India's defence ministry has boosted naval and coast guard capabilities with two major deals worth over Rs 5,000 crore. The Indian Coast Guard will receive six advanced maritime helicopters from HAL, enhancing its security roles. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy is acquiring advanced Shtil surface-to-air missiles from Russia to bolster warship defence against aerial threats.

Source: MoD signs inks Rs 2,182 crore deal with Russia for ship missiles

Dubai authorities extinguished a fire near the US consulate following a drone strike. Emergency teams responded swiftly, and no injuries were reported. The UAE's air defense systems intercepted numerous missiles and drones. The nation maintains its right to self-defense amidst ongoing regional tensions. The UAE reiterates its neutral stance in the conflict.

Source: Watch: Flames, black smoke rise near US Consulate in Dubai after drone strike

US President Trump has sharply criticized European nations, particularly Spain, for their stance on the US-Israel military campaign against Iran. While Germany is praised, Spain's refusal to allow base usage for operations against Iran has drawn Trump's ire. The conflict escalates with regional attacks and rising oil prices.

Source: 'Not happy with UK either': Trump slams European nations, singles out Spain over Iran campaign

Curtains Come Down On 777 Foreign-Made Wristwatches Smuggling Case

Source: After 41 years, Supreme Court finds accused guilty but waives prison term

India is actively working to repatriate thousands of its citizens stranded in West Asian countries like the UAE and Qatar. The government is utilizing a combination of charter and scheduled flights, with airlines warned against fare hikes. This effort follows a high-level review of the West Asia crisis.

Source: US, Israel attacks Iran: Scheduled, charter flights to be used for repatriation

SPC Mar 3, 2026 2000 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook

Day 1 Convective Outlook CORR 1
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0232 PM CST Tue Mar 03 2026

Valid 032000Z - 041200Z

...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THE
SOUTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS INTO MISSOURI AND WESTERN ILLINOIS...

CORRECTED FOR TESTING THE CORRECTION PROCESS

...SUMMARY...
Isolated severe hail may occur this evening into the overnight hours
across parts of the southern/central Plains into Missouri and
western Illinois.

...20z Update...
The Marginal Risk continues across parts of the southern/central
Plains into Missouri and western Illinois. Moisture continues
northward, observed in visible satellite and 60 F dew points 
increasing from the south into southern Kansas. Thunderstorm
development is still expected to be delayed into the evening as
modest capping remains in place. Some conditional risk for large
hail (some up to 1.5-2" in diameter) will be possible, mainly across
northwest Oklahoma into southern Kansas. In this region, a favorable
overlap of MLCAPE around 1000-1500 J/kg will overlap with steep
mid-level lapse rates and deep layer shear near the frontal
boundary.

..Thornton.. 03/03/2026

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1030 AM CST Tue Mar 03 2026/

...Southern/Central Plains into Missouri and Western Illinois...
Water-vapor imagery this morning shows a mid-level shortwave trough
over the central Rockies and this feature will move into the central
High Plains late tonight.  A frontal zone this morning is draped
from near the Raton Mesa into the TX Panhandle extends
east-northeastward across northern OK into the Ozarks.  A weak
surface low over northeast NM and the OK/TX Panhandles this morning
will gradually develop towards northwest TX by this evening. 
Southerly low-level flow will maintain a moist fetch into OK today
and into the Ozarks and parts of the mid MS Valley.  A dryline is
forecast to mix eastward across the southern High Plains by late
this afternoon, intersecting the surface front in the northwest
TX/southwest OK vicinity.

Convection will likely be inhibited during the day across much of
the MRGL Risk owing to both capping and weak mid-level shortwave
ridging.  The strongest heating and low-level convergence is
forecast across parts of northwest TX/southwest OK where convective
inhibition will become weakened by late afternoon.  Have adjusted
severe hail probabilities farther south into parts of northwest TX
to account for the potential for a supercell or two this evening
into the overnight hours.  As large-scale forcing for ascent
continues to strengthen through the evening into the overnight,
expected widely scattered thunderstorms to eventually develop near
the frontal zone (perhaps favoring a northwest OK/southern KS
corridor).  Large hail will be the hazard with the stronger storms. 
Around 1000-1500 J/kg of MUCAPE, steepened mid-level lapse rates,
and strong effective bulk shear suggest that some of these cells may
pose a threat for isolated severe hail as they spread from OK/KS
into MO and western IL through early Wednesday morning.

