Hourly world weather round-up — 07:04 UK (06:04 UTC) on 23 Oct 2026

In the past hour, global weather alerts have risen to 2,333, with severe hotspots identified in China, Colombia, and Kazakhstan. China is currently facing 26 alerts, including critical conditions related to fire, fog, snow-ice, and wind, all rated at maximum severity. Colombia reports 23 alerts primarily concerning fire and landslides, while Kazakhstan has 14 alerts highlighting threats from fire, thunderstorms, and wind. Notably, blizzard warnings remain in effect across Alaska, with multiple alerts for snow-ice extending through October 24. The situation in Germany has intensified as severe weather warnings for violent storm gusts have been issued, and Saudi Arabia is grappling with heavy rain alerts. The Horn of Africa sees heavy rain alerts impacting parts of Somalia, while extreme heat continues to dominate Sudan. The weather landscape remains marked by significant hazards, including wildfire risks in Colombia and ongoing flood warnings in parts of the United States. Since the la