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Brazil's weather service Inmet has issued an orange storm alert covering more than 300 cities in Paraná, the state with the country's highest risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms this week. Forecasts also point to possible rain in São Paulo during Sunday's election and unsettled weather over the Children's Day holiday across several regions of Brazil.
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Mexico is monitoring Tropical Storm Vance off the coast of Jalisco, with forecasts of heavy rain and flooding across parts of the country for several days. Authorities are also tracking other weather systems, with reports of three cyclones active simultaneously in the Pacific and Atlantic, while a cold air mass is expected to bring intense rainfall. In Mexico City, sudden downpours have already caused street flooding, traffic disruptions and slow service on the Metro.
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Italy is preparing for a spell of bad weather as Atlantic disturbance brings persistent rain to the northwest, with over 100 mm recorded in the Verbano area of Piedmont. Forecasts warn of cold currents, falling temperatures and possible cloudbursts, with an orange alert covering Sardinia for storms and strong winds. Meteorologists say the unsettled spell should give way to the classic 'Ottobrata', a warmer, sunny October spell, by the following weekend.
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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.
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People in multiple countries are checking weather forecasts for the coming days. Reports include clouds returning to south central Pennsylvania, rain and snow warnings in Azerbaijan, warm and dry conditions in Arizona ahead of a storm system, continued rain and thunderstorms in Bengaluru with IMD heavy shower alerts, and falling temperatures in Delhi after rainfall, which improved air quality to satisfactory levels.
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Storm Bruna is driving a shift in weather across Spain, with forecasters warning of several days of rain. In Seville, local media report that wet weather is expected in the coming days as the system moves through the country. People are checking forecasts and sharing updates as the storm changes conditions nationwide.
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Storms with strong winds and hail are once again hitting Rio Grande do Sul, prompting attention on the state's civil defence service. The Uruguai River has begun to fall in Itaqui, though families remain displaced, and several rivers are still above flood level across the state. Inmet issued an orange storm alert for the South region, and forecasters warn a new cyclone could form in the coming days.
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Japanese weather agencies are tracking a tropical depression near Minamitorishima that is expected to develop into a typhoon, possibly the 26th of the year, within days. Forecasts suggest it could strengthen and approach the Ogasawara Islands around November 5, with a potential close pass to Okinawa next week. Meteorologists are also monitoring another possible system behind Typhoon No. 27, urging the public to follow updated Japan Meteorological Agency warnings.
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A second cold front is hitting Mexico, with officials warning of its effects in the north. At least 10 people have died in Veracruz from heavy rains and winds linked to the front, and forecasters say strong rains will mark the start of the week, with several states expected to be affected.
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Weather is dominating headlines across several countries. In Russia's Far East, power crews in Vladivostok will go on heightened alert on 1 November due to stormy conditions. Forecasters say an anticyclone will bring up to +18°C to Belarus, while Ukraine also faces an incoming anticyclone. Israel expects a warm week ahead but possible extreme downpours in November, and Almaty is forecast to cool toward the end of the week.
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A wind advisory is in effect for parts of the southwestern United States as Santa Ana winds are forecast to hit San Diego County, raising fire danger between storm systems. Forecasters in Arizona and the Yuma area also expect gusty conditions this weekend, with rain chances and cooler temperatures moving into the region.
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Japan's Meteorological Agency projects Typhoon No. 31 will move north after taking two unexpected sharp turns in its track, raising concern it could intensify the seasonal rain front. Simulated three-hourly rain and wind maps run through Thursday, with weekly forecasts issued nationwide as residents track the storm's projected path.
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The Sun has produced its most powerful solar flare in a long while, and two large clouds of plasma ejected from the star are now moving toward Earth. Russian media are tracking the event closely, with readers asking whether it will trigger magnetic storms. Forecasters, however, say no significant geomagnetic disturbances are expected between October 5 and 11, despite the scale of the flare.
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People in Naples are checking forecasts as a yellow alert for thunderstorms covers part of Campania from this afternoon. The bad weather comes ahead of the Ognissanti long weekend, with cold and rain expected across the region. Heavy storms have already caused flash floods and landslides in Liguria, where more than 350 mm of rain fell, with orange alerts in six regions.
