Hourly world weather round-up — 09:04 UK (08:04 UTC) on 23 Oct 2026

In the past hour, global weather alerts have decreased slightly to 2,336, with severe hotspots emerging in Germany, Saudi Arabia, and North America. Germany is facing 14 alerts for severe wind conditions, including a blizzard warning in Fairbanks, Alaska, set to last until October 24. Saudi Arabia is grappling with 13 alerts for heavy rain, while North America is under significant coastal and flood warnings, with 11 alerts reported in the region. The situation has intensified in Germany, where violent storm gusts are a major concern, and blizzard warnings continue to be issued across Alaska. The Arctic region remains under extreme cold and high wind warnings, while the United Kingdom is experiencing high winds and persistent rain. Meanwhile, Colombia is still dealing with wildfire risks and landslide alerts, reflecting the ongoing hazardous conditions across multiple regions.