Power Cuts By Storm
A tracked impacts dataset for our weather coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Met Office names storms for 2026-27 season
The Met Office and partners have released the upcoming storm season's names, which include public submissions like Shaun the Sheep.
Met Office names 2026-2027 storms
The Met Office has released the public-chosen storm names for the 2026-2027 season, starting with Austen, Boelo, and Chloe.
Tornado hits Pomas village, 39 injured, 300 homes damaged
A tornado struck the French village of Pomas on Monday, injuring 39 people and damaging an estimated 300 homes, with winds reaching 117km/h and...
Super El Niño Strengthens, Forecasts Reach Record Levels
A rapidly intensifying Super El Niño in the tropical Pacific is pushing forecasts into historic territory for 2026-2027. Record-level westerly wind...
El Niño Event Expected to be Strongest in Living Memory
The Met Office warns that the developing El Niño event is likely to be the strongest in living memory, with significant impacts on global weather...
Romania Shuts Down Nuclear Plant Due to Low Danube River Levels
Romania's only nuclear power station has been shut down due to extremely low water levels in the Danube River caused by prolonged hot weather
Flash Floods and Mudslides Hit Hawaii After Hurricane Lala
Heavy rains and strong winds from Hurricane Lala have caused flash floods and mudslides on the Big Island in Hawaii, leaving one person dead and over...