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CBC
19 hours ago
- Climate
- CBC
The sky over the Avalon was wild with lightning during fierce storm
Here are some of the most striking scenes from Wednesday night's storm that brought roaring thunder claps and streaking bolts of lightning across the sky in parts of Newfoundland.
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
UK weather: Brits brace for more thunder and heavy rain as 18 flood alerts and Met Office yellow warning still in place
Brits can expect even more thunder and heavy rain as 18 flood alerts and a Met Office yellow weather warning are still in place. It means heavy rain could cause flooding and travel disruption. 7 7 7 7 Yellow warnings for thunderstorms cover parts of Scotland today. The rest of the country will see a more mixed picture of sunny spells and scattered showers, with the rain continuing until the evening. Some 18 flood alerts are in place following the downpour. Most are in Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham. Meteorologist Tom Morgan suggested that temperatures will remain high in places despite the adverse weather conditions. He said: 'Tuesday is not looking as unsettled. The showers won't be quite as widespread or indeed as heavy as they have been. 'Nonetheless, there will be some showers or longer spells of rain for Scotland in particular, the west, (and) northwestern parts of England as well. 'But many parts of England and Wales (will be) actually getting away with a fairly reasonable day with some dry periods. 'And if the sunshine does break through that cloud at times, well, we might see temperatures reach 24C or 25C.' It comes after four weather warnings were in place across the country yesterday. This means the stormy weather is a "danger to life". Heavy rainfall means flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, and some communities will be cut off by flooded roads. There may also be delays and some cancellations to train and bus services, along with power cuts. The forecaster added: "If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter(such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning. If you are on an elevated area move to lower ground." Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page, said: 'A band of very heavy rain will pivot over Northern Ireland during Sunday night, bringing totals of possibly 50-75 mm in just a short period of time. "This high intensity rainfall can lead to flooding, with impacts on properties, transport networks and power outages. 'The heavy rain comes at the start of a new working week so expect disruption to the Monday morning commute and check the flood risk in your area to protect your property.' 7 7 7
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Louisville weather: Severe thunderstorm warning issued as storms roll across Kentucky
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of western Jefferson County, in addition to New Albany and Corydon in Southern Indiana, until 3:30 p.m. on June 28. Wind up to 60 miles per hour and quarter-sized hail were possible, according to the warning. Thunder and lightning were apparent in Louisville. Hopkinsville and the Christian County area were also under a flash flood warning as of 3 p.m. on June 28 as afternoon storms swept over the commonwealth. Connor Giffin is an environmental reporter at The Courier Journal. Reach him directly at cgiffin@ or on X @byconnorgiffin. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville weather: Severe thunderstorm warning issued amid storms
Bloomberg
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Bloomberg
No, Renewables Didn't Cause Spain's Grid Blackout
Confronted by an unprecedented and alarming situation, it can be hard to resist simplistic explanations. Blaming thunder and lightning on warring gods, as the ancients did, misses the real reason: that clouds can build up electrical voltages thousands of times higher than you'll find in a power line.
The Independent
04-06-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Heavy rain and thunder could hit parts of UK this week
Changeable weather is forecast this week, with a chance of heavy rain and thunder hitting parts of the UK, the Met Office said. Showers will be seen across all areas of the UK at some point this week, with a continuation of cooler and 'a bit breezy' weather, the forecaster said. And on Friday night a new weather front will bring rain, which potentially could be heavy and thundery at times on Saturday, Met Office spokesperson Andrea Bishop said. The Met Office is keeping an eye on the weather front, which will affect the southern half of the UK where rainfall totals of between 20-30mm are likely, she said. But next week temperatures are set to rise to just above average for the time of year. Ms Bishop said: 'The weather will be changeable for the rest of this week, with everyone likely to see some showers at some point. 'Generally, the theme is the continuation of something a bit cooler, a bit breezy at times, and a bit wet at times too. 'We are keeping an eye on a new front which looks like it will move in on Friday night, bringing rain which could be heavy, and possibly thundery at times on Saturday. 'Rainfall totals of 20-30mm are likely in places and at present, this looks like it will affect the southern half of the UK. We are keeping a close eye on this to see how it evolves over the next 24 hours or so.' Next week, the forecast is still changeable, but temperatures will start to move towards normal by Tuesday and rise to just above average by Wednesday, the forecaster added.
