Disaster

A crowded Georgia special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has narrowed to a runoff between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris, offering an early look at GOP unity, MAGA tensions, and the stakes of a razor-thin House majority.

Recent local reports point to a busy stretch of weather-related disruptions: tornado damage and debris cleanups in the Midwest, a severe thunderstorm alert for the Philadelphia region, and school closures tied to widespread storm impacts. At the same time, higher gas prices are prompting some travelers to reconsider plans, adding another layer to how communities prepare for and respond to changing conditions.

A multiday stretch of severe storms and isolated flash flooding is forecast to move from the Southeast into parts of the Midwest and southwest Texas, with risks including damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes and flooding as communities continue recovering from deadly tornadoes in Michigan and Oklahoma.

Communities across parts of Michigan and Oklahoma are assessing damage and losses after a severe weather outbreak produced multiple damaging tornadoes, with at least eight deaths reported and dozens injured. Officials continue to monitor additional storm threats as cleanup begins.

Vietnam’s national meteorological agency warns of widespread showers and strong thunderstorms across the South, the southern Central Highlands, Khanh Hoa, and eastern Lam Dong on February 27, with localized heavy rain and risks including lightning, gusty winds, hail, and flash flooding in vulnerable areas.

Storm Chandra has triggered widespread flood warnings and alerts across the UK, with a major incident declared in Somerset and significant disruption to roads, rail and flights. Authorities warned that saturated ground and further rain could prolong flooding risks in the coming days.

Storm Chandra brought heavy rain and widespread disruption, prompting hundreds of flood warnings and alerts across the UK and Ireland. Somerset declared a major incident as the risk of flooding remained high, while road closures, rail disruption and flight cancellations affected multiple regions.