Copernicus records August 2026 as joint-hottest month on record at 16.96C
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that August 2026 reached an average global temperature of 16.96 degrees Celsius, matching the record set in July 2023 and sitting 1.65 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
AEMET forecasts coastal storms and inland highs up to 35 degrees on 10 September
The State Meteorological Agency forecasts localized Mediterranean storms and inland highs up to 35 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 10 September 2026, ahead of rising weekend temperatures.
Spain records 61 heatwave days in 2026 as summer temperatures reach 24.5 °C
Ecological Transition Minister Sara Aagesen reported that Spain spent two-thirds of the 2026 summer under heatwave conditions, with temperatures averaging 24.5 degrees Celsius.
Five baby orangutans found in Odisha forest prompt Indian wildlife trafficking inquiry
Forest officials in Odisha rescued five infant orangutans in Balasore district after local villagers spotted them eating bananas near a highway, prompting a cross-border smuggling inquiry by India's Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.
Romania issues Yellow Code heat warnings as western regions reach 35 degrees
Romania's weather service declared Yellow Code alerts for 9 and 10 September across western and southern counties, with afternoon temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius.
Hurricane Lowell passes west of Hawaii, cutting power to 90% of Kauai
Category 2 Hurricane Lowell passed west of Kauai and Niihau on Tuesday, triggering widespread outages, torrential rains, and Hawaii's first-ever tornado watch.
Irish climate council warns farm sector is unprepared for weather extremes as emission targets slip
Ireland's Climate Change Advisory Council has called for parcel-level risk tools within 12 months as agriculture emissions cuts reached only 4.7% against a 10% interim target.
Thuringia logs 47 forest fires through August as spruce cover declines to 31%
State forestry agency Thüringenforst recorded 47 wildfires across 11.4 hectares between March and August 2026, exceeding the annual average of 28 fires as recurring dry periods strain native tree species.
Romania forecasts above-average warmth and periodic rain through early October
Romania's meteorological agency projects above-average temperatures nationwide through 5 October 2026, alongside an early heat surge up to 35 degrees Celsius in the west before mid-month cooling and rain.
Fifteen Spanish regions on alert as September heatwave reaches 42 degrees
A late-summer heat episode placed 15 Spanish communities on meteorological alert on 4 September, with maximum temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius in southern and central river valleys.
Italy records hottest summer since 1950 as national average temperature reaches 24.3°C
A National Research Council analysis of European climate data found summer 2026 surpassed the 2003 record, with August temperatures exceeding long-term averages by up to 5.2 degrees Celsius.
UN warns of supersized El Niño reaching 4°C anomaly as UK urges emergency food stockpiling
The World Meteorological Organization warned on Thursday that an intense El Niño will peak in late 2026 and persist through February 2027, prompting governments to issue extreme weather advisories.
Greek weather service forecasts 37C peak heat and African dust across western regions
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service forecasts temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius alongside African dust transport across western Greece on 30 August 2026.
France logs warmest summer since 1900 with 53 heatwave days as eco-anxiety rises 20%
Météo-France confirmed on 3 September 2026 that France experienced its warmest summer since records began in 1900, while a study showed eco-anxiety affected 15.1 million citizens.
Indonesian peatland fires spread haze across Southeast Asia as carbon emissions pass 2015 levels
Intense forest and peatland fires in Borneo and Sumatra have burned nearly 300,000 hectares, triggering school closures in Indonesia and an emergency declaration in Malaysia.
Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as Indonesian wildfire haze closes 650 schools
Air pollution in Serian peaked at 519 early Friday, prompting Malaysian school closures and cloud seeding as nearly 300,000 hectares burned across Indonesia.
Two belugas and four dolphins arrive in Valencia from closed Canadian marine park
Six female marine mammals from the closed Marineland facility in Ontario landed in Spain after a seven-hour charter flight, joining an international program to relocate 34 animals.
UN report says 1.5C climate target breach is unavoidable and projects warming of at least 1.8C
A report from the UN Environment Programme states that global heating will surpass 1.5C in the coming years, urging a strategy to peak warming near 1.8C before attempting long-term reductions.
Météo-France issues orange heatwave alert for five southern departments as temperatures approach 40°C
Météo-France placed Ardèche, Aude, Drôme, Gard, and Hérault on orange heatwave alert starting Friday at noon, forecasting temperatures reaching up to 40°C across southern regions through the weekend.
WMO forecasts intense El Niño and triple ocean warming through early 2027
The World Meteorological Organization warned that three ocean basins will experience concurrent warming anomalies through late 2026, with an intensifying El Niño expected to persist into February 2027.
Bavarian Forest bark beetle damage drops to 25-year low with 4,000 cubic meters recorded in national park
Beetle-damaged timber in the Bavarian Forest National Park fell to 4,000 solid cubic meters in 2026, down from 144,000 in 2023, while state forest damage dropped to 8% of spruce harvests.
Rockfall on Monviso north-east face triggers trail closures in Crissolo
A rockfall at 3,500 metres on Monviso triggered dense dust clouds near Rifugio Quintino Sella, prompting the municipality of Crissolo to shut trails and Piedmont to convene a mountain safety panel.
Flash floods hit Killarney and Dublin as torrential downpours bring up to 57mm of rain
Intense downpours triggered flash flooding in Killarney and Dublin on Thursday evening, submerging roads, flooding homes, and prompting upgraded weather warnings across eastern Ireland.
EU wildfires burn 5.4 million stremmata during summer 2026 as July blazes surge
Satellite data from EFFIS shows over 1,000 wildfires burned 5,400 square kilometres across the European Union between mid-June and early September 2026, led by concentrated blazes in Spain and France.
Portugal braces for 42°C heatwave as IPMA issues yellow warnings across mainland districts
Maximum temperatures across mainland Portugal will reach up to 42°C on Thursday, prompting meteorological alerts and heightened wildfire danger across the interior.
Severe thunderstorms with six-centimetre hail hit northern Switzerland
A fast-moving cold front triggered destructive hailstorms, 142 km/h winds, and 46,000 lightning strikes across northern and western Switzerland on Friday morning, disrupting rail lines and knocking out power.
Met Office, Met Éireann and KNMI reveal 21 storm names for 2026/27 season
Weather services in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands have selected 21 names from over 40,000 public submissions and institutional history to mark the start of autumn.
Tornado damages Cremona Cathedral spire and 13th-century civic tower
A violent storm with hail and gale-force winds hit Cremona on Friday afternoon, flooding underpasses, damaging hundreds of vehicles, and causing structural collapses at the Duomo and the municipal civic tower without causing injuries.
Romania faces weekend heatwave up to 36 degrees alongside severe storm alerts
The National Meteorological Administration issued a nationwide advisory for 29 to 30 August, forecasting temperatures up to 36 degrees Celsius alongside severe storms and wind warnings.
Storm damages 100 houses in Bohlingen as severe weather sweeps southwest Germany and Switzerland
Gale-force winds, large hail, and heavy rain damaged roughly 100 roofs in Singen-Bohlingen on Friday, prompting road closures, train cancellations, and dozens of injuries across the border region.