{"id":254485,"date":"2026-08-10T12:37:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/?p=254485"},"modified":"2026-08-10T12:37:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:37:56","slug":"severe-weather-hotspots-extreme-heat-floods-storms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/en\/news\/severe-weather-hotspots-extreme-heat-floods-storms","title":{"rendered":"Severe Weather Today: Heat, Floods and Storms Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-254249\" src=\"https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-07-19_14-21.webp\" alt=\"\u043c\u0430\u043f\u0430 \u043f\u043e\u0433\u043e\u0434\u0438\" width=\"2422\" height=\"1360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-07-19_14-21.webp 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.pogodnik-severe-weather-world-2026 .app-box,.pogodnik-severe-weather-world-2026 .faq-box,.pogodnik-severe-weather-world-2026 .source-box,<br \/>  .pogodnik-severe-weather-world-2026 .city-card{padding:18px!important}<br \/>  .pogodnik-severe-weather-world-2026 .app-button{<br \/>    display:block!important;width:100%!important;margin:10px 0 0!important;text-align:center!important<br \/>  }<br \/>}<br \/><\/style>\n<article class=\"pogodnik-severe-weather-world-2026\" lang=\"en-US\">\n<h1>Severe Weather Today: Extreme Heat, Floods and Storms Threaten Global Hotspots<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>Extreme heat, torrential rain, flash-flood risk, thunderstorms and strong winds are affecting major cities across Europe, the United States, Asia and the Middle East.<\/strong> The most important hotspots to monitor include Wenzhou, Tokyo, Baghdad, New Orleans, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Warsaw and Athens.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tldr\">\n<p><strong>Global severe weather outlook:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extreme heat:<\/strong> Baghdad could approach +47\u2026+49\u00b0C, while Dubai, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Dallas, Seville, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Budapest and Belgrade remain dangerously hot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flood risk:<\/strong> Wenzhou, Tokyo, New Orleans and Mumbai face the strongest rainfall signals in this forecast selection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thunderstorms:<\/strong> Warsaw, Phoenix, Las Vegas and New Orleans have notable convective or aviation disruption risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong winds:<\/strong> Athens stands out in Europe, with gusts potentially near 70\u201373 km\/h.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aviation:<\/strong> METAR\/TAF signals point to temporary hazards around Warsaw, Phoenix, Las Vegas, New Orleans and Athens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>City<\/th>\n<th>Main threat<\/th>\n<th>Forecast signal<\/th>\n<th>Risk<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Wenzhou<\/td>\n<td>Torrential rain \/ flooding<\/td>\n<td>~79 mm in 24 hours, gusts near 65 km\/h<\/td>\n<td class=\"risk-high\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tokyo<\/td>\n<td>Heavy rain \/ strong gusts<\/td>\n<td>~60 mm in one day, gusts 60\u201365 km\/h<\/td>\n<td class=\"risk-high\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Baghdad<\/td>\n<td>Extreme heat<\/td>\n<td>+47\u2026+49\u00b0C, nights above +30\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td class=\"risk-high\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New Orleans<\/td>\n<td>Heavy rain \/ thunderstorms<\/td>\n<td>~66 mm in one day plus thunderstorm potential<\/td>\n<td class=\"risk-high\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Phoenix<\/td>\n<td>Heat \/ storms \/ dust<\/td>\n<td>~+42\u00b0C, CB, gusts and blowing dust risk<\/td>\n<td class=\"risk-high\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Las Vegas<\/td>\n<td>Extreme heat \/ storms<\/td>\n<td>~+42\u2026+43\u00b0C, vicinity thunderstorms<\/td>\n<td class=\"risk-high\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Warsaw<\/td>\n<td>Thunderstorms \/ aviation<\/td>\n<td>40% TSRA probability, gusts near 30 kt<\/td>\n<td class=\"risk-med\">Moderate\u2013High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Athens<\/td>\n<td>Strong winds<\/td>\n<td>Gusts near 70\u201373 km\/h<\/td>\n<td class=\"risk-med\">Moderate\u2013High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Asia and the Middle East: Floods and Extreme Heat<\/h2>\n<div class=\"city-grid\">\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Wenzhou, China \u2014 Torrential Rain and Strong Winds<\/h3>\n<p>Eastern China remains one of the more concerning heavy-rain zones. Forecast data indicates around <strong>79 mm of rain in 24 hours<\/strong>, with wind gusts near <strong>65 km\/h<\/strong> and additional heavy rain later in the week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main hazards:<\/strong> torrential rain, urban flooding, strong wind.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Tokyo, Japan \u2014 Heavy Rain and Strong Gusts<\/h3>\n<p>Tokyo may see approximately <strong>60 mm of rain in one day<\/strong>, with wind gusts reaching around <strong>60\u201365 km\/h<\/strong>. Localized flooding and transport disruption are possible during the most intense rainfall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main hazards:<\/strong> heavy rain, localized flooding, strong wind.