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The Sun
07-07-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Exact time & date every phone in Britain will be pinged with Emergency Alert that triggers loud siren for 10 seconds
MILLIONS of mobiles will blast out a deafening siren as the government tests its emergency alert system - designed to warn people of deadly storms, floods or terror threats. The alarm will last around 10 seconds and will sound even if phones are set to silent. 1 It will happen at 3pm on Sunday, September 7, with the system expected to reach around 87 million devices across the UK. Ministers say the alerts could save lives by giving people crucial warnings when danger is near, similar to systems already used in countries like the US and Japan. Cabinet minister Pat McFadden said: 'Emergency Alerts have the potential to save lives, allowing us to share essential information rapidly in emergency situations including extreme storms. Just like the fire alarm in your house, it's important we test the system so that we know it will work if we need it." The last nationwide test in 2023 saw mobiles across the UK blare out the alert, and since then, the system has been triggered during major storms, floods, and even when a World War II bomb was discovered in Plymouth. In January this year, 4.5 million people in Scotland and Northern Ireland received an alert as Storm Éowyn battered the UK with a red weather warning in place. During Storm Darragh last December, 3.5 million people in Wales and the South West got an alert — the storm killed two people. Police say the alerts were vital during the Plymouth evacuation, when more than 10,000 people were moved after the discovery of an unexploded bomb. Tracey Lee, Chief Executive of Plymouth Council, said: "It played a vital role in helping us safely evacuate over 10,000 people and coordinate a complex, multi-agency response." Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew added: 'By their nature, emergency incidents occur with very little notice. They can develop at speed and across wide areas which puts lives at risk. This system has the ability to send an alert to those whose lives may be at risk, to ensure they can act to help themselves and others." The alerts work on all 4G and 5G networks, but phones must be switched on to receive them. Special guidance is being issued to victims of domestic abuse with hidden phones, who may need to opt out to stay safe. The message sent on September 7 will clearly state it is only a test. The test comes alongside wider government plans to boost the UK's resilience — including £1.3 billion for new biosecurity centres, £4.2 billion for flood defences, and the biggest pandemic exercise in Britain's history, dubbed Exercise Pegasus.
CTV News
30-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Northeastern Ont. communities under thunderstorm warning
Severe thunderstorm warnings and watches have been issued in northeastern Ontario. More heavy rain could be on the way in areas across northeastern Ontario on Monday, with severe thunderstorm warnings in place in the French River area. Locations impacted by the warning include West Nipissing, Mashkinonje Provincial Park, Bear Lake, Shanty Bay, Lac Viau, Monetville, Warren Bay, Hugel, West Bay, Notre Dame du Lac, Northwest Bay, Middle West Bay, Verner, Five Mile Bay, Field, Cache Bay and Sturgeon Falls. Severe thunderstorm watches are in place in areas around Greater Sudbury, North Bay, Powassan and Mattawa. 'This line of severe thunderstorms is located from 11 kilometres southwest of Glen Afton to Noëlville, moving east at 45 km/h,' Environment Canada said. 'Damage to roofs, fences, soft shelters or trees is likely.' Wind gusts could reach as high as 90 km/h and hail up to 2.5 cm in diametre is possible. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain. The warning and watches remain in place until late Monday evening.
Washington Post
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
Flossie forms over weekend as active Pacific hurricane season continues
A sixth named storm has formed just six weeks into the eastern Pacific hurricane season. Tropical Storm Flossie materialized over the weekend about 400 miles west of Nicaragua, and could skim along Mexico's west coast before bringing wet weather to the Baja Peninsula late in the week. Tropical storm warnings are in effect in Mexico from Punta San Telmo to Punta Perula, with watches spanning as far north as Cabo Corrientes and south to Zihuatanejo. Flossie had maximum winds of up to 50 mph on Monday morning, and was still about 175 miles offshore, southwest of Zihuatanejo.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tornadoes reported in northeast Colorado amid storms Friday
DENVER (KDVR) — Multiple tornadoes touched down in northeastern Colorado on Friday evening. The National Weather Service said that weather spotters confirmed that a tornado near Merino touched down shortly after 5 p.m. The agency said there were multiple reports of tornadoes as the storm moved through the area around Akron within the hour. View the latest Weather Alerts in Denver and across Colorado on FOX31 Tornado warnings were issued in the area. The NWS said damage to trees was likely, and flying debris could be dangerous for people outside. For people in areas where a tornado warning was issued, the NWS recommends moving to an inside room or the lowest floor of a building and staying away from windows. People who are outdoors, in a vehicle or in a mobile home should find the nearest substantial shelter to protect themselves from flying debris. Several storm warnings have been issued in the area to warn residents of large hail and strong winds. The National Weather Service out of Boulder issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for several areas through 9 p.m. on Friday. Pinpoint Weather Chief Meteorologist Dave Fraser said lightning, wind and hail will be the main concerns of the storm. He said the storms may begin to clear after 7 p.m. Meanwhile, Denver and Front Range areas can expect some passing clouds Friday evening. More storms are expected through Memorial Day weekend. Be sure to stay updated on the forecast before taking part in outdoor activities this weekend, as the weather is subject to change. Stay prepared for storms and forecast changes, a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day and other important weather information: Interactive Denver weather radar Colorado weather alerts Business, church and school closings Weather newsletters FOX31 News app The Pinpoint Weather team will continue to update the forecast multiple times each day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
