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Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches islands
Storm, which may make impact as soon as Monday, is third system in weeks to threaten state during hurricane seasonHawaii has declared a state of emergency as powerful Hurricane Lowell makes its way toward the islands, with the first impacts expected as soon as Monday. The storm is the third system in just over three weeks to threaten Hawaii during an active hurricane season in the central Pacific. Lowell remained a category 3 hurricane early on Sunday morning, packing winds of 125 miles per...
Hurricane Lowell live: Hawaii declares state of emergency after El Nino fuels Cat 4 storm
Hurricane Lowell live: Hawaii declares state of emergency after El Nino fuels Cat 4 storm Hurricane Lowell is forecast to turn northward and approach the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau on Monday, the National Weather Service reported. Kauai County is currently the area of greatest concern as Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaii. It encompasses the islands of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau, Lehua, and Kaʻula.
Hurricane Lowell live: Hawaii declares state of emergency after El Nino fuels Cat 4 storm
Hurricane Lowell live: Hawaii declares state of emergency after El Nino fuels Cat 4 storm Hurricane Lowell is forecast to turn northward and approach the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau on Monday, the National Weather Service reported. Hello and welcome to the blog. We will be bringing you the latest from Hawaii as a state of emergency has been declared ahead of the possible arrival of a Category 4 storm.
Delhi-NCR battered by heavy rain, several areas waterlogged; IMD issues alert
Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning, leaving several areas waterlogged, with the IMD forecasting more showers ahead. The city is likely to receive more rain over the next two days. The city is likely to receive more rain over the next two days.
Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi; IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms, gusty winds
Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Friday, with dark clouds engulfing the city and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for intense rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds later in the day. The sudden downpour disrupted Janmashtami celebrations across the capital, catching many devotees off guard. Rain-soaked roads, umbrellas lining the streets and people scrambling for shelter were seen as the showers intensified.
Spain urgent heat alert as areas packed with Brit tourists face up to 43C
Spain urgent heat alert as areas packed with Brit tourists face up to 43C Temperatures of 40C or higher are set to hit parts of mainland Spain - just days after Spanish weather service AEMET said it was 'virtually certain' that this summer was the hottest on record Temperatures of 40C or higher are set to hit parts of mainland Spain as the country swelters in a fresh heatwave. The heatwave began on Wednesday and is expected to last until Friday, with Spain's state weather service AEMET...
Met Office Saturday storm alert as 42 areas told to 'prepare emergency flood kit' - full list
Met Office Saturday storm alert as 42 areas told to 'prepare emergency flood kit' - full list The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for a swathe of England and Wales this afternoon and evening warning of "likely" flooding and damage to buildings from lightning strikes Brits have been warned to expect heavy thundery showers this afternoon, leading to possible flooding and power cuts, the Met Office has said. Transport disruptions are likely in affected areas, the forecaster said,...
RHS issues warning to gardeners after record-breaking heatwave but says 'don't panic'
It’s been a long hot summer but it’s not just people who have been feeling the heat. Across the country, our gardens have fried to a crisp, leaving lawns looking like the Sahara, plants scorched and drooping and trees, dropping both fruit and leaves just to survive. But Royal Horticultural Society experts say it's not too late to salvage our beloved green spaces and future proof them for hotter years to come - as long as we work with nature.
Met Office warns people in 81 areas to prepare ‘emergency kit’ ahead of flooding and thunderstorms
Met Office warns people in 81 areas to prepare ‘emergency kit’ ahead of flooding and thunderstorms Forecasters have warned of potential flooding and disruption as thunderstorms batter the country - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments People across the UK have been urged to prepare an “emergency kit” as flooding and thunderstorms are expected to hit large areas of the country. A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in force across huge swathes of England and Wales on Thursday as heavy...
Glaciers in the Alps are on track for record-breaking ice loss
I am climbing Switzerland’s Rhône glacier when I feel a thump deep under my feet, then another. The glacier is shifting and cracking as it slides down the mountain, opening new crevasses within. Dazzling blue melt streams grow and multiply across the sooty ice.
