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Is autumn already coming? Risk of heavy rain until the beginning of the week

While Sweden and Norway are battling an extreme heatwave, it continues to rain incessantly in Germany. Thunderstorm-like amounts of rain are expected, especially in the south of the country.

Climate

Why Hurricane Erick is quickly strengthening into dangerous storm

Erick’s explosive growth highlights rising rapid intensification of storms, with climate change a likely contributor.

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Meet the storm chasers braving 14cm hailstones for science

Given funding cuts to climate science in the US, it could also be the last time a hail project like this can be done for several years.

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Rescue vehicles in New Orleans blessed ahead of hurricane season

New Orleans honoured its first responders on Tuesday with a “Blessing of the Fleet,” marking the beginning of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season in a unique ceremony.

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Climate

Five year climate forecast projects more record-breaking heat

Scientists warn of record heat, rising extremes, and a growing risk of surpassing key global warming thresholds by 2030.

Climate

Experts predict up to 19 named storms this Atlantic hurricane season

A normal season has 14 named storms, seven of which strengthen to hurricanes and three power up further to major hurricanes.

Green News

US to stop tracking cost of extreme weather fuelled by climate change

For decades, the database has tracked hundreds of major events across the country, including destructive hurricanes, hail storms, droughts and freezes.

Green News

These hurricanes were so deadly their names are being retired

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the ninth in a row with above average activity, the WMO says.

Green News

US forecasts will worsen with fewer weather balloons, experts warn

Weather balloons are an “essential piece of the forecasting system.” But there will be fewer of them in tornado season this year.

Green News

Europe suffered 3 of world’s 10 costliest climate disasters in 2024

A new report by Christian Aid found that Europe accounted for three of the top 10 costliest climate disasters in 2024.

Ocean

Are marine heatwaves making natural disasters more severe?

In partnership with the European Commission

The pace of ocean warming has almost doubled since 2005. Marine heatwaves are not only devastating for life under the sea but also on land.

Green News

What impact did climate change have on Hurricane Milton?

At least 11 people were killed during Hurricane Milton’s landfall and authorities are warning the cleanup could take up to a year.

USA

Eight dead and millions without power as hurricane Milton subsides

Rescue teams plucked through debris after hurricane Milton smashed through multiple communities in Florida destroying homes in its wake.

Climate

How Hurricane Milton became the ‘most intense’ storm of its kind

Warm waters and westerly winds combined to make Milton the 'perfect storm'.

Destinations

Florida travel: Will I get a refund if I cancel my trip due to Milton?

At least two million people in the Sunshine State are without power and thousands of homes have been destroyed - is travelling there a good idea?

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Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton lead donations for hurricane relief

Music superstars are contributing to the hurricane relief effort following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and the ongoing destruction of Hurricane Milton. Taylor Swift has donated $5 million towards helping those affected, while Dolly Parton has also made a significant contribution.

USA

In pictures: Hurricane Milton batters southeastern United States

Hurricane Milton hit central Florida, causing power outages, home destruction and tornadoes. Now Category 1, it still poses strong winds and flash flood risks.

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Over 2.6 million without power as hurricane Milton slams into Florida

US President Joe Biden has asked thousands to evacuate from the incoming hurricane which has spawned multiple powerful tornadoes, with the extent of destruction still unclear.

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Watch live as Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida

Hurricane Milton hurled rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds at the U.S. coast Wednesday on the storm's steady, potentially catastrophic march toward Florida, where officials issued a final plea to residents to evacuate or face grim odds of survival.

Travel News

Hurricane Milton: Airports closed while residents urged to evacuate

President Joe Biden has warned that Milton could be ”the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century".

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