Severe Weather Events

In the last 15 minutes

Cyclone Sean brings record rain to WA Brisbane Times10:32

In the last half-hour

Navy stands ready with relief teams to respond to flood emergency Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:18

In the last hour

Periods of snow showers ahead of a Arctic blast to start the week WVLT10:11

Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida WUSF Public Media10:00

First Alert Weather Day #1 My Sunset Coast10:00

In the last 2 hours

Perth to swelter as extreme heatwave arrives The West Australian09:26

More snow forecast for Essex as 'Beast from the East' to bring freezing temperatures Essex Live09:21

Bengaluru wakes up to surprise showers, IMD predicts cooler days ahead Hindustan Times09:20

Why rich countries must take steps to remove climate and health burdens The National, Scotland09:04

Couple's amazing escape after home struck by lightning in wild weather 9News09:00

In the last 4 hours

Met Office warns huge freeze that's hit Donald Trump's inauguration will affect UK weather Wales Online08:27

UNFPA supports drought-affected Ethiopia United Nations Population Fund08:10

NBN Co networks impacted by NSW storms iTNews07:48

Cork Weather: Met Éireann warns of foggy, rainy week with strong winds and stormy days ahead Cork Beo07:39

1 dead, 2 injured in multi-vehicle pile-up amid dense fog in Uttar Pradesh The Times of India07:12

Singer Taj Jackson questions LA's readiness for recent wildfires China.org.cn07:07

Precious plants’ promotion good alternative to poppy The Kabul Times06:56

In the last 6 hours

Healey-Driscoll Administration Urges Preparedness Ahead of Anticipated Winter Storm and Bitter Cold Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)06:34

MetMalaysia issues continuous heavy rain warning for Sarawak and alert-level warning for Johor Malay Mail06:19

Trawler crew rescued in snow storm after lighting fire on haunted island Cornwall Live06:17

When Keswick was awarded Fairtrade Town status The Keswick Reminder06:02

Mlgw says they are prepared for incoming round of freezing weather Action 5 News06:02

Council orders probe into why A34 keeps flooding by A500 roundabout Stoke-On-Trent Live05:58

Bengaluru wakes up to unseasonal rain; IMD predicts more showers across Karnataka The Times of India05:45

Inauguration Day weather forecast to be one of the coldest in 40 years WUSF Public Media05:37

Tropical Cyclone Sean forms off Australian coast amid warning it will grow into a category… MailOnline05:28

Health + Tech | Drone deliveries for healthcare and emergency response Jamaica Gleaner05:27

MC men escape BW with win News and Sentinel05:10

N.Y. weather: Dsny issues snow alert ahead of Sunday’s winter storm Staten Island Advance, New York05:10

Frigid storm to impact MLK weekend traffic in Colorado’s High Country The Aspen Times, Colorado05:10

UK weather maps show exactly when and where Brits to be blasted with -5C chill The Mirror05:08

Ports Close Off Western Australia’s Pilbara Amid Cyclone Warning Yahoo! UK & Ireland05:05

Prevention measures installed to reduce flooding at properties Newark Advertiser05:02

In the last 8 hours

N.J. weather: When will snow start Sunday? Latest forecast on timing, track. NJ.com - The Jersey Journal04:41

Next Weather Alert for significant snow throughout the Philly area CBS Philadelphia04:32

Dense Fog Continues To Blanket Delhi-NCR, Over 40 Trains Delayed NDTV.com04:26

Santa Anas To Roll In, Bringing More Extreme Fire Conditions To SoCal Patch04:20

Southern California braces for worse wildfires as Santa Ana winds expected to intensify The Times of India04:19

Cyclone Sean forms off WA coast amid wild weather warnings The Age04:09

When will the 'cyber typhoon' farce blow over? CGTN04:05

Odisha cold wave continues with no respite in sight, IMD issues fresh warnings Odisha TV03:41

NJ residents unfazed by incoming first snowstorm of season News 12 New Jersey03:40

Warning as Cyclone Sean closes in The West Australian03:39

Heavy rain and unauthorised NGO vehicle entry damage roads linking Orang Asli villages in Gua Musang, says Jakoa Malay Mail03:36

State of Emergency in New Jersey in anticipation of winter weather CBS Philadelphia03:11

Research on past hurricanes aims to reduce future risk ScienceDaily03:11

Extreme rain heightens E. coli risks for communities of color in Texas ScienceDaily03:11

