12-hour world weather round-up — 01:04 UK (00:04 UTC) on 24 Oct 2026

In the past 12 hours, global weather alerts have fluctuated, peaking at 2,645 before settling at 2,425. Kazakhstan and Germany have emerged as significant hotspots, with Kazakhstan facing severe fire and wind alerts, particularly in regions rated at maximum severity of 4. The situation has intensified with additional forest fire alerts, while Germany grapples with blizzard warnings due to high winds, also rated at severity 4. North America continues to experience harsh winter conditions, particularly in Alaska, where blizzard warnings remain in effect, alongside ongoing flood alerts affecting the Midwest and coastal areas. Colombia has been under pressure from intense thunderstorms, wildfire risks, and landslide alerts, particularly in the Andes region. Meanwhile, the Caribbean has seen a shift towards warmer temperatures, although coastal hazards persist. The Horn of Africa continues to endure extreme heat, while conditions in Kenya and Ethiopia remain dry. As of now, the global weat