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk_2000.html

SPC - No watches are valid as of Tue Mar 3 20:35:02 UTC 2026
No watches are valid as of Tue Mar 3 20:35:02 UTC 2026.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/

SPC - No MDs are in effect as of Tue Mar 3 20:35:02 UTC 2026
No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Tue Mar 3 20:35:02 UTC 2026.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/

SPC Mar 3, 2026 1930 UTC Day 3 Severe Thunderstorm Outlook
SPC 1930Z Day 3 Outlook

Day 3 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0127 PM CST Tue Mar 03 2026

Valid 051200Z - 061200Z

...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY AFTERNOON
INTO THURSDAY NIGHT FROM WEST TEXAS INTO SOUTHWEST/CENTRAL KANSAS...

...SUMMARY...
Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon and
into Thursday night from west Texas into Kansas.  Large hail appears
to be the main threat, though a couple of tornadoes and isolated
severe gusts will also be possible.

...Southern/central Plains Thursday afternoon/night...
Amplification of a midlevel trough is expected near the Four Corners
Thursday into Thursday night, as a downstream lee cyclone deepens
across eastern CO.  The deepening cyclone will draw moisture
northward from TX across the southern/central Plains through early
Friday in the developing warm sector.  The lee trough/dryline will
be located near or just west of the KS/CO and TX/NM borders by late
afternoon as the cyclone deepens in place.  Surface heating in cloud
breaks could allow sufficient vertical mixing to weaken convective
inhibition and allow isolated thunderstorm development along and
just east of the dryline by late afternoon across the TX
Panhandle/South Plains into southwest KS.  The storm environment
will conditionally favor supercells capable of producing large hail
near or just in excess of 2 inches in diameter.  The tornado threat
will be a little greater by early evening as low-level shear
increases and near 60 F dewpoints surge northward from OK into KS,
though the tornado threat will depend on a supercell or two
persisting into late evening.

Otherwise, elevated convection will spread northeastward Thursday
night as the low-level jet and associated warm/moist advection
increase.  Steep midlevel lapse rates will support the potential for
large hail with the overnight convection as far north as NE/IA.

..Thompson.. 03/03/2026

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day3otlk_1930.html

Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israel strike, with his burial planned for Mashhad. The assassination marks a significant escalation, with US President Trump calling it justice and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu noting signs of his demise.

Source: Ayatollah Khamenei to be buried in his hometown, Mashhad

Thirty-eight Indian-flagged ships, carrying crude and LNG with nearly 1,100 seafarers, are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the West Asia conflict. Three Indian sailors died and one was injured on foreign-flagged vessels in recent attacks off Oman. Shipping authorities are prioritizing seafarer safety and maritime asset security.

Source: West Asia crisis: 38 Indian ships stuck in Persian Gulf; 3 sailors dead

NIA has requested China's assistance to identify the buyer of a GoPro camera, crucial evidence in a Lashkar-e-Taiba attack. Activated in Dongguan, China, the camera's origin is vital for tracing terrorist reconnaissance and operational links. This move highlights international cooperation efforts in combating terror.

Source: Pahalgam attack: GoPro trail leads to Chinese city; court allows NIA to seek Beijing help

A Hindu temple in Peterborough secured a High Court injunction halting the sale of its building to a mosque. The Bharat Hindu Samaj Temple, serving 18,000 devotees and offering community services, challenged the council's decision after being outbid. The judge found a strong case for interim relief, preventing irreversible steps.

Source: UK: Hindu temple thrown lifeline by judge after council plans to sell its premises to a mosque

Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib has been released from Tihar jail after being granted bail. He asserted that the Congress and its youth wing will continue their opposition to the India-US deal, claiming it harms farmers. Chib was arrested for his alleged role in a protest at Bharat Mandapam.

Source: AI summit protest: Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu & others released from Tihar jail

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' is outpacing Yash's 'Toxic' in North American pre-sales, with advance bookings exceeding $100K USD. While 'Toxic' leads domestic buzz and screen count, especially in the South, 'Dhurandhar 2' shows strong momentum for its Hindi premiere. Both films are set for a major box office clash.

