Warnings
Prince William advocates tree planting and farming for Welsh
The Prince of Wales visited flood-hit communities in Monmouthshire, where he heard how extreme flooding is now an annual event.
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Warnings
Nepal landslides kill 30, force trekker
Heavy rain triggered deadly landslides and flooding in Nepal, killing about 30 people and affecting thousands.
Seasons
Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of ice in 2026
Swiss glaciers suffered their worst annual ice loss on record in 2026, with over 5% of remaining ice vanishing.
Regions
Orionid meteor shower peaks October 21-22 across UK skies
The Orionid meteor shower, debris from Halley's Comet, peaks overnight from October 21 to 22, with viewing conditions varying across the UK due to regional
Understanding forecasts
Ocean heat and acidification hit record levels in 2025
The world's oceans absorbed a record 23 zettajoules of heat in 2025, marking the ninth straight year of rising ocean heat content.
Topics
The stream
Hurricane Polo remnants bring rain to Arizona, New Mexico
Hurricane Polo made two landfalls in Mexico before its remnants were drawn into the U.S. Southwest and Plains, delivering widespread rain that could ease a severe drought.
Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Baja California Sur
Hurricane Polo struck Mexico's Pacific coast near Las Barrancas with 110 mph winds, bringing life-threatening flooding and storm surge.
Hurricane Polo threatens Baja California Sur with flooding
Hurricane Polo, a major Category 3 storm, is approaching Baja California Sur with 115 mph winds, bringing life-threatening flooding risks.
Hurricane Polo Makes Landfall in Baja California Sur
Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California Sur as a Category 2 storm late September 28, bringing heavy rain and flash flood risks to northwest Mexico
Nor'easter Brings Coastal Flooding and Power Outages
A powerful, slow-moving nor'easter is battering the northeastern US with severe coastal flooding, damaging winds, and heavy rain, prompting states of
Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii with Catastrophic Flooding
Hurricane Nolo is forecast to bring life-threatening flooding and mudslides to Hawaii as it strengthens to a major hurricane, impacting communities still
Nor'easter Lashes New England with Heavy Rain and High Winds
A significant nor'easter is battering the Northeast, bringing coastal flooding, power outages, and travel chaos to millions.
Pacific Hurricanes Polo and Nolo Threaten Hawaii and Mexico
Hurricane Polo has reached Category 5 strength for a third time in the Eastern Pacific, while Hurricane Nolo brings life-threatening flooding to Hawaii's
UK summer 2026 was hottest on record, Met Office confirms
Summer 2026 was the UK's hottest on record, with temperatures 2.4°C above average and rainfall 23% below normal, leading to widespread drought.
September 2026 Nor'easter Triggers Coastal Flood and Wind
A long-duration nor'easter is bringing high winds, heavy rain, and significant coastal flooding to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with warnings in effect
Northeast weekend nor'easter forecast warns
A weekend nor'easter threatens New York, Boston, and New England with 70 mph wind gusts, coastal flooding, and power outages starting late Wednesday and
Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico with torrential rain
Hurricane Polo, a powerful Category 4 storm, is threatening Mexico's west-central coast with torrential rainfall and high surf.
Profiles
Amateur Station Networks And Their Limits
Weather warning system · Issued for amateur station networks
Atmospheric Rivers
A long, narrow corridor of concentrated... · Extreme precipitation, often leading to...
Attribution Science And How A Single Event Is Assessed
United States · Late 20th century
Autumn Rainfall
Autumn Rainfall · Weather system
Bank Holiday Weather Patterns
Country of origin: United Kingdom · Mid-19th century
Blocking Highs
Persistent high-pressure weather system · Blocks the usual west-to-east movement of...
By Station And County
Meteorological warning system · Specific atmospheric conditions
Changing Rainfall Intensity And Flash Flooding
United States · Late 20th century
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