The Great Storm of 1987 was a forecasting blunder that left at least 18 people dead, felled 15 million trees and caused a billion pounds worth of damage.
Category: Weather
Dozens Are Dead and Dozens More Missing as Catastrophic Rains Devastate Mexico
Torrential rains set off deadly floods and landslides across five Mexican states, leaving a trail of destruction.
Mount Everest Just Recorded Some of Its Most Intense Snowfall Ever
A storm buried tents and stranded people on the mountain last weekend. Some experts think it might have set a record.
Typhoon Matmo Makes Landfall in Southern China
The tropical cyclone disrupted transportation, forced more than 151,000 evacuations and raised fears of flooding as it barreled toward Guangdong province.
Typhoon Bualoi Slams Into Central Vietnam, Bringing Storm’s Death Toll to 22
It left an additional 21 people missing in Central Vietnam, which is still recovering from another storm. Bualoi’s deadly path started in the Philippines over the weekend.
Typhoon Bualoi Slams Into Central Vietnam, Bringing Storm’s Death Toll to 22
It left an additional 21 people missing in Central Vietnam, which is still recovering from another storm. Bualoi’s deadly path started in the Philippines over the weekend.
Typhoon Ragasa Tears Through Guangfu in Taiwan, Killing at Least 17
Hundreds of firefighters and soldiers dispatched to Guangfu have gone door to door to check for trapped residents.
Europe’s Extreme Summer Weather Could Cost It Billions
Heat waves and flooding could cost the European Union $50 billion in damage to buildings and crops as well as a loss of productivity, a new study found.
At Least One Dead as Typhoon Kajiki Slams Vietnam
More than 300,000 people have been told to evacuate as Typhoon Kajiki moved across a wide area between Hanoi and Da Nang.
Iran Extends Government Shutdowns Amid Soaring Heat and Power Cuts
Amid suffocating temperatures, the Iranian authorities are closing public offices and cutting water and electricity as the country struggles with an energy crisis.
Landslides and Floods Kill 18 in South Korea
As rescuers search for the missing under the rubble, thousands of evacuated villagers face the daunting task of rebuilding their homes.
Typhoon Wipha Pounds Hong Kong and Macau With Rain and Wind
The tropical cyclone was expected to make landfall in mainland China later on Sunday with winds equivalent to those of a Category 2 Atlantic hurricane.
Floods and Heavy Rain Kill Dozens in Pakistan
Relentless rain began on Wednesday, causing flooding in several cities and across vast rural stretches in the province of Punjab.
Heat Warnings Issued for Parts of Eastern Canada
Warnings were issued for southern Ontario and southwest Quebec as hot and humid weather is expected to linger through Thursday.
UK Braces for Record Temperatures as Third Heat Wave Spreads
A third official heat wave is expected to descend this weekend, with record-breaking temperatures possible in Scotland.
Southern China and Hong Kong Brace for Floods and Fierce Winds from Danas
The authorities warned of possible flash flooding as the remnants of Typhoon Danas passed through the region. Hong Kong suspended schools for Friday.
Umbrellas Optional? East Asia’s Monsoon Rains Are No Longer a Sure Thing
Parts of South Korea and Japan have had short rainy seasons this year. Scientists say that climate change has helped make the summer rains more unreliable.
How to Stay Cool While Traveling in Paris, Italy, Spain and Parts of Europe
As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and where to look for respite.
Wimbledon 2025: How the World’s Oldest Tennis Tournament is Coping with the Heat Wave
With 6,700 refillable water bottles, “shade mapping” and ice packs, the world’s oldest championship tennis tournament is taking Britain’s heat wave seriously.
What to Know About the Heat Wave in Europe
Health warnings were issued to tens of millions of Europeans as temperatures climbed well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or more than 40 degrees Celsius.
Europe Heat Wave Drives Record-High Temperatures, Prompting Health Alerts
Extreme heat has gripped Europe with record-high temperatures, health alerts and wildfires, from France and Spain to Greece.
Toronto Sees Record Temperatures as Extreme Heat Settles Over Canada
Sweltering temperatures not seen in Toronto in nearly a decade have prompted health alerts, pool closures and warnings to students to expect “uncomfortable conditions.”
U.K. Heat Wave Leaves Britons Looking for Ways to Stay Cool
As high temperatures have become more common in recent years, some people are adjusting, including by investing in air-conditioners.
UK Heat Wave Leaves Britons Looking for Ways to Stay Cool
As high temperatures have become more common in recent years, some people are adjusting, including by investing in air-conditioners.
Britain Braces for Its First Heat Wave of the Year
Health alerts were in place through the weekend, as temperatures are expected to keep climbing.
Hurricane Season Started Two Weeks Ago. Where Are the Storms?
The Atlantic hurricane season got off to a quiet start. That’s not unusual, experts said.
Behind the D-Day Weather Forecast that Saved the World
Getting the troops to Normandy on D-Day was a tremendous logistical undertaking. And it almost didn’t happen.
Amid Rising Heat, Hajj Becomes Test of Endurance for Pilgrims and Saudi Arabia
Millions will make the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year.
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Blankets the Upper Midwest
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and parts of Nebraska and Michigan were under air quality alerts on Tuesday, with advisories for more vulnerable groups to stay indoors or limit outdoor activity.
What to Know About Canada’s Wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota are already seeing air quality deteriorate because of smoke from the fires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Inside a Harrowing, Hail-Damaged Flight: ‘We Thought It Was Our Last’
When an IndiGo flight from New Delhi ran into a severe hailstorm, a passenger described several terrifying minutes: “They were calling their gods, we were calling our gods.”
Canada’s Wildfire Season Off to a Deadly Start
Two people were trapped and killed by a wildfire in a small town in Manitoba, where the provincial capital, Winnipeg, is wilting under a record-breaking heat wave.
U.K. Records Its Hottest May 1 Ever, Despite a Toilet Getting in the Way
In an unseasonably hot week, readings from one weather station in London had to be disqualified.
At Least 4 Die in Pennsylvania as Storm Leaves 400,000 Without Power
The storm system brought destructive winds to the state, knocking down trees and power lines.
