The UK is set for a brief spell of autumn warmth, with temperatures reaching up to 22C by midweek, particularly in eastern England. Forecasters expect southerly winds to bring warm air but also rain, especially in western areas. Thunderstorms may hit parts of the country on Tuesday, while heavy rain and strong winds are expected in the north by the weekend. The Met Office predicts unsettled weather to return, with gale-force gusts affecting Scotland and Northern Ireland. The warmth is expected to fade by the end of the week.

For the first time in 50 years, parts of the Sahara Desert experienced severe flooding after two days of torrential rainfall in southeastern Morocco. The village of Tagounite recorded over 100mm of rain in just 24 hours. NASA satellite images showed Lake Iriqui, a dry lake bed for half a century, refilled by the floods. The rare event, driven by an extratropical storm, highlights the growing impact of global warming. Meteorologists warn that such extreme weather events could become more frequent, posing serious challenges for the region's climate.

Hurricane Milton has claimed 16 lives in Florida, with more fatalities expected as rescue efforts continue. The storm caused widespread devastation, including tornadoes, floods, and storm surges. Over 3 million homes and businesses are without power. In St. Petersburg, water supplies have been cut, a crane crashed into a building, and a Major League Baseball stadium lost its roof. Crystal Coleman, a resident of St. Lucie, described the harrowing experience of a tornado tearing through her home, saying, “It felt like the tornado was inside our house.” Rescue workers and volunteers are providing food and aid to affected residents.

The death toll from Hurricane Milton has risen to 10, with five fatalities confirmed in St. Lucie County due to tornadoes. Rescuers are actively searching through debris to locate any survivors. Images show the widespread destruction across Florida, including a collapsed crane in St. Petersburg and significant damage to homes in Wellington. The Tampa Bay Rays' stadium in St. Petersburg lost its roof, and local businesses, including the Tampa Bay Times, suffered damage. Residents are urged to remain indoors as authorities assess the situation and restore safety in the affected areas.

Drone footage from CNN showcases extensive damage at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, where Hurricane Milton ripped off the stadium's roof. Torn fabric is strewn both inside and outside the ballpark, which was designated for first responders but not actively used as a shelter at the time. Additionally, St. Petersburg officials issued a citywide boil water notice after significant water main breaks disrupted access to drinking water. Residents are advised to boil water for one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or hygiene, while repairs are underway to restore full water pressure.

Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, causing widespread destruction. The storm’s death toll has risen to 9, with 4 confirmed tornado-related deaths in St. Lucie County and additional fatalities reported in St. Petersburg and Volusia County. More than 3.3 million people are without power, and 11 million are at risk of flash flooding. Rescue operations continue as authorities warn residents to stay indoors due to downed power lines and debris. President Biden assured Floridians that "help is on the way," with thousands of federal personnel deployed to assist in recovery efforts.

Hurricane Milton has caused widespread devastation in Florida, with multiple deaths reported. St Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson confirmed fatalities, including 4 people killed by tornadoes in a modular home community. He described the destruction, stating "everything in the hurricane's path is gone." Power outages have surged, affecting 3.25 million energy customers in central Florida. The St Lucie Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the death toll, while local officials warned that power restoration could take weeks. Major damage has been reported across St Lucie County, including in Port St Lucie.

Two people were killed in a tornado that hit St Lucie County, Florida, as Hurricane Milton approached with winds of 100 mph. The tornado, which struck the Spanish Lakes Country Club community around 4:30 p.m., was one of 19 confirmed tornadoes across the state. Multiple others were injured and taken to hospitals, according to local officials. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has warned of devastating storm damage and urged residents to stay inside. Over 3.25 million people are without power, and widespread flooding is expected as the hurricane continues to wreak havoc.

Hurricane Milton struck Florida as a Category 3 storm with 120 mph winds, making landfall near Siesta Key. The hurricane produced at least 27 tornadoes, leading to two fatalities in St. Lucie County. Over 125 homes were destroyed, mainly mobile homes for seniors, and more than 3 million homes lost power. President Biden warned of its "incredible destructiveness," urging residents to heed evacuation orders. As Milton weakens, flooding and storm surges threaten coastal cities, including Tampa and St. Petersburg, while nearly 100,000 people seek refuge in evacuation centers across the state.

Hurricane Milton has made landfall in Florida, causing widespread devastation with deadly tornadoes, floods, and storm surges. Over 2 million homes and businesses have lost power. While the hurricane has weakened from a category five to a category one, it continues to wreak havoc. St Lucie County on the Atlantic coast has reported several deaths, and in St Petersburg, the roof of a Major League Baseball stadium was torn off. Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, confirmed that around 125 homes, many mobile, have been destroyed. Milton’s destruction comes just two weeks after Hurricane Helene killed 225 people across the Southeast.