Breaking: Pilot's family mourn 'great loss' as police continue search for plane wreckage
Northern Territory police are still searching for Tasmanian pilot Bob Bramley, who went missing on Tuesday after his aircraft crashed in waters near Groote Eyelandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Search and rescue crews have located "aircraft debris" but the remote location and poor weather conditions have hampered the search effort. Police divers will conduct searches of the sea floor on Thursday while local rangers and helicopters assist on land and from the air.
Panama and El Salvador declare emergency over El Nino-fuelled drought
Panama and El Salvador declare emergency over El Nino-fuelled drought Panama and El Salvador have become the latest countries along with Honduras to declare an emergency over El Nino, which has already forced a reduction in shipping through the Panama Canal. All three countries broke their monthly temperature records in both June and July, exacerbating famine concerns. Panama on Tuesday became the latest Central American country, after Honduras and El Salvador, to declare an emergency over...
Met Office urges Brits in 73 areas to prepare 'emergency' kit on Thursday – list
Met Office urges Brits in 73 areas to prepare 'emergency' kit on Thursday – list More heavy rain and thunderstorms are on the cards on Thursday as Met Office weather forecasters urge Brits to gather essential items and prepare an 'emergency' kit The Met Office is urging people across large swathes of England and Wales to consider preparing an “emergency” kit for Thursday. It comes after the Met Office issued two weather warnings for thunderstorms, one for today and one for Thursday. Today’s...
Authorities in Greece issue code red wildfire alert for Ionian islands
The alert comes as Greece is at the height of the summer holiday season, with beaches packed with both domestic and international tourists. The Ionian Islands region was placed under a Code Red alert on Wednesday, as a very high risk of wildfires (Category 4) is forecast. The decision was taken by the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.
Record-breaking heat dome expected to bring dangerous temperatures to US south-west
As wildfires rage and intense heat builds across the region, daytime highs of 110-11F (43-46C) are forecastSurging temperatures are expected to broil more than 45 million people as a heat dome settles in across the south-western US through the end of August and into early September, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).As wildfires rage in some parts and intense heat builds across the region, daytime highs of 110-115F (43-46C) are forecast, with limited cooling relief in the...
US Natural Gas Rises on Record-Breaking Heat, Lower Output
US Natural Gas Rises on Record-Breaking Heat, Lower Output US natural gas increased, extending gains from the previous session, as forecasts shifted hotter over the weekend, indicating higher demand for the power-plant fuel as consumers ramp up their air-conditioning use. The month is now on track to eclipse 2007 for the hottest population-weighted August on record, according to the private forecaster Commodity Weather Group. Output also fell over the weekend, led by declines in the...
Storms and gales hit Poland: homes flooded, trees down and thousands of emergency callouts
Night storms hit residents in many parts of Poland. Firefighters responded over 4,000 times; 12 scout camps were evacuated as a precaution amid floods and power cuts. Across the country, firefighters are battling to deal with the weather front moving across Poland.
What a record-breaking El Nino could mean for the world
This year's El Nino is on track to be the strongest on record, threatening to unleash extreme weather across the globe and make 2027 the hottest recorded year by far. It is expected to be the most "intense" El Nino in more than a century, the head of long-range forecasting at the UK's Met Office warned on Friday. Stacked on top of long-term human-caused climate change, the temporary jolt will offer a glimpse of the heat the world can expect by the late 2030s, experts say.
Emergency crews struggle to bring wildfire burning for weeks in Serbia under control
Warnings for extreme conditions have been issued across most of the Balkans, as authorities warn of a return to sweltering heat that has swept across Europe this summer. A Serbian wildfire burning for weeks in a vast nature reserve forced evacuations on Thursday as fire crews struggle to bring the blaze under control, according to state media. Since early August, a fire has been burning through vast tracts of the Deliblatska Peščara forest reserve about 60 kilometres (37 miles) east of Belgrade.
Drivers given £5k fine alert as heavy rain and thundery showers batter the UK
Drivers given £5k fine alert as heavy rain and thundery showers batter the UK As heavy rainfall hits many parts of the UK, driving experts are warning motorists about the potential hazards and costly wet weather driving mistakes that could cost them up to £5,000 With heavy rainfall falling or forecast across much of the country, driving experts are urging motorists to wise up to the costly blunders they could be making behind the wheel. As warnings of torrential downpours spread online, car...
