LAGOS Dashboard

Live Academic Global Observational Status
as of 52m ago
← Home | Weather

Strong winds intensify wildfires, prompt more evacuation alerts in B.C.

53
Articles
45
Unique Sources
55.0
Importance
45.0
Diversity
T2
Top Tier
Snapshot born 7d ago · present at 3 data intervals (7d ago → 7d ago)

Story History

The story across its frozen snapshot generations (each shares ≥ half of this snapshot's articles). articles · sources · squares = generation births, sized by importance (outlined = open that snapshot; filled = this one) · baseline band = intervals the story was live · ticks below = each generation's tone.
55 0 Aug 03 00:30 UTC — 30 articles · 30 sources · importance 30.0 · tone -5.4 · shares 30 with viewedtone -5.4Aug 03 00:45 UTC — 32 articles · 32 sources · importance 32.0 · tone -5.4 · shares 32 with viewedtone -5.4Aug 03 18:45 UTC — 53 articles · 45 sources · importance 55.0 · tone -4.5 (viewing)tone -4.5Aug 03 19:30 UTC — 54 articles · 45 sources · importance 58.0 · tone -4.5 · shares 53 with viewedtone -4.5Aug 03 20:00 UTC — 53 articles · 45 sources · importance 57.0 · tone -4.5 · shares 52 with viewedtone -4.5Aug 03 20:15 UTC — 54 articles · 45 sources · importance 58.0 · tone -4.5 · shares 52 with viewedtone -4.5Aug 03 21:30 UTC — 53 articles · 45 sources · importance 57.0 · tone -4.5 · shares 51 with viewedtone -4.5Aug 03 21:45 UTC — 54 articles · 45 sources · importance 58.0 · tone -4.5 · shares 51 with viewedtone -4.5Aug 04 00:15 UTC — 55 articles · 46 sources · importance 59.0 · tone -4.5 · shares 51 with viewedtone -4.5Aug 04 04:15 UTC — 54 articles · 45 sources · importance 58.0 · tone -4.5 · shares 50 with viewedtone -4.5Aug 04 16:30 UTC — 52 articles · 45 sources · importance 56.0 · tone -4.6 · shares 48 with viewedtone -4.6Aug 04 18:00 UTC — 47 articles · 45 sources · importance 49.0 · tone -4.8 · shares 43 with viewedtone -4.8Aug 04 19:30 UTC — 45 articles · 44 sources · importance 47.0 · tone -4.9 · shares 41 with viewedtone -4.9Aug 04 20:00 UTC — 44 articles · 43 sources · importance 46.0 · tone -4.9 · shares 40 with viewedtone -4.9 Aug 03 00:30 Aug 04 20:15 UTC
Born Articles Sources Importance Shared with this snapshot
6d ago 44 43 46.0 40
6d ago 45 44 47.0 41
6d ago 47 45 49.0 43
6d ago 52 45 56.0 48
7d ago 54 45 58.0 50
7d ago 55 46 59.0 51
7d ago 54 45 58.0 51
7d ago 53 45 57.0 51
7d ago 54 45 58.0 52
7d ago 53 45 57.0 52
7d ago 54 45 58.0 53
8d ago 32 32 32.0 32
8d ago 30 30 30.0 30
Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 38m ago
1,483 distinct posts / 48h, matching Strong 1502
WhenPostTone
40m ago A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL STUTSMAN COUNTY UNTIL 915 AM CDT [wind: 40 MPH, hail: 0.88 IN] Link -1.5
51m ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 9:28AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH At 928 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Beavercreek to 8 miles north of Rush… -2.0
1h ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 9:03AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH At 903 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Weston, or near Bowling Green, moving southeast at… -2.0
1h ago CLE issues A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SENECASOUTHERN WOOD AND NORTHEASTERN HANCOCK COUNTIES THROUGH 945 AM EDT [wind: 40 MPH, hail: 0.50 IN] at Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:03:39 +0000 … -3.0
1h ago A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SENECASOUTHERN WOOD AND NORTHEASTERN HANCOCK COUNTIES THROUGH 945 AM EDT [wind: 40 MPH, hail: 0.50 IN] Link -3.5
1h ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 8:54AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH At 854 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Forest to 6 miles north… -2.0
1h ago A wildfire thunderhead, taken in Espanola, New Mexico. These can form when intense heat from a wildfire causes smoke and hot air to rise, creating a towering storm cloud. They can produce severe w… ×2 -2.5
1h ago A wildfire thunderhead, taken in Espanola, New Mexico. These forms when intense heat from a wildfire causes smoke and hot air to rise, creating a towering storm cloud. They can produce severe weat… -2.5
1h ago Might be another interesting weather day across North Carolina... Strong to severe storms will be possible from this afternoon into this evening. Winds will be the main severe weather threat. #Spe… -1.0
