The longest continuous observation of a solar active region reveals how prolonged magnetic evolution drives extreme space weather. An international research team led by ETH Zurich tracked an exceptionally active solar region for 94 consecutive days using two spacecraft, documenting its full evolution and linking it directly to…Read more
Severe blizzards and heavy snow forecast across Japan as winter pressure pattern intensifies Severe blizzards with heavy snow and strong winds are forecast to hit much of Japan through Monday, January 12, 2026. These conditions will affect areas from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the…Read more
La Niña breakdown underway as models point to ENSO-neutral conditions in early 2026 La Niña conditions in the equatorial Pacific show signs of a transition toward ENSO-neutral conditions, with potential for El Niño development later in 2026. Observations from the National Oceanic and…Read more
Flash flood warnings issued across southeastern Louisiana, southern Mississippi, and central Alabama Multiple flash flood warnings were issued early on January 10, across southeastern Louisiana, southern Mississippi, and central Alabama as thunderstorms produced intense rainfall exceeding 75 mm (3…Read more
Strong M6.5 earthquake hits Kepulauan Talaud region, IndonesiaA strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 struck the Kepulauan Talaud region, Indonesia at 14:58 UTC on January 10, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 51.6 km (32 miles). Read more
Santa Ana winds bring damaging gusts up to 70 mph, elevate fire weather concerns across Southern California
Strong Santa Ana winds intensified across Southern California on Friday, January 9, 2026, prompting the National Weather Service to issue high wind warnings and advisories for mountain, valley…
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State of Disaster declared for the first time since 2020 as bushfires destroy over 130 structures in Victoria, Australia A fast-moving bushfire crisis has prompted the Victorian Government to declare a State of Disaster for the first time since 2020, on January 10, 2026, with over 300 000 ha (741 000 acres) being… Read more
Remnant Alaska atmospheric river to merge with second plume, bringing prolonged AR conditions to western Washington
An atmospheric river that impacted Alaska on January 9, 2026, is forecast to propagate down the coast and merge with a second plume, delivering a 48–72-hour period of AR conditions over western Read more
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: January 1
New activity/unrest was reported for 9 volcanoes from January 1 to 7, 2026. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes. Read more
This 700-m asteroid is spinning so fast it shouldn’t exist
Astronomers analyzing early commissioning data from the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory have identified the fastest-spinning asteroid ever confirmed at sizes larger than 500 m (0.3 miles). Read more
Tornado kills up to 40 000 chickens and damages Kalpaki military camp near Ioannina, Greece A powerful tornado ripped through Kalpaki near Ioannina in northwestern Greece late Wednesday, January 7, 2026, killing about 30 000 chickens and damaging military buildings nearby. Read more
Tornadoes touch down in Mississippi as severe storms sweep across the state Multiple tornadoes touched down in Mississippi on January 9, 2026, as a powerful storm system moved through the Deep South, producing damaging winds and heavy rainfall. The U.S. Read more
Juneau faces flooding risk as atmospheric river follows its snowiest December in more than 80 years, Alaska After its snowiest December in more than eight decades, Juneau, Alaska, now faces flooding theats as warm Pacific air brings heavy rain over deep snow. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that… Read more
Multiple Earth-directed CMEs expected to trigger G1 geomagnetic storm and aurora at high latitudes Multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) launched from Active Region 4334 on January 8, 2026, are expected to deliver a glancing blow to Earth between late January 10 and early January 11… Read more
Freeze warnings in effect across southern Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada Freeze warnings remain in effect across much of southern Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada through the morning of Saturday, January 10, 2026. Temperatures are forecast to fall… Read more
At least two dead in England and Wales as storm Goretti leaves nearly 1.2 million without power Storm Goretti struck the United Kingdom on January 9, 2026, causing at least 2 fatalities in England and Wales. Winds reached 160 km/h (100 mph) as the storm brought heavy snow and significant coastal…Read more
NASA postpones ISS spacewalk, plans first-ever medical evacuation in station’s history For the first time in 25 years of continuous International Space Station operations, NASA is preparing a medical evacuation after a crew member fell ill. The agency confirmed on January 8… Read more
A star shredded by a black hole unleashes a jet seen across 8 billion light years A rare and extremely luminous tidal disruption event, designated AT2022cmc, was detected in 2022 at cosmological distance after a Sun-like star was torn apart by a supermassive black hole… Read more
Reference: The Watchers
