Hourly world weather round-up — 13:04 UK (12:04 UTC) on 23 Oct 2026

In the past hour, global weather alerts have increased to 2,520, with severe hotspots identified in Kazakhstan, North America, and Germany. Kazakhstan is facing critical fire and wind conditions, with 21 alerts issued, including multiple warnings for forest fires. North America, particularly Alaska, is under blizzard warnings, with 13 alerts for coastal flooding and snow-ice, while Germany grapples with 12 alerts related to coastal and wind hazards. The situation in Kazakhstan has worsened, with additional fire alerts reported. In North America, blizzard warnings are in effect until late tomorrow, posing serious risks to residents. Meanwhile, Colombia continues to deal with wildfire risks and landslide alerts, as thunderstorms intensify in the Andes region, particularly affecting Colombia and Ecuador. Conditions remain stable in Peru and Chile, while the Caribbean sees improving weather despite ongoing coastal hazards.