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Baghdad, Iraq \u2014 Extreme Heat Near 50\u00b0C<\/h3>\n<p>Baghdad could reach approximately <strong>+47\u00b0C to +49\u00b0C<\/strong>, while nighttime temperatures remain above +30\u00b0C. The lack of overnight cooling sharply increases heat stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main hazard:<\/strong> extreme heat.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Dubai, UAE \u2014 Persistent Extreme Heat<\/h3>\n<p>Dubai is forecast around <strong>+40\u00b0C to +44\u00b0C<\/strong> with very warm nights. High humidity may make conditions feel even more oppressive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main hazard:<\/strong> extreme heat.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Mumbai, India \u2014 Persistent Monsoon Rain<\/h3>\n<p>Mumbai remains in an active monsoon pattern with repeated rainfall. Accumulated precipitation can increase waterlogging, transport disruption and localized flood risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main hazards:<\/strong> prolonged rain, flooding risk.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Europe: Heat, Thunderstorms and Strong Winds<\/h2>\n<div class=\"city-grid\">\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Athens \u2014 Strong Winds and Fire-Weather Concern<\/h3>\n<p>Open-Meteo guidance indicates gusts potentially reaching <strong>70\u201373 km\/h<\/strong>. Aviation forecasts also indicate stronger northerly winds with gusts around 28 kt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main hazards:<\/strong> strong wind, aviation disruption, elevated fire-weather concern.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Warsaw \u2014 Thunderstorms and Aviation Risk<\/h3>\n<p>The TAF includes a <strong>40% probability of temporary thunderstorms with rain<\/strong>, cumulonimbus clouds, reduced visibility and wind gusts potentially reaching <strong>30 kt \/ 56 km\/h<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main hazards:<\/strong> thunderstorms, gusts, heavy rain, airport disruption.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Seville \u2014 Intense Heat<\/h3>\n<p>Temperatures may rise toward <strong>+40\u00b0C to +41\u00b0C<\/strong>. Mostly dry conditions mean heat is the primary threat.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Madrid \u2014 Heatwave Conditions<\/h3>\n<p>Madrid may reach <strong>+38\u00b0C to +39\u00b0C<\/strong>, with significant afternoon heat stress.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Rome \u2014 Persistent Heat<\/h3>\n<p>Rome is expected to reach approximately <strong>+37\u00b0C to +38\u00b0C<\/strong>, with warm nights limiting recovery.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Milan \u2014 Heat and Possible Instability<\/h3>\n<p>Milan may reach around <strong>+37\u00b0C<\/strong>, with some potential for atmospheric instability later in the period.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Budapest \u2014 Heat and Gusty Winds<\/h3>\n<p>Budapest may reach around <strong>+36\u00b0C<\/strong>, with gusts near <strong>45 km\/h<\/strong>. Heat and wind can increase fire-weather concerns.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Belgrade \u2014 Very Hot Conditions<\/h3>\n<p>Belgrade may approach <strong>+36\u00b0C to +37\u00b0C<\/strong>. Heat remains the dominant hazard.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Vienna \u2014 Heat Followed by Showers<\/h3>\n<p>Vienna may initially reach around <strong>+35\u00b0C<\/strong>, followed by somewhat cooler conditions and temporary showers.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Bucharest \u2014 Heat and Increasing Wind<\/h3>\n<p>Bucharest may reach approximately <strong>+35\u00b0C<\/strong>, with stronger winds developing later.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<h2>United States: Five Cities to Watch<\/h2>\n<div class=\"city-grid\">\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>New Orleans \u2014 Heavy Rain and Flash-Flood Risk<\/h3>\n<p>Forecast guidance indicates approximately <strong>66 mm of rain in one day<\/strong>, while the TAF includes thunderstorm and rain potential. Localized flash flooding and airport disruption are possible.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Phoenix \u2014 Heat, Thunderstorms and Blowing Dust<\/h3>\n<p>Temperatures may reach around <strong>+42\u00b0C<\/strong>. Aviation forecasts indicate possible thunderstorms, cumulonimbus, gusts near 25 kt and blowing dust.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Las Vegas \u2014 Extreme Heat and Thunderstorm Risk<\/h3>\n<p>Las Vegas may reach approximately <strong>+42\u00b0C to +43\u00b0C<\/strong>, while the TAF includes vicinity thunderstorms, cumulonimbus and gusty wind.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Dallas \u2014 Heat Above 40\u00b0C<\/h3>\n<p>Dallas may approach or exceed <strong>+40\u00b0C<\/strong>. Current airport guidance keeps heat as the dominant risk.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"city-card\">\n<h3>Miami \u2014 Dangerous Heat and Humidity<\/h3>\n<p>Very high humidity may push the heat index well above the measured air temperature. Isolated thunderstorms remain possible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49027\" src=\"https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/turbulence.webp\" alt=\"\u0441\u0430\u043c\u043e\u043b\u0435\u0442 \u043f\u043e\u043f\u0430\u043b \u0432 \u0432\u043e\u0437\u0434\u0443\u0448\u043d\u0443\u044e \u044f\u043c\u0443\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/turbulence.webp 1280w, https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=169,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/turbulence.webp 300w, https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,height=338,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/turbulence.webp 600w, https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=432,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/turbulence.webp 768w, https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=150,height=84,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/turbulence.