After 25 years, I’m breaking up with The Sims. Here’s why you should, too | Jordan Erica Webber
Now that Jared Kushner and the Saudi Investment Fund have bought The Sims’ publisher, EA, it’s unlikely to remain a game celebrating diversity and inclusivitySometimes it feels as though horrific world events and the malicious entities behind them are reaching into every aspect of our lives, from heatwaves that keep me shut away indoors, to generative AI that makes it increasingly difficult to trust what I read online. I can no longer even retreat into my favourite video game without funding...
Met Office expects 'heavy showers' on Wednesday and Thursday as 36 areas on alert
Met Office expects 'heavy showers' on Wednesday and Thursday as 36 areas on alert Weather maps show heavy rain moving this week due to a low pressure system with the Met Office saying there is 'a chance of heavy showers quite widely on Wednesday and Thursday' Brits are set to be soaked by "heavy showers" across Wednesday and Thursday this week, the Met Office has said - with maps showing 36 areas should brace for downpours. Weather fronts are coming in from the Atlantic bringing the rain...
Hawaii under state of emergency ahead of historic hurricane
Hawaii under state of emergency ahead of historic hurricane August 15, 2026Residents on the Big Island of Hawaii, which gives its name to the volcanic US Pacific archipelago, are preparing for a potentially historic weather situation with a tropical storm gathering hurricane-level strength as it approaches. The US Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Hurricane Center (NHC) on Friday said Lala, a powerful tropical storm at the moment, should be at hurricane strength by the...
Europe on fire as record-breaking temperatures hit continent
Europe on fire as record-breaking temperatures hit continent The historic temperatures are linked to human-caused climate change - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Crews across Europe struggled against multiple blazes on Friday as a fresh spell of record heat swept across parts of the continent, with exceptionally parched landscapes further complicating their task. With France facing its driest year on record, a new fire spread through woodland overnight in the Landes region on the...
Farmers at ‘breaking point’ as heatwave Britain puts livelihoods under threat
Farmers at ‘breaking point’ as heatwave Britain puts livelihoods under threat The risk of wildfires, water shortages, poor harvests and escalating fuel and fertiliser prices have plunged many into financial difficulty – prompting calls for emergency cash support - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Farmers say they are at “breaking point” as a summer of record heatwaves and drought impacts crops and livestock, putting livelihoods under threat. The risk of wildfires, water shortages, poor...
Record-Breaking Rainfall Leaves Eight Dead and Thousands Stranded in Japan
Vehicles submerged on a flooded road in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, on Friday.
Four dead after record-breaking heavy rain inundates Japan
Four dead in Japan after country inundated with record-breaking rain In short: Four people have died after record-breaking heavy rain hit Japan and inundated roads and railways. Thousands of travellers were stranded at one of Tokyo's main airports, however all flights were scheduled to operate normally on Friday. The Japan Meteorological Agency downgraded its most severe warning for heavy rain in more than a dozen affected municipalities as rain subsided on Friday.
Hawaii declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Lala
Hawaii declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Lala LOS ANGELES: Hawaii declared a state of emergency on Thursday (Aug 14) as it prepared for Tropical Storm Lala, which could bring powerful winds, flooding and landslides this weekend. The Pacific storm is currently gaining strength, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), which expects it to become a hurricane as it approaches the US state's Big Island.
Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat
PM touts ban on disposable barbecues as areas hit by wildfires – but some Labour MPs will be hoping for more ambitious ideas to tackle crisisJust 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfiresUK heatwave live – latest updatesAndy Burnham will chair an emergency Cobra meeting in response to extreme heat, which has caused wildfires and plunged many parts of Britain into drought. The prime minister will meet ministers, officials and agencies as high...
UK heatwave live: Met Office issues extreme heat warning as government convenes emergency Cobra meeting
Parts of country face fifth heatwave of the summer with highs of 38C forecast this week We have some comments from the Liberal Democrats and Green party on the Cobra emergency meeting scheduled for later today. While welcoming the government’s announcement, the Lib Dem environment spokesperson Pippa Heylings said emergency meetings were not enough to put out fires or protect our communities, saying “we urgently need a national strategy to make the UK climate-ready”.