August 21, 2023

Natural Events

     
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Hurricane Hilary Barrels Toward Baja California Hurricane Hilary Barrels Toward Baja California

The major hurricane was expected to weaken before delivering heavy rain to Mexico and Southern California. (Aug 18, 2023)

     
Wildfires Approach Yellowknife Wildfires Approach Yellowknife

Fires burning near the provincial capital of Canada's Northwest Territories have forced evacuations for tens of thousands of people. (Aug 17, 2023)

     
Smoke in the Pacific Northwest Smoke in the Pacific Northwest

Extreme heat, bouts of strong winds, and a prolonged drought are fueling large forest fires in western Canada and the United States. (Aug 17, 2023)

     
Typhoon Lan Lashes Japan Typhoon Lan Lashes Japan

The island nation braced for the second major storm in less than a week. (Aug 14, 2023)