Met Office Issues Thunderstorm and Heavy Rain Warning for England and Wales
Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for England and Wales until 4am Thursday, with heavy rain and hail possible. Heat alerts extended.
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Japan Earthquake: Travel Safety Advice After 6.7 Magnitude Tremor
Latest travel advice for Japan after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Miyagi. No tsunami warnings, but transport delays reported. FCDO advises following local authorities.
Climate Change Fuels Bigger Hailstones, Study Warns
Climate change is making hailstorms more violent, with larger hailstones and more damage, as warming air holds more moisture.
600 Tourists Stranded as Tsunami Threat Looms in Hawaii
British tourists recount panic as 600 left stranded in Hawaii after tsunami warning from 8.8-magnitude earthquake.
UK Set for Warmest Day of Year as Storm Dave Departure Brings 24C Heat
UK to see warmest temperatures of year so far, up to 24C, as Storm Dave departs and high pressure brings warm southerly winds.
Half Term Weather Chaos: Met Office Warns of Half a Month's Rain in 24 Hours
Yellow rain and thunderstorm warnings across UK, with half a month's rainfall expected in 24 hours, causing potential flooding and travel disruption.
Bank Holiday Washout Expected, But Sunshine to Return on June 1
UK faces rainy bank holiday but sunshine expected on June 1. Met Office forecasts showers and thunder, then a shift to warmer weather.
UK Issues Cuba Travel Warning as Airlines Suspend Flights
UK issues new travel warning for Cuba as fuel shortages cause flight cancellations and disruption to essential services.
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Italy, Felt Across Malta
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake off Calabria, Italy, was felt across Malta and Gozo, causing fear but no reported injuries or damage.
Holidaymakers Warned to Check Minibar Immediately to Avoid Extra Charges
Flight attendant advises checking hotel minibar immediately to avoid extra charges, as housekeeping inspects daily and missing items may be billed.
Met Office Issues Fresh Yellow Warnings After Storm Chandra Flooding
Met Office issues fresh yellow rain warnings for southwest England after Storm Chandra flooding, with risk of further disruption.
New Zealand Braces for Severe Storm Onslaught
New Zealand declares state of emergency as severe storm brings high winds and flooding; Europe experiences above-average temperatures.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Threatens US Pacific Islands
Super Typhoon Sinlaku threatens Mariana Islands with 165mph winds, heavy rain, and storm surges; Cyclone Vaianu hits New Zealand.
UK Braces for 23C May Heatwave: 14 Hottest Counties Revealed
UK weather maps show a 23C May heatwave looming, with 14 hottest counties identified. London and Surrey expected to peak at 23C on 21 May.
One Dead and Buildings Damaged as 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia kills one, damages buildings, and triggers a brief tsunami warning.
Teenager Dies After Being Rescued from Sea at Aberavon Beach
15-year-old David Ejimofor died after being rescued from the sea at Aberavon Beach, Port Talbot. Police and emergency services attended.
Daylight Saving Ends in Australia: Clocks Go Back on April 5
Daylight saving time ends in Australia on April 5, 2026. Clocks go back one hour in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the ACT.
Toronto Digs Out After Record Snowfall
Toronto faces largest snowfall in history, with nearly 60cm of snow, flight cancellations, and hazardous roads; cleanup expected to take days.
Storm Dave: Major Rescue for Ill-Equipped Canoeists on Derwentwater
Three canoeists rescued on Derwentwater during Storm Dave; multiple other incidents across the Lake District highlight dangers of severe weather camping.
Iran Faces Severe Water Crisis as Temperatures Hit 50C
Iran faces severe water crisis as temperatures hit 50C, with drought, depleted reservoirs, and power cuts prompting public holiday and urgent government warnings.
BBC Presenter Forced to Sleep at Work as Heavy Snow Hits UK
BBC weather presenter Linda Ludlow slept at the studios due to heavy snow, as UK braces for more snow and temperatures as low as -12C.
Storm Dave: UK Braces for 90mph Winds and Danger Warnings
Storm Dave brings 90mph winds and snow warnings to northern UK over Easter weekend.
UK Maps Show 34C Scorcher: Six Counties Above 30C
Six UK counties are set to exceed 30C, with Kent reaching 34C. Heat health alerts issued for four regions as humidity rises.
Two Women Die After Being Swept Out to Sea While Napping
Two women died after being swept out to sea while napping on Panther Beach in Santa Cruz, California. Rescuers recovered both victims; the incident marks the fifth rescue in a month along a one-mile stretch.
Donations Flood In For Man Killed In Light Aircraft Crash After Charity Climb
Donations flood in for Tony Woodward, 62, killed in light aircraft crash after Ben Nevis charity climb with friend Robert Archer, 57.
UK Braces for 'Disruptive Snow' and Freezing Temperatures
UK braces for disruptive snow and freezing temperatures with up to 20cm of snow expected. Cold weather health alert issued.
Vietnam Floods Strand Tourists in Hue and Hoi An
Severe flooding in central Vietnam strands tourists in Hue and Hoi An, with thousands evacuated and record water levels.
Storm Floris Batters UK: Amber Warning, Travel Chaos, and Power Cuts
Storm Floris brings amber wind warning, travel chaos, and power cuts to UK, with gusts up to 79mph and widespread disruption.
Second Winter Storm Hits US Southeast as Power Outages Continue
A major winter storm hits the US, affecting 140 million people with snow, ice, and power outages. States of emergency declared.
UK Weather: 35C Heatwave to Plunge to 0C
UK weather: 35C heatwave expected Monday and Tuesday, then temperatures may plunge to 0C by June 3, according to Met Office and ECMWF models.
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