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Two dead and dozens injured after runway collision at LaGuardia Airport halts air traffic

A regional passenger aircraft collided with an airport firefighting vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in New York late on March 22, 2026, killing two pilots and injuring at least 41 people. LaGuardia remains closed until at least 14:00 E.T. on March 23 following the collision.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/23/two-dead-and-dozens-injured-after-runway-collision-at-laguardia-airport-halts-air-traffic/

Flash floods leave at least five dead in Oman’s South Al Batinah Governorate

At least five people were confirmed dead in Oman’s South Al Batinah Governorate by March 23, 2026, after #flash_floods swept vehicles away in Al-Maawil and Barka during #heavy_rainfall linked to a low-pressure system.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/23/flash-floods-leave-at-least-five-dead-in-omans-south-al-batinah-governorate/

Search continues after 71-year-old woman swept into Iao Stream on Maui, Hawaii

A 71-year-old woman was reported missing after being swept into the Iao Stream on Maui, Hawaii, at about 11:40 LT on March 21, 2026, while #heavy_rainfall kept the stream in rapid flow. Witnesses said she became fully submerged and was not seen again. Search operations continued on March 22 using ground, air, and ocean assets.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/22/search-continues-after-71-year-old-woman-swept-into-iao-stream-on-maui-hawaii/

Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Samoa Islands region

A strong and shallow #earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit the Samoa Islands region at 15:27 UTC on March 22, 2026. The #earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/22/strong-and-shallow-m6-2-earthquake-hits-samoa-islands-region-march-2026/

NASA confirms daylight fireball over Houston after possible meteorite strikes house

A bright fireball was observed over the Houston, Texas area at 21:40 UTC on March 21, 2026, producing sonic booms as it broke apart in the atmosphere. NASA said the event was detected by Geostationary Lightning Mappers aboard GOES satellites, while local officials reported that a possible meteorite fragment struck a house in north Houston.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/22/nasa-confirms-daylight-fireball-houston-possible-meteorite-house-march-21-2026/

Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Tonga

A strong and shallow #earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Tonga at 06:15 UTC on March 22, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/22/strong-and-shallow-m6-2-earthquake-hits-tonga/

Strong and shallow M6.7 earthquake hits northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

A strong and shallow #earthquake registered by the USGS and EMSC as M6.7 struck the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 12:16 UTC on March 21, 2026, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
https://watchers.news/2026/03/21/strong-and-shallow-m6-7-earthquake-hits-northern-mid-atlantic-ridge/

Hawaii governor estimates over USD 1 billion in storm damages as severe flooding continues across Oʻahu

Storm damage in Hawaii could exceed USD 1 billion as severe flooding from a Kona low affects Oʻahu on March 20–21, 2026, forcing about 5 500 residents to evacuate and triggering emergency warnings over the imminent risk of failure at Wahiawā Dam.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/21/hawaii-governor-estimates-over-usd-1-billion-in-storm-damages-as-severe-flooding-continues-across-o%ca%bbahu/

Geomagnetic storm reaches G3 levels after March 18 CME impacts Earth

A G3 - Strong geomagnetic storm developed late on March 20 into early March 21, 2026, after a coronal mass ejection that left the Sun on March 18 impacted Earth. The storm intensified after at least two CME arrivals, with solar wind speeds reaching 567 km/s and the interplanetary magnetic field turning strongly southward to −28 nT.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/21/geomagnetic-storm-reaches-g3-levels-after-march-18-cme-impacts-earth/

Imminent failure risk at Wahiawa Dam triggers emergency evacuations in Haleiwa and Waialua, Hawaii

Wahiawa Dam on Oʻahu, Hawaii, was placed under an imminent failure risk alert on March 20, 2026, prompting emergency evacuations in downstream communities, including Haleiwa and Waialua.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/20/imminent-failure-risk-wahiawa-dam-triggers-emergency-evacuations-haleiwa-waialua-march-20-2026/

