Europe on Alert as Heatwaves and Storms Continue to Intensify
Multiple European countries issue heat and thunderstorm alerts as dangerous temperatures and severe weather threaten travel and outdoor plans
Multiple European countries issue heat and thunderstorm alerts as dangerous temperatures and severe weather threaten travel and outdoor plans
Thailand’s Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall and waves up to 3 meters in the Andaman Sea from June 29 to July 3
London, France, Spain, and Portugal are already breaking May temperature records, with some areas reaching up to 40 degrees. Forecasts hint at a hotter-than-usual summer
Spring is already here and the clocks have even been changed to daylight saving time, but right now a storm is coming to Greece that is expected to be no less powerful than those of the height of winter, in many areas across the country. Authorities have issued special warnings to residents, including danger to life, electrocution from lightning, and instructions for drivers
Life-threatening winds up to 165 km/h will hit Croatia’s coast, forcing ferry cancellations and raising risks of damage and travel disruption.The Italian Air Force National Meteorological Service has also issued an Orange Wind Warning for Toscana. Learn all the dates and affected areas
Severe warnings have been issued in the capital city of Athens; tourists should prepare for heavy rains that could lead to flooding, as well as thunderstorms. Additional warnings have also been issued for other parts of the country
The Met Office warns of snow, sleet, and ice in the UK from Monday into Tuesday, with travel disruptions expected on roads, railways, and flights; the UK Health Security Agency has issued amber warnings in place until January 9
Cyprus Meteorological Service issued a 24-hour yellow awareness level for severe rain as Storm “Byron” brings heavy downpours and isolated thunderstorms; precipitations are expected tο range between 35 and 55 millimeters per hour
An extremely strong earthquake of magnitude 7.6 has been recorded off the coast of northern Japan. There are fears of powerful tsunami waves. Reports of waves as high as three meters expected
Heavy storms to hit the southeastern tourist region and some popular islands
Following unexpected aerial activity that lacked coordination with authorities, Lithuania's Vilnius and Kaunas airports were shut down for hours. This week, foreign aircraft breached its airspace