1h ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 8:44AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA At 844 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near White Sulphur Springs … -2.5
1h ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 8:28AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana At 828 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Leipsic to Bluffton to n… -3.5
2h ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 6:51AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI At 650 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Floyd to near Waucoma t… -3.0
2h ago RNK issues A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN GREENBRIER AND NORTHEASTERN SUMMERS COUNTIES THROUGH 800 AM EDT [wind: 40 MPH, hail: 0.25 IN] at Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:32:49 +0000 via IEMbot Ad… -3.0
2h ago 'A strong hailstorm floods streets of Granada: AEMET warns of more storms this Saturday. [Spain] A strong storm of rain and hail has surprised Puebla de Don Fadrique, in Granada, where several str… -2.5
2h ago Strong upper level waves could trigger thunderstorms across the I-94 corridor through Thursday, with the greatest severe weather risk south of the Michigan border in the Ohio Valley. ×2 -1.5
2h ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 7:32AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA At 732 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Summersville, moving southeast at… -2.0
2h ago A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN GREENBRIER AND NORTHEASTERN SUMMERS COUNTIES THROUGH 800 AM EDT [wind: 40 MPH, hail: 0.25 IN] Link -1.5
2h ago CLE issues A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL STARK [wind: 50 MPH, hail: 0.50 IN] for Stark, Summit, Wayne [OH] till 7:30 AM EDT at Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:06:47 +0000 via IEMbot Additio… -2.0
3h ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 7:06AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH At 706 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rittman, or 10 miles northeast of Wooster, moving … -2.0
3h ago We'll continue to monitor the chance for strong and severe storms, mainly in southern Wisconsin, Tuesday morning into early afternoon. Some storms could produce damaging wind and heavy rainfall tha… -1.0
3h ago A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL STARK [wind: 50 MPH, hail: 0.50 IN] for Stark, Summit, Wayne [OH] till 7:30 AM EDT Link -4.5
3h ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 6:42AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH At 642 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plymouth, or 14 miles south of Norwalk, moving sou… -3.5
3h ago CLE issues A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN RICHLAND AND ASHLAND COUNTIES THROUGH 730 AM EDT [wind: 50 MPH, hail: 0.50 IN] at Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:42:46 +0000 via IEMbot Additional Detai… -4.0
3h ago A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN RICHLAND AND ASHLAND COUNTIES THROUGH 730 AM EDT [wind: 50 MPH, hail: 0.50 IN] Link -2.0
3h ago DVN issues A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Linn, southwestern Buchanan and northern Benton Counties through 545 AM CDT [wind: <40 MPH, hail: 0.88 IN] ... at Tue, 11 Au… -4.0
4h ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 6:01AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH At 601 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blissfield, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind … -3.0
4h ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 5:08AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL At 507 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Porte City, or 11 miles southeast of Water… -3.0
4h ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 6:13AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana At 613 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Argos to near Bourb… -3.5
4h ago Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 3:05AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ At 304 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Vicksburg Junction, or 43 miles south of… -3.5
4h ago A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Linn, southwestern Buchanan and northern Benton Counties through 545 AM CDT [wind: <40 MPH, hail: 0.88 IN] Link -2.5

