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Canary Islands flights “grounded” as major sandstorm affects islands
A sandstorm has been affecting travel across the Canary Islands recently, with many flights either cancelled or delays. Please check with your airline operator before traveling to the airport for your flight. The storm occurred as a result of unusually strong winds over western Africa which picked up large amounts of dust from the desert…
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Philippines Volcano update
January 12 2020: 17:20GMT ..Breaking.. Around 8,000 have fleed their homes after “Taal Volcano” erupts in the Philippines, this afternoon. The volcano is situated south of Manila. Image: Google Maps. An Aerial view of “Taal” volcano, Philippines. Image: Google Maps, location of the Taal volcano in the Philippines. The volcano is phreatic in nature, which…
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Storm Brendan Declared – Severe Gales forecast on Monday
Storm Brendan is packing a punch in western Britain. Wind speeds of between 70 and 80mph are currently being recorded across many western coasts and hills. The following map shows the current intensity of the wind across the UK and Ireland, notice the reds over Ireland and western Scotland indicative of severe gale force winds.…
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Expansive winter storm to usher in frigid temperatures next week
Before next week’s cold arrives, though, some pretty wintry conditions are expected this weekend. Winter Storm Update A winter storm is expected to produce some severe weather, including ice, snow, and strong winds. The strong winds will mostly be reserved to the very far North East (Maine), however widely some heavy snowfall is expected this…
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Expansive winter storm to usher in frigid temperatures next week
Before next week’s cold arrives, though, some pretty wintry conditions are expected this weekend. Winter Storm Update A winter storm is expected to produce some severe weather, including ice, snow, and strong winds. The strong winds will mostly be reserved to the very far North East (Maine), however widely some heavy snowfall is expected this…
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RED warning issued as major flooding hits South Wales
A red weather warning has been issued by the UK Met Office for the South Wales area – in particular the valleys area. Exceptionally persistent and heavy rain during the last 24 hours, with totals over 150mm (6″) on high ground, has lead to the bursting of many rivers banks and flooding of properties as…
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