National Weather Service

Severe storms have triggered tornado warnings across parts of the United States. In Oklahoma, forecasters say the tornado threat is shifting toward the eastern part of the state as severe thunderstorms move through. The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornadoes touched down during Wednesday's storms in Arizona, while storm damage has been reported across north Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Forecasters have issued beach hazards statements and coastal flood advisories for parts of the US coastline. In California, the National Weather Service warns of high surf and coastal flooding from the Central Coast through the San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego County through Monday, as Santa Ana winds and elevated seas arrive. North County beaches are preparing for rain and heavy surf. A separate beach hazards statement for coastal Georgetown, South Carolina, is forecast to expire at 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service is drawing attention amid new forecast activity for the United States. In Florida, AccuWeather has released its official November outlook, warning of above-average temperatures and repeated rainstorms across the state, including South Florida. Residents and local outlets are closely watching what the warmer, storm-heavy pattern could mean for daily life heading into the month.

Meteorologists have placed parts of Minnesota under a tornado watch as forecasters warn of a conditional threat for strong tornadoes near the Twin Cities on Wednesday. The National Weather Service and local Weather Authority teams are alerting residents to possible severe afternoon thunderstorms, with damaging winds, large hail and rotating storms all cited as risks. Residents are being urged to monitor updates and prepare shelter plans.

Cold weather is gripping parts of Germany, with the national weather service warning drivers in Baden-Württemberg about ground frost and dense fog. Motorists are being urged to take extra care on icy roads, particularly in the early morning hours, as the chill settles over the region.

Philadelphia's Columbus Day parade has been cancelled because of weather conditions, according to local reports. The cancellation comes as the National Weather Service warns of coastal flooding in parts of the region, with Southern Fairfield County potentially seeing up to half a foot of flooding on Monday. Residents across the Philadelphia area and surrounding communities are following forecasts closely as wet, stormy weather disrupts holiday plans.

Brazil is marking the October 12 holiday of Nossa Senhora Aparecida, the country's patron saint. Authorities published service schedules for city halls, courts and cultural facilities, while highway operators estimated 16.7 million vehicles on state roads and set up support points for pilgrims heading to Aparecida. Forecasts of storms in five states added to travel concerns during the long weekend.

Germany's national weather service, the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), has announced a new strategic direction. The agency, responsible for weather forecasting, climate monitoring and severe weather warnings across Germany, says the plan is intended to modernise its services. Details of the strategy and what it means for forecast users remain limited so far, and there has been little public reaction yet.

Heavy rains are again a focus in Brazil as the national weather service INMET issued forecasts for Wednesday the 21st and Thursday the 22nd. In São Paulo state, reports point to changing conditions with rain expected in the capital and interior, while high wildfire risk persists in inland regions. In Cosmópolis, the city government is working to repair areas hit by a recent storm.

The US National Weather Service's daily national forecast map and high temperature map are being circulated, with readers directed to the agency's website for the latest national outlooks covering precipitation and temperature. The maps are part of the routine daily forecast products the NWS publishes for the whole country.