California faces more extreme weather as hot, windy days raise wildfire risk 15. October 2026 (22:56) Warnings come as Californians have already in autumn felt brutal heatwave and storm surge that battered coastCommunities across California are bracing for more dangerous weather this week, with strong winds and high temperatures that could set the stage for rapid wildfire growth over the next several days.“A moderate to strong Santa Ana wind will bring widespread strong winds and critical fire weather conditions to much of south-west California through Saturday,” the National Weather Service said in a forecast issued on Thursday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say, with more snow in the south 15. October 2026 (22:44) El Niño will likely shift weather patterns to bring more rain, but much snow still isn’t forecast for the northern satesWinter in the United States looks like it will generally be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, according to the federal government’s seasonal outlook and other meteorologists’ forecasts. You can thank or blame El Niño.El Niño is likely to shift weather patterns to bring more moisture, but with it higher temperatures. That should help erase persistent western drought, but it is unlikely to make northern snow-lovers happy, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) said on Thursday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Search for crew of missing fishing boat stood down 15. October 2026 (22:17) The body of Douglas Craigie was recovered from the sea on Wednesday, but his Kilda crewmates have not yet been found.(London News)
Houthi missiles strike Saudi-led forces HQ at presidential palace in Aden 15. October 2026 (22:00) Witnesses report at least six explosions near palace used by Yemen's internationally recognized governmentAt least six explosions struck on Thursday near the palace used by Yemen’s internationally recognized government in the port city of Aden, witnesses said.An official told the Associated Press that at least two people were killed, and Iran-backed Houthi rebels based in northern Yemen quickly claimed responsibility. Government military sources in Yemen told Agence-France Press (AFP) that at least four people were killed and 10 wounded. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
