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Hurricane Ida hits Gulf Coast
Hurricane Ida barreled into the Louisiana coast on Sunday, bringing with it catastrophic levels of flooding and 150 mph winds that tied it for the fifth-strongest hurricane to ever hit the U.S. mainland. At least one death was reported by Monday morning, with most of New Orleans left without power, but much of the damage is still unaccounted for, and rescue efforts remain underway.
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What the 1.5 degree Celsius climate change threshold means: Yahoo News Explains
This summer, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change unveiled a new report forecasting dire consequences if the planet warms above a threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius. Kate Konschnik, director of the Climate and Energy Program at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University, explains what that means and how climate scientists arrived at their conclusion.
NewsYahoo News UKWarning UK could see first 40C day in next decade amid more frequent heatwaves
Modelling from researchers shows the UK will hit 40C more and more often if carbon emissions continue and global warming is not curbed.
NewsYahoo News UKHailstones the size of golf balls hit village as 'apocalyptic' storms sweep in after heatwave
The hottest day of the year so far saw sunshine but also heavy rain and hailstones.
NewsYahoo News UKUK swelters in mini-heatwave with temperatures set to rise again
Health authorities have warned people to practise caution in the hot weather, staying hydrated, applying sunscreen and not leaving children or pets in cars.
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Deadly European floods continue to wreak havoc in Germany, Belgium and elsewhere
Massive flooding continues to create unprecedented damage in parts of Europe, including Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and other northwestern European nations. As of Friday, more than 125 people had been confirmed killed, with untold property damage resulting from the damage.
NewsYahoo News UKUK weather: Temperatures could reach 22C this weekend as warm April spell continues
Britain is enjoying a sustained period of April sunshine.
NewsYahoo News UKBrits flock to beaches and parks to enjoy warm weather before cold blast hits on Easter Monday
Brits flocked to beaches and parks on Easter Sunday ahead of an icy blast from the Arctic which will see temperatures plummet on Monday.
NewsYahoo News UKPolice urge parents to 'check their children aren't getting drunk' after heatwave lockdown parties
Large parties took place in cities across the country as people enjoyed the sun - despite the COVID regulations still in place.
NewsYahoo News UKUK has its hottest March day for 53 years as temperature tops 24C
Temperatures have gone past 24C, making it the hottest March day since 1968.
NewsYahoo News UKWhat is the weather going to be like when England’s lockdown is eased on 29 March?
From next week, people in England will be able to meet another household outside.
NewsYahoo News UKHiker captures moment huge lightning bolt strikes tree which explodes 'into a million pieces'
Phil Garcia took the photo while he was hiking with friends in Pecos, New Mexico.
NewsYahoo News UK'First hints of spring': Temperatures to hit 17C in London this week, says Met Office
Most of the UK will experience temperatures in double figures this week, the Met Office said.
NewsYahoo News UKPart of the River Thames freezes over as UK's sub-zero weather continues
The Thames at Teddington Lock froze over on Thursday as Britain endures its coldest nights for more than ten years.
NewsPA Media: MotoringMotorist caught driving with ‘porthole’ in snow-covered windscreen charged
Police said the motorist has been charged with dangerous driving after being stopped in Dundee.
ScienceYahoo News UKIncredible picture from space shows Scotland covered in snow as temperatures plunge to -23C
The UK has experienced its coldest night in more than 25 years.
ScienceYahoo News UKIncredible pictures show snow-covered village after UK's coldest night in 25 years
Incredible pictures show the village of Braemar in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, covered in snow after what was the coldest night of the year.
NewsYahoo News UKIn pictures: North of England covered in snow as Met Office issues amber 'risk to life' weather warning
Heavy snowfall has blanketed large parts of northern England.
ScienceYahoo News UK'Walk like a penguin': NHS issues flipping bizarre advice to avoid slipping on ice
NHS trusts in Scotland have issued the advice to people venturing out into the cold weather.
NewsYahoo News UKIn pictures: People ordered to evacuate homes as Storm Christoph causes flooding chaos
Major incidents have already been declared in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire.
NewsYahoo News UKDriver has miracle escape after huge oak tree crushes car as Storm Christoph moves in
The driver managed to escape without any injuries.
NewsYahoo News UK130 cars in half-mile pile-up on Japanese motorway leaves one dead
The series of collisions occurred when a snowstorm struck a stretch of the Tohoku Expresswayin the northern prefecture of Miyagi.
NewsYahoo News UKBrits wake to blanket of snow as weather warnings issued for swathes of UK
Forecasters say there has been up to 2cm of snow in Norfolk and East Anglia with more expected to fall.
NewsYahoo News UKHeartwarming moment strangers push hearse up a hill after it got stuck in snow
The group managed to get the hearse going again as it made its way to Rotherham Crematorium.
NewsYahoo News UKIs Britain facing another 'Beast From the East' and what does that actually mean?
Forecasters are predicting very cold weather for the UK.
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