Tropical Storm Helene makes its way toward Florida; what to know

Tropical Storm Helene makes its way toward Florida; what to know

(NewsNation) — Several parts of Florida are under alert as the state braces for Tropical Storm Helene to strengthen into a major hurricane before making landfall in the U.S. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has declared a state of emergency in 41 counties. On Tuesday morning, the storm was sitting in the Caribbean Sea near … Read more

Iceland volcano spews smoke, lava in 4th eruption since December

Iceland volcano spews smoke, lava in 4th eruption since December

A volcano in Iceland erupted for the fourth time since December on Saturday, the country’s meteorological office said, spewing smoke and bright orange lava into the air in sharp contrast against the dark night sky. In a video shot from a Coast Guard helicopter and shown on public broadcaster RUV, fountains of molten rock soared … Read more

Canada’s top 10 weather stories of 2023: Wildfires, smoky skies, a record hot summer and more

Canada’s top 10 weather stories of 2023: Wildfires, smoky skies, a record hot summer and more

Every year, Environment and Climate Change Canada ranks the top 10 Canadian weather stories. Senior climatologist David Phillips compiles the list and this year, there was no doubt about what would take the number one position: the record-setting wildfires. “There’s no drum roll here,” Phillips said.  “The fires dominated everything…. In 28 years of putting … Read more