Dublin weather: Bitter Arctic blast could grip Ireland soon as major SSW event disrupts polar vortex Don't put those woolies away just yet as a major Sudden Stratospheric Warming event is brewing Dublin Live · Feb 16, 2023
World risks descending into a climate ‘doom loop’, warn thinktanks Report says simply coping with escalating impacts of climate crisis could override tackling root cause The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023
UK snow: Met Office verdict on date 'Beast from East' will hit after -7C Arctic freeze The Met Office has issued an update on the possibility of a Beast from the East bringing extreme cold for the start of March, as -7C temperatures and snow are expected next week Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023
Leeds weather on Thursday as dangerous 'threat to life' warning in place A severe weather warning has been issued Leeds Live · Feb 16, 2023
Thwaites Glacier studies add to concerns about rapid sea level rise from West Antarctica The study used sophisticated tools to scan the glacier and its grounding line in unprecedented detail. Axios · Feb 16, 2023
Harsh cold forecast for parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada A winter storm warning was in effect through Wednesday evening for much of northern Arizona and New Mexico, with the National Weather Service forecasting bitter cold conditions The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Antarctic sea ice hits record low during summer thaw ‘Remarkable’ loss of sea ice in the last six years indicate record levels of heat in the ocean Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023
How the Tonga volcano eruption from 2022 may affect Australia's weather for up to eight years Lasting impacts from Tonga's enormous volcanic eruption a year ago could affect Australia's weather for almost a decade. Tyne Logan explains how. ABC News · Feb 15, 2023
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Three women, two children pulled from rubble amid health fears for survivors Britain pledges extra £25m for tents, blankets and medical supplies as Blinken to visit aid effort The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Turkish children play 'earthquake' with building blocks as they try to understand Turkish children left homeless by the massive tremor that struck Turkey and Syria last week have been learning to cope with what happened and their ongoing anxiety over aftershocks by playing 'earthquake' with building blocks, a teacher said. Reuters · Feb 15, 2023
Winter storm to hit Chicago area Thursday, up to 7 inches of snow near Wisconsin border, 3 inches or less in Chicago “While the heaviest snow accumulations are expected mainly over far northern Illinois and points north and west, slippery travel conditions are likely for most areas roughly along and northwest of I-55,” the National Weather Service said. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023
Nottingham earthquake survivor woke to 'room shaking' and gunshot in Turkey Catriona Macdonald, a carer who lives in Radford, has opened up after witnessing the powerful quake which shook Turkey and Syria. Nottingham Post · Feb 15, 2023
Yellow weather warning issued for parts of Scotland A yellow weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, including Glasgow. The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023
Austin’s city manager fired over widespread power outage Officials in Austin, Texas, have fired the city’s manager over the delayed response to a massive winter storm that left thousands of residents without power for a week or longer this month The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Wales Online · Feb 15, 2023 Sudden Stratospheric Warming, a 'key step to Beast From the East', is underway There is a chance of widespread snow and cold temperatures in the UK, but it's far from guaranteed and relies on a lot of other weather patterns and events also happening
The Conversation · Feb 15, 2023 Was Earth already heating up, or did global warming reverse a long-term cooling trend? Over the past century, the Earth’s average temperature has swiftly increased by about 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit). The evidence is hard to dispute. It comes from thermometers and other sensors around the world.
ABC News · Feb 15, 2023 Fissures speeding up Thwaites glacier melt revealed by deep ice-core camera Antarctica's Thwaites glacier holds enough water to raise global sea levels by 65 centimetres. New research shows steep terraces and fissures in the glacier shelf are speeding up its melting.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023 ‘Extreme situation’: Antarctic sea ice hits record low Sea ice helps protect glaciers and ice caps that would cause massive sea level rise when lost, scientists warn
Chronicle Live · Feb 15, 2023 North East Today: Calls to report hate crime and big birthday for Angel of the North Your daily briefing on all the latest from across the North East
Manchester Evening News · Feb 15, 2023 Met Office issues wind weather warning for parts of northern England Members of the public have been warned of a small risk of injury and danger to life resulting from devastating wind speeds
Glasgow Live · Feb 15, 2023 High winds to hit Glasgow as yellow weather warning issued with gust of up to 75mph The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds across Glasgow, and advised there may be some disruption across travel and power supply.
Leeds Live · Feb 15, 2023 Met Office issues 12-hour 'danger to life' weather warning for Leeds 75mph winds are expected as well as flying debris and damage likely
Chronicle Live · Feb 15, 2023 Yellow weather warning for wind issued by Met Office with gusts of up to 70mph in North East Some parts of the region may see winds of 50mph to 60mph on Friday but gusts of 70mph are possible in 'more exposed trans-Pennine routes'
Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023 Scotland hit with 'danger to life' 75mph wind warning as flying debris and damage likely Forecasters have issued a yellow weather alert for high gusts on Friday.
Edinburgh Live · Feb 15, 2023 Edinburgh weather: Capital issued with 'danger to life' warning for high winds Forecasters also confirm there is a 'slight chance' of power cuts and injuries due to "large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties."