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Why is it called Storm Ciarán? It's named after a weather warning hero

The experts who protect us from extreme weather are honoured in this year's list of storm names.

Climate

Hurricane Idalia: Is climate change to blame?

Climate change could fuel a ‘rapid intensification’ of hurricanes, an expert has warned.

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Hurricane Idalia sweeps through Florida causing flooding and damage

It was a day of flooding, high winds and damage to trees and buildings as Hurricane Idalia swept across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.

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WATCH: Storm in California leaves trail of destruction behind

Storm Hilary has dropped more than half an average year's worth of rain in some areas as southern Californians battle flooded roads, mudslides and downed trees.

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Travel News

Flights delayed and cancelled after storm hits Frankfurt Airport

The airport has urged passengers to arrive “no later” than 2.5 hours before their flight time today.

Climate

‘Winter storms’ in August destroy crops in northern France

‘We've never seen anything like it,’ says a French farmer who has lost half of his harvest due to weather extremes.

USA

At least 36 people have died in fires burning through Hawaii

At least 36 people have died in the Lahaina fire in Hawaii, Maui County wrote in a statement posted to the county website Wednesday evening.

Sweden

Three injured after heavy rain causes derailment in Sweden

Heavy rain saw Sweden's Susaback River burst its banks on Tuesday, leading to severe flooding that weather agencies expect to continue.

World News

Among hardest hit areas is Zhuozhou, a small city in Hebei province

Thousands of people were evacuated to shelters in schools and other public buildings in suburban Beijing and in nearby cities.

Switzerland

Switzerland: storm kills one and injures some 15 people

Rescue and clearing operations are continuing. The police are appealing to the public not to put themselves at any risk. They also advised locals to avoid wooded areas.

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WATCH: Another powerful storm lashes Serbia capital

A powerful storm with severe wind and rain has swept over Belgrade and other cities in the north of Serbia.

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At least 5 dead as strong storm sweeps Balkans region after heat blast

A powerful storm hit the Balkans with strong winds and heavy rain Wednesday, killing at least five people in Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia and injuring dozens, police and local media outlets said.

Green News

Hurricane season: El Niño could both intensify and tear apart storms

The prediction for this season is forecasters’ best estimate of how many storms could occur this year.

Travel News

Schiphol Airport: Hundreds of flights cancelled as Storm Poly hits

A powerful summer storm has hit the Netherlands Schipol Airport killing two people and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

Travel News

Storm Oscar: Travel warnings issued for Canary Islands

Flights have been cancelled at Madeira Airport and a number of weather warnings are in place.

World News

Rain lash Guam as Typhoon Mawar closes in and residents shelter

Residents of Guam are hunkering down as the US territory prepares for Typhoon Mawar to make landfall

Climate

What are early warning systems and how are they saving lives?

Over the past century, the number of deaths from extreme weather, climate and water-related events has dropped significantly.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Why is the 14th of April one of the unluckiest days in the calendar?

Climate

‘Twister season’: Could climate change make tornadoes worse?

Climate change could make the storms that produce tornadoes worse, a new study suggests.

USA

US tornadoes: Clean-up begins after at least 32 killed in storms

After a monster storm system with multiple tornadoes tore through the South and Midwest states in the US on Friday, the big clean-up has begun.