Date: 31 August 2026 Tags: Weather, Environment, UK, Climate Summary: The Met Office forecasts very warm conditions returning to London following the wet Bank Holiday weekend. London temperatures are expected to reach around 25°C during the middle of this week. Warm spells are also forecast across southern Britain during the second half of September. Drier conditions are expected in London after the remaining showers clear. England and Wales should experience lengthy sunny sp

Date: 31 August 2026 Tags: US News, Environment, Weather, Emergency Summary: One person has died and approximately 15 remain missing or unaccounted for following flash flooding in the Grand Canyon. Floodwaters struck Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on Saturday afternoon. A 46-year-old man's body was discovered near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River on Sunday. Sixty-two people have been airlifted from affected areas. Floodwaters destroyed footbridges, move

Date: 30 August 2026 Tags: Wales, Weather, Flooding, Travel Summary: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across parts of Wales on Sunday. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering the whole of Wales. The warning is in effect from 11:00 BST until 23:59 on Sunday. Some areas could receive up to 4cm of rainfall, although others may avoid the heaviest downpours. The Met Office warned that flooding could affect some homes and businesses. Flooding could caus

Why this matters: Artemis II marks the first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, making launch conditions critical for safety and success. Date: 30 March 2026 Tags: Science, Space, Weather Summary: NASA preparing Artemis II crewed Moon mission launch from Florida. Launch window opens 1 April with 80% chance of favourable weather. Thunderstorms, clouds, and strong winds remain key risks to launch safety. Lightning, including rocket-triggered strikes, is a major hazard. Rocke