Source: 'Dhurandhar 2' dominates over 'Toxic' in North America

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 07:00 pm (Universal Time)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22770771/mag2quake-Mar-3-2026-Indonesia-Timor-Region.html

World Earthquake Report for March 2026
Summary: 3 quakes 6.0+, 14 quakes 5.0+, 111 quakes 4.0+, 412 quakes 3.0+, 963 quakes 2.0+ (1503 total)
This report is being updated every day.
Magnitude 9+: none
Magnitude 8+: none
Magnitude 7+: none
Magnitude 6+: 3 earthquakes
Magnitude 5+: 14 earthquakes
Magnitude 4+: 111 earthquakes
Magnitude 3+: 412 earthquakes
Magnitude 2+: 963 earthquakes
No quakes of magnitude 7 or higher

List of 10 largest earthquakes in the world during March 2026:

#1: Mag 6.3 South Pacific Ocean, 316 km south of Matuku Island, Eastern, Fiji

Sunday, Mar 1, 2026, at 06:44 pm (GMT +13) -

#2: Mag 6.2 Indian Ocean, 12 km southeast of Pulau Babi Island, Indonesia

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 11:56 am (Pontianak time) -

#3: Mag 6.0 North Pacific Ocean, Northern Mariana Islands

Monday, Mar 2, 2026, at 01:55 pm (GMT +10) -

#4: Mag 5.6 East China Sea, 67 km northwest of Miyakojima, Okinawa, Japan

Monday, Mar 2, 2026, at 07:39 pm (GMT +9) -

#5: Mag 5.5 East China Sea, 51 km south of Kagoshima, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Sunday, Mar 1, 2026, at 06:00 pm (GMT +9) -

Earthquake stats:

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/view_news/296458/World-Earthquake-Report-for-March-2026.html

Indian Railways will absorb an additional Rs 90,000 crore for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train, bringing the total cost to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. No further loans from JICA are planned. The ministry seeks Cabinet approval for revised funding, exploring options like finance ministry support and multilateral financing for future corridors.

Source: Railways unlikely to seek extra loan from JICA to meet higher cost of Bullet train project

Volcano earthquake report for Tuesday, 3 Mar 2026

Quakes detected near: Apaneca Range (3 quakes between mag 1.4-2.1), Cabalian (2 quakes between mag 1.9-3.1), Cerro Singüil (1 quake mag 2.6), Clear Lake (25 quakes between mag 0.2-2.0), El Chichón (9 quakes between mag 1.8-2.6), Etna (3 quakes between mag 1.0-1.6)
Granada (1 quake mag 3.0), Hulubelu (4 quakes between mag 2.1-2.3), Jailolo (1 quake mag 2.4), Katla (21 quakes between mag 0.0-3.0), Krísuvík (8 quakes between mag 0.0-1.5), Kupreanof (1 quake mag 2.5), Mammoth Mountain (6 quakes between mag 0.3-1.3), Maroa (4 quakes between mag 1.0-1.4), Masaya (1 quake mag 1.8), Maunaloa (2 quakes between mag 1.7-1.8), Mount St. Helens (1 quake mag 2.0), Nevado del Huila (2 quakes between mag 4.0-4.0), Olot Field (1 quake mag 3.6), Reporoa (2 quakes between mag 1.7-2.4), Sekincau Belirang (1 quake mag 2.2), Stepovak Bay 2 (1 quake mag 1.8), Sumbing (1 quake mag 2.1), Tecapa (1 quake mag 3.0), Tenerife (2 quakes between mag 1.5-3.0), Ugashik-Peulik (1 quake mag 1.7), Vesuvius (4 quakes between mag 0.1-1.0) (updated 18h50)

Note: Earthquakes within 20 km from and at depths less than 50 km under active volcanoes are reported. The list is not complete because many volcanoes are not monitored and/or seismic data in high resolution is not available publicly.

Volcanoes with recent earthquakes above magnitude 2 or more than 10 quakes are listed below:

Apaneca Range volcano (El Salvador): 3 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.1

3 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 53 minutes, the last being recorded quake 18 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 8.00 and 4.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake 18 km north of Sonsonate, Departamento de Sonsonate, El Salvador, Mar 2, 2026 05:59 pm (GMT -6) (7 km ESE)
2.1 quake 17 km north of Sonsonate, Departamento de Sonsonate, El Salvador, Mar 2, 2026 06:52 pm (GMT -6) (8 km ESE)
1.4 quake 18 km north of Sonsonate, Departamento de Sonsonate, El Salvador, Mar 2, 2026 06:49 pm (GMT -6) (5 km ESE)
All earthquakes at Apaneca Range

