New World Climate

First tornado on record hits downtown Atlanta

According to the Washington Post, $150 to $200 million worth of damage was caused on Friday by downtown Atlanta's first tornado on record. Several buildings were badly damaged including the Georgia World Congress Center, and CNN's headquarters.

Less than 24 hours later, two people were killed by severe storms near the Alabama-Georgia border.

Australian capital sets heat record

Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, has beaten Perth's previous heat record after its 11th consecutive day of 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) or hotter temperatures. According to news.com.au, "No Australian capital city has ever been hotter for longer than Adelaide."

Meteorologists say they have at least 6 more days of heat and no rain to endure.

Lack of snow forces the permanent relocation of the Iditarod dog sled race in Alaska

According to the Washington Post, the starting line of the famous Iditarod dog sled race in Alaska has been permanently moved due to a lack of snow. Since 2003, the old starting line hasn't had enough snow to accommodate the dog sleds. After repeatedly moving the starting line, the race organizers finally made the change permanent.

During the Iditarod's ceremonial beginning in Anchorage, snow had to trucked in from more remote locations in order to cover the streets.