Sabah flood victims count steady at 1,054 as weather improves in Pitas and Paitan Malay Mail03:06

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorm and heavy rain in Sarawak until 1pm Malay Mail02:55

Earlier today

Seattle weather: Calm, but cold week ahead FOX13 Seattle02:36

Cyclone off WA, flood search in NSW as Qld dams spill The North West Star01:51

Tropical Cyclone Sean forms off north-west WA coast ABC Online01:47

No Change In Number Of Flood Victims In Sabah Bernama01:47

Wild weather on way for North Island Radio New Zealand01:31

Massachusetts Winter Storm Warning: Bay State in store for a potential ‘significant snowmaker’ Boston Herald01:16

AI’s appetite The Kathmandu Post01:14

Southern California in ‘uncharted territory’ as extreme fire weather returns next week The Kansas City Star01:13

UPDATES: Dangerously cold temps move into Georgia, snow possible this week Georgia Public Broadcasting01:11

Trinity Regional Flood Planning Group urges public to submit vital data for 38-county flood planning effort with… North Texas eNews, Texas01:04

Your First Alert to another round of arctic air and bitter cold Action 5 News00:56

LA cracking for more catastrophic wildfires as forecasters warn of 100mph winds - sparking… MailOnline00:56

Dramatic changes KCNA Watch00:53

National Disaster Response Force Raising Day 2025: Ndrf History, Significance, Quotes And How… News18.com00:41

First alert forecast: Winter weather increasingly likely Tuesday, Winter Storm Watches up for Swla KPLC00:40

Chicago facing polar plunge, with dangerous wind chills for the next few days CBS Chicago00:39

As Erosion and Floods Swallow Buildings, Washington’s Coastal Communities Strain to Adapt The Good Men Project00:37

3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Reykjanes Peninsula as Glacial Flooding from Grímsvötn Subsides, Experts Cautious on… Nord News00:14

More evacuations lifted for Palisades Fire as containment increases ABC7 / KABC-TV00:00

Yesterday

First alert: Winter weather alerts in place ahead of Tuesday’s snow potential WTOK23:59 18-Jan-25

Search underway after car swept into floodwaters 9News23:50 18-Jan-25

Wild NSW weather expected to ease as WA’s Pilbara region braces for cyclone Yahoo! UK & Ireland23:45 18-Jan-25

N.J. declares state of emergency for entire state due to snow, winter storm Sunday NJ.com - The Jersey Journal23:36 18-Jan-25

Windy Conditions and Cold Lows Ahead KYMA23:28 18-Jan-25

Cold Weather Advisory; Frigid temperatures and dangerous wind chills through Tuesday morning KSNB23:20 18-Jan-25

CenterPoint Energy mobilizes to respond to winter storm projected to impact the Greater Houston … PR Newswire (Press Release)23:19 18-Jan-25

Amid dangerous winds in 2011, Lafd engines stood ready. That didn’t happen this time Los Angeles Times23:09 18-Jan-25

Search resumes after empty car found in floodwaters The North West Star22:47 18-Jan-25

Santa Fe activates 'Code Blue' due to coming cold Santa Fe New Mexican22:42 18-Jan-25

Bulloch County EMA asks those impacted by storms to document damage WTOC22:26 18-Jan-25

Eaton Fire's containment rises to 73% as more residents return home ABC7 / KABC-TV22:19 18-Jan-25

N.J. weather: Messy winter storm to slam parts of state with 6 to 8 inches of snow. Updated… NJ.com - The Jersey Journal22:14 18-Jan-25

Over 95 million Americans on alert for brutal cold temperatures in coming days Yahoo! UK & Ireland22:06 18-Jan-25

Tropical cyclone to form off Australian coast within hours as residents are warned to brace for … MailOnline22:01 18-Jan-25

D.C. Residents Rush To Flee Ahead Of Trump Inauguration Black Enterprise22:00 18-Jan-25

Scarsdale residents renew push to mitigate Troublesome Brook flooding News 12 Westchester21:58 18-Jan-25

Dillon Mitchell scores 14 points, Cincinnati outlasts Arizona State 67-60 MailOnline21:53 18-Jan-25

Freezing temperatures leave intersection west of Downtown Colorado Springs shut down after gas leak repair KKTV 11 News, Colorado21:48 18-Jan-25

