwhile, Ukraine experienced record-breaking snowfall, with some areas seeing up to 31 inches (79 cm) of snow. This extreme weather event was driven by a powerful cold front that swept across the region, causing road closures, power outages, and challenges for transportation and emergency services.

The heavy snowfall also had a significant impact on agriculture and infrastructure, affecting rural areas already struggling with the consequences of the military conflict.
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Black Cat

Toddler mauled to death by leopard while playing in his back garden in Kashmir, India

Tahir Ibn Manzoor, Anders Anglesey
Mirror
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:40 UTC
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A toddler was mauled to death by a leopard in a gruesome attack as he played in his back garden, according to reports.

Local reports said the 2-year-old boy was mauled to death by the big cat in Sharhama village in the disputed Indian region of North Kashmir's Handwara area on Friday evening, local time. After finding the toddler in a pool of blood, locals raced to take the child to the health centre in Qalamabad where he was treated for his injuries.

Despite doctors' best efforts, the child succumbed to his injuries. Local reports identified the child as Hasnain Nisar, the only child of his family. He is understood to have been playing in the garden of his home when he was attacked. Authorities confirmed the child died in the attack.

The death is one of several instances where people have been killed by wild animals in the country. Leopards have been seized following similar attacks in the border region between Pakistan and India.
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Cloud Precipitation

Soaking rains dump over 4 inches in parts of New England, causing flooding

Ken Mahan
The Boston Globe
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:18 UTC
Heavy rain, floods close Boston tunnel and knock out power for thousands
Heavy rain, floods close Boston tunnel and knock out power for thousands
About 1 to 4 inches of rain has fallen across portions of New England Wednesday as steady to heavy rain continued into the evening amid another wave of precipitation.

A potent cold front pushing into the region from the west was unleashing about an inch of rain an hour in some areas.

Many locations were expected to see an inch or two more of precipitation by midnight from the downpours.

Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island saw the greatest rainfall, with numerous flooded streets reported.

T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, R.I., was drenched with 4.65 inches of rain. Attleboro and Coventry, R.I., saw just over 4 inches, while Providence saw 3½ inches, according to the National Weather Service.


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Attention

Wild elephant tramples mother to death in Thailand

Zahra Khaliq
Mirror
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:10 UTC
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A tourist who went to explore one of Thailand's most popular National Parks was trampled to death after being chased by a wild elephant.

Jiranan Panyaprasertying, 49, was exploring the site with a pal and set off on a hike to see a waterfall when they came across the hostile jumbo at the Phu Kradueng National Park on December 11. The violent animal charged at the pair, and while her friend managed to escape, the mum tripped while fleeing. Her skull was then brutally crushed as she was set upon.

Adisorn Hemthan, head of Phu Kradueng National Park, said the alarm was raised at 9:47am. Rangers were dispatched to the trail, where Jiranan's lifeless body was found splayed on the grass. Police Major General Pongpipat Siripornwiwat, commander of the Loei Provincial Police, said: "We co-ordinated with the Wing 24 Unit in Udon Thani province to send a helicopter to the park.
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Snowflake Cold

Severe winter weather hits Canada with heavy snow and extreme cold

Evrim Ağacı
evrimagaci.org
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:43 UTC
Pictured in this screen capture are active weather alerts as of shortly after 3:30 PM Eastern Time, Dec. 12, 2024
© Environment CanadaPictured in this screen capture are active weather alerts as of shortly after 3:30 PM Eastern Time, Dec. 12, 2024
Warnings for blizzards and life-threatening cold affect Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba as residents brace for winter's worst.

Winter regions across Canada are bracing for severe weather, with multiple warnings issued as extreme conditions sweep through the prairie provinces and Ontario. Citizens are urged to stay updated and prepared as heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures set the stage for hazardous conditions.

Heavy snow and extreme cold have triggered warnings across several parts of Ontario and the Prairie regions, with Environment and Climate Change Canada outlining potential life-threatening conditions. According to meteorological reports, blizzard warnings were initially set for areas including Owen Sound and Wingham on December 12, 2024. Snowfall accumulations are expected to reach between 15 and 20 centimeters by the end of the storm, along with wind gusts reaching up to 80 km/h, drastically reducing visibility.

"Travel is expected to be difficult to nearly impossible," stated the warning, clearly indicating how serious the situation is for those who might need to move about during the storm. Even as conditions began to stabilize somewhat Thursday afternoon, snowfall continued to drench parts of southwestern Ontario.

Although the storm's effects are hitting hard, the regions are not alone. Further to the west, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are experiencing equally harsh arctic air, which saw Winnipeg plunge to temperatures of -30.7 C. The prevailing Arctic front has pushed daytime highs well below normal, from -7 C to -26 C, with the wind chill making it feel even colder, dropping temperatures to between -20 C and -40 C at times.

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