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Storm Goretti caused heavy snow, ice, and strong winds across the UK, leading to warnings, power outages affecting over 20,000 properties, and transport disruptions, with conditions expected to improve early next week as milder weather arrives.
Storm Floris is expected to hit the UK with powerful winds exceeding 80 mph, heavy rainfall, and potential disruptions, especially in Scotland, prompting warnings to stay indoors and secure outdoor items. The storm is part of the 2024-25 season and may cause travel delays and power outages.
The article covers various headlines including Trump's controversial deployment of nuclear submarines to Russia, UK weather disruptions caused by Storm Floris, and the staggering NHS waiting list crisis in England, alongside other political, social, and entertainment news.
The UK is experiencing increasingly extreme weather patterns, including record-breaking heatwaves, wetter winters, and rising sea levels, driven by global warming. These changes are impacting natural ecosystems, agriculture, and infrastructure, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation and resilience measures.
Wimbledon 2025 faced its hottest opening day ever with temperatures exceeding 90°F, prompting extensive safety measures like water stations, shade mapping, and cooling protocols for players and spectators, amid concerns over heat-related health risks.
Joy Behar revealed on a podcast that she turned down the chance to play Ted Lasso's mom in season 3 due to the UK's unseasonable heat wave, despite the role earning actress Becky Ann Baker an Emmy nomination. Behar dismissed the opportunity, citing her preference for writing her own material and her aversion to the hot weather in London, despite the show's popularity.
Freezing conditions and snowfall are expected to continue in parts of the UK over the weekend, with temperatures dropping to nearly -10C (14F). The wintry weather has caused traffic disruptions, school closures, and health alerts in several regions. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice along the east coast of England, Scotland, and parts of southwest England. Despite the cold conditions, this year has been one of the hottest autumns on record in the UK.
Members of the massed bands of the Household Division fainted during a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour parade due to the sweltering heat spreading across the UK, with temperatures hitting 30C, marking the hottest day of the year so far. Footage shows a trombonist attempting to play on after falling to the ground, but then led away.