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India's weather office has forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Mahe, with warnings extending into parts of central and northeastern states. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 24.1 degrees, slightly above normal. In the UAE, rain hit parts of Abu Dhabi with winds reaching 40 km/h, and forecasters expect more rain, dusty winds and fog this week.
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Forecasters report El Niño is strengthening and could persist into spring, with one study calling it extreme. A Federal Reserve analysis warns it could raise US inflation and boost jobs in 2027, while San Francisco prepares for possible Ocean Beach flooding along the Great Highway this winter. Officials and scientists are urging coastal communities to prepare for heavier storms and unusual weather impacts.
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Space physicists warn that a dense cloud of plasma released by a strong solar explosion is expected to reach Earth's magnetic field on Friday. The event could trigger a geomagnetic storm, with possible effects on satellites, communications and power grids. Interest is growing in Brazil as forecasters track the solar flare and its likely impact.
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A severe storm system has intensified, with forecasters reporting that conditions have deteriorated beyond earlier expectations. Meteorologists following the system are urging people in its path to stay alert to updated warnings as the situation develops. Details about the affected regions were not provided.
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Weather is dominating conversation across Russia as forecasts diverge sharply by region. Meteorologist Tishkovets promised Muscovites a revival of 'babie leto' — an Indian-summer warm spell — while Novgorod and Chuvashia expect temperatures up to +12 °C and Kuban up to +26 °C by Sunday. Elsewhere conditions are rougher: rain with wet snow near St Petersburg on 4 November and storm-force winds hitting Bashkiria.
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Calgary and much of Alberta are in for a turbulent stretch of weather, with forecasters warning of a developing winter storm bringing up to 25 cm of snow to parts of the province. Gusts of 70-90 km/h are expected as unseasonably warm but blustery conditions sweep across Alberta. Separate local news is also drawing attention, with a minister calling a Calgary councillor's budget leak 'unacceptable'.
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An orange weather alert is in place for Rome and the wider Lazio region as intense thunderstorms, hail and strong winds sweep through. Schools are closing in parts of the province, and Latina has asked the Lazio region for 40 million euros to repair storm damage. Forecasts expect rain to continue until the weekend, with conditions possibly improving around Sunday 11 October.
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Weather forecasts for Joinville, Santa Catarina, are drawing attention as heat gives way to a change in conditions. The city's Civil Defense issued an alert warning of storms with possible hail, and local outlets are publishing daily forecasts as temperatures and rain shift across the region in the final days of October.
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Severe storms are expected across Australia's east coast as a strong cold front moves through. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane, with forecasters describing the front as one that 'packs a punch'. Residents in the affected cities are being told to prepare for damaging winds, heavy rain and possible thunderstorms.
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Weather alerts are in effect across Brazil this Thursday, with civil defence authorities warning of storms, hail and strong winds in Rio Grande do Sul overnight. São Paulo and Minas Gerais face storm danger alerts, while a cyclone and cold front have placed Santa Catarina and six other states under warning for severe weather. Morning fog in São Paulo is prompting traffic caution before the sun breaks through.
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Residents of Bari and the wider Puglia region are monitoring forecasts as a new spell of bad weather moves in. Rain and thunderstorms are expected, with a yellow weather alert issued across Puglia and an orange alert in the Brindisi area. Local authorities in Bitonto have closed cemeteries, the town villa and public parks due to adverse conditions. Forecasts suggest the rain will be the tail end of the disturbance, with milder, anticyclonic weather expected afterwards.
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El Niño is back in the spotlight as meteorological agencies and news outlets across South America update their forecasts. Brazil's INMET released its September bulletin, with reports warning of heavy rains and storms in Rio Grande do Sul and risks to food production in Santa Catarina. Analysts describe a possible super El Niño redistributing rainfall and hurting agricultural productivity, while farmers seek strategies to adapt vegetable crops. In Argentina, Patagonia is watching shifting projections closely.
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Flash flood warnings have been issued across Hawaii, with Kaua'i's Kūhiō Highway closed after flooding and warnings also covering Hawaii island and east Maui. Forecasters say flash flooding is possible for Maui County and O'ahu. Separately, heavy rain is raising flood risk in western North Carolina, with wet weather also in the Dallas-Fort Worth forecast.