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Aviation Outlook: Where Flights May Face Disruption<\/h2>\n<div class=\"aviation-box\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Warsaw:<\/strong> TSRA, cumulonimbus, gusts up to 30 kt and reduced visibility possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phoenix:<\/strong> thunderstorms, CB, blowing dust and gusts around 25 kt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Las Vegas:<\/strong> vicinity thunderstorms, cumulonimbus and gusty winds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Orleans:<\/strong> thunderstorm and heavy-rain potential.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Athens:<\/strong> persistent strong surface winds and gusty conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>METAR and TAF are useful for airport and terminal-area hazards, but they do not directly forecast en-route turbulence. SIGMET, AIRMET and dedicated turbulence products remain more appropriate for route-level turbulence assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Main Global Risk Areas<\/h2>\n<div class=\"alert-box\">\n<p><strong>Extreme heat:<\/strong> Baghdad, Dubai, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Dallas, Seville, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Budapest and Belgrade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heavy rain and flooding:<\/strong> Wenzhou, Tokyo, New Orleans and Mumbai.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thunderstorms and aviation disruption:<\/strong> Warsaw, Phoenix, Las Vegas and New Orleans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strong winds:<\/strong> Athens is the standout European wind-risk city in this selection.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-240549\" src=\"https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/storm.webp\" alt=\"Storm\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/storm.webp 1280w, https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=169,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/storm.webp 300w, https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,height=338,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/storm.webp 600w, https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=432,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/storm.webp 768w, https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=150,height=84,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/storm.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"app-box\">\n<h2>Severe Weather Alerts in Weather Forecaster<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Weather Forecaster<\/strong> provides local hourly forecasts, precipitation, wind, UV index and severe-weather alerts for locations worldwide. Use it to track rapidly changing conditions around your city before travel or outdoor activity.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"app-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/en\/en-weather-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Explore Weather Forecaster<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-box\">\n<h2>Severe Weather FAQ<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>Where is the most extreme heat?<\/summary>\n<p>Baghdad is the hottest location in this selection, with daytime temperatures approaching +47\u00b0C to +49\u00b0C. Dubai, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Dallas also face dangerous heat.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Which cities have the greatest flood risk?<\/summary>\n<p>Wenzhou, Tokyo, New Orleans and Mumbai have the strongest rainfall or accumulated-rain signals in this outlook.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Which European city has the strongest wind risk?<\/summary>\n<p>Athens stands out, with forecast gusts potentially near 70\u201373 km\/h.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Which airports may face thunderstorm disruption?<\/summary>\n<p>Warsaw, Phoenix, Las Vegas and New Orleans show the clearest thunderstorm or convective aviation signals in the supplied forecast.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can METAR and TAF predict turbulence?<\/summary>\n<p>They can reveal thunderstorms, cumulonimbus, strong winds and visibility hazards near airports, but en-route turbulence is better assessed with SIGMET, AIRMET and dedicated turbulence guidance.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-box\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"author-note\">Forecast conditions can change quickly. Always check official national weather warnings and local emergency information before travel, aviation operations or outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pogodnik.com\/en\/news\/global-heatwave-2026-europe-heat-dome-records\">EU HeatWave 2026<\/a><\/strong><strong><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Severe weather today: extreme heat near 49\u00b0C, flood risk in Wenzhou and New Orleans, thunderstorms in Warsaw and Phoenix, and strong winds in 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