Hurricane vs Typhoon: What's the Difference?
Discover the fascinating meteorological truth behind why the same violent storm has different names across the world's oceans in our essential weather guide.
Discover the fascinating meteorological truth behind why the same violent storm has different names across the world's oceans in our essential weather guide.
Major Hurricane Melissa makes devastating landfall in Jamaica, bringing catastrophic winds, life-threatening storm surge, and widespread destruction across the Caribbean island.
Jamaica faces catastrophic conditions as Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 4 storm, makes direct landfall with 150mph winds, torrential rain, and life-threatening storm surge. Emergency services on high alert.
Tropical Storm Ian rapidly intensifies as it barrels toward the Caribbean, prompting hurricane warnings for Jamaica and storm alerts across the region. Meteorologists warn of potential catastrophic flooding and damaging winds.
Jamaica braces for catastrophic impact as Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category Five, with life-threatening winds and storm surge expected to devastate the island nation. Emergency measures activated as residents rush to secure shelter.
Jamaica faces an imminent and dangerous confrontation with Hurricane Melissa as the powerful storm approaches the Caribbean island, prompting urgent preparations and growing concerns about potential devastation.
India faces an imminent severe cyclonic threat as Cyclone Mocha gains strength in the Bay of Bengal, triggering urgent evacuations and emergency preparations along vulnerable coastal regions.
Severe Cyclone Mocha gathers strength over Bay of Bengal, prompting mass evacuations and emergency preparations in Odisha as authorities deploy disaster response teams.
Meteorologists issue urgent warnings as Hurricane Melissa rapidly strengthens into a catastrophic Category 5 storm, threatening unprecedented destruction across the Atlantic with 160mph winds.
The Met Office has escalated weather alerts across southern England and Wales as a powerful storm system threatens 70mph winds and intense rainfall, sparking major travel disruption fears.
Daring NOAA hurricane hunters embark on critical data-gathering mission through Tropical Storm Melissa, providing life-saving intelligence as Caribbean cyclone activity intensifies.
Hurricane Lee intensifies into dangerous Category 5 storm, threatening Caribbean islands with catastrophic winds and life-threatening surf conditions while forecasters track its uncertain path.
Typhoon Matmo has slammed into southern China with devastating force, triggering mass evacuations, widespread power outages and severe flooding across Guangdong province and Hong Kong.
A man has died after being pulled from the sea in Kent as Storm Amy brings dangerous conditions with severe weather warnings for wind and flooding across Britain.
The Northern Territory government has declared a 48-hour state of emergency for Darwin and surrounding areas as Tropical Cyclone Seroja approaches. Thousands are without power, schools are closed, and residents are urged to take immediate shelter.
Hong Kong braces for catastrophic impact as Super Typhoon Ragasa, dubbed the 'King of Storms', approaches with unprecedented force. Emergency measures activated across Southeast China.
The UK braces for a severe weather onslaught as an 880-mile-wide Atlantic storm system threatens 70mph winds and torrential rain, sparking urgent Met Office warnings for travel chaos and potential damage.
The Northern Territory faces a severe flooding crisis as ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln brings torrential rain, prompting mass evacuations and emergency declarations across the region.
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The Met Office has issued severe yellow weather warnings for wind and rain across the UK, with potential travel disruption and power cuts expected. 70mph gusts forecast.
The Met Office has escalated its weather warnings, issuing a severe 'danger to life' alert for a 64-hour period. Brits are urged to prepare for torrential rain, disruptive winds, and potential flooding as a powerful storm system sweeps across the nation.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds across much of the UK, with potential travel disruption and flooding risks from Tuesday through Wednesday.
A father's life was nearly destroyed when a suspected insect bite triggered a catastrophic sepsis infection, leading to multiple organ failure and the amputation of all four limbs. His powerful story is a vital warning about the silent killer.
The Met Office has issued a severe yellow weather warning for heavy rain across parts of the UK, with significant flooding and travel disruption expected. Essential safety advice inside.
Health officials issue urgent warning as spring thunderstorms threaten to trigger deadly asthma epidemics. Learn the risks and how to protect yourself.
The Met Office has escalated its warning to amber as a severe 31-hour storm is forecast to unleash 70mph winds and torrential rain across Britain, sparking major disruption and travel chaos.
A UK mother shares her terrifying ordeal after giving her infant a common over-the-counter medicine, leading to a life-threatening reaction and a frantic dash to hospital. This crucial safety alert could save your child.
The Met Office has issued severe yellow weather warnings for heavy rain across parts of England and Wales, with potential flooding and major travel disruption expected until Thursday.
An NHS doctor shares the crucial story of a patient whose persistent craving for a specific food was the only early sign of a stealthy stomach tumour, urging the public not to ignore unusual bodily changes.