Category: Weather

Weather

Hurricane Erin Prompts Outer Banks Evacuations as Storm Threatens Dangerous Conditions

Hurricane Erin is closing in on the Outer Banks, forcing evacuations on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. The storm is not expected to make landfall but poses serious risks with strong winds, 15-20 foot waves, flooding, and rip currents. States of emergency remain in effect as authorities prepare for severe weather across much of the East Coast.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Weather

Met Office Tracks Hurricane Erin as Possible Weather Changer for UK

The Met Office is monitoring Hurricane Erin as it heads towards the UK, creating high uncertainty about next week’s weather. Forecasters warn that the storm could bring an end to the dry, hot spell, but its exact impact depends on changing weather patterns and the jet stream. The UK has already faced a record-breaking hot summer.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Weather

Concorde-Like Lenticular Cloud Stuns over Ribblehead Viaduct, North Yorkshire

A rare, Concorde-shaped lenticular cloud hovered above Ribblehead Viaduct in North Yorkshire, capturing local imaginations. The dramatic weather event, photographed by Thomas Beresford, spotlights the area's striking skies and the iconic Victorian railway.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Weather

Met Office Sounds Alarm on Rare Ice Storm Threat in Scotland with Severe Snowfall

A rare ice storm, accompanied by significant snowfall, is set to impact Scotland and northern England, warns the Met Office. The combination of freezing rain and snow is due to cold northern air colliding with moist Atlantic air, creating sub-zero conditions and the risk of black ice. Travellers and residents are urged to be cautious as snowfall could reach 1cm per hour and temperatures drop to -5°C.

Kellan Fitzpatrick