https://windandwarning.com/2026-08-20https://windandwarning.com/share-home.svg https://windandwarning.com/news/yellow-warning-thunderstorm-affects/2026-08-20https://windandwarning.com/share-yellow-warning-thunderstorm-affects.svgYellow Warning of Thunderstorm Affects East MidlandsHeavy 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.svgClimate Change Opens East Greenland Waters to Giant WhalesA 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 shift... https://windandwarning.com/news/heavy-rain-thunderstorms-sweep/2026-08-20https://windandwarning.com/share-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-sweep.svgHeavy Rain and Thunderstorms Sweep Across UK, Raising Flood RisksThe 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.svgIndian Solar Mission's New Findings Shed Light on Sun's Mysterious CoronaScientists 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.svgUlster Farmers' Union Demands Resignation of Agriculture Minister Over Cattle CullThe 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.svgBelgian Wildfire Doubles in Size, Tearing Through Nature ReserveA 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.svgHawaii Hit by Flash Floods and Mudslides after Hurricane LalaMore 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.svgWhen Will the Drought End?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.svgDrought Conditions Worsen Across England and Wales, Triggering Hosepipe BansEngland 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.svgHeavy Rain Forecast to Bring Relief but Not Reverse UK DroughtHeavy 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-heatwaves-may-cost/2026-08-18https://windandwarning.com/share-uk-heatwaves-may-cost.svgUK Heatwaves May Have Cost Economy £4.4bn in Lost Output So Far This Year, Analysis FindsGreen 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/uk-braces-hottest-summer/2026-08-18https://windandwarning.com/share-uk-braces-hottest-summer.svgUK Braces for Hottest Summer on Record as New Forest Blaze Continues to SpreadA 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.svgFlash Floods and Mudslides Hit Hawaii After Hurricane LalaHeavy 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/reform-leader-accused-spreading-ac83cfb8/2026-08-17https://windandwarning.com/share-reform-leader-accused-spreading-ac83cfb8.svgReform Leader Accused of Spreading Misinformation on Climate ChangeRichard 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.svgTemperatures to Fall Across Europe as Rain Heads for Parts of UKRelief 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.svgUK Agriculture Workers Share Experiences of Heatwaves' ImpactThe 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.svgCountries Engaging with the Taliban: Proposal for Decent TermsA 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.svgHope of Progress in Battle Against South Wales WildfireEmergency 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.svgChildren at Higher Risk in Heatwaves: How to Protect ThemChildren, 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.svgUK Records Hottest Day of the Year as Fifth Summer Heatwave Reaches PeakThe 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.svgWeatherwatch: Britain's Unconventional HeatwavesA 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.svgUK Workers Struggle in Extreme Heat, Campaign for Maximum Working Temperature Gains MomentumAs 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.svgEngland and Wales Record Driest July as Dry Spell PersistsEngland 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, while... https://windandwarning.com/news/heatwave-strains-greater-manchester-b12caf/2026-08-16https://windandwarning.com/share-heatwave-strains-greater-manchester-b12caf.svgHeatwave strains Greater Manchester police as calls surge to record levelsGreater 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/2026-08-20 https://windandwarning.com/seasons/2026-08-18 https://windandwarning.com/about/ https://windandwarning.com/sources-and-methods/ https://windandwarning.com/corrections/