Severe Christmas Storms and Flooding Threat for Australia
Severe thunderstorms and potential post-Christmas flooding threaten Queensland and the NT, while heatwaves hit WA and cooler temps arrive in the south. Get the full festive forecast.
Severe thunderstorms and potential post-Christmas flooding threaten Queensland and the NT, while heatwaves hit WA and cooler temps arrive in the south. Get the full festive forecast.
Australia faces a split Christmas Day forecast with severe storms in the east and a scorching heatwave in the west. Stay informed on weather warnings and travel advice.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and largely dry Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Find out the full festive forecast details here.
Brits face a cold, windy Christmas Day with frosty starts and sunshine. The Met Office predicts no widespread snow, but a small chance on Dartmoor. Get the full festive forecast.
Brits face a chilly, breezy Christmas Day with sunshine for many. Met Office warns of strong easterly winds making it feel near freezing. Get the full festive forecast.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy Christmas Day for the UK with sunshine for many. Find out where temperatures could plummet to -5°C and the slim chance of festive snow.
A relentless month-long earthquake swarm near San Ramon has unnerved locals. Experts explain the science behind the tremors and the long-term risk of a major quake on the Calaveras Fault. Stay prepared.
Discover how residents of Yakutsk, Siberia, endure extreme cold, from 10kg of clothing to unique local diets. See how life continues at unbearable lows.
The UK faces a sharp temperature drop as the 'Beast from the East' returns, with Christmas Day feeling as cold as -2C in Scotland. Read the latest Met Office forecast.
The UK faces a severe cold snap in early 2026, with temperatures plummeting to -9C in Scotland. Get the latest forecast and regional breakdown here.
A major incident was declared in Whitchurch after a large sinkhole breached the Llangollen Canal, swallowing narrowboats. 12 people were rescued. Read the eyewitness accounts.
Millions face travel chaos as deadly floods hit California and record warmth sweeps central US. Discover the forecast for a white Christmas and storm impacts.
The Met Office has released its Christmas weather forecast, stating the chance of a white Christmas is 'relatively low' for 2025. Find out the official verdict and festive travel advice.
A massive sinkhole, 50 metres wide, opened on the Shropshire Union Canal, draining the water and dragging two narrowboats down. Fourteen people were rescued in a major emergency response. Read the dramatic eyewitness accounts.
Emergency services declare a major incident after a 50-metre sinkhole breaches the Shropshire Union Canal near Whitchurch, stranding boats. Ten people rescued. Read the latest updates.
New weather maps reveal a severe Arctic blast will hit the UK on December 31, with temperatures plunging to at least -6C in 16 major cities. Brace for a freezing start to 2026.
The Met Office predicts a cold, frosty Christmas for the UK with temperatures dropping to 3C. Significant snowfall is unlikely, but an orange cold weather alert is in force for London's homeless. Get the full forecast.
The Met Office predicts a cold, frosty Christmas week across the UK with temperatures plummeting. However, forecasters say widespread snow is unlikely, dashing hopes of a white Christmas for most. Read the full forecast.
The Met Office predicts a sharp temperature drop for Christmas Day, raising the chance of festive snow flurries on the south coast. Cold, dry weather is set to last until New Year's Eve. Read the full forecast.
Indonesia's Mount Semeru volcano erupts six times in a single day, spewing ash 3,937ft into the sky and triggering dangerous mudflows through East Java towns. Follow for live updates.
The Met Office forecasts a cold Christmas Day with a slight chance of snow flurries on England's south coast, potentially the first white Christmas since 2023. Read the full forecast.
A dense 'radiation fog' has blanketed California's Central Valley for weeks, sparking online fears. Scientists clarify it's a natural weather event, not nuclear radiation. Read the full explanation.
A 760-mile snowstorm is forecast to blast the UK from Cornwall to Scotland on January 3, bringing -9C lows and up to four inches of snow. Get the latest weather warnings and maps.
The Winter Solstice occurs today at 15:03 GMT, marking the shortest day and longest night in the UK. Discover what this means for daylight hours and the official start of astronomical winter.
Will the UK see snow on Christmas Day? The latest BBC and Met Office forecasts reveal if a White Christmas is likely. Get the full weather outlook for the festive period here.
A 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' alert is issued for Wyoming and Colorado as hurricane-force winds and extreme dryness create severe wildfire risk. Residents urged to prepare emergency kits.
Silverdale in Lancashire experiences a 2.5 magnitude aftershock, weeks after a 3.3 quake. Residents report rattling and shaking. No damage reported. Read the full story.
The UK faces a soggy weekend with rain spreading nationwide and snow in Scotland. Plan your last-minute Christmas shopping and travel accordingly. Read the full forecast.
A 2.5-magnitude tremor struck off the Silverdale coast, shaking homes across Lancashire. Residents reported hearing a 'thunder noise'. Get the latest details.
The Met Office forecasts a low chance of snow on Christmas Day 2025. Get the latest weather details and see why a white Christmas is becoming rarer.