Tim Dowling: Optimism Gone, Missing US Extreme Weather
Tim Dowling reflects on the dreary English winter, feeling homesick for American hurricanes and snowstorms, while navigating local walks and a surprising new roundabout.
Tim Dowling reflects on the dreary English winter, feeling homesick for American hurricanes and snowstorms, while navigating local walks and a surprising new roundabout.
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell has intensified into a severe category three system off Western Australia's Pilbara coast, bringing destructive 170km/h winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flood risks to communities from Karratha to Carnarvon.
Simon Calder addresses holiday concerns over Cuba amid US tensions, British Airways seat booking fees, and the challenges of Madrid's Aeropuerto Adolfo Suarez.
Weather maps forecast a massive 610-mile blizzard hitting 75 UK counties, with up to 13 inches of snow expected in some areas from February 13.
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RecommendedCyclone Mitchell is forecast to become a severe category three system, bringing destructive winds up to 170km/h and flash flooding to Western Australia's Pilbara coast from Sunday.
The Environment Agency has issued 87 flood warnings across England, with heavy rainfall forecast to continue through the weekend and into next week.
A light aircraft has crashed into the ocean off a South Australian beach, resulting in three confirmed fatalities. Emergency services responded to the scene near a popular coastal area.
Nearly 20,000 customers remain without electricity in northern Mississippi after a severe winter storm caused widespread damage, with elderly residents and rural communities hardest hit.
The Met Office predicts snowfall in eastern Scotland's higher hills this weekend, with wintry showers across the UK. Western Scotland may see sunshine, while England and Wales face mixed conditions.
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RecommendedLarge parts of the UK have recorded zero hours of sunlight in February, with forecasters warning that persistently wet, cloudy conditions could continue for weeks, raising flooding concerns.
New weather maps reveal a massive 600-mile snow storm will strike the UK on February 16, bringing heavy snowfall to cities like Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, and London, with up to 20 inches expected in some areas.
Two Hungarian male climbers, aged 37 and 38, have died after being caught in an avalanche in Slovakia's High Tatras mountain range, as confirmed by the mountain rescue service.
Arian Abbasi, 36, from Harrow, was killed in a light aircraft crash in Littleborough, Rochdale. His family says he had a passion for flying and dreamed of working for a commercial airline.
The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for rain in parts of the UK, including Hampshire and Wales, with up to 50mm of rainfall expected, raising flood concerns due to saturated ground from 36 consecutive days of rain.
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RecommendedPowerful Storm Leonardo has caused severe damage across southern Portugal and Spain, with video evidence showing widespread flooding and destruction in coastal regions.
Two major blizzards are forecast to sweep across the UK in mid-February, potentially burying 51 cities in England under heavy snow, with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also facing significant snowfall.
Storm Leonardo triggers red alerts in Spain, forces mass evacuations in Morocco, and brings deadly floods to Portugal, with extreme rainfall driven by atmospheric rivers.
Heavy rains and strong winds from Storm Leonardo have caused fatalities, mass evacuations, and calls to postpone Portugal's presidential election as a state of calamity is extended.
A couple investigating persistent scratching sounds behind their walls discovered a raccoon had taken up residence, capturing the shocking moment on camera.
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RecommendedTropical Storm Penha has caused severe flooding and landslides in the southern Philippines, resulting in four fatalities and displacing over 6,000 people. The storm's unusual early formation has raised concerns among forecasters.
Tropical Storm Penha has caused severe flooding and a deadly landslide in the southern Philippines, resulting in four fatalities and displacing over 6,000 residents.
The UK has experienced 36 consecutive days of rain, with the Met Office blaming a southward-shifted jet stream. Social media is flooded with complaints as forecasters warn the worst may still be coming.
A 45-year-old woman remains missing in Spain after being swept into a swollen river while rescuing her dog. Storm Leonardo forces mass evacuations and road closures across the Iberian Peninsula.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain across southern England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, raising concerns about flooding and travel disruption due to saturated ground from a record-wet start to the year.
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RecommendedEmergency services are conducting a desperate search for survivors after a light aircraft crashed into shallow waters near Goolwa South, south of Adelaide, on Friday afternoon.
The Met Office has issued weather warnings with snow expected across 10 Scottish council areas today, while further wintry showers are forecast for next week across northern regions.
Australia faces dramatic weather shift as extreme heat gives way to widespread storms, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding across all states and territories this weekend.
Parts of the UK have seen rain every day in 2026, with Aberdeen experiencing its longest sunless stretch since 1957. Forecasters warn of continued downpours and flooding risks.
A significant snowstorm is forecast to hit the UK next week, with up to 26 inches of snow expected in Scotland, while England and Wales face heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
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RecommendedJapan faces a deadly winter as record-breaking snowfall causes multiple fatalities and widespread disruption, with authorities urging caution.