Cabalian volcano (Central Philippines): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.1

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 7 hours, the last being recorded quake 44 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.00 and 2.00 km.
Earthquake details:
3.1 quake Province of Southern Leyte, 51 km east of Inopacan, Philippines, Mar 3, 2026 07:19 pm (GMT +8) (11 km NNW)
1.9 quake Philippine Sea, 22 km northeast of Panaon Island, Philippines, Mar 4, 2026 02:06 am (GMT +8) (16 km SE)
All earthquakes at Cabalian

Cerro Singüil volcano (El Salvador): magnitude 2.6 earthquake

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred at the volcano 46 minutes ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 4.00 km depth at 14 km distance W from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake 13 km northeast of Ahuachapan, Departamento de Ahuachapan, El Salvador, Mar 3, 2026 12:03 pm (GMT -6) (14 km W)
All earthquakes at Cerro Singüil

Clear Lake volcano (California): 25 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.0

Possible earthquake swarm: 25 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 22 hours, the last being recorded quake 1 hour 44 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 7.34 and 1.04 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.0 quake Sonoma County, 14 mi southwest of Clearlake, Lake County, California, United States, Mar 3, 2026 03:22 am (GMT -8) (18 km S)
1.5 quake 12 mi southwest of Clearlake, Lake County, California, United States, Mar 2, 2026 05:05 pm (GMT -8) (16 km S)
1.5 quake 25 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Mar 3, 2026 01:11 am (GMT -8) (19 km S)
1.5 quake 25 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Mar 2, 2026 02:47 pm (GMT -8) (19 km S)
1.2 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Mar 2, 2026 12:54 pm (GMT -8) (16 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Clear Lake

El Chichón volcano (Southern Mexico): 9 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.6

9 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 13 hours, the last being recorded quake 8 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.00 and 1.20 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.6 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Mar 2, 2026 03:41 pm (GMT -6) (1 km NNW)
2.4 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Mar 2, 2026 09:35 pm (GMT -6) (1 km NNW)
2.3 quake Estado de Chiapas, 35 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Mar 3, 2026 04:56 am (GMT -6) (2 km NNE)
2.2 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Mar 3, 2026 02:28 am (GMT -6) (1 km SW)
2.2 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Mar 3, 2026 04:55 am (GMT -6) (1 km NNW)
All earthquakes at El Chichón

Granada volcano (Nicaragua): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 9 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 4 km distance ENE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 17 km east of Masaya, Departamento de Masaya, Nicaragua, Mar 3, 2026 03:46 am (GMT -6) (4 km ENE)
All earthquakes at Granada

Hulubelu volcano (Sumatra): 4 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.3

4 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 14 hours, the last being recorded quake 7 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 11.00 and 4.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake Kabupaten Tanggamus, 68 km west of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, Mar 3, 2026 06:25 pm (GMT +7) (11 km SE)
2.2 quake Kabupaten Tanggamus, 65 km west of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, Mar 3, 2026 06:29 pm (GMT +7) (13 km ESE)
2.2 quake Kabupaten Tanggamus, 89 km west of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, Mar 3, 2026 06:42 am (GMT +7) (13 km W)
2.1 quake Kabupaten Tanggamus, 90 km west of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, Mar 3, 2026 04:34 am (GMT +7) (13 km W)
All earthquakes at Hulubelu

Jailolo volcano (Halmahera): magnitude 2.4 earthquake

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred at the volcano 20 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 12.00 km depth at 8 km distance N from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake Maluku Sea, 40 km north of Ternate, Kota Ternate, North Maluku, Indonesia, Mar 3, 2026 07:35 am (GMT +9) (8 km N)
All earthquakes at Jailolo

Katla volcano (Iceland): 21 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.0

Possible earthquake swarm: 21 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 18 hours, the last being recorded quake 6 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 10.00 and 0.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
3.0 quake 59 km northeast of Vestmannaeyjar, South, Iceland, Mar 3, 2026 06:41 am (Reykjavik time) (6 km W)
1.8 quake 6.0 km ENE of Goðabunga Mar 3, 2026 10:30 am (Universal Time) (6 km NW)
1.6 quake 5.4 km E of Goðabunga Mar 3, 2026 10:27 am (Universal Time) (4 km W)
1.4 quake 3.4 km ENE of Goðabunga Mar 2, 2026 09:13 pm (Universal Time) (7 km WNW)
1.1 quake Iceland: 4.4 km E of Goðabunga Mar 2, 2026 09:09 pm (Reykjavik time) (5 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Katla

