Extreme weather news covering hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, floods, blizzards, and severe weather events and forecasts.
Extreme heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, damaging food crops and threatening Australia's food supply. A South Australian farm lost entire crops during three extreme heatwaves in summer 2026, with temperatures reaching 45°C for three consecutive days. Extreme heat is also occurring during critical spring flowering periods for crops like wheat.
A powerful storm is sweeping across South Africa's Garden Route, bringing dangerous flooding, evacuations and road closures. The storm hits a region still recovering from a devastating storm just weeks ago.
This commentary argues that European governments are inadequately prepared for extreme heat, which kills tens of thousands annually. It contends that simple, cost-effective measures like heat-health action plans and climate shelters are largely absent from national politics, despite the growing threat from climate change.
This commentary argues that night-time heatwaves in rapidly urbanizing megacities pose a fatal risk, as lack of cooling recovery strains the cardiovascular system. It contends that urbanization in low-income regions exacerbates the problem, and calls for low-cost interventions like white roofs to mitigate the threat.
A three-year-old girl died and 11 others were injured when a bouncy castle and tent were tossed by strong winds at a church party in Montreal's LaSalle borough on Sunday. Environment Canada reported gusts up to 50 km/h, exceeding the 38 km/h rental limit.
Tropical Storm Jangmi, now Typhoon No. 6, is forecast to approach Japan's Kanto region on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The storm will move northeast, affecting Okinawa, Amami, Kyushu, Shikoku, Kinki, Tokai, and Kanto-Koshin regions through Wednesday.
Typhoon Jangmi, the sixth of the year, is approaching Okinawa with gusts up to 162km/h. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of landslides, flooding, and overflowing rivers. Over 400 flights have been canceled, and the government has set up a disaster management office.
This commentary argues that the EU is underprepared for extreme heatwaves, highlighting that 68% of citizens lack air conditioning and many cannot afford it. It contends that heat is the top climate concern, yet public cooling infrastructure and tree planting efforts are insufficient, particularly in southern Europe.
This commentary summarizes the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season's devastation and previews NOAA's below-normal forecast for 2026. It explains the role of El Niño in suppressing storms but cautions that uncertainty remains, urging preparedness. The piece reports on NOAA's technological advancements and emphasizes that even a quiet season can bring catastrophic storms.
This commentary explains how El Niño influences tropical storm patterns globally, arguing that it suppresses Atlantic hurricane activity while increasing Pacific storms. It provides a scientific overview of El Niño and La Nina, their effects on wind and rainfall, and the mechanisms behind tropical storm formation.