February 14, 2012
Hurricane-strength winds and rain tore through the islands of Nigeria’s commercial capital on Monday, killing at least one person and downing trees across major roadways. The storm brought torrential rains through Ikoyi, Lagos and Victoria islands, the centers of commerce …
December 28, 2011
Hurricane-strength winds have swept over large parts of the Nordics, causing major power outages and leaving many Christmas holidaymakers stranded as it ripped down trees that blocked both roads and railway lines. No injuries were reported, but the winds measured …
December 9, 2011
Police in Scotland are warning people to stay off the roads as winds battering the country are expected to strengthen. Gusts of up to 85 miles per hour (137 kph) have forced schools to shut and disrupted transport, canceling trains …