7 h. ago How to prepare for a hurricane, as forecasters expect a busy 2025 storm season

Hurricane season can be stressful for millions of Americans living in coastal areas, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days or weeks and otherwise upend people’s lives

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3 d. ago ‘Beyond anything imaginable’: dozens killed at busy Gaza seafront cafe

Witnesses describe explosion, flames and smoke plumes as airstrike transforms peaceful scene at al-Baqa into a horrorEarly afternoon was a busy time in the al-Baqa cafe, on the waterfront in Gaza City. Under the wooden slatted roof, seated at plastic chairs and tables, were dozens of Palestinians seeking respite from the relentless 20-month war that has devastated much of the bustling, vibrant town.On one side was the Mediterranean, blue and calm to the horizon. On the other, battered apartment blocks, wrecked hotels and the close-packed tents of displaced families. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago One of the first tropical storms of the season could target Florida just in time for July 4

If it forms, Tropical Storm Chantal would be the third named storm of the season after Andrea and Barry

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1 week ago Storm season triggers unexpected connections and lots of surprises for airline passengers

Plane Talk: When flying goes wrong it can sometimes go right – but mostly doesn’t

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1 week ago Tropical Storm Andrea, first of Atlantic hurricane season, has formed

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Andrea has formed in the Atlantic Ocean

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1 week ago Glastonbury revellers can expect mixed weather at festival, say forecasters

The festival held at Pilton, Somerset, starts on Wednesday.

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2 w. ago UK weather LIVE: Heatwave maps show exact areas set to peak over 30C today

Temperatures are set to soar above 30C today as weather forecasters expect an official heatwave to be declared soon, while the UK Health Security Agency has issued heat-health alerts

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3 w. ago Tropical Storm Barbara forecast to become the first hurricane of the Pacific season

Barbara was located approximately 170 miles southwest of Zihuatanejo

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