#weather-warnings

#weather-warnings

Tropical Storm Chantal, located about 95 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, has maximum sustained winds of up to 50 mph.

Meteo France has issued red weather warnings across several regions, including Paris, where temperatures are expected to hit 40C, prompting nearly 2,000 school closures.

The National Weather Service warns that a dangerous heat wave, combined with high humidity, will blanket much of the central and eastern US, with temperatures possible above 100°F.

A deep area of low pressure brought further strong winds, heavy rain and some thunderstorms to the south of the UK on Sunday.

So the problem would be if one of those showers happens to park itself over a burn area; that could create debris flows.

Across Ireland, thousands of homes, businesses, and farms are left without power as the island endures severe weather warnings, with temperatures plunging to -8C. Met Eireann highlights risks including dangerous travel conditions and animal welfare issues, signaling a critical situation for many. As efforts to restore power continue, the community remains on high alert for further outbreaks of bitterly cold weather expected to linger until Friday.

Britons are advised of significant travel disruption on New Year's Eve as severe winds, reaching up to 70mph, are forecasted across numerous regions of the UK.