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Scotland's Northern Isles Face 75mph Winds in Met Office Alert

The Met Office has escalated weather warnings for Scotland's Northern Isles as powerful winds threaten travel disruption and potential damage. Orkney and Shetland face the brunt of the severe conditions with gusts potentially exceeding 75mph.

Storm Amy: Yellow Warnings as Rain and Wind Hit UK

The UK braces for disruption as Storm Amy brings torrential downpours and powerful winds, with yellow weather warnings active across multiple regions. Travel chaos and localised flooding expected.

Storm Amy: 70mph Winds Batter UK

Britain braces for chaos as Storm Amy brings destructive 70mph winds and torrential rain, with severe weather warnings in force across multiple regions. Travel disruption and power cuts expected.

California Emergency: Pacific Storms Trigger State Crisis

Southern California faces nature's fury as torrential rains and hurricane-force winds trigger widespread flooding, power outages and evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom mobilises emergency response amid the atmospheric river onslaught.

British tourist's Ibiza flood horror ordeal

A British tourist's dream holiday in Ibiza turned into a nightmare as catastrophic flooding swept through Santa Eulalia, with shocking footage showing cars submerged and streets becoming raging rivers during the Mediterranean storm.

Hurricane Humberto Threatens UK With 70mph Storms

The UK faces torrential downpours and destructive winds as the remnants of Hurricane Humberto collide with Storm Imelda, triggering amber weather warnings and travel chaos across the nation.

Rare Twin Hurricanes Threaten Caribbean Islands

Two powerful hurricanes are charting an extremely rare course towards the Caribbean islands of St. Barts and St. Martin, with forecasters warning of catastrophic conditions as the dual storms approach.

NASA Launches GOES-U Satellite to Monitor Space Weather

A powerful new satellite, GOES-U, has launched from Florida on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. It will provide unprecedented data on solar storms and space weather, crucial for protecting power grids and technology on Earth.

UK Autumn Harvest Under Threat from Severe Weather

The National Trust warns of a compromised autumn harvest and damaged landscapes as relentless rain and strong winds create treacherous conditions for farmers and gardeners across the UK.

Mediterranean Crisis: Deadly Floods and Wildfires Ravage Europe

Southern Europe faces a dual climate catastrophe as violent storms trigger fatal floods and landslides from the French Alps to Tuscany, while fierce wildfires force mass evacuations in Spain. The latest in a series of extreme weather events gripping the c

Shetland Islands Approve New Tourist Tax

The Shetland Islands Council has approved a pioneering Transient Visitor Levy, making it the latest Scottish destination to implement a tourist tax aimed at sustaining local infrastructure and services.

Met Office Amber 'Danger to Life' Warning for Wales

The Met Office has escalated its weather warning to amber for parts of Wales and South West England, forecasting severe gales, flooding, and significant disruption. Residents are urged to prepare for dangerous conditions.

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