Extreme weather
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Why do heatwaves in the UK feel hotter than abroad?
In the Spotlight While the heat can be welcome when you’re on holiday, it can feel unbearable at home
By Amrita Gill Published
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How to cool down in a heat wave – what the science says
feature As UK temperatures soar, here are some research-backed tips for staying safe
By The Week Staff Published
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The worst storms ever to have hit the UK
In Pictures Wild weather has always caused death and destruction in Britain
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Wildest UK weather of 2021 - in pictures
In Pictures Country braced for high winds and heavy rain as Storm Barra hits less than two weeks after Storm Arwen caused chaos
By The Week Staff Published
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‘River in the sky’: what caused the devastating Pacific north-west flooding?
In Depth Vancouver cut off from rest of Canada as heavy rainfall triggers deadly landslides
By The Week Staff Published
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What is the coldest UK winter on record?
feature Britain and other countries warned of ‘full-blown crisis’ if temperatures plummet too low
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Gulf Stream collapse explained
feature Study warns of famine, extreme cold and rising sea levels if planet’s key heat distributor shuts down
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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What are the chances of being hit by lightning?
In Depth Young boy dies after being struck by lightning in Blackpool field
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The threat from the Sun: should we be worrying about coronal mass ejections?
feature Scientists have real concerns that extreme weather on the Sun’s surface could unleash a catastrophe on humanity
By The Week Staff Published
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Hurricane Lorenzo: how will it affect the UK?
Speed Read ‘Beast of a storm’ to bring 90mph gales and flash flooding
By The Week Staff Published
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The rainiest day on record in UK
Speed Read Met Office has issued yellow weather warning
By James Ashford Published
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Hurricane Dorian devastation - in pictures
Speed Read At least 50 people confirmed dead and thousands more missing
By James Ashford Last updated
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Slow hurricanes: the phenomenon baffling scientists
Speed Read Tropical storm Dorian is creeping towards US east coast after stalling over northern Bahamas
By James Ashford Last updated
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Typhoon Lekima: China death toll rises to 44
Speed Read More than a million people have fled their homes to escape flooding and landslides
By James Ashford Last updated
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