Storm Weather Forecast
In short
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for Friday, with forecasts predicting wind gusts of up to 70mph and heavy rain as of 2026-10-19.
What is happening
Severe weather is affecting multiple regions, including a winter storm warning for interior Alaska involving up to 36 inches of snow. In Phoenix, thunderstorms are expected to bring flooding, damaging winds, and small hail to the Valley.
When
Friday for the Met Office wind warning; Wednesday and Thursday for Phoenix thunderstorms; starting 2026-10-19 for the Alaska winter storm.
Why it matters
These weather events pose significant risks of flooding, travel disruption on mountain highways, and potential damage from high winds. Space weather research is also currently being funded to help satellites manage risks from solar storms.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse terrestrial storm forecasts, like those in Phoenix or the UK, with space weather forecasts which focus on solar storms affecting satellites.