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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.
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Seasons on Wind and Warning: Storm season, Winter snow prospects, Spring frost risk, Summer heatwaves, Autumn rainfall and Seasonal outlooks and why they are uncertain.
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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.
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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.
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UK autumn warmth fades with frost, wind and rain
A weather front is bringing cooler, more seasonal conditions to the UK, ending a brief spell of unseasonable warmth.
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Atlantic Hurricane Season Sets Record for Latest First Storm
Tropical Storm Fay formed near the Azores on September 20, 2026, but the Atlantic basin remains without a hurricane, setting a modern-era record for the
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England and Wales see green return after record summer
Before-and-after images show landscapes in southern England and Wales regaining colour after the UK's hottest summer on record, though drought conditions
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Arizona faces flash-flood risk from heavy
The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk for excessive rainfall across parts of Arizona on September 16, 2026, warning of dangerous flash
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New Polar Vortex Forms, With Winter 2026/2027 Disruption
A new Polar Vortex is forming over the North Pole, starting the 2026/2027 season stronger than last year. Long-range forecasts, however, signal a significant mid-winter slowdown, raising the risk of disruptive weather patterns across North America and Europe.
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Climate Change Raises Hurricane Risks in Multiple Ways
A new analysis outlines ten potential ways climate change could worsen Atlantic hurricane impacts, from stronger winds and heavier rain to longer seasons
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Hurricane Lowell Hits Hawaii as Pacific Season Stays Active
Hurricane Lowell, a Category 2 storm, passed near Hawaii's western islands, causing power outages. The event was accompanied by a rare tornado watch for the state.
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Atlantic hurricane season sets record for latest first
A new record for the latest date without an Atlantic hurricane forming is likely this week, driven by a historic El Niño and Saharan dust suppressing storm
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Indonesia's peat fires release 'carbon bomb'
Wildfires burning through Indonesia's vast peatlands are releasing ancient carbon stores, creating a severe haze crisis across Southeast Asia and
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Scotland to pre-position helicopters for wildfire risk
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will now pre-position commercial helicopters during high wildfire risk periods, following delays in the Cairngorms
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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.
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UK confirms 2026 as hottest summer on record
The Met Office will declare summer 2026 the UK's hottest since 1884, with a new mean temperature record and 40 days above 30C.
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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.
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Autumn 2026 start date contested by three
The official start of autumn in 2026 is disputed, with three different calendars giving three different dates.
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Bank Holiday weather brings thunderstorms
Unsettled conditions with heavy showers and strong winds are set to continue across parts of the UK into Bank Holiday Monday, following a period of heat
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Heatwaves cause UK fridge recycling backlog
Multiple heatwaves this year have led to a surge in broken fridges and freezers, creating a major backlog at specialist processing plants.
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UK e-bike, e-scooter battery fires kill 18
Fires caused by e-bikes and e-scooters have resulted in 18 deaths and nearly 700 injuries in the UK since 2019, with incidents rising sharply.
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Pollution Threatens 300-Year-Old Coracle Fishing Tradition
Coracle fishers on the River Tywi in Wales say pollution has made it impossible to catch fish, threatening a 300-year-old tradition.
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Hawaii Hit by Flash Floods and Mudslides after Hurricane Lala
More than 100 homes were swept away on Big Island after category one Hurricane Lala skirted the area, leaving one person dead in a car accident.
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UK Braces for Hottest Summer on Record as New Forest Blaze Continues to Spread
A large wildfire in the New Forest national park is expected to continue spreading for several days, with experts warning of a 'real struggle' to contain the blaze due to dry conditions and strong winds.
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UK Heatwaves May Have Cost Economy £4.4bn in Lost Output So Far This Year, Analysis Finds
Green thinktank Verdant estimates that the UK economy has lost £4.4bn in output due to heatwaves this summer, with the cost expected to rise to over £25bn by 2030 if heatwaves continue to intensify.
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Reform Leader Accused of Spreading Misinformation on Climate Change
Richard Tice, deputy leader of the Reform party, has been criticized for his comments on climate change, urging people to enjoy the heatwaves and downplaying the severity of the crisis.
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Temperatures to Fall Across Europe as Rain Heads for Parts of UK
Relief from the heat is arriving in western Europe, with temperatures expected to fall back towards the seasonal norm. Rain is forecast for parts of the UK, with some areas potentially seeing substantial rainfall.
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UK Agriculture Workers Share Experiences of Heatwaves' Impact
The recent heatwaves and drought conditions in Britain have presented challenges for food producers and agricultural workers.
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Children at Higher Risk in Heatwaves: How to Protect Them
Children, especially those under five, are more vulnerable to heatwaves due to underdeveloped thermoregulation. Their core temperatures rise faster than adults', increasing the risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Parents should ensure hydration, rest in cool areas, and monitor for signs of overheating to keep children safe.
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UK Records Hottest Day of the Year as Fifth Summer Heatwave Reaches Peak
The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year with a provisional temperature of 38.1C in southern England, as Europe swelters under a major heat dome.
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Weatherwatch: Britain's Unconventional Heatwaves
A recent heatwave in Britain has defied the traditional pattern of hot weather followed by thunderstorms, leaving experts to explain the unusual phenomenon.