Kupreanof volcano (Alaska Peninsula): magnitude 2.5 earthquake

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred at the volcano 12 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 14.55 km depth at 12 km distance ESE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.5 quake Lake and Peninsula Borough, 54 mi northeast of Sand Point, Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States, Mar 2, 2026 09:28 pm (GMT -9) (12 km ESE)
All earthquakes at Kupreanof

Nevado del Huila volcano (Colombia): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 4.0

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano at nearly the same time (12:38 UTC). Hypocenter depths ranged between 1.00 and 1.00 km.
Earthquake details:
4.0 quake Departamento del Huila, 31 km north of Belalcazar, Colombia, Mar 3, 2026 07:38 am (GMT -5) (1 km ESE)
4.0 quake Departamento del Huila, 31 km north of Belalcazar, Colombia, Mar 3, 2026 07:38 am (GMT -5) (1 km ESE)
All earthquakes at Nevado del Huila

Olot Field volcano (Spain): magnitude 3.6 earthquake

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred at the volcano 1 hour 44 minutes ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 1.00 km depth at 6 km distance S from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.6 quake Wilaya de Blida, 31 km southwest of Algiers, Wilaya d' Alger, Algeria, Mar 3, 2026 06:06 pm (GMT +1) (6 km S)
All earthquakes at Olot Field

Reporoa volcano (New Zealand): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.4

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 13 minutes, the last being recorded quake 7 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 5.00 and 4.20 km.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake 21 km south of Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Mar 4, 2026 12:57 am (GMT +13) (11 km N)
1.7 quake 23 km south of Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Mar 4, 2026 01:11 am (GMT +13) (10 km N)
All earthquakes at Reporoa

Sekincau Belirang volcano (Sumatra): magnitude 2.2 earthquake

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 7 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 3.00 km depth at 5 km distance S from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake Kabupaten Lampung Barat, 109 km west of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, Mar 3, 2026 06:30 pm (GMT +7) (5 km S)
All earthquakes at Sekincau Belirang

Sumbing volcano (Central Java): magnitude 2.1 earthquake

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at the volcano 11 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 28.00 km depth at 4 km distance SW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake 17 km east of Wonosobo, Kabupaten Wonosobo, Provinsi Jawa Tengah, Indonesia, Mar 3, 2026 02:58 pm (GMT +7) (4 km SW)
All earthquakes at Sumbing

Tecapa volcano (El Salvador): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 23 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 18 km distance N from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 29 km east of San Vicente, Departamento de San Vicente, El Salvador, Mar 2, 2026 01:35 pm (GMT -6) (18 km N)
All earthquakes at Tecapa

Tenerife volcano (Canary Islands): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 3.0

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 8 minutes, the last being recorded quake 3 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 16.10 and 10.00 km.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 27 km west of La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Mar 3, 2026 03:36 pm (GMT +0) (16 km NNE)
1.5 quake 35 km southwest of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, Mar 3, 2026 03:28 pm (Universal Time) (15 km ESE)
All earthquakes at Tenerife
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news/296478/Volcano-earthquake-report-for-Tuesday-3-Mar-2026.html

Russia reports India's renewed interest in larger crude oil imports amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Moscow sees this as a chance to reduce discounts to Asian buyers. India, however, assures sufficient reserves and diversified sourcing, with only 40% of its crude imports passing through the critical waterway.

Source: Russia says India hints ‘renewed interest’ in more crude imports amid Iran crisis

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook

Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1240 PM CST Tue Mar 03 2026

Valid 041200Z - 051200Z

...NO CRITICAL AREAS...

The forecast remains on track, and please see the previous
discussion for more details.

..Nauslar/Stearns.. 03/03/2026

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0200 AM CST Tue Mar 03 2026/

...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough will eject northeastward across the
central Great Plains through D2/Wednesday as a more amplified
upper-level trough digs southeastward into the West. At the surface,
a weak cyclone will transition northeastward across the Midwest
along a nearly stationary boundary forecast to extend from far west
Texas northeastward into the Midwest and then eastward across the
Mid-Atlantic. Cooler temperatures, light winds, and modestly
increased RH within the post-frontal air mass are expected to temper
any fire weather concerns across much of the central and southern
High Plains. While a corridor of stronger sustained surface winds
(15-20 mph) is forecast ahead of the surface low from southern Texas
into the mid-Mississippi River Valley, richer low-level moisture
will maintain surface RH above 40-50% across region. 

