Please be advised that a map showing detailed information about the Ebola virus in West Africa has been added to Travelinfo Plus.
The map, which is the same one as seen on other Now Media publications, includes travel restrictions and is updated daily.
It can be viewed here.
For future reference, the map can be found under Airline Information under the “Ebola – daily updates for travellers” heading.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Severe weather and possible tornadoes to affect travel
As a storm system moves out of the northern Rockies this weekend, it may trigger a severe weather outbreak on Sunday that includes the risk of a few tornadoes in portions of the northern and central Plains to the Upper Midwest.
In addition to the potential for a few tornadoes, many of the storms will bring the full spectrum risk of severe weather, including damaging wind gusts; large hail; frequent lightning strikes; and flash flooding.
During the afternoon hours on Sunday, the risk of storms will extend from central and northeastern Nebraska to eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.
On Sunday night, the risk of storms will shift farther east and south and will extend from central and eastern Kansas to eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Major cities that can be affected by the storms include Fargo, North Dakota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Des Moines, Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska; Kansas City, Missouri; La Crosse, Wisconsin; and Minneapolis.
During Labor Day, September 1, the risk of locally heavy, gusty thunderstorms could reach farther east and may impact portions of central Missouri, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana.
The severe weather is likely to cause disruptions on roads and at airports and travellers should expect delays.
In addition to the potential for a few tornadoes, many of the storms will bring the full spectrum risk of severe weather, including damaging wind gusts; large hail; frequent lightning strikes; and flash flooding.
During the afternoon hours on Sunday, the risk of storms will extend from central and northeastern Nebraska to eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.
On Sunday night, the risk of storms will shift farther east and south and will extend from central and eastern Kansas to eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Major cities that can be affected by the storms include Fargo, North Dakota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Des Moines, Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska; Kansas City, Missouri; La Crosse, Wisconsin; and Minneapolis.
During Labor Day, September 1, the risk of locally heavy, gusty thunderstorms could reach farther east and may impact portions of central Missouri, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana.
The severe weather is likely to cause disruptions on roads and at airports and travellers should expect delays.
Volcanic eruption triggers red alert
The Icelandic Met Office has raised its aviation warning level near the Bardarbunga volcano to red after an eruption began overnight.
Scientists said a fissure eruption 1km long started in a lava field north of the Vatnajokull glacier.
Civil protection officials said Icelandic Air Traffic Control had closed the airspace above the eruption up to a height of 18,000ft (5,500m).
The volcano has been hit by several recent tremors.
No volcanic ash has thus far been detected but a coast guard aircraft is due to take off later to survey the site.
Scientists said a fissure eruption 1km long started in a lava field north of the Vatnajokull glacier.
Civil protection officials said Icelandic Air Traffic Control had closed the airspace above the eruption up to a height of 18,000ft (5,500m).
The volcano has been hit by several recent tremors.
No volcanic ash has thus far been detected but a coast guard aircraft is due to take off later to survey the site.
PNG volcano eruption may disrupt flights
This alert applies to to the following locations: Australia / Papua New Guinea
A major volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea this morning could disrupt flights to and from Australia.
The Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre in Darwin is monitoring the ash cloud from the Tavurcur volcano on PNG’s East Britain Island, which is slowly drifting southwest.
Senior meteorologist Ian Shepherd said they were watching the cloud closely and providing advice to airlines.
At this time, it is too early to say if the ash cloud will reach Australia. However, planes may be forced to take alternate routes with the ash forecast to move towards the Solomon Islands and then Vanuatu.
Authorities have evacuated communities close to the volcano. Residents of Rabaul town have been advised to remain indoors to avoid falling ash.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The Australian government has issued a warning against travelling to the area.
A major volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea this morning could disrupt flights to and from Australia.
The Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre in Darwin is monitoring the ash cloud from the Tavurcur volcano on PNG’s East Britain Island, which is slowly drifting southwest.
Senior meteorologist Ian Shepherd said they were watching the cloud closely and providing advice to airlines.
At this time, it is too early to say if the ash cloud will reach Australia. However, planes may be forced to take alternate routes with the ash forecast to move towards the Solomon Islands and then Vanuatu.
Authorities have evacuated communities close to the volcano. Residents of Rabaul town have been advised to remain indoors to avoid falling ash.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The Australian government has issued a warning against travelling to the area.
FCO updates advice regarding Ebola
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its travel advice due to the ongoing outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa.
The FCO now advise against all but essential travel to Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia, expect for those involved in the direct response to the outbreak.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation believes that the current outbreak in West Africa could infect more than 20 000 people.
The official death toll since the outbreak began now stands at 1 552.
The FCO now advise against all but essential travel to Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia, expect for those involved in the direct response to the outbreak.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation believes that the current outbreak in West Africa could infect more than 20 000 people.
The official death toll since the outbreak began now stands at 1 552.
Early morning quake felt in capital
A strong earthquake shook southern Greece early this morning and was felt as far as Athens but there have been no immediate reports of casualties or serious damage.
The quake, which hit at 06h45 local time, measured 5,7 in magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and struck at sea 129km south of the Greek capital.
No tsunami warning has been issued.
The quake, which hit at 06h45 local time, measured 5,7 in magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and struck at sea 129km south of the Greek capital.
No tsunami warning has been issued.
Lethal jellyfish sting triggers warning
Tourists visiting Thailand's beaches have been warned of the danger of swimming in the sea after a boy died from a jellyfish sting.
The French boy died after being stung by a box jellyfish, which trails poisonous tentacles up to three metres behind its body.
The incident happened at Had Kuad beach, also known as Bottle Beach, on Koh Phangan island.
Local police have advised tourists to exercise caution when swimming and have also asked hotels to erect warning signs and prepare emergency packs in case more incidents occur.
The French boy died after being stung by a box jellyfish, which trails poisonous tentacles up to three metres behind its body.
The incident happened at Had Kuad beach, also known as Bottle Beach, on Koh Phangan island.
Local police have advised tourists to exercise caution when swimming and have also asked hotels to erect warning signs and prepare emergency packs in case more incidents occur.
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