Hourly world weather round-up — 17:04 UK (16:04 UTC) on 23 Oct 2026

In the past hour, global weather alerts have decreased to 2,390, with Kazakhstan continuing to be a severe hotspot. The region is facing multiple alerts for fire, wind, and thunderstorms, all rated at maximum severity of 4, with notable new forestfire alerts issued across various areas. Alaska remains under significant winter weather conditions, with blizzard warnings persisting, including three alerts for snow-ice hazards. Conditions in North America are mixed, with ongoing flood alerts particularly affecting the Midwest and coastal regions, while heavy rain subsides in the US West, leaving significant flood warnings still in effect across parts of California and Arizona. Colombia is grappling with intense thunderstorms, alongside wildfire risks and landslide alerts in the Andes. The Horn of Africa continues to experience extreme heat, while conditions in Kenya and Ethiopia remain dry and mild, with recent heavy rain alerts lifted in Somalia.