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World Weather Online is dedicated to providing global weather forecast and weather content for websites, businesses and the travel industry. We have a passion for the weather, climate and the environment and want to share what we love with as many people as we can in a practical way. Whether you are looking for information on the latest ski conditions, marine conditions, holiday weather reports or

day to day forecasts for towns and cities, we are continually working hard in order to provide you with accurate and up-to-date weather reports. Our sports weather forecasts show weather reports and predictions for weather conditions for cricket, football and golfing tournaments and matches worldwide. We aim to deliver accurate and up to date weather reports to users around the world whether they are looking for daily weather updates, surf reports, ski forecasts or just have a passing interest in the weather. Our weather blog and social media pages also feature information on seasonal phenomena, global warming discussions and articles on other interesting elements of the weather and climate. We cover approximately 3 million cities/towns worldwide and our weather forecast is trusted and used by a wide variety of companies and organisations from SME's to large corporate clients. That includes Intelligent Planet, Sonitus Systems, Skydive Mag, G&D Creations, Surfcast, Weathercare and many more. Many of these companies have joined our API community which has immense benefits such as free promotion to over one million visitors that we receive each month. We currently operate two high-tech weather data centres; one situated in Denmark and the other in Germany. We also have dedicated team members working in the UK, USA and India in order to make sure that our information stays as current as possible and delivers the best possible service to all our users. Our Weather API (http://developer.worldweatheronline.com) allows developers and programmers to access free 5 day weather content in a range of formats that include XML, CSV and JSON. You can use our Weather API to access weather data for any location as long as you have access to the city and town, postal or zipcode or by using latitude and longitude. We have developed our own weather forecasting model which delivers reliable and accurate weather information for any geo-point in the world. Our weather model is run along with other metrological models like European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, World Meteorological Organization, NASA weather satellite imagery, NOAA GFS2 model and JMA model for research and training purposes and deliver the most accurate weather forecast possible. We can’t promise that we’ll be right every single time, but we’ll try our best not repeat the mistakes of Michael Fish by continuously improving our services, upgrading our technology and the prediction model we use in order to be as accurate as we possibly can. If you are looking for more advanced weather content for your website or your business please see our Weather service for our full range of services. Blog: http://blog.worldweatheronline.com
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09/06/2026

A powerful offshore earthquake struck the southern Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings and urgent evacuations in coastal areas.

Authorities advised residents in vulnerable zones to move inland and seek higher ground as officials monitored sea-level changes. The alert was later cancelled, but the earthquake still caused major destruction across parts of the country.
This remains a developing disaster, with emergency teams continuing response operations in affected areas.

08/06/2026

Footage captured from a home in the area shows the storm closing in — sheets of rain hammering streets and gardens as the system passed overhead.
Drivers are urged to take care on flooded roads and allow extra time for journeys. The public is reminded to stay indoors during thunder and lightning, unplug sensitive electronics, and avoid sheltering under trees.

🎥 Danielle English footage
📍 Basildon, Essex

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25/05/2026

These images are a powerful reminder that being close to a tornado is extremely dangerous, even if the funnel does not hit you directly.

In this footage, a person is standing near the storm when a tree branch suddenly snaps and flies dangerously close. That is exactly what makes tornadoes so deadly: not only the rotating wind itself, but also the debris they hurl through the air at high speed.

A tornado can throw branches, metal, glass, and other objects with little warning, turning anything nearby into a life-threatening projectile within seconds.
What may look like a “safe distance” can become deadly almost instantly. 🌪️

08/05/2026

🌊 Lake Powell Nears Critical Level as Water and Power Concerns Grow

Hook: One of the most important reservoirs in the American West is approaching dangerously low levels, raising fresh concerns over water supply and hydropower generation.

Lake Powell had dropped to around 24% of capacity by mid-April 2026, placing it near historic lows as drought and poor snowmelt runoff continue to weaken the Colorado River system.

Federal projections warned that, without major intervention, the reservoir could fall below the minimum level needed to generate electricity at Glen Canyon Dam by August. That would mark a major escalation in the long-running water crisis affecting the region.

The decline reflects a broader pattern of extreme dryness, reduced inflow from the Rocky Mountains, and long-term pressure on one of the most heavily used river systems in the United States.

02/05/2026

Heavy rain triggered major flash flooding across parts of Central Texas, with Austin dealing with high water on roads and travel disruption, while San Antonio saw more dangerous flooding impacts

In San Antonio, flood conditions became more serious, with road closures reported and at least one fatality confirmed during the event as floodwaters surged through the area.
The flooding was driven by repeated rounds of thunderstorms and deep Gulf moisture, a setup that can quickly overwhelm urban drainage systems and low-water crossings, especially in flood-prone parts of Texas.

20/04/2026

Heavy rainfall led to flooding in Unaizah, in Saudi Arabia’s Al Qassim Province, as unstable weather affected parts of the Kingdom. Recent official forecasts had already warned that Qassim, including Unaizah, could be impacted by thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flash-flood risk during this latest weather episode.
Saudi Civil Defence also issued broader warnings for thunderstorms and flash floods across multiple regions, urging people to avoid valleys and flood-prone areas as unsettled conditions continued.
Flooding in areas like Unaizah can develop quickly when intense rainfall falls over dry, compact ground, reducing absorption and increasing fast surface runoff.

14/04/2026

🌀🌊 Typhoon Sinlaku Slams Saipan

Powerful Typhoon Sinlaku has struck Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and dangerous coastal conditions to the region. Warnings remain in place for life-threatening weather, including flash flooding, coastal flooding, and extreme winds as the storm moves near or over Saipan and nearby islands.

Forecasts indicate sustained winds over Saipan could reach 130 to 150 mph, with higher gusts, while seas near the island may build to around 40 feet. Multiple hazards are affecting the area, increasing the risk of major disruption and damage.

Sinlaku is one of the strongest tropical cyclones to impact the region this year, and its slow movement is increasing the threat of prolonged flooding, structural damage, and power outages across parts of the Northern Mariana Islands.

04/04/2026

☄️🇮🇩 Possible Space Debris Spotted in the Sky Above Indonesia

A bright object was seen streaking across the sky above Lampung, Sumatra, raising speculation that it may have been space debris re-entering the atmosphere.
If so, the glowing trail was likely caused by material burning up as it passed through the atmosphere at very high speed, creating a brief but dramatic display in the night sky.

As there has been no official confirmation, it is safest to describe the event as a possible space debris sighting rather than a confirmed re-entry.

03/04/2026

🌫️🟠 Saharan Dust Storm Engulfs Crete, Greece

A powerful wave of Saharan dust swept across Crete, covering parts of the island in a dense orange haze and sharply reducing visibility. Strong southerly winds carried dust from North Africa into the eastern Mediterranean, creating dramatic sky colors across the island.

The event was part of a broader unstable weather pattern affecting Greece, with strong winds helping transport large amounts of desert dust in a short period. In Crete, the dust plume was intense enough to disrupt normal conditions and significantly worsen air quality.

While Saharan dust outbreaks are not unusual in Greece, this episode stood out for its density, vivid orange skies, and the scale of the dust transport over the island.

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