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South Dakota severe weather snapshot

Significant wind damage at Custer State Park, S.D., as pictured Dec. 23, 2025. (Photo: Carson Walker/South Dakota News Watch) Elena Tittel News Intern Hometown: Ridgefield, Conn. Schools: Skidmore College; Northwestern University Internship: 2026 …

Source: South Dakota News Watch - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2026

Tornado count in 2026 has already matched 2025 total

MADISON, Wis. -- In 2025, Wisconsin had a total of 39 tornadoes – ranking sixth most in the history of the state. So far this year, 2026, has already matched that total. The National Weather Service has been documenting tornadoes since 1950. On average …

Source: WISC Channel 3000 - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on Jul 14, 2026

Tornadoes are breaking records in Midwest states as Tornado Alley moves east

The U.S. has had a busy tornado season so far, and the majority of the storms are blasting through the Midwest, east of what’s traditionally thought of as Tornado Alley. Wisconsin has seen a higher than average number of tornadoes so far this year, …

Source: Wisconsin Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 9, 2026

Tornadoes are breaking records in new Midwest states this year as Tornado Alley moves east

Want more news about agriculture and the environment? Sign up for the Harvest newsletter for our latest reporting, plus behind-the-scenes exclusives. The U.S. has had a busy tornado season so far, and the majority of the storms are blasting through the …

Source: KMUW - Kansas - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Illinois breaks tornado record: What’s behind the spike in 2026

ILLINOIS (WGEM) - There’s been a lot of buzz about Illinois being the new tornado alley, but is there any truth to that statement? Illinois has now set a new state record for tornadoes in a single year. The old record was 142 in 2024. This year, it’s up to …

Source: WGEM - Illinois - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 14, 2026

Twenty-seven tornadoes confirmed in Saskatchewan this year

Eight twisters alone confirmed and five more are under investigation from July 10. SASKATCHEWAN — Saskatchewan is getting close to setting a new one-year record for tornado activity, with a few weeks remaining for the 2026 twister season. Terri Lang, a …

Source: SaskToday.ca - Pending
Published on Jul 3, 2026

Illinois shatters tornado record as deadly storms hammer the state, and federal aid wanes

Illinois communities are enduring an exceptionally destructive year: 153 tornadoes have already been confirmed statewide, setting a record even as storm survey teams continue adding to the count. Families and local governments are still coping with the …

Source: The Cool Down - Oregon - Center-left
Published on Jul 15, 2026

Environment Canada warns of 'very poor' air quality as wildfire smoke hangs over Toronto

Play Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An orange-level air quality …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 26, 2026

Q&A with state climatologist Trent Ford ’11: Why is Illinois becoming a tornado hotspot?

The record-breaking tornado activity for 2026 in Illinois is “remarkable,” according to Dr. Trent Ford ’11, who has served the people of Illinois as state climatologist since 2019. Over the last 30 years, Illinois has averaged 60 tornadoes per year. As of …

Source: Illinois State University - Pending
Published on Jun 25, 2026

Tornado Warning Activity Runs Far Above Normal Across Illinois Indiana Ohio and the Midwest Over the Past 90 Days in a ...

CHICAGO, IL — Tornado warning activity across the Midwest has been running at extraordinary levels over the past 90 days, with a 90-day tornado warning probability anomaly map through June 23, 2026 showing a dramatic positive departure from normal …

Source: Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina - Neutral
Published on Jun 23, 2026

‘Tornado-like’ windstorm sparks panic in Tamil Nadu; India Met says not a tornado

A massive ‘Tornado-like’ windstorm struck Thoothkudi district in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu on Sunday evening, wreaking havoc and causing panic among the people, as sheets blew off roofs and the falling fragments hurting half a dozen people at a …

Source: Khaleej Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jun 20, 2026

Man films moment tornado destroys his home while he’s inside

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A man filmed the moment a tornado ripped through his home while he was taking shelter. Trevor Jason Kreke, from Effingham in Illinois, was …

Source: Metro - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2026

Belleville hit with property damage after tornado

A crew is surveying the aftermath after a tornado tore through the Belleville area of south central Wisconsin on Wednesday evening. The storm damaged at least two dozen homes, Belleville Fire Capt. Jake Myrland said Thursday. That included damage to roofs …