Meanwhile, a second surface cyclone will shift southeastward from
Alberta into southeastern Montana and may bring a brief period of
localized downslope winds to portions of the northern High Plains;
however, sustained winds are forecast to remain light (less than 15
mph) across any areas that do see decreased RH values of 20% or
less. Given the expected poor overlap of low RH and stronger
sustained winds, widespread fire weather concerns are not
anticipated at this time.

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/fire_wx/fwdy2.html

Source: Japan’s ‘snow monsters’: The frozen giants of Zao that only appear for weeks

Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for March 4, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.

Source: Horoscope today: Daily astrological predictions for March 4

World Earthquake Report for Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Summary: 1 quake 6.0+, 6 quakes 5.0+, 38 quakes 4.0+, 144 quakes 3.0+, 322 quakes 2.0+ (511 total)
This report is being updated every hour.
Magnitude 6+: 1 earthquake
Magnitude 5+: 6 earthquakes
Magnitude 4+: 38 earthquakes
Magnitude 3+: 144 earthquakes
Magnitude 2+: 322 earthquakes
No quakes of magnitude 7 or higher

10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours)

#1: Mag 6.2 Indian Ocean, 12 km southeast of Pulau Babi Island, Indonesia

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 11:56 am (Pontianak time) -

#2: Mag 5.3 Bering Sea, 22 mi east of Buldir Island, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States

Monday, Mar 2, 2026, at 01:46 pm (GMT -10) -

#3: Mag 5.3 Philippine Sea, 15 km north of Agrihan Island, Northern Mariana Islands

Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026, at 12:38 am (Saipan time) -

#4: Mag 5.3 South Pacific Ocean, 241 km south of Stewart Island, Southland, New Zealand

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 11:55 pm (GMT +12) -

#5: Mag 5.2 Bering Sea, 26 mi east of Buldir Island, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 12:44 am (GMT -10) -

#6: Mag 5.1 North Pacific Ocean, 138 km east of Ostrov Shumshu Island, Kamchatka, Russia

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 02:16 pm (GMT +12) -

#7: Mag 5.0 East China Sea, 70 km northwest of Miyakojima, Okinawa, Japan

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 09:11 am (GMT +9) -

#8: Mag 4.9 South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 07:23 am (GMT +12) -

#9: Mag 4.9 North Pacific Ocean, Northern Mariana Islands

Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026, at 12:55 am (GMT +10) -

#10: Mag 4.8 15 km southeast of Xinying, Taiwan

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 07:52 pm (Taipei time) -

Earthquakes reported felt

#1: Mag 3.6 Wilaya de Blida, 31 km southwest of Algiers, Wilaya d' Alger, Algeria - 32 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 06:06 pm (GMT +1) -

#2: Mag 6.2 Indian Ocean, 12 km southeast of Pulau Babi Island, Indonesia - 24 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 11:56 am (Pontianak time) -

#3: Mag 4.5 Black Sea, Georgia - 24 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 03:09 pm (GMT +3) -

#4: Mag 3.3 4.4 km north of Sisak, Sisak-Moslavina County, Croatia - 20 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 05:46 am (GMT +1) -

#5: Mag 4.5 Black Sea, Georgia - 16 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 04:05 pm (GMT +3) -

#6: Mag 3.8 15 km north of Gnowangerup, Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia - 9 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 07:02 am (GMT +8) -

#7: Mag 3.7 Wilaya de Bouira, 37 km southeast of Algiers, Wilaya d' Alger, Algeria - 8 reports

Monday, Mar 2, 2026, at 09:22 pm (GMT +1) -

#8: Mag 2.9 Aegean Sea, 27 km east of Irakleion, Heraklion Regional Unit, Crete, Greece - 5 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 04:09 am (GMT +2) -

#9: Mag 4.8 15 km southeast of Xinying, Taiwan - 4 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 07:52 pm (Taipei time) -

#10: Mag 3.3 Pyrenees, 35 km northeast of Ararat, Ararat, Victoria, Australia - 4 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 01:21 pm (GMT +11) -