Organizers cancel annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday march Duluth News Tribune21:44 18-Jan-25

Snow and Extreme Cold Expected Statewide New York State Government (Press Release)21:43 18-Jan-25

NYC Emergency Management issues winter weather alert ahead of snow, extreme cold Staten Island Advance, New York21:42 18-Jan-25

The 38 Best Coats, Beanies, and Scarves From Milan Men’s Fashion Week GQ Magazine (US)21:29 18-Jan-25

How to prepare for the next Santa Ana wind event forecasted this week Orange County Register21:23 18-Jan-25

UK weather: Brits to be blasted with 'snow grains' as icy temperatures grip country The Mirror21:17 18-Jan-25

N.J. weather: Winter storm warnings issued for 8 counties expecting heavy snow Sunday NJ.com - The Jersey Journal21:13 18-Jan-25

'Like a death in the family': Cochrane mourns loss of Grandfather Tree to wind storm Calgary Sun21:02 18-Jan-25

N.Y. Gov. Hochul urges residents to prepare for winter storm and ‘extreme cold’ Staten Island Advance, New York21:01 18-Jan-25

Hawaii lawmakers vow to stabilize property insurance market as climate change fuels higher premiums Japan Today20:49 18-Jan-25

Central, Southern New Hampshire Winter Storm Watch Issued: Follow-Up Patch20:48 18-Jan-25

LA firefighters helped by lull in winds, but more fire weather in forecast Yahoo! UK & Ireland20:42 18-Jan-25

Flood risk leads to more road gully cleaning BBC20:34 18-Jan-25

Another round of ‘extreme’ Santa Ana winds raises fire danger for already reeling LA region Media News Group20:22 18-Jan-25

Winter Storm watch issued for beginning of next week KBTX20:21 18-Jan-25

Florida's arctic blast: Low to produce storms; another storm could bring snow, sleet for some WUSF Public Media20:17 18-Jan-25

Thousands in Southern California still without power because of high wind damage Media News Group20:16 18-Jan-25

First Alert: Extreme Cold Warning to kick in Saturday night Northern News Now20:14 18-Jan-25

Woman, 30, dead after Fermor Avenue pileup during blizzard CBC.ca20:07 18-Jan-25

UK weather expert warns 'snow grains' to pelt southern England as temperatures plummet My London19:57 18-Jan-25

Half of Llandudno Pier reopens as landmark prepares to welcome back vendors North Wales Pioneer19:52 18-Jan-25

Heavy rains damage Zimbabwe railway line Bulawayo24News19:35 18-Jan-25

Baltimore’s Mlk Day parade canceled because of weather concerns Rock Hill Herald19:32 18-Jan-25

Mastering the art of talking in public Oman Observer19:25 18-Jan-25

One of the coldest inauguration days in decades Oman Observer19:25 18-Jan-25

San Diego flood victims, city leaders recount progress since January 2024 flooding NBC San Diego19:22 18-Jan-25

Al Amerat’s flood-protection dam to open soon Oman Observer19:15 18-Jan-25

Billings expected to get first sub-zero temps of the season Billings Gazette, Montana19:14 18-Jan-25

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Latest news on Severe Weather Events, providing comprehensive coverage of storms, floods, heatwaves, and other extreme weather phenomena affecting the UK and the world.

Severe weather events have become increasingly frequent and intense due to climate change, causing significant damage to infrastructure, ecosystems, and human lives. In the UK alone, the Met Office has recorded a rise in the number of named storms, heavy rainfall incidents, and record-breaking temperatures in recent years.

As of April 2024, the UK has already experienced several notable severe weather events, including heavy rainfall and strong winds, causing flooding. The Met Office and the Environment Agency have issued warnings and advice to help residents stay safe and prepare for potential disruptions. Experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have also provided insights into the global trends and impacts of severe weather events.

Beyond the immediate dangers, severe weather events have far-reaching consequences for communities and ecosystems. Our feed covers stories of residents coping with the aftermath of storms and floods, as well as local initiatives to build resilience and adapt to the changing climate. We also highlight the efforts of organisations like the National Flood Forum and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in supporting affected communities.

Severe weather events have been a part of Earth's history for millennia, but the rapid increase in their frequency and intensity in recent decades is a cause for concern. Our feed provides context by exploring the historical records of extreme weather phenomena and the scientific evidence linking them to human-induced climate change.

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