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Japan Struck by its Most Powerful Tornado in Recorded History

In an unprecedented meteorological event, Japan's Shizuoka prefecture has been struck by the most powerful tornado in the nation's recorded history. The colossal F5 twister carved a path of destruction, causing widespread damage and multiple casualties, m

UK Braces for 40C Heatwave with First September Amber Alert

The UK faces an extreme September heatwave with temperatures forecast to soar to 40°C, triggering the first-ever amber heat-health alert for the month. Authorities warn of significant health risks and transport disruptions.

Man Swims Through Flooded Benidorm Streets in Freak Storm

Shocking footage captures a man swimming through the deluged streets of Benidorm as severe flooding submerges cars and wreaks havoc across Spain and Italy. The extreme weather event brings travel chaos and prompts urgent safety warnings.

Australia's East Coast Braces For Severe 'Rain Bomb'

Major cities across Australia's eastern seaboard are facing a severe weather crisis as a multi-day 'rain bomb' event threatens widespread flooding, damaging winds, and major travel disruption. Authorities issue urgent warnings.

UK Storm Warning: Month's Rain in 24 Hours

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings as a powerful storm system is set to unleash a month's worth of rain in just 24 hours across the UK, with potential flooding and travel disruption.

Freak Summer Hailstorm Buries French Alps Town in Ice

Bizarre summer weather has brought chaos to the French Alps, with a violent hailstorm transforming the tourist town of Morzine into a frozen landscape. Roads turned to rivers of ice as tennis ball-sized hail battered the region, marking a dramatic and ear

French Alps Town Buried by Freak Summer Hailstorm

Bizarre summer storms have brought chaos to the French Alps, with the tourist town of Isère 2000 seeing roads turn to ice rivers and cars buried under a thick blanket of hail, marking a dramatic end to the European summer.

UK's -10C Arctic Freeze: Exact Date For Snow Revealed

Brits brace for a dramatic temperature plunge as a colossal 600-mile Scandinavian weather system is set to unleash snow, ice, and sub-zero -10C chills. Get the full forecast and exact dates for the deep freeze hitting the UK.

Met Office 64-Hour 'Danger to Life' Warning for UK

The Met Office has escalated its weather warnings, issuing a severe 'danger to life' alert for a 64-hour period. Brits are urged to prepare for torrential rain, disruptive winds, and potential flooding as a powerful storm system sweeps across the nation.

Tornadoes and Giant Hail Batter Southern England

Severe thunderstorms unleash tornadoes and destructive hail across Hampshire, Sussex, and Surrey, causing significant property damage and travel disruption as the Met Office issues urgent warnings.

UK's 20°C Heat Surge: Exact Dates Revealed

New weather maps pinpoint the exact days Britain will bask in a 20°C heat blast this month, marking a dramatic shift from the recent cold and rain. Find out when the sunshine is coming to your area.

Typhoon Kajiki Causes Fatalities in Vietnam

Powerful Typhoon Kajiki has unleashed devastation across South-East Asia, with Vietnam reporting multiple fatalities and widespread destruction. The storm brought torrential rains and severe flooding, marking one of the region's most significant weather e

Amber Warning: Torrential Rain & Flooding Threat for UK

The Met Office has escalated its weather warning to amber for parts of southern England and Wales, forecasting intense rainfall, potential flooding, and travel chaos. Get the latest forecasts and safety advice.

Climate Change Blamed for Europe's Deadly Wildfires

A landmark scientific study directly links the devastating wildfires that scorched Southern Europe to human-caused climate change, warning of a new era of 'fire weather' as global temperatures continue to rise.

Burning Man Chaos: Storms Strand 85,000 in Mud

Severe weather unleashes chaos at Burning Man 2025, stranding 85,000 attendees in ankle-deep mud, cancelling events, and prompting urgent safety warnings. Get the full report on the festival's dramatic turn.

Phoenix Hits 47.2°C in Record Southwest Heatwave

The US National Weather Service issues extreme heat warnings as Phoenix, Arizona, endures a historic heatwave with temperatures soaring to 47.2°C (117°F), posing severe health risks and straining infrastructure.

Heatwaves Accelerating Faster Than Predicted

Groundbreaking research from the University of Bristol reveals that climate change is causing heatwaves to evolve at a frightening pace, becoming more frequent and intense much faster than previously predicted.

Burning Man chaos: Injuries and death as storm traps thousands

Chaos erupted at the iconic Burning Man festival as torrential rain transformed the desert into a mud bath, leaving thousands stranded, multiple injured, and one dead. The extreme conditions prompted a lockdown and a major emergency response.

UK Weather: Date for 70mph Winds and Rainstorms Revealed

The UK is set for a dramatic shift in weather as the Met Office issues warnings for severe rainstorms and powerful 70mph winds. Discover the exact timeline for the incoming tempest and which regions will be hit hardest.

Spain's Record Heatwave Fuels Catastrophic Wildfires

Spain is battling its most severe heatwave ever recorded, with temperatures soaring past 47°C and triggering catastrophic wildfires. The historic event has prompted a national emergency declaration and widespread evacuations as scientists link the intensi

Severe Heatwave Grips US West Coast with Record Temperatures

A severe and prolonged heatwave is set to engulf the western United States, with dangerously high temperatures forecast from Washington through Oregon to California. The National Weather Service warns of potential record-shattering heat, health risks, and

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