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  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Afternoon in Sumatera Selatan

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of South Sumatra from 28 October 2026 at 11:30 WIB, with conditions expected to improve by 13:30 WIB. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activities.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Northbound on Queen Elizabeth II Highway at exit 525. Leduc County, Alberta, Canada.
    Illustrative image: Northbound on Queen Elizabeth II Highway at exit 525. Leduc County, Alberta, Canada. — formulanone from Huntsville, United States/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
    bridgeMaintenance on Queen Elizabeth II Hwy (North)

    A full northbound closure of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway at Highway 12 near Lacombe is scheduled for bridge maintenance on October 27, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.; a detour via the Highway 12 ramps is specified. The source reports expected traffic delays.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 4/10

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  • Disabled vehicle closes all lanes on westbound HWY 401 ramp in Toronto

    A disabled vehicle is reported on a westbound HWY 401 ramp at Carlingview Drive in Toronto, with all lanes closed. The source lists severity as unknown.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Zoom into this map at maps.bpl.org . Author: Colton, G. Woolworth Publisher: Colton, J. H. Date: 1850 Location: North America Dimensions: 77 x 97 cm. Scale: Scale [ca. 1:6,500,000]. Call Number: G3300 1850 .C55x
    Illustrative image: Zoom into this map at maps.bpl.org . Author: Colton, G. Woolworth Publisher: Colton, J. H. Date: 1850 Location: North America Dimensions: 77 x 97 cm. Scale: Scale [ca. 1:6,500,000]. Call Number: G3300 1850 .C55x — http://maps.bpl.org/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
    Trump suggests Venezuela become the 51st US state and elect a governor

    At a Texas rally, Donald Trump proposed that Venezuela join the United States as a state and have a governor instead of a president. He also announced an arrival of Venezuelan oil under an agreement between Washington and Caracas.

    Importance 3/10 · Urgency 1/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Afternoon in Lampung

    Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of Lampung from 13:00 to 16:00 WIB on 28 October 2026, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. The source advises vigilance, limiting outdoor activities, and taking precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 6/10

    Published
  • The Exploring Latin America: Here, There, Everywhere portion of the Latin America exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum in Milwaukee , Wisconsin ( United States ).
    Illustrative image: The Exploring Latin America: Here, There, Everywhere portion of the Latin America exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum in Milwaukee , Wisconsin ( United States ). — Michael Barera/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    Latin America’s energy inflation reaches its highest level in a year

    A report cited in the source says annual energy inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 8.33% in August, its highest level in twelve months. It also reports that diesel prices matched petrol prices in September and October.

    Importance 4/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • Puma Energy retail service station in Latin America
    Illustrative image: Puma Energy retail service station in Latin America — Juan Lee and Moises Kierszenblat/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
    Latin America’s energy inflation reaches its highest level in a year

    A report says annual energy inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 8.33% in August, its highest level in twelve months. It also reports continued fuel-price pressure in September and October, when diesel prices matched petrol for the first time.

    Importance 3/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Morning in Jambi

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast for parts of Jambi from 10:30 to 12:30 WIB on 28 October 2026, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Afternoon in Kalimantan Selatan

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of South Kalimantan, including several named districts, beginning late morning on 28 October 2026. The advisory says conditions may bring reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, with gradual improvement expected by early afternoon.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Argentina: opposition asks Milei to clarify whether Bolsonaro left Brazil through the country

    Argentina’s government confirmed that Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro entered Argentina via Puerto Iguazú with his family, then flew to the United States. The excerpt says he was subject to a Brazilian court restriction on leaving the country and landed at Opa-locka Executive Airport in Miami.

    Importance 3/10 · Urgency 1/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Afternoon in Bali

    The alert forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rainfall from 12:30 to 15:00 WITA on 28 October 2026 in Penebel, Selemadeg Timur and Selemadeg Barat, Bali. It warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding, and advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activity.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Heavy rainHeavy Rain,Thunder with lightning and squally wind 40-50 gusting to 60 kmph is very likely to occur at a few places over Gajapati, Ganjam, Koraput, Nabarangpur in next 3 hours.

