Possible low-pressure area raises rain risk east of Luzon
PAGASA’s weekly outlook discussed a possible low and scattered rain for parts of Luzon and the Visayas.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4World Weather News Today
Follow world weather news today, from floods and storms to volcanic ash and extreme heat. Every report names its sources, check time and remaining uncertainty.
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Warm September weather leaves French drought concern in place
Météo-France reported lingering drought after heat, with a warm early week and only weak rain in the short-term outlook.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4UK autumn pattern alternates rain, showers and brighter spells
The Met Office described low- and high-pressure systems alternating during a changeable early-autumn spell.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4Aceh heavy-rain risk contrasts with Indonesia’s wider dry season
BMKG’s three-day warning table flagged Aceh for heavy to very heavy rain on 15 September.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4Indonesia’s dry season brings growing fire and smoke concern
BMKG described widespread dry conditions, long rain-free spells and expanding fire and smoke while still warning of local rain.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4New Mexico monsoon moisture raises flash-flood risk
The Albuquerque NWS office highlighted urban areas, burn scars and normally dry arroyos as sensitive to heavy rain.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4Front raises heavy-rain risk from the Plains to the Upper Midwest
A strengthening frontal system and Gulf moisture set up several rounds of showers and thunderstorms, according to the WPC.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4Dangerous late-summer heat persists in the southern Plains
The U.S. Weather Prediction Center warned of hazardous heat through midweek, even as other regions turned cooler.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4Tropical Depression Fifteen-E tracks west in the eastern Pacific
The NHC tracked a newly formed depression well offshore and discussed wind shear, dry air and uncertain strengthening.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4Tropical Storm Norbert weakens over the eastern Pacific
The NHC expected Norbert to lose strength over open water; its dated advisories show why the track and intensity still need monitoring.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4El Niño strengthening: what NOAA says and what remains uncertain
A measured companion to our El Niño video using NOAA’s 10 September diagnostic discussion.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4Japan flood video: how to read evacuation alerts and impact reports
Our Japan video companion explains alert levels and points to the official Typhoon 24 and frontal-rain impact updates.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4Indonesia volcanic ash and weather: what the second video adds
A second video companion looks at how ash, smoke and local rain create different hazards across Indonesia.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4Indonesia volcano video: the verified Anak Krakatau update
The first of our volcano video companions focuses on the official Anak Krakatau alert and explains which figures need separate checks.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4Typhoon Saudel in China: what the evacuation figure means
A source-checked companion to our China flood video, separating evacuation orders from confirmed losses.
15 Sept 2026, 12:11 GMT+4
latestEl Niño 2026–27: what WMO's very strong forecast means
WMO expects the established El Niño to strengthen before peaking late in 2026. Here is what the forecast says—and what it cannot tell us about one place or storm.
9 Sept 2026, 07:40 GMT+4
floodsJapan floods: record rain hits Kanto and the Izu Islands
Record rain flooded parts of Kanto on 7 September, triggered the highest landslide alert on three Izu Islands and disrupted schools and trains.
9 Sept 2026, 04:25 GMT+4
floodsNepal's Bhote Koshi flood: rescue total rises as searches continue
Nepal's 8 September update reported 13,583 rescues, around 5,300 people missing and 1,357 bodies recovered, with all totals still changing.
9 Sept 2026, 04:25 GMT+4
latestAnak Krakatau remains at Alert Level III after ash disrupts Indonesian flights
Indonesia's volcano monitor kept Anak Krakatau at Level III on 9 September after ash disrupted airports and stranded thousands of travellers.
9 Sept 2026, 04:25 GMT+4
weather explainersFog and visibility: what a forecast can and cannot tell you
Fog can change over a short distance and a few minutes. Learn what visibility means, why different kinds of fog form and when to use official travel advice.
9 Sept 2026, 04:25 GMT+4
weather explainersHow to read air pressure and isobars on a weather map
A pressure number makes more sense when you compare it with nearby values, the isobar pattern and the system's direction of travel.
9 Sept 2026, 04:25 GMT+4
weather explainersDew point vs relative humidity: which number tells you more?
Relative humidity changes with temperature, while dew point gives a more direct view of how much moisture is in the air. Here is how to read both.
9 Sept 2026, 04:25 GMT+4
latestUK week ahead: Tuesday showers, a quieter Wednesday, then rain returns
A mobile September pattern will bring a wet and windy Tuesday for some areas, a useful midweek break, then another Atlantic system from the west.
7 Sept 2026, 21:54 GMT+4
stormsTropical Storm Marie moving away from Mexico: the 15:00 UTC update
Marie was forecast to weaken while tracking west-northwest over the eastern Pacific, but large seas and dangerous beach conditions remained the practical concern along parts of the coast.
7 Sept 2026, 21:54 GMT+4
stormsHurricane Lowell: warnings in force for Hawaii in the 15:00 UTC update
Lowell remained a major hurricane southwest of Hawaii on Monday morning. Here is what the latest official advisory says, what the forecast cone means and where to check for changes.
7 Sept 2026, 21:54 GMT+4
weather explainersWind speed, gusts and direction: a practical forecast guide
Average wind and peak gusts describe different parts of a changeable flow. Learn how they are measured and how to use both in a city forecast.
7 Sept 2026, 21:16 GMT+4
weather explainersHow to read the UV Index, even on a cloudy day
The UV Index measures expected ultraviolet exposure rather than warmth or brightness. Here is what its levels mean and why clouds can mislead.
7 Sept 2026, 21:16 GMT+4heat temperatureHeat index explained: why humidity changes how hot it feels
Air temperature is only one part of heat stress. Learn what the heat index measures, where it has limits and which forecast details deserve attention.
7 Sept 2026, 21:16 GMT+4
weather explainersWhat does a 40% chance of rain actually mean?
Rain probability answers a narrower question than many forecasts make clear. Here is how to read the percentage alongside timing and expected amount.
7 Sept 2026, 21:16 GMT+4
weather explainersWhy local time changes what “today” means in a weather forecast
Berlin, Moscow, Tbilisi and New York can be on different dates at the same instant. Here is how local time, DST and UTC shape hourly and daily forecasts.
7 Sept 2026, 09:29 GMT+4weather explainersHow to read a city forecast without overreading it
A practical guide to model estimates, hourly values, daily ranges, timestamps and the difference between a forecast and an official warning.
7 Sept 2026, 09:29 GMT+4weather explainersForecast or official warning? Know which one you need
A city forecast supports everyday planning. An official warning communicates a hazard and public instructions. These are the official services for the first four cities.
7 Sept 2026, 09:29 GMT+4