Critical fire weather prompts Red Flag Warnings across parts of the High Plains

Multiple Red Flag Warnings are in effect across parts of the High Plains through March 21, 2026, as very low humidity, gusty winds, and anomalously warm temperatures support critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service warns that any fires that develop could spread rapidly and erratically.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/20/critical-fire-weather-prompts-red-flag-warnings-across-parts-of-the-high-plains/

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: March 12-18, 2026

New activity/unrest was reported for 7 #volcanoes from March 12 to 18, 2026. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 20 #volcanoes.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/20/the-weekly-volcanic-activity-report-march-12-18-2026/

Strong and shallow M6.1 earthquake hits Vanuatu

A strong and shallow #earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit 100 km (62.5 miles) WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu, at 02:30 UTC on March 20, 2026. The #earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). This is the second M6+ #earthquake of the day, following M6.6 in the South Shetland Islands at 00:22 UTC.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/20/strong-and-shallow-m6-1-earthquake-hits-vanuatu-4/

Strong and shallow M6.6 earthquake hits South Shetland Islands

A strong and shallow #earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 hit the South Shetland Islands at 00:22 UTC on March 20, 2026. The #earthquake occurred at a depth of 4.9 km (3 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/20/strong-and-shallow-m6-6-earthquake-hits-south-shetland-islands/

Florida reports USD 3.17 billion in agricultural losses after early 2026 freeze

Over USD 3 billion worth of crop losses were reported across Florida due to freeze conditions triggered by winter storms Ezra and Gianna, between December 30, 2025 and February 4, 2026. The freeze affected 66 of the state’s 67 counties and impacted multiple agricultural sectors during peak production periods
https://watchers.news/2026/03/19/florida-reports-usd-3-17-billion-in-agricultural-losses-after-early-2026-freeze/

Severe thunderstorms kill 19, injure over 50 in Karachi, Pakistan

Severe thunderstorms accompanied by #heavy_rain and gusty winds struck Karachi, Pakistan overnight on March 18--19, 2026, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 50. The deadliest incident occurred in Mawachh Goth, Baldia, where a wall collapse killed 13 people, while six others died in separate rain-related incidents across the city. Authorities launched rescue and medical response operations.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/19/severe-thunderstorms-kill-19-injure-over-50-in-karachi-pakistan/

Second kona low threatens renewed flooding in Hawaiʻi after record-breaking storm

A second Kona low is expected to affect the Hawaiian Islands beginning the evening of March 19, 2026, bringing additional rainfall to areas already impacted by record-breaking flooding from a previous storm. A Flood Watch is in effect from 18:00 LT on March 19 through 18:00 LT on March 22 for Maui County, Oʻahu, and Hawaiʻi Island.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/19/second-kona-low-threatens-renewed-flooding-in-hawai%ca%bbi-after-record-breaking-storm/

Long-duration atmospheric river raises flood risk in western Washington through March 21

A multi-day atmospheric river event affecting western Washington, United States, since March 15, 2026, is elevating flood potential as cumulative rainfall and snowmelt impact the regional river basins. Prolonged precipitation and high snow levels are leading to rising rivers, with flood risk expected to persist through early March 21.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/18/long-duration-atmospheric-river-raises-flood-risk-in-western-washington-through-march-21/

Kenya flood death toll rises to 71 as forecasters warn of renewed heavy rainfall

At least 71 people have died in flood-related incidents across Kenya since March 6, 2026, with Nairobi the hardest-hit area, as the Kenya Meteorological Department issued a Heavy Rainfall Advisory on March 18, warning that rainfall will intensify again across most parts of the country through March 24.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/18/kenya-flood-death-toll-rises-to-71-as-forecasters-warn-of-renewed-heavy-rainfall/

Woman dies after fatal gondola crash at Engelberg ski-resort, Switzerland

A 61-year-old woman died after a gondola crashed at a ski resort in Engelberg, Switzerland, on March 18, 2026, as strong winds affected the area and prompted the evacuation of hundreds of people.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/18/woman-dies-after-fatal-gondola-crash-at-engelberg-ski-resort-switzerland/

