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Ex-Cyclone Alfred reaches mainland as heavy rain and damaging floods expected

Communities in northern NSW and south-east Queensland remain on alert for heavy rain and flooding

The Guardian - AU

Rare polar vortex collapse forecast to bring snow to Scotland

Scotland is forecast to see more winter weather as snow and freezing temperatures hit the country next week

The National (Scotland)

Women and girls are on the frontline of climate change – but their stories are seldom heard

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. They are more likely to suffer health consequences as a result of floods, droughts, heatwaves, air pollution, wildfires and other environmental disasters.

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‘I’m ready’: why John is determined to weather Cyclone Alfred in his tent despite authorities’ warnings

As the storm approaches Brisbane many are taking shelter in evacuation centres, but some are staying put

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: wild weather as Cyclone Alfred approaches; hope for long Covid patients; and losing patience with nepo babies

Forecasters say Alfred may make ‘prolonged’ coastal crossing as storm moves slowly towards landfall in south-east Queensland

The Guardian - AU

How cyclones rip apart houses – and how to boost the chance your home stays standing

People in southeast Queensland and northern NSW have spent days racing to prepare their homes ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, now expected to make landfall over several hours on Saturday.

The Conversation

Amazon just dropped Cyber Monday deals over 50% off: here's what to get before they sell out

Don't miss Amazon's Cyber Monday deals with discounts up to 70%. Snag must-haves from smart home gadgets to beauty bestsellers before they sell out.

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Fallen trees, howling wind and drunken parrots: bracing for Alfred, I remember another Queensland cyclone

Category-four Larry crossed the coast near Innisfail on 20 March 2006. It blew hurricane-force winds over 200km/hour and we had the eye pass directly over us

The Guardian - AU

World's Sea Ice Cover Hits Record Low In February

Global sea ice cover fell to a historic low in February when the world continued to experience exceptional heat and temperatures reached 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole, Europe's climate monitor said on Thursday.

International Business Times

London weather: Capital set to be hotter than Ibiza this weekend as spring 'heatwave' continues

The mercury reached 18.3C in St James’s Park on Thursday, far above the average for March

Evening Standard

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowing down – here’s why that makes it more dangerous

The storm may not reach the coast until early Saturday now, meaning millions in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales will endure damaging winds, torrential rain, and dangerous surf conditions for much longer

The Independent UK

Global Sea Ice Cover Hits Record Low In February As World Continues Hot Streak

Global sea ice cover reached a historic low in February, Europe's climate monitor said Thursday, with temperatures spiking up to 11C above average near the North Pole as the world continued its persistent heat streak.

International Business Times

Global sea ice hit record low in February, scientists say

Scientists called the news ‘particularly worrying’ because ice reflects sunlight and cools the planet

The Guardian - UK

Why did Tropical Cyclone Alfred slow down on its destructive path towards Australia’s east coast?

Dangerous weather system did a ‘loop-de-loop’ and authorities now expect it to make landfall on Saturday

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Weakening currents in the Atlantic may mean a wetter northern Australia and drier New Zealand

Europe is warmed by heat from ocean currents, which move water from the warm tropics to the colder North Atlantic. Once the warm, salty water from the tropics reach the polar region, they cool enough to sink to the depths and flow back towards the Southern Ocean.

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane schools and public transport shut as Cyclone Alfred to hit later than expected

Parts of Queensland and NSW prepare as BoM weather forecast shows Alfred making landfall between Maroochydore and Coolangatta

The Guardian - AU

Alfred’s arrival delayed as cyclone slows approach to Australia – as it happened

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Evening Standard

Will the UK be affected by polar vortex collapse? Cold snap developing, expert warns

Repeat of devastating Storm Eowyn ‘unlikely’, says Met Office

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The Guardian - AU

Is climate change supercharging Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it powers towards Australia?

Cyclone Alfred formed in the Coral Sea towards the end of February when sea surface temperatures were almost 1C hotter than usual

The Independent UK

Powerful US storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn more tornadoes

Powerful storms that killed two people in Mississippi and ripped roofs from buildings in a small Oklahoma town are charging across the nation, threatening more communities in the central to eastern United States with wide-ranging weather

Evening Standard

What is a cyclone and how is it different to a hurricane?

Explore the distinctions between cyclones and hurricanes, including where they occur and how they form, as one hurtles towards Australia

The Guardian - AU

Crisafulli urges residents to prepare as storm approaches – as it happened

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AAP

Melting ice hits brake on world's strongest sea current

An ocean current 100 times stronger than the Amazon River is expected to slow as ice sheets melt, with knock-on impacts for sea level rise and ecosystems.

The Guardian - AU

How Bureau of Meteorology modelling predicts the path of cyclones like Alfred

Residents in Brisbane and elsewhere along Queensland’s south-east coast, as well as people in far-north NSW, are bracing for the tropical cyclone

The Conversation

How are clouds’ shapes made? A scientist explains the different cloud types and how they help forecast weather

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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