World Disaster Warnings & Alerts

Thailand March 29

Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Thailand, Burma, collapsing buildings and killing more than 1,000

A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake has caused buildings to collapse in Thailand and Burma, leaving more than 1,000 dead across both countries.

VIDEO March 28

Skyscraper in Bangkok collapses after 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Burma, Thailand

A 7.7 magnitude rattled Burma and Thailand midday Friday, causing buildings to collapse as people scrambled for safety. 

VIDEO November 19, 2023

High probability of volcanic eruption in Iceland, experts warn

FOX News’ Bryan Llenas reports on subsiding earthquakes that could be ‘a bad sign’ for the possible eruption.

VIDEO May 2, 2022

Civilians trapped in underground Mariupol steel plant beg for help

Trapped Ukrainian families living in a besiged underground steel plant beg for help as they endure the war on Ukraine. 

VIDEO May 2, 2022

Civilians trapped in underground Mariupol steel plant beg for help

Trapped Ukrainian families living in a besiged underground steel plant beg for help as they endure the war on Ukraine. 

VIDEO October 7, 2020

Hurricane Delta to make landfall on Gulf Coast by Friday evening

Fox News meteorologist Rick Reichmuth maps the storm's trajectory on 'Your World'

Weather September 17, 2020

Strong 'Medicane' takes aim at Greece, alerts issued for cyclone-like storm

A rare type of storm system known as a "medicane" is taking aim at Greece on Thursday, according to forecasters.

Weather July 15, 2020

Massive waves in Australia draw surfers in Sydney, beachgoers run from 'freak wave'

Talk about a wall of water.

Floods July 8, 2020

Japan flooding death toll nears 60 as 'unprecedented' rain batters main island

Torrential rains that triggered deadly flooding across southern Japan moved northward on Wednesday, triggering mudslides and more evacuations across the country's main island. 

Floods July 6, 2020

Japan flooding death toll rises to 49 as more heavy rain hits region

Torrential rain brought another deluge to southern Japan on Monday as the death toll from days of flooding and mudslides climbed to at least 49 people as rescuers searched for missing people.

Hurricanes - Typhoons May 19, 2020

Super Cyclone Amphan spurs evacuation of millions in India, Bangladesh ahead of 'disastrous' storm

Millions of people have been ordered to evacuate from coastal areas of India and Bangladesh ahead of a super cyclone in the Bay of Bengal that's already tied a record for the strongest recorded storm in the region.

Hurricanes - Typhoons May 6, 2020

Hurricane forecasts will see some changes for 2020: Here's what will be different

Just a few weeks before hurricane season officially gets underway in the Atlantic Basin, forecasters revealed upcoming changes to the way they inform people about approaching storms. 

Coronavirus April 7, 2020

Japan declares state of emergency as coronavirus infections surge, Tokyo asks residents to self-isolate

Japenese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a month-long state of emergency on Tuesday for Tokyo and six other prefectures in an attempt to slow coronavirus.

Weather February 25, 2020

Sudden storm creates 'absolute bedlam' in Australia as Perth hit with high winds, flash flooding

A strong storm created havoc in the Western Australian city of Perth on Tuesday as lighting, heavy rain and flash flooding damaged buildings and caused traffic chaos. 

Weather February 19, 2020

Tornado watch vs. tornado warning: Here's the difference

Tornadoes can happen any time of the year, so what's the difference between a watch and a warning?

Weather February 16, 2020

Bomb cyclone storm rips across UK, spawns most flood warnings, alerts in England 'than any other day on record'

An explosive winter storm roared across Britain on Sunday, bringing high winds and heavy rains that prompted a record number of flood warnings in England. 

VIDEO January 23, 2020

Wuhan, China under quarantine amid deadly coronavirus outbreak

Mysterious outbreak has killed at least 17 people; Aishah Hasnie reports.

Weather January 20, 2020

Australia sees golfball-sized hail, dust storms from severe weather as wildfire season 'far from over'

As wildfires continue to burn through parts of eastern Australia, severe storms on Monday caused chaos in major cities in the region were hit with large hail and flooding rains.

Weather January 15, 2020

Canadian zoo cancels penguin walk due to 'extreme cold weather conditions'

It's even too cold for the birds.

DISASTERS January 12, 2020

Philippines volcano bring threat of 'volcanic tsunami' after eruption near Manila halts flights, thousands flee

Authorities in the Philippines have warned that a "volcanic tsunami" may be possible after a small volcano near the country's capital erupted on Sunday, shutting down the main international airport and causing tends of thousands to evacuate. 

Nuclear January 12, 2020

Pickering nuclear station 'incident' that triggered mass emergency alert in Canada was sent in error

Residents across the greater Toronto area were jolted awake early Sunday after a mass mobile alert was sent after an "incident" was reported at a nuclear power plant that turned out to be sent in error.

Australia January 1, 2020

Australia wildfire death toll grows as military deployed to ravaged communities cut off by flames

Military ships and aircraft have been deployed to coastal communities in southeastern Australia cut off by raging wildfires that have raced towards the coast, trapping thousands as the death toll from the apocalyptic blazes continues to grow.

Australia December 31, 2019

Australia wildfires trap thousands in seaside town, many take refuge on beach as fires turn sky 'pitch black'

Thousands of vacationers and residents remained trapped at a seaside town in southeastern Australia as a raging wildfire surged toward the area Tuesday, amid an explosive bushfire season that has already claimed several dead.

Weather December 26, 2019

Australia wildfires expected to worsen as another ‘extreme heat wave’ looms

Firefighters battling more than 70 wildfires in Australia’s most populous state are bracing for worse conditions as an “extreme heatwave” is set to hit embattled areas on the weekend.

Weather December 19, 2019

Australia's national heat record broken for second day in a row, wildfire emergency declared

A state of emergency has been declared in Australia's most populous state amid a record-breaking heatwave that has sent temperatures soaring and helping to fuel around 100 wildfires. 

Australia November 11, 2019

Australia facing 'most dangerous bushfire week,' prompting state of emergency over 'catastrophic' threat

The most populated area of Australia is facing the threat of "catastrophic" wildfire danger on Tuesday, prompting officials to issue the maximum level of warning of the fire danger ratings introduced a decade ago. 

Hurricanes - Typhoons October 1, 2019

Hurricane Lorenzo to pound the Azores with up to 70-foot waves, more bodies found from sunken tugboat

An "extremely large" Hurricane Lorenzo is threatening to bring waves of up to 70 feet as it bears down on parts of the Azores Islands this week.

VIDEO September 13, 2019

Bahamas on alert as new weather system triggers tropical storm warnings

Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for island nation still struggling to recover from Hurricane Dorian; Steve Harrigan reports from Nassau.

Hurricanes - Typhoons September 8, 2019

Typhoon Faxai targets Tokyo as more than 100,000 told to evacuate ahead of 'very powerful' storm

A powerful typhoon is forecast to make landfall near Tokyo late Sunday, packing winds of up to 134 mph and the threat of heavy rain as more than 100,000 have been told to evacuate.

Hurricane Dorian September 3, 2019

Hurricane Dorian death toll rises to 7 in the Bahamas, US monitors storm's path

The Bahamas prime minister raised the death toll from Hurricane Dorian on Tuesday from five to seven and said more deaths were expected as the storm begins to move away from the Caribbean islands.