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View in browser Visit website Contact us Support us Daily News Update Powerful atmospheric river expected to produce extremely heavy snowfall in Sierra through March 3 An atmospheric river (AR) and low-pressure system are forecasted to bring widespread precipitation, including heavy snowfall in the Sierra Nevada and potential flooding along the US West Coast, from February 28 through March 3, 2024. Source 2024-02-28 The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: February 21 – 27, 2024 New activity/unrest was reported for 1 volcano from February 21 - 27, 2024. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes. Source 2024-02-28 Series of devastating wildfires hit Texas Panhandle, causing evacuations, temporary closure of critical nuclear weapons facility, U.S. A series of out-of-control wildfires swept through the Texas Panhandle on February 27 and 28, 2024, prompting tens of thousands of residents to evacuate, causing widespread power outages, and forcing the temporary shutdown of the Pantex Plant, a critical nuclear weapons facility. The disaster, affecting numerous homes and prompting a disaster declaration in 60 counties, saw the Smokehouse Creek Fire rapidly grow to Texas' 5th largest wildfire in history. Source 2024-02-28 Tens of thousands in Victoria urged to evacuate due to catastrophic fire danger, Australia Australian authorities called for the evacuation of tens of thousands in the southeast, including Victoria, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, due to an intense heat wave exacerbating bushfire risks, marking the region's severest conditions in four years. Source 2024-02-28 Ash emissions from Popocatépetl affect nearby municipalities, cancel flights, Mexico Strong ash emissions from Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano on February 27, 2024, produced ashfall over nearby communities and disrupted air travel, with 22 flights canceled at Mexico City International Airport amid safety concerns over volcanic ash in the skies. Source 2024-02-28 Share with your friends and family: Thank you! This daily newsletter service is provided ad-free by our supporters. Become a supporter The Watchers 10685-B Hazelhurst DR#24593, Houston United States You received this email because you signed up or asked us to place you on our daily news update email list.  This is a free service.  You can unsubscribe whenever you want. Unsubscribe