Severe Weather Events

UK set for 'mega snow storm' as maps pinpoint exact date and location it will hit Daily Star07:30
UK weather warning as Met Office issues grim 'strongest winds of winter' 250mph storm warning The Mirror09:06
Met Office warns 'storm' could hit UK with 250mph winds Liverpool Echo17:48
Tropical Cyclone off WA coast upgraded to category three system ABC Online06:14
Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreak Aiken Standard, South Carolina05:24
Fog disrupts train services in Delhi; passengers advised to check timings The Times of India04:51
Fire-ravaged California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk LBC News04:42

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UK Weather turning increasingly unsettled through this week with wet and windy weather on the way Met Office11:59

In the last 10 minutes

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands Inverness Courier, Scotland11:58

Greek shipowner Sun Enterprises breaks suezmax tanker order drought with $180m swoop TradeWinds11:57

In the last 15 minutes

Lack of maintenance of Sudan’s Jebel Aulia dam threatens life of many Radio Dabanga11:49

Essentials: Stocking your winter weather emergency kit Central Florida Public Media11:49

In the last half-hour

MP hears residents' flooding experiences BBC11:42

Rains alleviate water crisis in Piura, but long-term risk persists Fruitnet11:41

In the last hour

Nine million euros invested into major coastal protection project at Larvotto Beach Monaco Daily News11:30

First Alert Weather Day for extreme cold: Even colder on Monday WSAW11:29

36-hour wind alert in 18 Scottish areas as Met Office predicts deadly threat from… Scottish Daily Express11:28

Mamata Banerjee says BJP comes with Hindu-Muslim politics during elections but looks away when floods come The Week11:27

Yellow fog warning in place for 18 counties BreakingNews.ie11:27

Farmer fined after pleading guilty to using too much water Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:18

Farmer who ‘clearly failed in fulfilling his responsibilities’ fined thousands for environmental offences Suffolk News11:18

Residents face new challenge with drop in temps freezing up roads, sidewalks News 12 New Jersey11:18

Breaking | Weather warning issued for NI as strong winds may cause disruption Belfast Telegraph11:15

Why disaster mitigation can protect your house, but may not lower your insurance bill — yet The Colorado Sun11:12

BINA-20 dhan brings smiles to flood-hit farmers Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha11:09

Met Office in rare 'danger to life' weather warning with 80mph wind over 36 hours The Mirror11:08

Worst storm of winter heading to UK as people told to prepare for weather of ‘extraordinary… Wales Online11:07

First Alert Forecast: Tracking snow potential with Winter Storm Warnings up for Swla KPLC11:06

In the last 2 hours

Essential repairs have begun on Bwlch Mountain Road Bridgend County Borough Council (Press Release)10:57

All P.E.I. schools closed Monday due to weather, winter storm hits west CBC.ca10:56

Can putting cooking spray on a shovel make snow removal easier? The Colorado Sun10:53

California Faces New Santa Ana Wind Blast As Fires Continue The Charlotte Observer10:50

Dumfries flood protection work to begin in 2026 BBC10:45

70 million Americans set to face winter storm warnings as U.S. braces for arctic blast of cold… Fortune10:44

Gulf Coast States Brace for ‘Rare’ Winter Snow and Ice Threat The Charlotte Observer10:40

A giant wall saved Tampa General Hospital from Helene. Now, St. Petersburg wants one WUSF Public Media10:38

Cyclone intensifies but stays off coast of WA Brisbane Times10:31

Rising Crises for Finns Abroad: Foreign Ministry Responds to Natural Disasters and Security Threats with Rapid Response … Nord News10:26

Schools close, some highways in poor shape after overnight snow in N.B. CBC.ca10:25

How to handle winter storm-related travel disruptions Miami Herald10:19

Matabeleland South farmers return to fields Bulawayo24News10:17

Bulawayo fire brigade responds to devastating rains and strong winds Bulawayo24News10:17

First Alert Weather Day: Dangerous Cold today and Potential Snow Tomorrow WLBT10:15

Orange weather warning issued The Portugal News10:13

Forecasters: Prepare for cold weather - snow is possible in Orangeburg, freezing’s for sure The Times and Democrat, South Carolina10:12

In the last 4 hours

Environment Agency and government need to do more to prevent flooding in the Vale Vale of White Horse District Council (Press Release)10:00

50mph wind to batter Stoke-on-Trent as 'powerful Jet Stream' takes aim at UK Stoke-On-Trent Live09:59

Communications Ministry Gathering Info On Flood Repair Applications - Fahmi Bernama09:58

A comparative analysis of alpha olefin sulfonate and dodecyl sulfate in aphronic fluid containing xanthan gum in a wide … Nature.com09:57

Navy continues flood relief operations The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)09:56

Australia iron-ore hub resumes operations after cyclone threat Mining Weekly09:53

Milder, less gloomy weather coming to the Netherlands from Wednesday NL Times09:48

Samburu pastoralists turn to 'cattle cake' as drought bites The Standard09:46

East Coast prepares for winter storm Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette09:45

Britain facing More storm and snow fears as maps reveal where 'very powerful' 250mph Jet Stream … MailOnline09:38

Beach recycling to take place at two beaches next month to prevent flooding Lynn News09:33

Mozambique: 'This Support Gives Us Hope' - a Journey to Motherhood in the Midst of Tropical Cyclone Chido AllAfrica09:30

Fire lessons from the Australian capital, where a 2003 inferno changed everything The Charlotte Observer09:29

“This support gives us hope”: A journey to motherhood in the midst of Tropical Cyclone Chido United Nations Population Fund09:11

