#Extreme Weather
'The devastation is incredible': At least 23 killed after tornadoes sweep through Alabama
A local sheriff said that children are among the dead.
Met Éireann staff advised not to talk 'despair' over climate change and to use positive language
An internal communique says using words like “inevitable” could create a feeling that nothing can be done.
Better forecasts may be possible with new research on extreme rainfall patterns
The new research has revealed that there are larger-scale global patterns to extreme rainfall events.
Five die in avalanche-related incidents as European cold weather death toll rises
At least 26 people have been killed due to cold weather in parts of Europe this month.
Two snowboarders killed in avalanche as extreme weather death toll rises to 21 across Europe
The snowboarders were killed in an avalanche in Bulgaria’s Pirin Mountains yesterday.
Temperatures plunge to -23C in Greece as Athens experiences rare snowfall
The snowfall in Athens prompted authorities to close schools and courthouses, while many public offices and banks provided minimal services.
The Beast from the East to the heatwave: 18 reader photos of 2018's weather
Snow, heat, wind, rain – we’ve had it all this year.
Australian town records temperature of 49.3 Celsius as country sizzles in record-breaking heatwave
High temperatures are not unusual in Australia during its arid southern hemisphere summer.
Poll: Should the Government introduce a Cold Weather Payment for severe weather events?
A Cold Weather Payment is in place in the North
Met Éireann staff told not to link specific extreme weather events with climate change
The advice in a guidance document for staff says linking extreme weather to global warming was a problem.
Typhoon Mangkhut barrels on after causing havoc in Hong Kong and 49 deaths in the Philippines
Mainland China is next in the storm’s path.
Extreme weather is here to stay as whole world faces upsurge in major storms
A new study has noted a four-fold increase in major flooding events since 1980, and a doubling in significant storms.
Siptu calls for remuneration for members who 'worked tirelessly' during Storm Emma
The trade union wants “a uniform response by local authorities to extreme weather events”.
Chaos on the continent as heavy snow and freezing conditions leave thousands stranded
Airports, schools and roads were closed as Europe was hit hard by the adverse weather.
Storm Ophelia surfer: 'The picture makes the ocean look rough... but it wasn't really that significant'
Luke Donnelly from Stillorgan is a trained lifeguard, surfing teacher and is studying oceanography as part of his degree.
Death toll from extreme weather in Europe 'could rise by factor of 50 by 2100'
Two in three people living in Europe may be affected by disasters, according to a new study.
12 flights diverted from Dublin Airport last night due to severe fog
Runway maintenance also contributed to the diversions to Shannon and Liverpool.
Sleet, snow and heavy rain: Status yellow weather warning for ten counties
Conditions will ease as the day goes on but drivers are being warned that surface water may be an issue on the roads.
Homeless people and migrants most at risk as freezing conditions cause at least 65 deaths in Europe
The Greek government sent a navy transport ship to the island of Lesbos yesterday to house around 500 migrants still sleeping in tents.
'I can't believe I'm alive': Scenes of carnage as China tornado toll hits 98
Whole villages were levelled and huge trees felled when winds of up to 125 kilometres per hour struck around Yancheng city.
The strongest hurricane ever has made landfall... but it wasn't as bad as expected
Emergency services are still on standby as the storm weakens.
Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans 10 years ago, today: Here's how it happened
Retrace every step of the Storm of the Century.
'A lot of people have no where to call home': Three dead as storms hit New South Wales
Five inches of rain fell over 24 hours.
Locals ride out storm as two cyclones hit Australian coast
Cyclones Marcia and Lam landed in Queensland.
The States' snowpocalypse is leaving some unexpected obstructions on the road
Er, how did that get there…
WATCH: 'Monsoon' flood rips through Arizona desert region
“How could the desert flood?” Here’s how…
Man killed as 13 hit by lightning on busy beach
The man was hit on the popular Venice Beach after being caught in a thunderstorm.
Man reacts excellently to sudden lightning strike
Took the words right out of our mouths.
Opinion: Climate change is the single biggest threat to winning the fight against hunger
Everyday items such as cereals, yoghurts and ice cream have a hefty climate footprint. A quarter of all emissions are coming from the food system and these emissions are growing as demand for food rises.
Man films unbelievable footage of tornado tearing through trailer park
The tornado reached speeds of 120mph.
Pics: Neighbourhoods left in ruins after tornadoes rip through the United States
More than a dozen people have so far been killed by the storms.
Princes pitch in as British floods leave at least two dead
A “freak wave” claimed the life of an 85-year-old man on a cruise liner, operators said.
8 fun things you can do indoors this stormy weekend (that aren't filthy)
Storm’s a comin’.
What is the 'polar vortex' sweeping across the US, and how did it form?
The weather system is sweeping across the States right now causing temperatures to drop to dozens of degrees below 0.
US prepares for 'polar vortex' which could plunge temperatures to -51 degrees Celsius
Exposed skin could suffer frostbite in as little as five minutes in such conditions as the US National Weather Service described the weather as “life-threatening.”
Kitesurfer rescued from extreme weather conditions in Dublin Bay
In a separate incident, reports in Howth of a person being washed off the west pier into the water were found to be a false alarm.
Shocking footage of the Irish 'tornado'
Well, sort of.
VIDEO: Tornado rips through Italian province
The dramatic footage shows the tornado whipping debris around outside a building, causing millions of euros worth of damage.
Blizzard kills two, grinds US northeast to halt
The storm dumped more than a foot and a half of snow on New York state and Connecticut, severing power and transport links for tens of millions of people.
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