#11: Mag 3.5 12 km south of Glogow, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland - 4 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 05:53 pm (GMT +1) -

#12: Mag 2.3 9.5 km southwest of Piedecuesta, Departamento de Santander, Colombia - 3 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 06:11 am (GMT -5) -

#13: Mag 2.6 14 km northwest of Gnowangerup, Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia - 2 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 09:45 pm (GMT +8) -

#14: Mag 3.1 Eastern Mediterranean, 86 km south of Manavgat, Antalya, Turkey - 2 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 02:20 pm (GMT +2) -

#15: Mag 4.0 Departamento del Huila, 31 km north of Belalcazar, Colombia - 2 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 07:38 am (GMT -5) -

#16: Mag 3.5 Morona Santiago, 44 km east of Riobamba, Chimborazo, Ecuador - 2 reports

Monday, Mar 2, 2026, at 01:41 pm (GMT -5) -

#17: Mag 2.7 16 km northwest of Gnowangerup, Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia - 2 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 06:28 pm (GMT +8) -

#18: Mag 3.5 Provincia de Cotopaxi, 22 km northeast of Quevedo, Ecuador - 2 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 08:59 am (GMT -5) -

#19: Mag 2.0 23 km west of San Gil, Departamento de Santander, Colombia - 2 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 01:08 am (GMT -5) -

#20: Mag 4.5 27 km southeast of Xinying, Taiwan - 2 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 11:34 pm (GMT +8) -

#21: Mag 2.8 16 km northwest of Gnowangerup, Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia - 2 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 11:56 pm (GMT +8) -

#22: Mag 4.0 Departamento del Huila, 31 km north of Belalcazar, Colombia - 2 reports

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026, at 07:38 am (GMT -5) -

#23: Mag 4.1 South Pacific Ocean, 153 km north of La Serena, Provincia de Elqui, Region de Coquimbo, Chile - 2 reports

Monday, Mar 2, 2026, at 06:55 pm (GMT -5) -

Earthquake stats

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquake/news/296498/World-Earthquake-Report-for-Tuesday-3-March-2026.html

SPC Mar 3, 2026 1730 UTC Day 2 Convective Outlook
SPC 1730Z Day 2 Outlook

Day 2 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1126 AM CST Tue Mar 03 2026

Valid 041200Z - 051200Z

...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM NORTH TEXAS
TO THE SOUTHERN MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS...

...SUMMARY...
Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected during the
afternoon and evening on Wednesday from north-central Texas and
southeast Oklahoma into northwest Arkansas, southeast Missouri and
southern Illinois.  Large hail and occasional wind damage will be
the primary threats.

...Southern Plains to lower OH Valley...
A midlevel shortwave trough now over CO will progress eastward and
reach the mid MS Valley by early Thursday, in response to an
amplifying wave upstream over the Great Basin/CA.  An associated
weak surface wave will develop east-northeastward along a
quasi-stationary baroclinic from the Ozarks to the lower OH Valley,
and this baroclinic zone will serve as the primary focus for ascent
and convection Wednesday into early Thursday. Boundary-layer
dewpoints in the 60s will be prevalent along and south of the front
by tomorrow, given the returning moisture already present from
southeast OK into MS.  The low-level moistening will occur beneath
the eastern extent of an elevated mixed layer with 7-8 C/km midlevel
lapse rates, per 12z soundings across the southern Plains.  Surface
heating in cloud breaks will contribute to MLCAPE near 1000 J/kg
with diminishing convective inhibition along the front through the
afternoon.

Elevated convection could be ongoing at the start of the period
across southeast KS/northeast OK in a zone of low-level warm
advection.  Storms will spread east-northeastward through the day
toward southeast MO/southern IL and vicinity, while additional
storms are probable along the front during the afternoon/evening
from central/north TX into eastern OK/western AR.  Deep-layer and
low-level vertical shear will be sufficient for storm clusters and
some supercell structures by late afternoon/evening closer to the
path of the weak cyclone and midlevel trough across southern MO,
where there will be the potential for large hail, damaging gusts,
and a couple of tornadoes.  Deep-layer shear will be weaker farther
to the southwest toward TX where storms should be more
isolated/discrete with an accompanying threat for large hail. 
Convection may persist through the overnight hours to the immediate
cool side of the front.

..Thompson.. 03/03/2026

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk_1730.html