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Category : Weather
Japan lifts megaquake advisory but urges caution
Japan has ended its megaquake advisory for the northeast coast one week after a magnitude 7.5 quake. Officials warn the risk remains. Stay prepared with the latest updates.
UK Braces for Subzero Temperatures and Frost Overnight
The UK faces a dramatic temperature drop of nine degrees, with frost and a yellow rain warning for the southwest. Get the latest Met Office forecast and travel advice.
UK Flood Alert: 60mm Rain to Hit, Homes at Risk
The Met Office warns of severe flooding as up to 60mm of rain batters the UK this week. Homes and businesses face damage, travel disruption likely. Check your flood risk now.
Seattle Levee Fails, Sparking Emergency Evacuations
A levee breach near Seattle has triggered urgent evacuations for thousands after a week of heavy rain and flooding. Read the latest on the emergency response and warnings.
Levee breach forces evacuations in Seattle suburbs
Immediate evacuations ordered in Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila after a levee failure. Over a foot of rain from an atmospheric river caused dangerous flooding. Stay informed on the latest warnings.
UK Christmas Snow Forecast: 'Beast from the East' Threatens
Latest weather maps predict snow moving from Europe to the UK on Christmas Day, potentially blanketing parts of Scotland, Wales, and northern England. Read the full forecast and travel warnings.
US Weather Chaos: Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut, Power Out
A severe Arctic freeze causes travel chaos and power cuts across the eastern United States, with thousands of flights cancelled and millions under cold weather alerts. Read the full report.
UK Christmas Weather Forecast: Snow Unlikely for Most
The Met Office and BBC predict a shift to calmer, drier weather for Christmas Eve and Day, but widespread snow is unlikely for most of the UK. Find out the latest festive forecast details here.
Snowdon Avalanche Prompts Major Rescue for Missing Climber
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team faces unsustainable callouts on Snowdon, driven by social media trends. A third involve unprepared young men on Crib Goch. Read the urgent warning.
Pineapple Express Storm Threatens West Coast with Severe Flooding
A powerful Pineapple Express storm is set to drench the US West Coast with up to a foot of rain, triggering severe flood warnings and evacuation orders. Residents urged to prepare and avoid flooded roads.
Amber 'Danger to Life' Rain Warning for UK
An amber weather warning for heavy rain and potential flooding is in force across parts of Wales and England. Homes and businesses face disruption. Stay safe and avoid travel.
Firefighter dies in NSW amid 'foreboding' bushfire season
A firefighter has tragically died battling a blaze in New South Wales, as the state's premier warns of a 'foreboding' start to the bushfire season. Read the latest on the emergency response and official warnings.
70mph Winds and Flood Warnings Hit Scotland
The Met Office warns of 70mph gales and heavy rain disrupting Scotland and parts of England. Ferries, roads, and power at risk. Stay updated on the severe weather forecast.
UK Snow Forecast: Arctic Blast to Hit Cities Next Week
Advanced weather maps predict two waves of snow hitting the UK from December 17, impacting major towns and cities. Find out when and where the heaviest flurries are expected.
60-hour UK snow blizzard warning issued for mid-December
Weather maps predict a 60-hour snow event hitting the UK from December 17, with flurries forecast for Scotland, Northern England, and Wales. Discover the exact dates and how the Met Office forecast differs.
49 UK areas told to prepare for floods and 70mph winds
The Met Office has issued four yellow weather warnings for next week, urging residents in 49 areas to gather essentials like torches and power banks ahead of heavy rain and fierce winds.
US Faces Snowiest Winter in 5 Years with Three-Part Polar Vortex
Meteorologists warn of a brutal winter ahead for the US, with a polar vortex delivering three severe cold surges. Could this be a repeat of the infamous 2013 'Snowpocalypse'?
UK Weather: Met Office Issues Fresh Rain and Wind Warnings
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across parts of the UK, with disruption expected. Stay informed on the latest forecasts and safety advice.
UK Storm Alert: Flood and Wind Warnings Issued
The Met Office warns of travel chaos, power cuts, and isolated communities as heavy rain and strong winds batter the UK. Stay informed on the latest weather warnings.
Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain across UK
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across Wales, SW England and NW Scotland from Monday. Potential for flooding, transport delays and power cuts. Stay informed.
Three Met Office warnings as 27 areas risk power cuts
The Met Office has issued three urgent weather warnings for the UK, with 27 areas at risk of power cuts. Stay updated on the latest forecast and travel advice here.
Flood Warnings as Month's Rain Forecast in 24 Hours
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of south-west England and Wales, with over half a month's rain expected in 24 hours. Travel disruption is likely. Stay updated with the latest forecast.
Bushfires destroy Central Coast homes, NSW disaster declared
Fierce bushfires have devastated communities on New South Wales' Central Coast, destroying homes and prompting a natural disaster declaration. See the latest on the emergency response.
Major 7.0 quake hits Alaska-Canada border region
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near the Alaska-Canada border, prompting tsunami warnings and significant shaking. Read the latest on impacts and response efforts.
Alaska Rocked by Major 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake has hit near Yakutat, Alaska, with aftershocks and tremors reaching Canada. The USGS reports a shallow depth of 6.21 miles. Get the latest details.
Polar Vortex Brings Record-Breaking Cold to US
A severe Arctic blast has swept across the eastern US, with temperatures dropping up to 20 degrees below normal. Record lows broken in Michigan as the polar vortex expands. Discover the forecast and impacts.
Indonesia flood deaths exceed 900, deforestation cited
The death toll from catastrophic floods and landslides in Sumatra, Indonesia, has risen above 900. Environmental groups link the amplified damage to deforestation from mining and logging.
UK snow and rain forecast: Where freeze hits tonight
Weather maps reveal where snow and freezing rain will strike the UK tonight. See if your area is affected and get the latest Met Office warnings for flooding.
UK Braces for Heavy Rain and Flooding
The Met Office confirms a wet and windy forecast with yellow warnings. Up to 80mm of rain may fall, causing travel disruption. Get the latest updates.
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