    Odisha-SDMA issued an immediate, extreme-severity alert for heavy rain, thunder and lightning, and squally wind in parts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Koraput, and Nabarangpur districts within the next three hours.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Morning in Kep. Bangka Belitung

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast for parts of Kep. Bangka Belitung, especially Bukitintan, from 10:20 to 12:20 WIB on 28 October 2026. The source advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activities.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Morning in DI Yogyakarta

    Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of DI Yogyakarta from 10:15 to 12:30 WIB on 28 October 2026. Reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding are possible.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 6/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningModerate Rain,Thunder with lightning and wind 40-50 gusting to 60 kmph is very likely to occur at many places over Bhadrak, Jajapur, Kendrapara, Nuapada in next 3 hours.

    An Odisha-SDMA alert forecasts rain, thunder, lightning and winds across Bhadrak, Jajapur, Kendrapara and Nuapada within three hours.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • EarthquakesM 5.6 earthquake - 174 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

    A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in Vanuatu at 02:59 UTC on 28 October 2026, at a depth of 10 km. The source reports 3,000 people potentially affected at MMI III.

    Importance 3/10 · Urgency 4/10

    Published
  • TfL disruption — DUNKERY ROAD, SE9

    N136 buses are diverted in both directions because of an emergency services incident on Dunkery Road, SE9, London. The diversion skips specified stops on routes towards Soho and Chislehurst.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Morning in Kalimantan Tengah

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Kalimantan Tengah, especially Batang Kawa, Bulik, Bulik Timur, and Seruyan Raya, from 10:10 to 12:30 WIB on 28 October 2026. The source advises the public to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Morning in Kalimantan Tengah

    A forecast for 28 October 2026 calls for thunderstorms and heavy rain in parts of Kalimantan Tengah from 10:10 to 12:30 WIB, with reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding possible. The public was advised to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activities and take precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Morning in Kep. Riau

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Kep. Riau from 09:50 to 12:00 WIB on 28 October 2026, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. The public is advised to remain vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Snow, ice and extreme coldSnowfall - Willmore Wilderness Park

    A yellow warning for Willmore Wilderness Park forecasts 10–15 cm of snow by Thursday morning, with snowfall continuing through Wednesday and easing Wednesday night. Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate, and visibility may be reduced.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Snow, ice and extreme coldSnowfall - Yellowhead Co. near Hinton and Obed Lake Prov. Park

    A snowfall warning for the area forecasts 10 to 15 cm of snow by Thursday morning, with snow expected to intensify tonight and continue through Wednesday. The source advises allowing extra travel time because roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate and visibility may be reduced.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Snow, ice and extreme coldSnowfall - M.D. of Greenview near Kakwa Wildland Prov. Park and Nose Lake

    A snowfall warning reports 10 to 15 cm expected near the M.D. of Greenview, Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park and Nose Lake, Alberta, through late Thursday morning. Roads and walkways are expected to be difficult to navigate, with reduced visibility at times.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Snow, ice and extreme coldSnowfall - M.D. of Greenview near Grande Cache Botten and Amundson

    A snowfall warning forecasts 10 to 15 cm by Thursday morning. The alert says accumulating snow may make roads and walkways difficult to navigate and reduce visibility.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 6/10

    Published
  • Snow, ice and extreme coldSnowfall - Yellowhead Co. near Big Berland and the Wildhay River

    The alert reports 10–15 cm of snow for the area, continuing through late Thursday morning. Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate, and visibility may be reduced.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Snow, ice and extreme coldSnowfall - Yellowhead Co. near William A. Switzer Prov. Park

    A snowfall warning covers Yellowhead Co. near William A. Switzer Prov. Park in Alberta, with 10–15 cm expected by Thursday morning. The alert says snow may make roads and walkways difficult to navigate and visibility may be reduced.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • EarthquakesM 6 earthquake - 214 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

    USGS reports a magnitude 6 earthquake 214 km northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, at coordinates −13.9312, 165.446. The quake was 10 km deep; no impact details are supplied.

    Importance 4/10 · Urgency 4/10

    Published
  • EarthquakesM 5.2 earthquake - 220 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

    USGS reports a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 220 km northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, at coordinates -13.8123, 165.4612 and a depth of 10 km. The reported tsunami flag is 0.

    Importance 3/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Morning in Sumatera Selatan

    A forecast for 28 October says thunderstorms and heavy rain may affect multiple parts of South Sumatra from 09:40 to 11:40 WIB, with possible strong winds, reduced visibility and localized flooding. The public was advised to limit outdoor activities and take precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Morning in Bengkulu

    Thunderstorms and heavy rain were forecast from 09:10 to 11:00 WIB on 28 October 2026 in several parts of Bengkulu, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published