Weather Disruption

A state of emergency has been declared in Tocopilla, northern Chile, following severe weather and flooding, with access to the city currently restricted

A disposable BBQ is believed to have sparked a grass fire in Mitcham, prompting eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters to respond

The municipality of the Greek capital has temporarily closed "Wolves' Hill" due to fears of fires due to extreme weather conditions. Other sites in the city have recently been closed

Multiple European countries issue heat and thunderstorm alerts as dangerous temperatures and severe weather threaten travel and outdoor plans

A red warning has been issued for parts of Greece after days of extreme heat, Spain is bracing for a particularly hot week, and Britain has already recorded unusually high temperatures

The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms, Tropical Storm Bertha, monsoon rains, and an expanding heatwave will impact large parts of the United States

Rome, Naples, Florence, Palermo and Bari are under the highest heat warning, while the north of the country is warned of thunderstorms, hail and flooding

Authorities across Europe have issued a mix of heatwave and storm alerts, highlighting a dramatic contrast between scorching temperatures and severe thunderstorms

The Government of Aragón has placed 24 areas under a Red Alert for forest fire danger as hot, dry conditions and moderate winds raise concerns

Tropical Storm Elida has strengthened in the Eastern Pacific, while forecasters are watching a developing weather system near the southeastern United States