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As Saharan dust concentrations ease across Barbados, a top medical spokesperson warned that lingering air quality issues combined with intensifying summer heat continue to pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable……
June 2, 2026
· 3 min read
A government-funded hurricane strap programme has already reached more than 2 000 households, with officials pledging to expand the initiative as increasingly intense storms heighten concerns about the resilience of……
June 2, 2026
· 4 min read
The climate phenomenon is expected to drive up global temperatures and bring extreme weather
June 2, 2026
· 4 min read
Despite the rising water levels, City of Calgary officials said 70 per cent of the damage potential from the 2013 floods has been reduced due to investments in flood resilience.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
A three-year-old remains in critical condition after strong winds lifted a bouncy castle into the air during a community event Sunday.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Local News
Despite forecasts of fewer cyclones and below-average rainfall this season, the Caribbean’s lead climatologist is warning that a dangerous mix of drought, delayed rains, extreme heat and sudden flooding could……
June 2, 2026
· 6 min read
Local News
Government has pledged to directly engage private transport operators in the hurricane preparedness framework, following complaints that key stakeholders were excluded from recent high-level discussions, raising concerns about coordination during……
June 2, 2026
· 3 min read
Environment
Barbadians are being urged not to lower their guard despite forecasts of a quieter Atlantic hurricane season this year, with officials warning that a single storm could still cause severe……
June 2, 2026
· 3 min read
Environment
Barbados entered the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season on Monday with government agencies, emergency responders and key interest groups reporting a high state of readiness to respond to any natural disaster.……
June 2, 2026
· 4 min read
Environment
A thick plume of Saharan dust that has affected Barbados for several days has begun to clear, prompting the Barbados Meteorological Services to lift a dust haze advisory, although brisk……
June 2, 2026
· 2 min read
Environment
Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls has urged Barbadians to begin preparing for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, warning that personal responsibility was just as important as government’s……
June 1, 2026
· 4 min read
Philippine News
Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, and Occidental Mindoro are the areas most affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon on Monday evening, June 1
June 1, 2026
· 3 min read
Philippine News
Southern Luzon, Central Luzon, and Western Visayas are seeing scattered rain from the southwest monsoon, which is being enhanced by Typhoon Domeng (Jangmi), on Monday, June 1
June 1, 2026
· 3 min read
Canada
From B.C. to Manitoba, weather warnings are in effect through Sunday. From heavy rain and flooding, to wildfire smoke and high heat, residents are urged to plan for conditions.
May 31, 2026
· 1 min read
Philippine News
Scattered rain and thunderstorms are hitting parts of the Philippines on Sunday, May 31, due to the trough or extension of Typhoon Domeng (Jangmi) and the enhanced southwest monsoon
May 31, 2026
· 3 min read
Philippine News
As of Friday evening, May 29, Severe Tropical Storm Domeng (Jangmi) is still projected to stay far from Philippine landmass, but its trough or extension is causing scattered rain in…
May 29, 2026
· 3 min read
Agriculture
Farmers and agricultural experts are warning that worsening heat and drought conditions are already affecting milk production and could threaten the long-term sustainability of Barbados’ dairy industry if climate adaptation……
May 29, 2026
· 5 min read
Environment
Rising waters, caused by unseasonably warm temperatures, has prompted a high streamflow advisory to be issued for the Bow River in Banff National Park.
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Philippine News
Tropical Storm Domeng (Jangmi) is the Philippines' fourth tropical cyclone for 2026, and the second for May
May 29, 2026
· 3 min read
Snow and Snowstorms
San Francisco received nearly as much rain one morning as it would typically see for the month, and a slope in the Sierra Nevada remained open for skiing.
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Environment
Improving fragile communication systems and fixing coordination gaps exposed by Hurricane Melissa will be central to the Caribbean’s disaster preparedness efforts as officials warn that the first two weeks after……
May 29, 2026
· 4 min read
Environment
Though forecasters are predicting a less active Atlantic hurricane season this year, Caribbean countries are being warned not to lower their guard, as intense rainfall, flash flooding, drought and dangerous……
May 28, 2026
· 3 min read
Canada
The outlook comes after years of intense wildfires with the 2025 wildfire season being Canada’s second-worst on record, with nearly 90,000 kilometres consumed as of September 2025.
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Weather
Getting a fan out to cope with the heat seems like a good idea, but forgetting one important step after months in the loft could lead to new problems
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Movies
The new film “Pressure” tells the story of the fateful D-Day weather forecast. Here’s what it got right and wrong from the historical record.
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Philippine News
The maximum sustained winds of Tropical Storm Jangmi are at 75 km/h on Thursday afternoon, May 28, as it remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility
May 28, 2026
· 2 min read
Canada
The majority of Saskatchewan is seeing an extreme wildfire risk due to low humidity levels, with some crews already responding to fires.
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Cuba
Highs will range between 29 and 31ºC (84 and 88 F), while lows between 22 and 24ºC (72 and 75 F). Relative humidity will be from 75% to 100%. The…
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Weather
The Met Office warning is in force until 4am on Thursday
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Weather
Yellow-level heat warnings have been issued for Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatoon by Environment Canada, prompting a reminder to stay cool and beat the heat.
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
World
Cause of death is pending an autopsy, which is set to be performed on Wednesday
May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Heat and Heat Waves
Canada’s first big heat wave of the year was expected to bring prolonged warm weather to southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Environment
Environment Canada has issued a 'yellow' heat warning for a large swath of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan with temperatures in the low- to mid-30s C in the forecast.
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Wildfires
Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more…
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
News
The record for the hottest day in May has been broken again, with the mercury hitting 35.1°C
May 26, 2026
· 6 min read
Wildfires
Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more…
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
