Hourly world weather round-up — 16:04 UK (15:04 UTC) on 23 Oct 2026

In the past hour, global weather alerts have decreased slightly to 2,525, with Kazakhstan remaining a severe hotspot, particularly impacted by multiple alerts for fire, wind, and thunderstorms, all rated at maximum severity of 4. The situation has intensified with new forestfire alerts issued across several regions, exacerbating concerns in an already critical environment. In Alaska, blizzard warnings persist, with three alerts for snow-ice hazards continuing to signal significant winter weather conditions. 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. Meanwhile, Colombia faces a critical situation with thunderstorms intensifying, alongside ongoing wildfire risks and landslide alerts in the Andes. The Caribbean region is experiencing warm temperatures with improving conditions, al