The Guardian • 2026-08-24

World’s oceans hit hottest temperature on record in August

Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was 21.1C on Saturday, latest data finds

Los Angeles Times • 2026-08-24

California's coast under siege: A winter of flooding, big waves and erosion in the forecast

A rare convergence of a powerful El Niño, super king tides and sea level rise spurred by climate change could menace California with record coastal flooding this winter.

The Guardian • 2026-08-24

Weather tracker: Tornadoes cause flash flooding and power cuts in north-east US

Nassau County and Dover, Delaware, hit by tornadoes, while rain and thunderstorms arrive in drought-stricken UK

Los Angeles Times • 2026-08-21

Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York's Long Island

The National Weather Service said a trained spotter reported a tornado in Dover, Del., during Thursday's storms. Photos and video on social media show the roof of a motel being blown off and damage to other buildings along Route 13 northeast of downtown.