Articles in Story

Tier Title Category Source Feeling SentimentSentiment Score (-5 to +5)
LLM-assessed emotional tone of coverage.

-5 = extremely negative/alarming
0 = neutral/factual
+5 = extremely positive/hopeful

The colored bar shows position on the scale. Emotion badge uses Plutchik's 8 primary emotions: joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, anger, anticipation.
T2 Strong winds intensify wildfires, prompt more evacuation alerts in B.C. weather_severe_storm theglobeandmail.com tense, dangerous, urgent
-2.6
fear
T3 B.C. wildfire live updates: New evacuations amid cold front 📄 weather_impact cp24.com tense, shifting, precarious
-4.4
fear
T3 Weather conditions expected to spark new wildfires, accelerate fire growth, B.C. Wildfire Service says weather_forecast cbc.ca tense, anxious, watchful
-3.7
anticipation
T3 B.C. wildfires: Cold front may escalate during long weekend weather_forecast cp24.com tense, smoky, looming
-2.1
anticipation
T3 Evacuation orders, alerts expand after lightning storm fans wildfires in B.C. weather_severe_storm medicinehatnews.com urgent, smoky, unstable
-4.1
fear
T3 Evacuation orders, alerts expand after lightning storm fans wildfires in B.C. weather_impact lethbridgeherald.com tense, anxious, urgent
-4.0
fear
T3 New wildfire prompts evacuation orders in rural East Kootenay communities weather_impact cranbrooktownsman.com frightened, displaced, anxious
-1.4
fear
T3 Evacuation orders, alerts expand after lightning storm fans wildfires in B.C. weather_impact cheknews.ca alarmed, tense, urgent
-2.9
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm ladysmithchronicle.com alarming, urgent, risky
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm comoxvalleyrecord.com threatening, sudden, widespread
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm nanaimobulletin.com alarming, sudden, overwhelming
-5.4
surprise
T3 Okanagan Lake wildfire more than doubles in size, forcing more evacuations weather_impact cbc.ca spreading, desperate, chaotic
-5.6
fear
T3 New wildfire prompts evacuation orders in rural East Kootenay communities weather_impact kimberleybulletin.com evacuated, tense, uncertain
-1.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm kimberleybulletin.com alarming, relentless, startling
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm campbellrivermirror.com alarming, sudden, overwhelming
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm vicnews.com alarming, sudden, overwhelming
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_impact aldergrovestar.com startling, alarming, rapid
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_impact sookenewsmirror.com sudden, widespread, worrying
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_impact agassizharrisonobserver.com alarmed, overwhelmed, sudden
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_impact wltribune.com startling, alarming, rapid
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_impact terracestandard.com alarming, sudden, widespread
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm peacearchnews.com alarming, sudden, explosive
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm grandforksgazette.ca alarming, sudden, explosive
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm cloverdalereporter.com alarming, sudden, overwhelming
-5.4
fear
T3 New wildfire prompts evacuation orders in rural East Kootenay communities weather_impact thefreepress.ca displaced, anxious, urgent
-1.4
fear
T3 Lakeside homes destroyed, evacuations expanded as B.C. wildfires surge weather_impact chroniclejournal.com destroyed, displaced, traumatized
-2.3
sadness
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm thefreepress.ca alarming, urgent, overwhelmed
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm theprogress.com alarming, smoky, urgent
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm cowichanvalleycitizen.com alarming, explosive, urgent
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm interior-news.com alarming, smoky, urgent
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm pqbnews.com alarming, wide‑scale, urgent
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm missioncityrecord.com alarming, rapid, smoky
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm northislandgazette.com alarming, sudden, pervasive
-5.4
surprise
T3 Lakeside homes destroyed, evacuations expanded as B.C. wildfires surge weather_impact lethbridgeherald.com destroyed, displaced, urgent
-3.0
sadness
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm saobserver.net startling, precarious, urgent
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm caledoniacourier.com alarming, sudden, smoky
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm kelownacapnews.com alarming, sudden, smoky
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm ominecaexpress.com alarming, overwhelming, urgent
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm mapleridgenews.com alarmed, urgent, widespread
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm clearwatertimes.com alarming, startling, widespread
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm abbynews.com alarming, widespread, urgent
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm vernonmorningstar.com alarming, startling, widespread
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm quesnelobserver.com alarming, startling, widespread
-5.4
surprise
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm hopestandard.com alarming, widespread, urgent
-5.4
fear
T3 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says weather_severe_storm cranbrooktownsman.com alarming, overwhelming, urgent
-5.4
surprise
T3 B.C. wildfires grow, put more than 5K under evacuation orders in past 24 hours weather_impact globalnews.ca displaced, overwhelmed, urgent
-4.7
fear
T3 Lakeside homes destroyed, evacuations expanded as B.C. wildfires surge weather_impact theturtleislandnews.com heartbreaking, smoky, urgent
-1.0
sadness
T3 Okanagan wildfires force expanded orders, alerts as First Nation assesses losses weather_impact winnipegfreepress.com displaced, devastated, alerted
-3.9
sadness
T3 Okanagan wildfires force expanded orders, alerts as First Nation assesses losses weather_impact lethbridgeherald.com devastated, displaced, grieving
-3.9
sadness
T3 Okanagan wildfires force expanded orders, alerts as First Nation assesses losses weather_impact brandonsun.com devastated, displaced, grieving
-3.9
sadness
T3 Okanagan wildfires force expanded orders, alerts as First Nation assesses losses weather_impact medicinehatnews.com devastated, displaced, grieving
-3.9
sadness
T3 Okanagan wildfires force expanded orders, alerts as First Nation assesses losses weather_impact pentictonherald.ca displaced, grieving, overwhelmed
-4.1
sadness
T3 Okanagan wildfires force expanded orders, alerts as First Nation assesses losses weather_impact panow.com loss, displaced, mourning
-1.5
sadness