Source: Wisconsin Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 19, 2026

Only halfway through the year, Illinois’ tornado tally matches record of 142

A barrage of tornadoes has hit Illinois communities this year, bringing the tally to at least 142. Some have amounted to nothing more than a swirl of high winds and no reported damage. Many have collapsed homes, injured people and devastated crops in their …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on Jul 10, 2026

Stormy June continued a wild weather year

By the end of June, Illinois had 173 tornadoes for 2026 so far, smashing records, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the Prairie Research Institute. Multiple large tornado outbreaks across the state produced at least 65 tornadoes in …

Source: Effingham Daily News - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jun 16, 2026

Record tornado numbers impact Illinois economy

(The Center Square) – This year will likely be a record year for tornadoes in Illinois, but the financial impact of severe storms that pounded the state Wednesday and Thursday may not be known for months. The National Weather Service confirmed at least 20 …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
Published on Jul 10, 2026

Va. budget creates state climate office at George Mason University

Virginia Climate Center Director James Kinter (courtesy George Mason University) Virginia is creating a new office focused on studying the impacts of climate change, and it will be housed at George Mason University. Mason was authorized to host the …

Source: FFX Now - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Jul 10, 2026

Headlines for Friday, July 10, 2026

Feds Announce Settlement in 2022 Keystone Pipeline Rupture in Kansas UNDATED (KPR) — The Justice Department has announced a proposed settlement with the owners of the Keytone Pipeline to resolve health and environmental complaints following a massive oil …

Source: Kansas Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 9, 2026

Headlines for Thursday, July 9, 2026

Thousands Lose Power Across Northeast Kansas; Flooding Remains a Concern TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) — Strong storms knocked out power to tens of thousands of people overnight across northeast Kansas. At one point, more than 30,000 Evergy customers had lost power - …

Source: Kansas Public Radio - Public Broadcaster

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 23:48 GMT

SBA Offers Relief to Illinois Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Tornadoes

WASHINGTON —The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Illinois small businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes occurring June 11. The SBA issued …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 23:47 GMT

SBA Offers Relief to Illinois Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Tornadoes

WASHINGTON —The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Illinois small businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes June 17. The SBA issued a disaster …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 22:36 GMT

SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Wisconsin

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center in Rock County to assist businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding occurring April 13 – 23. …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 22:36 GMT

SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Mississippi

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center in Lincoln County to assist businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 21:06 GMT

Has your housing situation been affected by extreme weather?

If recent tornados, wildfires, major storms or flood damage affected you or someone you know, please see below for possible resources. Reporting Property Damage Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) has launched an Individual …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 01:21 GMT

SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Mississippi

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center in Lincoln County to assist businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 16:50 GMT

As storm season arrives, 7 in 10 Canadians concerned about extreme weather, flooding, and tornadoes

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Canada enters the heart of summer storm season, new analysis from First Onsite Property Restoration’s annual Weather and Property Survey shows Canadians remain highly concerned about flooding, …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 18:54 GMT

The Safety Navigator Launches Camp Safety Tour: 28 Days, 9 States, 30+ Camps

Nonprofit camp safety organization hits the road to support the camp community face to face, in partnership with AccuWeather HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Safety Navigator, the nonprofit building the first free tech …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

SOFO’s 37th Annual Summer Gala Celebrated the Power of the Natural World in Bridgehampton

Fabien Cousteau, Bernadette Castro, Louise and Stephen Pesce, and Jean Shafiroff honored at Benefit supporting environmental education and conservation campaign NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The South Fork …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 11:35 GMT

Climate Health Society to Hold Inaugural Global Annual Meeting on October 22, 2026

Accelerating knowledge across disciplines, sectors, and borders to move the field forward faster than any single profession can alone. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Climate Health Society (CHS), a global …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 21:59 GMT

Why climate change won’t cause rat booms in most cities—But new risks remain

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An international team of researchers from the US, Poland, and Italy has worked together to clarify how climate change affects urban rat populations, showing that the …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 18:54 GMT

The Safety Navigator Launches Camp Safety Tour: 28 Days, 9 States, 30+ Camps

Nonprofit camp safety organization hits the road to support the camp community face to face, in partnership with AccuWeather HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Safety Navigator, the nonprofit building the first free tech …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

