Flights traveling west to east over the Atlantic Ocean this week have had the wind on their side, pushing some landing times up to an hour ahead of schedule.
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Why the Atlantic Jet Stream Is Helping Some Flights Arrive Early
Flights traveling west to east over the Atlantic Ocean this week have had the wind on their side, pushing some landing times up to an hour ahead of schedule.
Deadly Storm Ciarán Lashes U.K. and Western Europe With Strong Rain and Wind
With winds expected to exceed 85 miles per hour in some areas, Britain’s weather agency issued its second-highest level of alert for parts of southern England.
Hurricane Otis Batters Mexico, Defying Forecasts
Hurricane Otis defied forecasts when it quickly transformed from a tropical storm into a Category 5 storm and slammed into the coastal city of Acapulco.
Hurricane Norma Heads for Western Mexico
The storm landed as a Category 1 hurricane in Baja California Sur on Saturday, unleashing heavy rain. It could cause flooding and mudslides, forecasters said.
Remnants of Hurricane Lee Will Bring Heavy Rain to the U.K.
Days after the storm made landfall in Canada, its remains are expected to bring rain and wind to parts of Britain that just experienced a heat wave.
Greece Battles Its Most Widespread Wildfires on Record
Extreme heat has turned much of the country into a tinderbox. More than 350 fires have broken out in the past five days, the government said.
Hurricane Hilary Updates: Storm is Forecast to Move Toward California
Heavy rain linked to Hilary is expected to pummel the Southwestern United States through Wednesday.
Typhoon Doksuri Grazes Taiwan and the Philippines on Its Way to China
China’s coastal cities are bracing for Typhoon Doksuri, which is expected to make landfall on Friday, packing torrential rain and wind speeds equivalent to those of a Category 1 hurricane.
Tropical Storm Bret Moves Toward Eastern Caribbean Islands
The storm is expected to weaken after moving over the Lesser Antilles on Thursday night and then head into the Caribbean Sea.