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The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned of a heatwave from June 7 to 12, with temperatures reaching 48-51°C in parts of Sindh and 44-48°C in Punjab. Dust storms are also expected in south Punjab and Sindh.
The National Weather Service has issued heavy snow and frost warnings for parts of Alaska, Northern California, southern Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Alaska's Central Brooks Range is under a Winter Storm Watch with up to 12 inches of snow possible, while freeze warnings cover the Klamath Basin with temperatures as low as 22°F.
Spain is forecast to experience a heatwave next week, with temperatures reaching 38°C in the Guadiana and Guadalquivir valleys. Sunday will be the warmest day of the weekend, with Seville and Córdoba hitting 36°C. Madrid will see highs of 33-34°C, while the Canary Islands face strong trade winds.
Severe heat waves since April are forcing essential workers in India to choose between their health and wages. The extreme temperatures have created a dangerous dilemma for those who must work outdoors to earn a living.
A developing storm system in the Gulf will bring torrential downpours and flooding to the Gulf Coast through the weekend. NOAA issued a Level 1 flash flood threat for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, with coastal flood advisories for 1-2 feet of water rise. The system has no chance of becoming a tropical storm due to wind shear.
Hong Kong reached 34.6°C on Friday, the hottest day of 2026. The Observatory issued a 'very hot weather' warning and thunderstorm alert. Heat-triggered storms developed along the Pearl River Estuary, with temperatures expected to ease from Saturday.
Tropical Depression Ester entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility early Friday, becoming the fifth tropical cyclone of 2026. Signal No. 1 was raised over Batanes, with moderate to heavy rain expected. The storm is enhancing the southwest monsoon, bringing heavy to intense rain to parts of Luzon.