How Heavy Rain and Flooding Put St. Tammany Parish Septic Systems at Risk

Brooks Plumbing & Septic Services Urges Northshore Homeowners to Inspect Septic Systems Ahead of Peak Storm Season MANDEVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Louisiana moves deeper into hurricane season, Brooks …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 16:27 GMT

XOP Networks Partners with Alfalak to Deploy Mission-Critical Communication System at Petro Rabigh in Saudi Arabia

Petro Rabigh Oil Refinery, Saudi Arabia. has deployed XOP Networks' RFCS and Mass Notification systems to bolster its emergency response capabilities. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- XOP Networks, Inc., a …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 02:40 GMT

As California heads into a hotter, drier season, Governor Newsom launches One Less Spark wildfire prevention campaign

With elevated fire risk testing the state this week, the campaign builds on record investment in wildfire prevention and readiness What you need to know: California is launching the One Less Spark campaign, a statewide public awareness effort aimed at …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 02:40 GMT

Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters to support wildfire efforts in Oregon

What you need to know: California is deploying 10 CAL FIRE firefighters in critical leadership positions to help Oregon fight the over 2,656-acre East Evans Creek Fire. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is deploying 10 …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 02:40 GMT

Power Outage Preparedness

As summer continues to bring high heat and dry conditions to much of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you and your family to be prepared if the power goes out. Preparing for a Power Outage   Here are some …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 04:57 GMT

Lance Luke Launches Digital Expert Witness Platform for Construction Litigators

National building expert provides legal teams with 40 years of construction defect and premises liability analysis via a new streamlined portal. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Construction engineer and three- …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 00:14 GMT

BLZ Fire Skids Ships Ranger 60 Electric Fire Skid to Louisiana Fire Department

The company's most popular UTV fire skid is headed to Lowry Fire Department, delivering electric fire suppression with FightFinity™ onboard charging. ROANOKE , AL, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLZ Fire Skids, a leading …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 20:59 GMT

Before the Next Storm: CDR Health Care Opens Miami Warehouse to Show How Hurricane Healthcare Readiness Begins Early

Florida families are being urged to add medications, medical devices, transportation and care plans to their hurricane preparations MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Long before a hurricane threatens Florida, …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 20:46 GMT

Battle proven NUE selected Finalist in xTech’s Adaptive Strike Competition

From Ukraine's front lines to Fort Irwin: NUE's SunCases hit 100% uptime, advancing to the finals of the U.S. Army's xTech Adaptive Strike. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phoenix, AZ - July 14, 2026 - …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

OTM Cyber and IRI Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Sensitive Data Protection for Mission-Critical Organizations

OTM Cyber and IRI partner to combine managed cybersecurity with data-centric protection, securing sensitive info for public safety and regulated organizations. MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OTM Cyber and Innovative …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 13:27 GMT

Statewide Expedition nearing halfway point

SC7 Expedition enters S.C. Midlands enroute to the coast and Lowcountry COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite searing South Carolina heat and humidity, scores of participants in the sixth-annual South Carolina …

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Published on July 11, 2026 - 02:40 GMT

California Prepositions Firefighting Resources to Sierra County Ahead of Elevated Fire Weather

As elevated fire weather conditions continue across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has prepositioned additional firefighting resources to Sierra County to strengthen local response capabilities ahead of …

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Published on July 10, 2026 - 13:44 GMT

Mat Tech Industrial Services Acquires Hook Set Transportation to Expand Gulf Coast Industrial Service Capabilities

Acquisition Strengthens Transportation, Waste Management, Environmental Services, and Specialty Rental Solutions for Industrial and Petrochemical Customers HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mat Tech Industrial …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Institute of the Americas Releases Sustainability Tech Assessment for LAC Municipalities

Bilingual guide offers practical, scalable technologies for climate resilience, water security, renewable energy, waste, and sustainable urban development. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute of the …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 02:27 GMT

California Deploys Additional Personnel to Support Colorado Response and Recovery Efforts

California is once again answering the call to help communities in need by deploying one Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and three mass care and shelter operations specialists from …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 16:51 GMT

Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Corinne Barbee

Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff …

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