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The IndependentWatch aerials from California as 7.0 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning
This feed shows aerials over San Francisco Bay after northern California was hit by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake late Thursday morning (5 December), prompting a tsunami warning. The quake struck around 39 miles southwest of Ferndale, close to the Oregon border, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. Officials issued a tsunami warning from Oregon through central California and at least 5.3 million people in California were affected.
- The Independent
Storm Darragh map: When and where UK will be hit by 90mph winds and rain from tonight
Storm Darragh is expected to cause significant disruption to travel amid fierce gales
- Sky News
Red weather warning issued as Storm Darragh set to bring 90mph winds
A severe red wind weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK, with gusts of 90mph expected. The Met Office has said "damaging winds" associated with Storm Darragh are expected to cause "significant disruption" as the weekend begins. The warning covers coastal areas of Wales and the South West of England, including Cardiff, Bristol and Devon, and is in place from 3am-11am on Saturday.
- Manchester Evening News
Met Office map shows exact time Storm Darragh will sweep across UK this week
The storm will bringing heavy rain and strong winds to much of the UK
- Yahoo News UK
Storm Darragh sparks rare red warning from Met Office for dangerous winds
The agency has warned of a 'danger to life' as Storm Darragh could bring gusts of up to 90mph.
- Manchester Evening News
Every Met Office weather warning issued for the next four days
Brits are braced for the elements this week
- PA Media: UK News
Forecasters issue yellow warning for heavy rain and wind during the weekend
People are being advised of a ‘danger to life’ from flying debris as well as from large waves at the coast.
- Bloomberg
Free Green Power in Sweden Is Crippling Its Wind Industry
(Bloomberg) -- Sweden’s wind power industry risks becoming a victim of its own success.Most Read from BloombergNYC’s Run-Down Bus Terminal Gets Approval for $10 Billion RevampKansas City Looks Back on its Long, Costly Ride With MicrotransitAs Wars Rage, Cities Face a Dark New Era of Urban DestructionThe country has one of the greenest grids in the world, relying almost entirely on hydroelectric, nuclear and wind, which now generates about a quarter of its supplies. But even more is needed to ele
- Manchester Evening News
Travel chaos as Manchester trains cancelled and packed out station 'shut down' after flooding
Nine services were cancelled from Manchester as a city centre station was 'shut down'
- Dudley News
Severe weather warning issued as Storm Darragh set to batter UK
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind and rain across the West Midlands for the rest of the week.
- Yahoo News UK
What we know about the Christmas weather forecast
Spoiler: it looks pretty grim for most of the UK.
- Yahoo News UK
Why is Britain so bad at dealing with flooding?
Environmental expert explains why Britain’s flood defences are failing to stop major disruption as the UK braces for more bad weather.
- Wiltshire Times
‘Severe flooding' closes major road with more heavy rain coming
A key Wiltshire A road is closed by flooding with more heavy rain forecast this week.
- Manchester Evening News
Met Office issues severe amber 80mph wind warning as Storm Darragh named
Heavy rain and strong winds are on the way
- PA Media: UK News
Strong winds and heavy rain set to hit UK as Storm Darragh named
An amber warning is in place from 3am until 9pm on Saturday for the west coast from Ayrshire to Cornwall.
- Hereford Times
Floods force closure of Herefordshire road off A49
A ROAD closure is in force for a Herefordshire road just off the A49 after it was hit by flooding.
- Eastern Daily Press
Britain's 'most flooded road' submerged AGAIN amid flood alert
The A1101 Welney Wash Road has been submerged again under a foot of water as the Environment Agency issues a yellow flood alert.
- Yahoo News UK
What do amber, red and yellow weather warnings actually mean?
The Met Office uses the warning system to inform the public about the danger of certain weather events.
- ABC News
Snow, strong winds and bitter cold threats continues for the East
An arctic front and snow squalls will impact the Northeast and Midwest on Thursday. In Erie, Pennsylvania, a blizzard warning is in effect until 1 a.m. EST on Saturday. Snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches are expected north of Interstate 90 (I-90) and 12 to 20 inches south of I-90.
- York Press
Storm Darragh: York set to be battered by strong winds and heavy rain
Strong winds and heavy rain are set to batter York as the city braces for the arrival of Storm Darragh.