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A powerful 96-hour snowfall, blizzard conditions and temperatures near minus 30 degrees are forecast to hit the Primorsky Krai region of Russia's Far East. Residents are being warned of severe weather disruption as the prolonged storm moves in. The extreme cold snap and unusually long duration of the snowfall are drawing wide attention.
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Forecasts of geomagnetic activity are drawing attention in Russia's Sverdlovsk region, with local outlet TagilCity telling weather-sensitive residents they can 'breathe a sigh of relief' ahead of calmer conditions. People are searching for updates on magnetic storms and how fluctuations may affect their health and daily plans.
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Severe weather is returning to Sicily after a brief lull, with Palermo placed under a yellow weather alert for the day. Regional forecasts are drawing wide attention across Catania and the rest of the island as residents check conditions ahead of renewed rain and storms. Local outlets report the end of the calm spell and warn people to expect disruption.
- 31El Niño Could Reshape California's Winter Weather●El Niño Effect: How climate pattern could reshape California's winter
A warming El Niño pattern is expected in the Pacific this winter, and forecasters say it could significantly change California's weather. The pattern typically shifts the storm track, potentially bringing wetter conditions to Southern California while leaving parts of the north uncertain. Meteorologists at ABC7 in the San Francisco Bay Area are walking viewers through what the phenomenon could mean for rain, snow and drought relief in the months ahead.
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Readers across multiple countries are checking tomorrow's weather, with forecasts showing varied conditions: sunshine in northern Vietnam but heavy rain and thunderstorms in its central region, rising temperatures in Morocco, and grey skies in the north of France with sun in the south before cooler air returns. A 10-day outlook for Vietnam warns of widespread thunderstorms from late October into early November.
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November begins with a severe cold and storm warning for Rio de Janeiro, with local outlets warning of heavy rain affecting the city and travel plans. Reports also describe damaging winds and hail frightening residents in the Região dos Lagos. People are checking forecasts and being advised to take care with travel to the city this month.
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Forecasters are warning that an atmospheric river could bring heavy rainfall to Southern California next week. KTLA reports the storm system may deliver significant precipitation across the region, raising concerns about flooding, mudslides in burn-scarred areas, and hazardous travel conditions. Residents are being urged to monitor updated forecasts as the timing and intensity of the storm become clearer in the coming days.
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Weather presenter Roberto Brasero is warning Spaniards of a marked drop in temperatures between 9 and 11 October, with mornings around 4 to 5 degrees colder and possible first snowfalls of the season in the Pyrenees. His forecast comes as Atlantic storms bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and three explosive low-pressure systems in a week, with rain strongest in the north and the Balearic Islands and temperatures falling below freezing in places.
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Weather trackers are warning that a dangerous storm is about to strike, urging people in its path to prepare for severe conditions. The alert has drawn large attention as viewers share forecasts and concerns about potential damage, timing, and which regions will be hit hardest. Specific locations and storm details were not provided in the warning.
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Belo Horizonte and its metropolitan region are under a rain alert, with strong storms bringing lightning and wind gusts forecast through Friday, October 23. Heavy rain hit the city on Sunday, causing damage across Minas Gerais, and at least six districts of the capital have already exceeded the average rainfall for October. Local outlets are tracking the forecast closely.
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Residents of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, are watching forecasts of strong rains and thunderstorms expected from Thursday through the weekend. Mayor Carmen Lilia Canturosas has coordinated an emergency operations meeting, and city officials have launched a prevention plan ahead of the storms. Rain is forecast to reach the local fair on Friday, and flood monitoring is taking effect across the border in Webb County, Texas. Authorities on both sides of the border are urging residents to stay alert as the heat wave is expected to end.
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News around the Dutch town of Oosterhout in North Brabant is dominated by local incidents: an accident with injuries on the Pasteurlaan and a collision with substantial damage at an intersection. The wider region is also dealing with the aftermath of storm Austen, which felled trees across Brabant, with more heavy wind gusts forecast for the evening. The province has additionally started a pilot for socially safer cycle paths along provincial roads.
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Severe weather forecasters are warning that a massive storm is about to strike, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers to coverage from storm-tracking channels. The warning comes as meteorologists urge people in the projected path to monitor updates and prepare for dangerous conditions. Details on the exact region, timing and expected impact have not been made clear in the available information, leaving audiences closely watching for the next forecast.