STORM DAMAGE

Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Portugal's Stormy Path to Financial Stability

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying to keep its budget balanced and reduce debt, but recent storms have made things harder. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, said that helping people and businesses affected by the storms is a priority. This means that the government migh

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Portugal's Stormy Financial Path

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying hard to keep its budget in check and reduce debt. But, storms have caused a lot of damage. This makes things more complicated. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, spoke about this. He said that helping people and businesses affected by

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Feb 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Southern Storms: A Tale of Loss and Lessons

The South is still feeling the effects of a recent storm that brought snow, ice, and destruction. Many people lost their lives, and thousands are dealing with the aftermath. Homes and businesses were damaged, and many people had to go without power for over a week. But the most noticeable damage wa

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Feb 11 2026WEATHER

Storm Leaves a Trail of Fallen Trees in the South

The winter storm that hit the southern states last month left more than just shattered roofs and broken power lines; it also toppled countless trees that had stood for generations. In Nashville, a quiet blue cottage and its green yard were once a refuge for old trees that had survived the city’s gro

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Feb 07 2026WEATHER

Storm Marta Leaves Spanish Farms Flooded and Farmers in Trouble

The rain keeps coming. Winds blow hard. Fields are under water. Farmers in southern Spain say they have lost many hectares of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower. The damage is worth millions of euros. They want help from the government. The storm, named Marta, is part of a long line of bad weather.

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Dec 27 2025WEATHER

Stormy Nights Leave North Bay Reeling: Power Outages and Downed Trees

The North Bay faced another rough night as a powerful storm system continued to wreak havoc. This was the third night of heavy rain and strong winds, which caused more trees to fall and left many without electricity. The storm was part of a weather pattern known as an atmospheric river, which brings

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Dec 18 2025WEATHER

Windstorm Wreaks Havoc: One Life Lost, Thousands in the Dark

A man lost his life when a tree crashed into his home during a fierce windstorm that swept through the Inland Northwest. The storm, which peaked early Wednesday morning, left over 70, 000 people without electricity, causing widespread disruptions. The storm's intensity was staggering, with wind gus

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Western Washington Faces Ongoing Flood and Landslide Challenges

Western Washington is still dealing with serious flooding and landslide risks. The good news is that everyone who had to leave their homes can now go back. But the Riverwalk Trail is still shut down. Officials in Puyallup say it will take a while to fix the damage there. Leavenworth, a town famous

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Dec 09 2025WEATHER

Wind Whips Through Mat-Su: Residents Hold On

The Mat-Su Valley is in the grips of a fierce windstorm that has been howling since Friday night. With gusts reaching up to 75 mph, the storm has caused widespread power outages and damage. Schools were closed on Monday, and many residents sought shelter at the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla. The

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Nov 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Forest Acres Park Gets a Big Makeover

Forest Acres is getting a major upgrade to Citadel Park. The park will be closed from December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This is to fix the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The storm took down many trees and left the park in bad shape. The city chose to close the park in winter. This way, fewer

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