UK weather warning as Met Office issues grim 'strongest winds of winter' 250mph storm warning The Mirror09:06

NYC weather: Snow predicted to fall an inch per hour before tapering off early Monday morning Staten Island Advance, New York09:05

Status Yellow warning issued for 18 counties by Met Eireann with 'hazardous travelling… Dublin Live08:56

Back in History | Floods destroy home Fiji Times08:38

Farmer fined thousands after taking water during summer drought Farming UK08:29

Dry day with sunny spells ahead, temperature to drop significantly at night Sunday World08:24

Met Eireann: Turning colder with unsettled conditions this week Agriland08:12

One drop at a time: how a new water sensor is helping to detect leaks and save you money Yahoo! UK & Ireland08:04

Are there still fires in LA? California braces for more wildfires as region not seen rain since … National World08:04

Met Eireann issues Status Yellow as forecasters warn weather 'turning colder' Cork Beo08:04

Chilly weather on the Suncoast; today, tomorrow, and Wednesday are First Alert Weather Days My Sunset Coast08:04

In the last 6 hours

Could a ‘combined sewer’ solve flash floods in urban areas? Dept tasked with finding out Malay Mail08:01

Foggy to start but mostly dry day with sunny spells Anglo Celt08:00

JPP Asked To Study Possibility Of Designing Sewerage Network To Mitigate Flash Floods Bernama07:56

Greater Manchester weather forecast as Met Office warns UK set for 'strongest winds' Manchester Evening News07:53

Met Office's 'gales' warning for Coventry with 46mph winds set to hit Coventry Live07:50

Ireland weather: Warnings issued to 18 counties as ‘conveyor belt of storms’ heads towards… Irish Mirror07:44

UK set for 'mega snow storm' as maps pinpoint exact date and location it will hit Daily Star07:30

BBC London weather forecast predicts bleakest possible start to February My London07:15

Flood gates exercise planned to protect community BBC06:59

Fahmi: 264 telco towers affected by floods in Kelantan restored Malay Mail06:39

Unsettled weather returns later this week The Weather Outlook06:32

Top credit cards for monsoon travel in India NewsBytes06:24

264 Telecommunication Towers Affected By Floods In Kelantan Restored - Fahmi Bernama06:24

Spotlight on Raghurajpur as Odisha's artisan village wows Singapore President The Telegraph, Calcutta06:16

Tropical Cyclone off WA coast upgraded to category three system ABC Online06:14

In the last 8 hours

Council ditches flood-risk policy of not actively cleaning drains that will leave residents ‘staggered’ Blog Preston06:02

Research On Past Hurricanes Aims To Reduce Future Risk Water Online05:54

Flash floods affect close to 17,000 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:52

Churchill Park Flooding Again Discover Moose Jaw05:35

Snow and Flooding Discover Moose Jaw05:35

Wakamow was Lucky Discover Moose Jaw05:35

The Megadroughts Are Upon Us Water Online05:34

Cyclone intensifies as it smashes northern Australian coast Perth Now05:33

Millions across the US brace for plummeting temperatures and winter storms MailOnline05:32

Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreak Aiken Standard, South Carolina05:24

Quetta, Balochistan weather; more heavy rains, snowfall expected Pakistan Observer05:23

Massive warehouse project stumbles after court nixes flood permit NJ Spotlight05:21

Extreme Cold Warning issued for part of Michigan, wind chill already hit 40 below zero Grand Rapids Press, Michigan05:20

DC prepares for extreme cold after snowfall NBC Washington05:18

First Major Winter Snowstorm Arrives Sunday Night, Followed by Arctic Cold; Tips to Stay Safe and Warm Boston University05:17

Groundwater Threatened By Droughts And Heavy Rainfalls Water Online05:13

Here's how the Bureau of Meteorology will pick the next tropical cyclone's name 9News05:12

N.J. weather: Early snow totals reach 7 inches as winter storm rolls on with ‘thundersnow’… NJ.com - The Jersey Journal05:11

Dread of Winter: Snow falls, temperatures drop in the Mid-Ohio Valley News and Sentinel05:10

Fog disrupts train services in Delhi; passengers advised to check timings The Times of India04:51

Fire-ravaged California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk LBC News04:42

Freezing Temperatures and Wintry Precipitation KGNS04:30

Strong Winds Forecast For Auckland Harbour Bridge – Drive To The Conditions Scoop04:26

Heavy snow and frigid Arctic blast put 70 million across the U.S. under winter storm warnings The Washington Times04:21

Earlier today

Cát Bà revives with new look after Typhoon Yagi Viet Nam News03:49

How do tropical cyclones get their names? The Sydney Morning Herald03:38

Civil Defence Force monitors flood situation in Mukah as villages remain submerged Malay Mail03:36

STORM WATCH: Dangerous one-two punch of snow, extreme cold in The Bronx News 12 The Bronx03:36

Winter 2025 delivers latest blow WV MetroNews WVU Sports03:16

Orange Heavy Rain Warning For The Coromandel Scoop03:14

Lake Victoria: What ails world biggest fresh water source ? The Standard03:09

Weary Los Angeles firefighters brace for return of dangerous winds France 2403:09

Freezing temperatures Monday morning, snow possible Tuesday WTVM03:00

Winter storm warning for 12 states amid ‘life-threatening’ cold snap Bellingham Herald02:54

US winter storm disrupts flights, closes airports Gulf News02:51

Bengaluru 7 degrees below normal as 1st rain spell turns city into hill station Hindustan Times02:46

Floods: More Victims In Sarawak, Situation In Sabah Unchanged Bernama02:39

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