Heavy rains in northern Queensland have caused severe floods, forcing thousands to evacuate. A woman died when a rescue boat capsized. Many homes are underwater, and power is out in several areas. Parts of the Bruce Highway have collapsed, making aid delivery harder. Townsville, Ingham, and Cardwell are among the worst-hit places. Authorities warn the flooding could last for days. Some areas have received six months’ worth of rain in just three days. People are urged to stay safe, avoid floodwaters, and watch for crocodiles. Emergency teams continue working to help those in need.

Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, has predicted six more weeks of winter for the United States as he gave his weather forecast in Pennsylvania. A large crowd gathered at Gobbler's Knob to witness the event, where the woodchuck saw his shadow, signaling a longer winter. The tradition, which dates back over a century with roots in European folklore, was made famous by the 1993 movie Groundhog Day. Despite his prediction, Phil's accuracy has been questioned, as he has been correct less than 50% of the time in past years.

In a bid to reduce air pollution, Bangkok has made public transport free for a week, starting Saturday. This includes buses and the Skytrain, metro, and light rail. The government hopes this will reduce private car use, a major cause of pollution. On Friday, over 350 schools were closed due to unsafe air quality. The pollution levels reached a hazardous level, with an AQI of 185. The Thai government is also taking steps to limit construction and ban crop burning. Bangkok is now ranked the seventh-most polluted city in the world.

A teenager tragically died when a tree fell on their car as Storm Herminia hit the UK. The storm brought heavy rain, gales, and snow, with winds reaching up to 80mph. Cornwall faced winds of up to 82mph, and the Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings. The storm follows the damage caused by Storm Eowyn. Technicians from England and France are working to restore power in Ireland, which has been heavily affected. Meanwhile, a roof tile crashed through a woman's new Tesla in Scotland as the storm caused widespread damage across the UK.

After Storm Eowyn caused widespread damage, Storm Herminia is expected to bring more heavy rain, gales, and snow. Weather warnings are in place for Sunday through Monday, with winds gusting up to 70mph in coastal areas. The Met Office warns of potential flooding and disruption due to heavy rain, particularly in the West Midlands, Wales, and other parts of the UK. Storm Eowyn left over a million people without power, and repairs are ongoing in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Tragically, 20-year-old Kacper Dudek was killed by a falling tree during the storm in County Donegal.

Storm Eowyn continues to wreak havoc across the UK and Ireland, leading to fresh weather warnings issued by the Met Office and Met Éireann. Record-breaking winds have left thousands without power in Ireland. Warnings for wind, snow, and ice are in effect for parts of the UK, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while heavy rain warnings cover regions like the East Midlands, London, and Wales, raising flood concerns. Ireland faces warnings for "strong and gusty winds" and "heavy downpours" in multiple counties. Authorities caution against travel disruptions, with train services and events impacted amid ongoing adverse conditions.

The UK remains under four weather warnings for wind, snow, and ice, while Ireland begins cleaning up after Storm Eowyn. Scotland’s amber wind warning was downgraded to yellow, expiring at 3 PM, with snow and ice warnings lifted by 11 AM. England’s ice alert, stretching from Plymouth to Nottingham, and Northern Ireland’s snow and ice warning are set to end at 10 AM. The Met Office cautioned against hazardous driving conditions, urging preparedness. Meanwhile, Ireland faces widespread destruction, with ESB Networks reporting unprecedented power outages. Recovery from the storm is expected to take weeks.

Storm Eowyn wreaked havoc across the UK and Ireland on Friday, causing record-breaking wind speeds, power outages, and extensive travel disruptions. Flights, rail services, and hospitals were impacted, with Scotland advising people to avoid travel due to dangerous conditions. In Northern Ireland, 1,800 trees fell, and roads remain impassable. Celtic FC's stadium was damaged, and power cuts affected over 725,000 homes. Forecasters warn of additional disruptions this weekend, including the possibility of tornadoes. Authorities have warned that it could take days to assess the full damage and restore power.

Storm Eowyn has caused widespread disruption across Ireland and the UK, with the Met Office identifying a rare "sting jet" weather phenomenon in Ireland. Winds reached 114 mph at Mace Head, County Galway, leading to power outages for over 1.1 million homes and businesses. A man tragically died in County Donegal after a tree fell on his car. Severe weather warnings, including amber alerts for wind and snow, remain in effect across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and northern England. Authorities have mobilized repair teams and provided warm hubs to affected residents, as some areas face prolonged outages.

Storm Éowyn has caused widespread destruction across the UK and Ireland, with one man killed in County Donegal after a tree struck his car. The storm, bringing 100mph winds in Drumalbin, Scotland, has been described as a "once in a generation" event. Two rare red warnings for dangerous winds have now been lifted in parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland. Over one million people are without power, and travel disruption is severe, with fallen trees blocking roads, cancelled flights, and suspended rail services. The full impact of the storm continues to unfold.