https://windandwarning.com/2026-08-21https://windandwarning.com/share-home.svg https://windandwarning.com/news/royal-rift-can-proximity/2026-08-21https://windandwarning.com/share-royal-rift-can-proximity.svgA close-up of a hand adjusting a vintage barometer with a brass dial, the needle hovering...The return of the Sussex family to the UK raises questions about the possibility of reconciliation between Prince William and Prince Harry (Source: BBC Science and Environment) https://windandwarning.com/news/french-efforts-stop-small/2026-08-21https://windandwarning.com/share-french-efforts-stop-small.svgA lightning bolt striking a large cloud in the sky, with power lines visible in the foreground.The UK Home Office reports that French police tactics are becoming more effective in stopping small boats in the English Channel from reaching Britain (Source: BBC Science and Environment) https://windandwarning.com/news/pollution-threatens-year-old/2026-08-21https://windandwarning.com/share-pollution-threatens-year-old.svgA large, rusted metal hook attached to a wooden post, situated on a cobblestone street with a...Coracle fishers on the River Tywi in Wales say pollution has made it impossible to catch fish, threatening a 300-year-old tradition. (Source: BBC Science and Environment) https://windandwarning.com/news/el-ni-event-expected/2026-08-21https://windandwarning.com/share-el-ni-event-expected.svgA large, swirling storm cloud in the atmosphere.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 patterns and temperatures. https://windandwarning.com/news/harry-meghan-surprise-return/2026-08-20https://windandwarning.com/share-harry-meghan-surprise-return.svgA blue sky with large white cumulus clouds.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are moving back to the UK, driven by a desire to spend time with Harry's family and educate their children in the UK (Source: BBC Science and Environment) https://windandwarning.com/news/romania-shuts-down-nuclear/2026-08-20https://windandwarning.com/share-romania-shuts-down-nuclear.svgA vast, open field of green grass under a dark and ominous sky with a large storm cloud looming...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 (Source: BBC Science and Environment) https://windandwarning.com/news/rare-cows-introduced-historic/2026-08-20https://windandwarning.com/share-rare-cows-introduced-historic.svgAn old, red, rusty tractor parked on a dirt road in a field.A rare breed of cattle has been introduced to a historic house in North Yorkshire as part of a 30-year conservation project (Source: BBC Science and Environment) https://windandwarning.com/news/glass-deposit-operator-confirmed/2026-08-20https://windandwarning.com/share-glass-deposit-operator-confirmed.svgA close-up view of water droplets on a surface.The Welsh government has appointed Exchange for Change to manage its deposit return scheme, which will include glass, plastic, and metal drinks containers (Source: BBC Science and Environment) https://windandwarning.com/news/yellow-warning-thunderstorm-affects/2026-08-20https://windandwarning.com/share-yellow-warning-thunderstorm-affects.svgA lightning storm with a road and a red light in the distance.Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to cause some travel disruption and flash flooding in the East Midlands. (Source: Met Office) https://windandwarning.com/news/climate-change-opens-east/2026-08-20https://windandwarning.com/share-climate-change-opens-east.svgA vast body of water, likely an ocean or sea, with a dark and ominous sky above, featuring a...A decades-long study reveals that melting sea ice in East Greenland has allowed humpback, minke, and fin whales to exploit previously inaccessible feeding grounds, marking a dramatic ecological... https://windandwarning.com/news/heavy-rain-thunderstorms-sweep/2026-08-20https://windandwarning.com/share-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-sweep.svgA dark and ominous sky with clouds that appear to be moving quickly, suggesting a storm or...The UK faces continued heavy showers and thunderstorms, with a Met Office yellow warning in place for northern England and north Wales. The downpours bring risks of flash flooding and hazardous... https://windandwarning.com/news/indian-solar-mission-findings/2026-08-20https://windandwarning.com/share-indian-solar-mission-findings.svgA bright yellow sun shining over a mountain range, with the sun's rays casting a warm glow on...Scientists in India have made new discoveries about the Sun's corona, a region that remains millions of degrees hotter than the Sun's surface despite frequent energy losses. https://windandwarning.com/news/ulster-farmers-union-demands/2026-08-19https://windandwarning.com/share-ulster-farmers-union-demands.svgA mountain peak, a cloudy sky, and a reflection of the mountain in the water.The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has called for the resignation of Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir over the controversial cull of 51 cattle in Fivemiletown, County Tyrone. https://windandwarning.com/news/belgian-wildfire-doubles-size/2026-08-19https://windandwarning.com/share-belgian-wildfire-doubles-size.svgA close-up view of water droplets on a window, with a blue background and a grid pattern visible...A wildfire in Belgium's Hautes Fagnes nature reserve has more than doubled in size, prompting the evacuation of two nearby villages and the deployment of hundreds of firefighters. https://windandwarning.com/news/hawaii-hit-flash-floods/2026-08-19https://windandwarning.com/share-hawaii-hit-flash-floods.svgA hurricane with a large eye and swirling clouds, set against a map of Louisiana.