Nine killed in Mexico stage collapse at campaign event
The stage collapsed as high winds tore apart the large, concert-style structure, scattering politicians and attendees.
Thu May 23 2024
New Zealand declares El Nino, warns of high winds and temperature changes
El Nino could also impact milk production and reduce animal growth in New Zealand, which is a major dairy and meat exporter.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Sydney issues total fire bans as spring heatwave grips Australia
Several regions have been given high fire danger ratings as authorities warned high winds could whip up bushfires.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy reschedules moon rocket launch for Thursday
The new schedule was announced a week after the previous launch attempt was suspended because of high winds.
Mon Sep 04 2023
California faces more torrential rain, high winds and flooding
The relentless weather over the last 10 days killed 12 people and left many thousands without power.
Tue Jan 10 2023
High winds, torrential rains lash California, killing at least two
The blast of extreme winter weather marked the third and strongest atmospheric river to strike California since early last week.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Florida scrambles to prepare as Hurricane Ian churns toward coast
Residents emptying store shelves as Hurricane Ian spun toward the state carrying high winds, torrential rains and a powerful storm surge.
Tue Sep 27 2022
One killed, dozens injured as high winds cause stage collapse at Spain festival
High winds caused part of the main stage to collapse at the dance music Medusa Festival.
Mon Aug 15 2022
Typhoon Haishen hits Japan with high winds and power outages
Authorities urged early evacuation for more than 100,000 households in Japan's southern island.
Sun Sep 06 2020
Wildfires kill 15, damage 1,500 homes in California wine country
The flames from 17 major blazes have blackened more than 115,000 acres (46,500 hectares) since fires broke out on Sunday amid hot, dry conditions and high winds.
Wed Oct 11 2017
Seven die in cable car crash in Indian Kashmir, 150 rescued
About 150 people were stranded in other cable cars on the mountain in Gulmarg in high winds, but were later rescued.
Sun Jun 25 2017
Tornadoes hit Texas
Tornadoes tear through East Texas, killing at least four people and injuring dozens.
Fri May 05 2017
Tornadoes, storms kill 11 in U.S. South
Tornadoes ripped through an East Texas county on Saturday evening, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, while high winds, falling trees and floods killed five in neighboring states.
Tue May 02 2017
Thousands take shelter as Cyclone Debbie lashes Australian coastal resorts
Coastal areas in northeast Australia were battered by high winds and heavy rainfall on Tuesday as a powerful cyclone.
Tue Mar 28 2017
Wild weather delays completion of MH370 search
Giant waves and high winds have prevented any search operations for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 for the past month.
Wed Jun 08 2016