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Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Winds to Australia and Parts of U.S. — 1dAcross Australia, authorities warned of elevated fire danger in Tasmania, widespread storm damage and power outages in South Australia and Western Australia, and an unusually warm El Niño-influenced winter pattern bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. In North America, meteorologists issued severe-weather alerts for strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail across several states, while Canadian Maritime media highlighted local weather watchers tracking September conditions.

Jackie Young Ties WNBA Quarter-Scoring Record as Aces Rout Storm — 9hThe Las Vegas Aces defeated the Seattle Storm 114-77 as Jackie Young tied the WNBA record with a 22-point first quarter and finished with a career-high 35, while A’ja Wilson contributed 29 points and moved closer to or set single-season free-throw milestones in the win coming after the FIBA World Cup break. The performance boosted the Aces’ standings and momentum ahead of the playoffs, with Young’s quarter record matching prior greats and Wilson continuing to pile up scoring and free-throw stats.

Derek Foss Jackie Young's 22-point quarter is wild, she looked unstoppable right from the start against Seattle.

Norbert Forms as Pacific Season’s 16th Storm With Strengthening Ahead — Sep 10, 2026Tropical Storm Norbert has formed as the 16th named storm of an unusually active Pacific season fueled by strengthening El Niño, with forecast guidance suggesting it could become a hurricane by Saturday. While models vary on its path, forecasters note a potential drift toward Hawaii over a week and a half, though land impact remains uncertain for now.

Jared Kim Norbert forming this late with El Niño boosting the season feels like we are in for more trouble before it ends.

NHC Lowers Odds for Atlantic SystemWeather — 3dThe National Hurricane Center is tracking a trough east of Bermuda with development chances for a central Atlantic system fluctuating between 10% and 40% over the next week as it moves west-northwest, with forecasters noting conditions could become more conducive for gradual development. NOAA’s seasonal outlook remains for below-average hurricane activity (7–13 named storms and 2–6 hurricanes), even as multiple tropical storms—Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard—have formed and Fay remains the next name on the list.

Skillet’s John Cooper says church abuse caused depression behind ‘After the Storm’Good News — Sep 7, 2026John Cooper of Skillet describes how conflict at his church of 30 years triggered depression that shaped the new EP After the Storm while his faith held firm.

Intense heat, oppressive humidity approach as Tropical Storm Marie's dangerous surf lingers6 sources — Sep 7, 2026

ACL Tear Ends Magbegor’s World Cup, WNBA Season — Sep 10, 2026Australia forward Ezi Magbegor suffered a torn ACL in her right knee during the FIBA World Cup, ending both her involvement in the tournament and the Seattle Storm’s 2026 WNBA season, with potential implications for her 2027 season. The injury, compounded by Alanna Smith’s absence and Seattle’s poor 8-32 record, leaves Australia facing Spain in the World Cup quarterfinals and the Storm rebuilding around young frontcourt talent as they miss the playoffs.

Rachel Meyers ACL recoveries are never quick, hope she gets the time needed before jumping back into 2027.

John Newton Leaves Slave TradeGood News — FROM 1748Captain's storm at sea prompts lifelong repentance.

Waimanalo Man Dies After Tree Falls on Tent as Hurricane Lowell Passes — Sep 9, 2026A homeless man living in a tent died when a tree fell on him at Sherwood Beach in Waimānalo during Hurricane Lowell, with the death ruled an unattended incident and no foul play suspected as investigators determine the link to the storm. The incident underscores Lowell’s severe impact across Oʻahu and other islands, including widespread damage, power outages, and evacuations as officials continued to assess the storm’s toll.

Severe storms and highs above 90 possible in Columbus Friday — Sep 3, 2026

Marcus Bell degrees and severe storms in the same afternoon is such a classic spring setup here. Hope everyone's got a way to get warnings if the power flickers.

Tropical Storm Edouard strengthens as it nears Gulf Coast landfall — Sep 1, 2026

Derek Foss Just topped off the gas tanks and grabbed extra water, better safe than sorry with these things.

Tropical Storm Edouard could strengthen into a hurricane nearing Louisiana, Texas — Sep 1, 2026

Jared Kim Storm track maps always shift so much in these early stages, hope everyone near the coast is paying attention and not waiting till the last minute.

Astronomers using Hubble found a new roughly 104,000-mile-wide ten-sided storm forming at Saturn’s south pole, a geometric twin to the famous hexagon that has long circled the northScience — Sep 7, 2026