A severe winter storm has killed at least six people and disrupted transport across Europe since Monday, January 5, 2026. Heavy snow, freezing rain, and temperatures below −10°C (14°F) caused deadly accidents in France, flight cancellations in Paris and Amsterdam, along with widespread power and travel disruptions.
Storm Amy is forecast to bring hurricane-force winds to Ireland and the UK on October 3, 2025, with Met Office amber warnings and Met Éireann red marine warnings in effect.
Met Éireann, Ireland’s national meteorological service, has issued Red Level wind warnings for multiple counties as Storm Éowyn approaches the country on January 23, 2025. Éowyn is forecast to produce destructive gusts exceeding 130 km/h (81 mph), potentially causing widespread power outages, structural damage, dangerous travel conditions, and coastal flooding. Authorities have urged the public to shelter in place under Red warnings and avoid non-essential travel under Orange warnings. Schools nationwide will close, and disruptions to public transport and essential services are anticipated.
A meteorite measuring approximately 2 cm (0.8 inches) in diameter smashed the windscreen of a parked Toyota in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon near Birmingham, UK on December 26, 2024.
The UK Met Office has issued fresh Amber and Yellow National Severe Weather Warnings for snow and ice on January 8, 2025, as cold weather that already claimed 2 lives persists.
Manchester experienced severe flooding on January 1, 2025, when over 100 mm (4 inches) of rain drenched the region and forced hundreds to evacuate homes and hotels. A major incident was declared and emergency services coordinated rescues amid rising water levels and extensive damage.
Red wind warnings have been issued by the UK Met Office and Met Éireann as Storm Darragh approaches Ireland and the UK on December 6, 2024. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and hazardous conditions produced by Darragh are predicted to last until December 8.
A powerful weather system, Storm Darragh, was officially named by the UK Met Office in collaboration with Met Éireann, and the Netherlands’ KNMI on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The storm is set to impact Ireland and the UK from December 6.
A growing sinkhole measuring over 6 m (20 feet) in diameter and over 15 m (50 feet) deep opened up on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in South Wales, leading to the evacuation of around 30 homes. Officials have blocked off the area and are asking people to stay away to ensure safety.
Storm Conall, the third named storm of the season, is bringing heavy rainfall and widespread flooding to the southern UK, with 90 flood warnings issued as of Wednesday morning, November 27, 2024, including severe “danger to life” notices in Northamptonshire and Wales.
