England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather
Woodland Trust says trees struggling in drought stress, with older ‘survivors’ disproportionately affectedEngland’s ancient oak trees are dying in the...
‘Absolutely manic’: hot weather puts unprecedented pressure on Greater Manchester police
Force has seen busiest month in its history, with heatwaves putting added strain on criminal justice systemOn England’s hottest day of the year so far...
From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled...
Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing condi...
Weather tracker: Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar
Drought and wildfires intensify across continent, while tropical storms bring heavy rain and disruption to east AsiaEurope live – latest updatesHigh p...
Weather tracker: central and western Europe brace for more sweltering heat
High 30s celsius forecast for France, Spain and Italy next week, before affecting Germany, Poland and CzechiaAnother pulse of heat is expected to affe...
Rescuers Battled Extreme Weather Conditions During Medevac Mission in Antarctica
An Australian flight crew faced subfreezing temperatures, changing weather conditions and almost constant darkness as they worked to rescue a U.S. nat...
Adapting to global heating: which UK public services are struggling in hot weather?
As NHS told to prepare for extreme weather, strain also felt in other areas including transport and farmingNHS must prepare for annual summer heat pre...
Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surgesEurope live – latest updatesUnbearable, rec...
Weather tracker: Wisconsin battered by rare tornado and meteotsunami
Unusual atmospheric phenomena causes widespread damage in US state, while heat continues to grip EuropeA rare and powerful tornado developed over nort...
‘Extremely scary findings’ show climate crisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather
Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likelyThe extreme heat and drought stoking hug...
Drones offer alternative to balloons for weather research
Pre-programmed flights gather data at different altitudes then return to bases to recharge and downloadWeather happens in the boundary layer, the atmo...
Firefighters race to extinguish blazes across EU as fire weather breaks records
European Forest Fire Information Service figures show conditions in EU 43% more severe than for same period in last 20 years Fire weather in the EU ha...
Flash floods and storms batter north-east US as deadly weather threatens millions
Lightning kills a New Jersey man as rescues, power outages and travel disruption hit regionBands of deadly, extreme weather including torrential rain ...
Weather tracker: Why Europe’s wildfires are proving so fierce and difficult to stop
Wind and record-breaking heat are fuelling the continent’s explosive fire season, with Spain and France among worst hitExplainer: what is a ‘fire clou...
Weather tracker: more than 900 wildfires rage across Canada
Fires remain out of control in Northwest Territories and Ontario, while Argentina endures record night-time heatRecent hot, dry weather in Canada has ...
Weather warnings as tropical depression develops along US Gulf coast
Depression set to become tropical storm later on Monday as separate storm strengthens off Mexico’s Pacific coastA tropical depression was continuing t...
Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis, study finds
Top Democrat says findings show public ‘way ahead of the politicians’ as Trump dismisses global heating as ‘hoax’Amid a summer of dangerous heat, drou...
Ribena owner invests in helping blackcurrants withstand extreme weather
The £200,000 move comes after harvests in Britain hit by wet winter, spring frost and hail, then heatwavesThe owner of Ribena is to invest £200,000 in...
Weather tracker: Thunderstorms strike across Europe amid record heatwave
Storms are typical during intense heat but this week’s have been extreme. Plus, deadly monsoon rains in BangladeshHailstones the size of golf balls ha...
