Official
Volcano
Guatemala
On 3 September 2026, the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH) and the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) of Guatemala reported that the Fuego volcano maintained high levels of eruptive activity, with up to nine explosions per hour and ash columns reaching more than 4,500 meters above sea level. The activity represents a continuation of the eruptive cycle that began on 4 August 2026, which prompted an institutional Red Alert and the preventive evacuation of approximately 1,700 people, including 659 people registered in shelters from eight rural communities. Ashfall has continued to affect communities downwind of the volcano. Additionally, authorities continue to monitor drainage ravines (barrancas) due to the risk of lahars triggered by seasonal rainfall, while civil protection authorities maintain active alert measures. Information available from: INSIVUMEH, CONRED.
Unofficial
Severe weather
Canada
On 2 September 2026, Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings for southern Ontario, including red tornado warnings from Stratford to Waterloo Region, as a line of storms moved ahead of a cold front, producing hail and torrential rainfall. In the Greater Toronto Area, the storms brought down trees and power lines, damaged roofs and caused flooding that closed major roadways, with several people rescued from submerged vehicles in Toronto. Damage to farm buildings, fallen trees, and other structural damage were also reported in Waterloo Region. Approximately 65,000 customers lost electricity, with 45,000 remaining without power on 3 September and outages extending from western Waterloo Region to the Goderich and Grand Bend areas. No deaths or injuries were reported. The reports are available from Environment Canada via CP24 and Environment Canada via CP24 Toronto.