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Haiti Extreme Weather
Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the Caribbean
Haiti’s government says the death toll from Hurricane Melissa has risen to 43, with 13 others still missing.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Flood alert as orange and yellow weather warnings issued across Ireland
Flood alert as orange and yellow weather warnings issued across Ireland
Met Éireann and the UK Met Office have issued rain warnings for a total of seven counties across the island of Ireland

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Cork road melted amid soaring temperatures
Cork road melted amid soaring temperatures
Council workers spread grit and sand on the affected road but one local man still urged motorists to avoid the road

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

APTOPIX Germany Extreme Weather Heat
Europe swelters under a punishing heatwave with Paris forecast to reach 40C
Punishing temperatures were forecast to reach 40C in Paris and to stay unusually high in Belgium and the Netherlands

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Michelle McKeown: Why are Ireland’s clouds so thick? And did they influence our skin?
Michelle McKeown: Why are Ireland’s clouds so thick? And did they influence our skin?
This isn’t just idle weather chat. There’s serious science behind Ireland’s famously gloomy skies, and compelling evidence that they’ve shaped not just our landscape, but our biology...

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Spring Weather March 2025
Ireland records warmest ever spring, with temperatures more than 2C above average
Met Éireann confirms 2025 spring was the hottest and brightest in over 120 years of record-keeping, with marine heatwave

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Rainy Weather
Thunderstorm warning in place for two Munster counties
The warning is expected to be in effect until around 7pm this evening

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Spring weather April 1st 2025
March 2025 was Ireland’s warmest in over a decade, Met Éireann confirms
Ireland saw its warmest March since 2012, with record-breaking temperatures, below-average rainfall, and abundant sunshine

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

Temperatures to hit 19C on Friday ahead of 'sunny and very pleasant' weekend 
Temperatures to hit 19C on Friday ahead of 'sunny and very pleasant' weekend 
Is the weather finally making a turn for the better?

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

Extreme Weather Texas
Severe storms leave four dead in Texas and Mexico
Drenching rains along the Texas-Mexico border have killed at least four people and trapped hundreds of people in flooded homes and cars stranded in high waters. Rescue crews continued to respond to calls on Friday as the downpours let up.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Extreme Weather Texas
Three dead after storms cause severe flooding in southern Texas
At least three people have died after severe storms in southern Texas trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

US Extreme Weather Alabama
Dozens dead after tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms cause havoc across US
Unusually vicious and damaging weather across multiple US states resulted in violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires over the weekend, leaving at least 39 people dead.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

APTOPIX Severe Weather
Tornadoes and winds kill at least 32 people
Scattered twisters killed at least a dozen people in Missouri, authorities said

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

APTOPIX Severe Weather
Tornadoes and fires feared as deadly storm sweeps across US
At least 16 people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the US. Ten people were killed in Missouri after a tornado outbreak, the Missouri State Highway patrol said. The agency said multiple people were also injured.

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

Severe Weather
Powerful US storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn tornadoes
Meanwhile, forecasters warned that a Pacific storm was expected to bring widespread rain and mountain snow across California and other parts of the West from Wednesday into Friday

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

California asks US Congress for £31 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
California asks US Congress for £31 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
California Governor Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly 40 billion dollars (£31. 67 billion) in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from devastating wildfires.

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to destructive wildfires
LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to destructive wildfires
Six weeks after devastating wildfires, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass has dismissed the city’s fire chief amid a public rift over preparations for the fires and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

‘Life-threatening cold’ hits parts of US following deadly weekend flooding
‘Life-threatening cold’ hits parts of US following deadly weekend flooding
Harsh cold descended on the middle of the US on Monday as a polar vortex gripped the Rockies and Northern Plains on the heels of weekend storms that pummelled the nation’s east with floods, killing at least 14 people.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Flooding leaves two dead in Kentucky as snow and ice cause misery elsewhere
Flooding leaves two dead in Kentucky as snow and ice cause misery elsewhere
Much of the US is enduring another round of biting winter weather, with torrential rain causing intense flooding in Kentucky which left two dead.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025

Californians brace for flooding in areas torched by wildfires
Californians brace for flooding in areas torched by wildfires
Rain has begun falling in California where an “atmospheric river” is expected to bring heavy downpours, winds and flooding to areas ravaged by wildfires.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Storm Éowyn costs 'will not be added to customer ESB bills'
Storm Éowyn costs 'will not be added to customer ESB bills'
ESB chief apologises to customers adversely affected by the storm for 'adding to the stress facing customers at this difficult time'

