Australia's Christmas Weather: From 41°C Heat to 16°C Chills
Australia's Christmas weather forecast shows extremes from 41°C heat in Perth to 16°C chills in Hobart, with storms and heatwaves elsewhere.
Category : Meteorology
Queensland Councils Slam BoM Over Axed Flood Warning Tool
Queensland councils criticise BoM for axing free flood warning tool, citing potentially deadly consequences and cost shifting.
New Yellow Heat Health Alert for Parts of UK This Weekend
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for parts of England from Saturday to Wednesday, warning of increased risk to vulnerable people and potential water incidents.
Mysterious 'Radiation Fog' in California Sparks Health Fears, But Scientists Clarify
California's 'radiation fog' sparks health fears online, but scientists clarify it's a natural weather phenomenon, not nuclear radiation.
Meteor Fireball and Sonic Boom Stun Residents in Victoria, Australia
A bright meteor exploded over Victoria, Australia, causing a sonic boom and rattling houses. Fragments likely reached the ground.
Cyclone Fina Intensifies to Category Two Storm, Could Hit NT Coast on Friday
Cyclone Fina intensifies to category two, could hit NT coast on Friday, potentially equalling earliest landfall record since 1973.
Blazing Meteor Lights Up Central Victoria Sky
Residents in central Victoria report a blazing meteor with a loud boom, captured on camera and confirmed by an astrophysicist.
From Black Magic to Climate Denial: The UK's Weather Forecasting War
From 16th-century witch hunts to modern climate denial, the battle between science and superstition in weather forecasting continues.
BoM Website Redesign Sparks Public and Political Backlash
BoM's new website faces public and political backlash over missing features and poor timing, prompting ordered changes.
Family's 'Miracle' Escape as Tornado Strikes Stalybridge Home
A Stalybridge family narrowly escaped injury after a suspected tornado destroyed their home during Storm Gerrit.
Bureau of Meteorology Ordered to Fix New Website After Backlash
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology faces backlash over new website redesign, ordered to make changes after complaints from farmers and politicians.
Met Office Heatwave: 26 Counties to Hit 30C or More
The Met Office says a heatwave is increasingly likely as 26 counties face temperatures of 30C or higher by July 7, with peaks of 33C in London and Berkshire.
Bureau of Meteorology Apologises for 'Flawed' Website Redesign
BoM apologises for unpopular website redesign after criticism from users and politicians, promising adjustments to improve accessibility.
Cyclone Fina Intensifies to Category 3 as It Approaches Darwin
Cyclone Fina, a category 3 storm, threatens Darwin with gusts up to 205km/h. Airport and supermarkets closed, residents urged to shelter.
UK heatwave: 32C scorcher to hit parts of Britain next week
Weather maps predict a UK heatwave with temperatures soaring to 32C in southern England on July 8. The Met Office confirms high pressure will bring dry, warm conditions across much of the country.
Met Office Confirms Key Difference in Third UK Heatwave
The Met Office forecasts a third UK heatwave next week, but says it will be less humid than last week's record-breaking event, making it feel more tolerable.
UK Heatwave: 41C Forecast for July 7, 40 Counties Above 35C
New weather maps show temperatures could reach 41C in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire on July 7, with 40 counties exceeding 35C across England.
UK 'hottest day' weeks away as temps may exceed 40C
The UK could see its hottest day ever within weeks, with temperatures forecast to exceed 40C in early July, potentially breaking the current record of 40.3C set in 2022.
Japan and Morocco Face Old Order Giants in Last 32
Japan and Morocco face Brazil and Netherlands in World Cup last 32, offering hope of a winner outside traditional powers. Can they break the old order?
UK Heatwave Ends: Temperatures to Drop by 19C
The UK's record-breaking June heatwave ends today as the Met Office forecasts temperatures to plummet by up to 19C, with some areas seeing highs of just 18C after 37.3C was recorded on Friday.
Japan on High Alert as Record Rain Triggers Evacuation Orders
Record heavy rain in western Japan kills two, leaves 13 missing, and forces evacuation of over 76,000 residents amid floods and landslides.
Met Office Lists 20 Rain-Affected Areas for Tuesday After Heatwave
The Met Office has identified 20 areas across the UK, including Scotland, the Midlands, and southwestern England, that will experience heavy rain on Tuesday, June 30, following record-breaking June heat.
Liverpool: Very Warm Sunny Spells Before Temperature Drop
Liverpool will see very warm sunny spells on Saturday with highs of 28C before temperatures drop overnight to 12C and a cooler Sunday with a max of 21C, according to the Met Office.
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 589
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez vows to save lives as earthquake death toll reaches 589, with nearly 3,000 injured and international rescue teams arriving.
2015 Scotland Thunderstorm: 15,000 Lightning Strikes Recalled
In July 2015, Scotland was hit by over 15,000 lightning strikes in two days during a freak thunderstorm following record heat. The Met Office recorded 19,500 strikes across the UK, with 15,000 over Scotland.
Sicily Heat Record 48.8C: Resident Says UK Worse
Syracuse, Sicily hit 48.8C in 2021, Europe's hottest ever. But resident Gaetano Salemi says UK's unprepared heat is harder to cope with, despite lower temperatures.
Met Office: Heatwave to End After Friday as Temperatures Drop
The Met Office says the heatwave will persist a little longer, with amber warnings in place. Temperatures could reach 37°C before cooling from the west from Saturday.
Met Office Warns of Thunderstorms Across 75 UK Areas
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for 75 areas in England and Wales until 10am Friday, with risks of lightning, flooding, and travel disruption. Scotland faces a separate warning until midnight.
Venezuela Earthquake: Hundreds Feared Dead
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela near Morón, causing widespread destruction in Caracas and along the northern coast, with hundreds feared dead and thousands injured.
Greater Manchester Weather: 10-Hour Thunderstorm Warning
The Met Office has issued a 10-hour yellow thunderstorm warning for Greater Manchester from midnight to 10am on June 26, with heavy rain and lightning expected after record heat.
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