64 h. ago SIXTEENTH state declares emergency over Arctic Blast as authorities warn blackouts will extend chaos

The state joined 15 others and the US capital Washington DC in doing so, as millions are set to be hit with the blast.

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9 d. ago Major cold front hits Midwest and East Coast, parts of Florida could even see snow

A blast of winter weather is set to bring snowfall and subfreezing wind chills across the Midwest and East Coast as well as near freezing temperatures in parts of the South, including in normally warm Florida

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9 d. ago Blast of winter weather hitting Midwest, East Coast and could bring snow to Florida

A blast of winter weather is set to bring snowfall and subfreezing wind chills across the Midwest and East Coast as well as near freezing temperatures in parts of the South, including in normally warm Florida

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2 w. ago Why is Trump interested in Greenland? Look to the thawing Arctic ice | Gaby Hinsliff

Forecasts suggest that global heating could create a shortcut from Asia to North America, and new routes for trading, shipping – and attackAnother week, another freak weather phenomenon you’ve probably never heard of. If it’s not the “weather bomb” of extreme wind and snow that Britain is hunkering down for as I write, it’s reports in the Guardian of reindeer in the Arctic struggling with the opposite problem: unnaturally warm weather leading to more rain that freezes to create a type of snow that they can’t easily dig through with their hooves to reach food. In a habitat as harsh as the Arctic, where survival relies on fine adaptation, even small shifts in weather patterns have endlessly rippling consequences – and not just for reindeer.For decades now, politicians have been warning of the coming climate wars – conflicts triggered by drought, flood, fire and storms forcing people on to the move, or pushing them into competition with neighbours for dwindling natural resources. For a...

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3 w. ago More than 200 houses left without power in UK city as temperatures plummet & Arctic blast hits Britain

HUNDREDS of houses were left without power in a major city as temperatures plummeted to -2C. Brits have already been wrapping up warm to fight the arctic blast that has buffeted the UK in recent days. And amid the bone-chilling conditions, more than 200 properties were left without power in Tameside, Manchester, on Sunday evening...

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3 w. ago Death fears as 'endless' 48C heatwave set to blast entire country with extreme heat

While Britain and the rest of Europe is being slammed by cold winds, snow and ice, things are very different in Australia as the country is pelted with several days of intense heat

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3 w. ago UK snow: Every area set for winter blast as Met Office forecasts 30cm dump

Met Office weather forecasters have released a series of weather warnings for the UK, with many lasting for several hours from Sunday and into the new week as people return to work

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3 w. ago Arctic blast grips UK: Fresh amber warnings issued as 'bitterly cold snap' sparks travel chaos with drivers crashing and trains cancelled

Fresh amber warnings have been issued as a 'bitterly cold snap' is set to spark travel chaos across the UK.

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3 w. ago Brits set to wake up to snow and blizzards as Arctic blast grips UK: Fresh amber warnings issued as 'bitterly cold snap' sparks travel chaos with drivers crashing and trains cancelled

Brits could wake up to snow as the Arctic blast grips the country for up to a week amid fears over travel issues and power cuts as temperatures are predicted to drop to as low as -10C.

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3 w. ago London on snow warning as Arctic blast and blizzards are set to grip entire UK for a WEEK: Drivers crash on icy roads as temperatures plunge to

Yellow warnings for snow and ice were activated this morning for London, southern England, the Midlands and North West as well as Wales and Northern Ireland.

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3 w. ago London on snow warning as Arctic blast set to grip entire UK for a WEEK with

Yellow warnings for snow and ice were activated this morning for London, southern England, the Midlands and North West as well as Wales and Northern Ireland.

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3 w. ago Freezing elderly given bizarre 'wiggle toes' advice ahead of UK snow and ice blast

The bizarre advice was given by a Reform-led council in the north as part of 'winter wellness' tips to keep the vulnerable warm amid incoming wintry blasts

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4 w. ago Council tells the elderly to wiggle their toes to stay warm ahead of Arctic blast set to engulf Britain

Durham County Council gave the advice to vulnerable elderly people on their website as a cold snap is set to plunge temperatures as low as -8C over the next week.

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