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Winter weather Jan 25th 2025
Storm Éowyn: 45,000 still without power and 400 without water 
National Emergency Co-ordination Group is continuing to co-ordinate efforts to restore power water, telecommunications, and other services

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Storm Eowyn damage
Storm Éowyn: CF patient spent extra week in hospital while waiting for power to be restored
Gypsy Robinson, 22, is on the ESB’s vulnerable customer register and has queried why it seems this group has not been prioritised

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Winter weather Jan 26th 2025
74,000 homes, schools, and businesses still without power in the wake of Storm Éowyn
Some 800 homes and premises have no water and about 5% of mobile phone users are still impacted by the storm

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

People with disabilities have been hit by ‘double whammy’ of snow and storms
People with disabilities have been hit by ‘double whammy’ of snow and storms
The weather-related misery was multiplied for some people with disabilities — for instance without power to charge hoists or wheelchairs 

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

‘Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms’ says Taoiseach, as 74,000 remain without power
‘Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms’ says Taoiseach, as 74,000 remain without power
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: 'Climate change is now having an impact to a significant degree in our country and we have to step-change our resilience in respect of that'

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

'We weren't slow in accepting Storm Éowyn help' – Taoiseach 
'We weren't slow in accepting Storm Éowyn help' – Taoiseach 
Micheál Martin rejected suggestions that Ireland had been slow in responding to offers of help from the EU

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Celtic v Buckie Thistle - Scottish Cup - Fourth Round - Celtic Park
Celtic’s home clash with Dundee postponed following storm damage to stadium
Storm Eowyn brought winds of up to 100mph in central Scotland on Friday.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025

More than 50,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings from new fire
More than 50,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings from new fire
More than 50,000 people in Southern California were under evacuation orders or warnings on Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Evacuations ordered as new wildfire threatens homes north of Los Angeles
Evacuations ordered as new wildfire threatens homes north of Los Angeles
Evacuations were ordered for remote communities near a new fast-moving wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles. It comes as Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds ahead of possible rain over the weekend.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Gusty winds and extreme fire weather return to Southern California
Gusty winds and extreme fire weather return to Southern California
Windy and dry conditions have returned to Southern California, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in similar weather nearly two weeks ago.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Fire-ravaged California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk
Fire-ravaged California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk
Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, less than two weeks after the outbreak of deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Navajo Nation firefighters help tackle California blaze damage
Navajo Nation firefighters help tackle California blaze damage
Firefighters from the Navajo Nation worked tirelessly through a haze of dust to cut away dirt from a narrow road at the side of a mountain struck by a landslide in Southern California, coughing and sneezing amid the backbreaking work.

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Final round of dangerous conditions forecast in Southern California amid fires
A day after firefighters gained a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 35mph on the coast and valleys and 55mph in the mountains before dawn on Wednesday

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

‘It should have been toasted’: Retro blue VW van survives deadly LA wildfire
‘It should have been toasted’: Retro blue VW van survives deadly LA wildfire
Among those who were surprised was Megan Krystle Weinraub, a surf and skate board designer who owns the van

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Southern California faces new wildfire warnings as winds regain strength
Southern California faces new wildfire warnings as winds regain strength
The winds, predicted to reach near-hurricane force in some areas, were expected to peak on Tuesday morning before easing and then regaining strength later in the day

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

LA County medical examiner’s office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16
Fire crews scramble to contain Los Angeles blazes before winds return
Firefighters scrambled on Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have killed 16 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as strong winds forecast to return
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as strong winds forecast to return
The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

LA County medical examiner’s office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16
LA County medical examiner’s office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16
The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirmed the death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to 16. The total number of confirmed fatalities stands at 16 victims, and the cases remain under investigation.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires as menacing winds forecast to return
Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires as menacing winds forecast to return
A fierce battle against the flames was underway in Mandeville Canyon – not far from the Pacific coast where Arnold Schwarzenegger and other celebrities live

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

Los Angeles families return to search the ruins of their homes for memories
Los Angeles families return to search the ruins of their homes for memories
Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock.

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations with more than 10,000 structures lost
New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations with more than 10,000 structures lost
The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area this week burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, officials said on Thursday as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds ease a little
Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds ease a little
Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Biden cancels trip to meet pope and Zelensky as fires rage in California
Biden cancels trip to meet pope and Zelensky as fires rage in California
US president Joe Biden has cancelled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the response to devastating fires raging in California.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

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