Hurricane Patricia has rapidly strengthened with maximum sustained winds of 200 mph.
The potential for major flooding will increase from west to east over abnormally dry and drought-stricken areas of the South Central states into early next week.
Patricia, a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 200 mph, will bring the threat for flooding and a risk to lives across much of Mexico through the end of the week.
As the strongest El Nino in over 50 years begins to impact the global weather pattern, rumours are flying that it could result in a long, bitterly cold winter across the U.K.
The winter of 2015-2016 could end up as one of the warmest winters on record for Canada as a whole, as a strong El Niño persists into the upcoming season.
The study found a strong correlation between region-wide dengue outbreaks and abnormally high temperatures, said Dr. Wilbert van Panhuis, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.
People attending the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas this weekend should prepare to get soaked as bouts of heavy rain brings wet conditions to the track.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership has been put under scrutiny by many environmental protection agencies who do not believe the agreement does enough to protect the oceans and the illegal trafficking of endangered species.
Recent flooding catastrophes have served as a reminder that flooded roads, no matter how minor they appear, can be extremely dangerous.
A newly discovered asteroid larger than a skyscraper will whiz past the Earth on Halloween, making a dangerously close approach to the planet.
Above-normal ocean water temperatures are harming coral reefs around the world and due to a strong El Nino, along with the effects of climate change, impacts will likely continue into next year, experts say.
| Extreme | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| High | N/A | |
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| Precip | N/A |
MT/ND (1991)
Early season snowstorm brings 7-14 inches to
many locations. (13 inches at West Yellowstone).
Oceanside, CA (1999)
A 50' boat missed the harbor due to a wall of
dense fog.
New England (1761)
Southeast New England Hurricane -- "most
violent in 30 years"-- thousands of trees
uprooted in MA and RI blocking roads.