Winter storms have caused severe damage to the Italian coastline and the country's Mediterranean islands, with damage to Sicily alone estimated at €740 million ($870 million), authorities estimated on Thursday.

Severe weather has forced evacuations, triggered rescues and caused widespread disruption across the upper North Island as heavy rain and strong winds batt

ERGO NEXT reports winter storms can harm businesses through property damage and operational disruptions, yet many owners lack adequate insurance coverage.

Voluntary organisations affected by Storm Harry are being urged to register details of any damage sustained, as the government moves to assess the impact of the severe weather on the sector. The

LAUREL, Miss. (WTVA) — Friday morning storms left behind some damage in south Mississippi. WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg reported minor damage at a John Deere dealership in Laurel. According to surveillance footage, it appears a small tornado-like storm damaged the business’ sign. Open this link to watch the footage.

Heavy rainfall caused flooding, landslides, and damage to trails, access roads, parking areas, and other infrastructure within the 910-acre preserve, prompting the closure for public safety reasons, according to the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County.

In all, county officials said two of the 92 structures were destroyed, 20 suffered major damage, 30 had minor damage, and 40 had less than minor damage, but were affected in some way.

An arctic front will bring snow, ice and extreme cold to much of Texas this weekend, with winter storm and extreme cold watches in effect.