Tornado leaves at least four dead and more than a dozen injured in southwest Michigan, United States

Severe storms and tornadoes struck southwest Michigan, United States, on March 6, 2026, killing at least four people and injuring more than a dozen in Branch and Cass counties. Homes were destroyed, trees uprooted, and power infrastructure damaged as emergency crews carried out search and rescue operations through the night.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/07/tornado-southwest-michigan-damage-dead-injured-march-6-2026/

JWST observations eliminate lunar impact probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 in 2032

Astronomers have ruled out a potential Moon impact by asteroid 2024 YR4 on December 22, 2032 after precise measurements from the James Webb Space Telescope refined the object’s orbit. The asteroid, once briefly considered among the most closely monitored impact risks discovered in the past two decades, will instead pass safely beyond 20 000 km (12 400 miles) from the Moon.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/05/jwst-observations-eliminate-lunar-impact-probability-of-asteroid-2024-yr4-in-2032/

Strong and shallow M6.4 earthquake hits Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska

A strong and shallow #earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 hit near the Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska at 17:54 UTC on March 4, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. According to the National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC), there is no tsunami danger from this event.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/04/m6-4-earthquake-rat-islands-aleutian-islands-alaska-march-4-2026/

El Niño chances rise as La Niña fades, WMO says neutral phase to persist until mid-2026

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported on March 3, 2026, that the recent weak La Niña is fading, with ENSO-neutral conditions expected to prevail until at least July 2026. Forecast models show about a 40% chance of El Niño emerging by mid-year, although confidence remains limited because of the boreal-spring predictability barrier.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/04/el-nino-chances-rise-as-la-nina-fades-wmo-says-neutral-phase-to-persist-until-mid-2026/

Dense Saharan dust reaches Spain, France and Italy, reducing air quality and visibility

Thick Saharan dust from North Africa covered parts of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and neighboring countries on March 4, 2026, producing hazy skies, orange deposits, and moderate-to-poor air quality. Forecasts show the plume spreading toward central Europe before dispersing after March 6.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/04/dense-saharan-dust-reaches-spain-france-and-italy-reducing-air-quality-and-visibility/

Heavy snowfall across northern China triggers emergency responses

Northern China experienced widespread snowfall on March 1, 2026, with snow cover exceeding 250 000 km² (96 525 mi²) and a maximum snow depth of 23 cm (9 inches). The event prompted emergency responses across several provinces, including Hebei, Shanxi, and Gansu, according to official reports.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/03/heavy-snowfall-across-northern-china-triggers-emergency-responses/

Destructive cold lahar at Mount Merapi sweeps away vehicles following heavy rain, Indonesia

Heavy rainfall on March 3, 2026, triggered a destructive volcanic mudflow on Mount Merapi’s Kali Senowo channel in Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, sweeping away at least three trucks and one car.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/03/merapi-lahar-volcanic-mudflow-indonesia-march-3-2026/

Live watch: Blood moon total lunar eclipse of March 3, 2026

A blood moon total lunar eclipse occurring on March 3, 2026, will peak at 10:57 UTC, after the Moon enters totality at 10:29 UTC and remains fully immersed in Earth’s shadow for approximately 56 minutes. The event will be visible from much of Asia and Oceania, with live streams providing real-time views as totality unfolds.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/03/live-watch-blood-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-of-march-3-2026/

Continuous eruption at Ambae sends ash to 4 300 m (14 000 feet), Alert Level 3 maintained, Vanuatu

Volcanic ash from Ambae #volcano, Vanuatu, was reported at 4 300 m (14 000 feet) above sea level on March 1, 2026. Authorities keep the #volcano at Alert Level 3, with activity confined to the summit caldera and hazards limited to a 3 km (1.9 miles) exclusion zone. The ash cloud was observed moving southeast at approximately 28 km/h (17 mph).
https://watchers.news/2026/03/02/continuous-eruption-at-ambae-sends-ash-to-4-300-m-14-000-feet-alert-level-3-maintained-vanuatu/