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. (Source: BBC Science and Environment) https://windandwarning.com/news/when-drought-end/2026-08-18https://windandwarning.com/share-when-drought-end.svgA close-up view of raindrops falling onto the surface of a body of water, creating ripples and...Scientists warn that the current drought in the UK will not end with a few days of rain, but rather with sustained rainfall over months. (Source: BBC Science and Environment) https://windandwarning.com/news/drought-conditions-worsen-across/2026-08-18https://windandwarning.com/share-drought-conditions-worsen-across.svgWater droplets on the surface of long, thin, dark-colored objects that appear to be covered in a...England and Wales are experiencing their driest July on record, leading to drought declarations and hosepipe bans affecting nearly 30 million people. (Source: BBC Science and Environment) https://windandwarning.com/news/heavy-rain-forecast-bring/2026-08-18https://windandwarning.com/share-heavy-rain-forecast-bring.svgA vast, dark cloud formation looming over a flat, grassy field with a few buildings in the distance.Heavy rain is expected to hit the UK this week, but it will not be enough to reverse the widespread drought conditions that have been affecting the country. (Source: The Guardian Weather) https://windandwarning.com/news/uk-braces-hottest-summer/2026-08-18https://windandwarning.com/share-uk-braces-hottest-summer.svgA vast body of water with a dark blue hue, set against a backdrop of a stormy sky featuring a...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... https://windandwarning.com/news/flash-floods-mudslides-hit/2026-08-18https://windandwarning.com/share-flash-floods-mudslides-hit.svgSummer thunderstorm somewhere in Arizona.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 200,000 households without power. https://windandwarning.com/news/uk-heatwaves-may-cost/2026-08-18https://windandwarning.com/share-uk-heatwaves-may-cost.svgA hand holding a white iPhone displaying the Liverpool weather forecast on its screen.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. https://windandwarning.com/news/reform-leader-accused-spreading-ac83cfb8/2026-08-17https://windandwarning.com/share-reform-leader-accused-spreading-ac83cfb8.svgA cityscape with a dark, stormy sky looming over the buildings.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. https://windandwarning.com/news/temperatures-fall-across-europe-daf24e4f/2026-08-17https://windandwarning.com/share-temperatures-fall-across-europe-daf24e4f.svgA cityscape with buildings and mountains in the background, set against a cloudy sky with rain...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... https://windandwarning.com/news/uk-agriculture-workers-share-b2074091/2026-08-17https://windandwarning.com/share-uk-agriculture-workers-share-b2074091.svgA close-up shot of a weathered, calloused hand grasping a cracked and dry earth gauge, with a...The recent heatwaves and drought conditions in Britain have presented challenges for food producers and agricultural workers. (Source: The Guardian Weather) https://windandwarning.com/news/countries-engaging-taliban-proposal-24d20b75/2026-08-17https://windandwarning.com/share-countries-engaging-taliban-proposal-24d20b75.svgA close-up of a woman's hand holding a worn, leather-bound book, its pages fluttering as she...A reader suggests a way for nations to establish contact with Afghanistan and the Taliban while promoting human rights, particularly for women. (Source: The Guardian Weather) https://windandwarning.com/news/hope-progress-battle-against-bcf477/2026-08-17https://windandwarning.com/share-hope-progress-battle-against-bcf477.svgA firefighter stands mid-action, shoulders and head obscured by a smoke-filled haze, as they...Emergency workers and soldiers are making progress in the battle against a massive wildfire in south Wales, but the fight is far from over. (Source: The Guardian Weather) https://windandwarning.com/news/children-higher-risk-heatwaves-1aba81/2026-08-16https://windandwarning.com/share-children-higher-risk-heatwaves-1aba81.svgA tree with bare branches and a bright sun shining through the branches.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... https://windandwarning.com/news/uk-records-hottest-day-4e8f9f/2026-08-16https://windandwarning.com/share-uk-records-hottest-day-4e8f9f.svgA cityscape with a thermometer in the foreground, displaying a temperature reading.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. (Source: The Guardian Weather) https://windandwarning.com/news/weatherwatch-britain-unconventional-heatwaves-2a1bbd/2026-08-16https://windandwarning.com/share-weatherwatch-britain-unconventional-heatwaves-2a1bbd.svgA window covered in raindrops, with blurry lights and trees visible in the background.A recent heatwave in Britain has defied the traditional pattern of hot weather followed by thunderstorms, leaving experts to explain the unusual phenomenon. (Source: The Guardian Weather) https://windandwarning.com/news/uk-workers-struggle-extreme-1f285c/2026-08-16https://windandwarning.com/share-uk-workers-struggle-extreme-1f285c.svgA thermometer attached to a wooden wall.As temperatures soar in the UK, workers in various industries are speaking out about the dangers of extreme heat, with some calling for a maximum working temperature to be implemented. https://windandwarning.com/news/england-wales-record-driest-5b0f7d/2026-08-16https://windandwarning.com/share-england-wales-record-driest-5b0f7d.svgA satellite image of a large, swirling storm system over the ocean, with a dark center and white...England and Wales experienced their driest July on record, with minimal rainfall leading to extreme dryness and high temperatures. Forecasts suggest little relief in sight for southern England... https://windandwarning.com/news/heatwave-strains-greater-manchester-b12caf/2026-08-16https://windandwarning.com/share-heatwave-strains-greater-manchester-b12caf.svgA close-up view of raindrops on a windowpane.Greater Manchester Police faces unprecedented pressure due to hot weather, with record call volumes and increased demand for emergency services. Officers report higher incidents of alcohol-related... https://windandwarning.com/warnings/2026-08-21 https://windandwarning.com/systems/2026-08-21 https://windandwarning.com/seasons/2026-08-21 https://windandwarning.com/topics/sec-seasons/2026-08-21 https://windandwarning.com/topics/sec-systems/2026-08-21 https://windandwarning.com/topics/sec-warnings/2026-08-21 https://windandwarning.com/about/ https://windandwarning.com/sources-and-methods/ https://windandwarning.com/corrections/