Hourly world weather round-up — 12:05 UK (11:05 UTC) on 23 Oct 2026

In the past hour, global weather alerts have risen to 2,501, with significant hotspots emerging in Kazakhstan, Germany, and North America. Kazakhstan remains under severe fire and wind conditions, now with 21 alerts, including multiple warnings for forest fires. Germany is grappling with 12 alerts for coastal and wind hazards, while North America faces 11 alerts for coastal flooding and snow-ice, particularly in Alaska, where blizzard warnings are in effect. The situation has intensified in Kazakhstan, with the addition of multiple fire alerts, and the blizzard warnings in Alaska continue to pose serious risks. The Arctic region is still under extreme cold and high wind warnings, and the United Kingdom is experiencing ongoing high winds and persistent rain. Meanwhile, Colombia faces wildfire risks and landslide alerts, highlighting the hazardous weather patterns affecting various regions globally.