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May242025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

NOAA Forecasts Active 2025 Hurricane Season: 13–19 Named Storms Expected

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U.S. meteorologists are warning of a potentially busy Atlantic hurricane season for 2025, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting 13 to 19 named storms 6 to 10 of which could intensify into hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through November 30. This above-normal forecast is based on two critical climate indicators: warmer-than-average Atlantic sea surface temperatures and the current neutral phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO). These conditions tip the scales toward a more active season though experts stress that forecasting does not equate to guarantees. Warmer Waters and ENSO Fuel Storm Formation Hurricanes feed off warm ocean waters, and current sea surface temperatures are above the 3...

Tornado Tragedy Deadly Storms Tear Through U.S. Midwest and South, Claiming 27 Lives

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A series of violent storm systems tore through the U.S. Midwest and South this weekend, leaving at least 27 people dead and causing extensive destruction across multiple states. The most severe impact was reported in Kentucky, where 18 lives were lost, including a veteran firefighter, as tornadoes ripped through communities with devastating force. Kentucky Suffers the Heaviest Toll Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that 17 of the Kentucky fatalities occurred in Laurel County, with another tragic death in Pulaski County. Homes were flattened, vehicles were overturned, and entire neighborhoods were left unrecognizable. Emergency responders are continuing search-and-rescue operations, with fears that the death toll may rise as debris is cleared and more victims are discovered. The ...

20 Missing After Boats Capsize in China’s Wu River During Sudden Storm

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A sudden and violent storm capsized two boats on the Wu River in China’s southwestern Guizhou province on Sunday, leaving 20 people missing and prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Around 70 people were aboard the vessels when the storm, bringing heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, struck without warning. Rescue teams managed to save 50 people by Sunday evening, according to sources. The search for the missing continues in the Qianxi area, where emergency workers are battling misty conditions and turbulent waters. Footage shared by state media shows a dramatic moment where a rescuer is seen performing CPR on a rescued individual aboard a boat. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the missing individuals were wearing life jackets or the nature of the boat trip. The W...