Hourly world weather round-up — 15:04 UK (14:04 UTC) on 23 Oct 2026

In the past hour, global weather alerts have decreased to 2,537, with severe hotspots remaining concentrated in Kazakhstan, which faces multiple alerts for fire, wind, and thunderstorms, particularly in regions rated at maximum severity of 4. Notably, blizzard warnings have been issued in Alaska, with three new alerts for snow-ice hazards, indicating a significant escalation in winter weather conditions. The Great Lakes region continues to grapple with dense fog advisories affecting travel, particularly in Michigan and Wisconsin. Conditions in Kazakhstan have worsened with an increase in fire alerts, while North America is still under significant blizzard warnings expected to persist into tomorrow. In Colombia, the situation remains critical with ongoing wildfire risks and landslide alerts, as thunderstorms intensify across the Andes. Meanwhile, the Caribbean is experiencing warm temperatures with improving conditions, although coastal hazards continue to pose risks.