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  • Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire meeting Rocio Maniero, the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the UK, 15 January 2015.
    Illustrative image: Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire meeting Rocio Maniero, the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the UK, 15 January 2015. — Foreign and Commonwealth Office/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
    Venezuela names Oliver Blanco, a former opposition aide, as foreign minister

    Venezuela’s acting president appointed Oliver Blanco as foreign minister, replacing Félix Plasencia. Plasencia was assigned to travel to the United Kingdom to seek the return of Venezuelan gold held at the Bank of England.

    Importance 4/10 · Urgency 1/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm Tonight in Jawa Tengah

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 00:10 WIB on 31 October 2026 in parts of Jawa Tengah, including Adipala, Binangun, and several other named districts. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and says conditions are expected to improve by 03:00 WIB.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm Tonight in Kalimantan Selatan

    The alert forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rain beginning at 01:05 WITA on 31 October 2026 in parts of Kalimantan Selatan, especially Angsana, Satui, and Sungai Loban, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. Conditions are expected to improve by 03:30 WITA.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm Tonight in Kalimantan Selatan

    A forecast for Angsana, Satui and Sungai Loban in South Kalimantan starts at 01:05 WITA on 31 October 2026, with conditions expected to ease by 03:30. Reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding are possible.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm Tonight in Riau

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Riau from 00:00 to 03:23 WIB on 31 October 2026. The forecast warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Accident sur la route 10 (Brossard)

    Un accident entraîne la fermeture d’une voie sur deux sur l’A-10 en direction est, près de Brossard. La durée annoncée est indéterminée.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Railway line at South Darenth
    Illustrative image: Railway line at South Darenth — Stacey Harris/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
    TfL disruption — Mildmay Line

    TfL reports severe delays on the Mildmay Line while it fixes a points failure at Shepherd’s Bush. Tickets are being accepted via any reasonable route.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Accident sur la route 40 (Terrebonne)

    Un accident entraîne la fermeture d’une voie sur trois sur l’A-40 près du pont Charles-De Gaulle, en direction est, à Terrebonne. La durée est indéterminée.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningLight spells of rain with possibility of thunder/ lightning in some areas very likely to occur at isolated places over Pune, Thane in next 3 hours.

    Light rain with possible thunder and lightning is expected at isolated places in Pune and Thane within the next three hours. The source lists the severity as moderate and the urgency as expected.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Power outage in FRESNO County — PGE

    A planned, active power outage in Fresno County, California, is reported to affect 738 customers. The listed utility is PGE.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • Pacific DC Intertie guyed pylon, Washoe County, Nevada – The single attachment point caught my eye. I wonder how these are stable? – off Nevada Hwy 8A, looking north; i102708 153
    Illustrative image: Pacific DC Intertie guyed pylon, Washoe County, Nevada – The single attachment point caught my eye. I wonder how these are stable? – off Nevada Hwy 8A, looking north; i102708 153 — brewbooks from near Seattle, USA/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Power outage in NEVADA County — PGE

    A reported unplanned power outage in Nevada County, California, is active and affects 1,402 customers. The source lists PGE as the utility.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Hazard on Highway 99 (Lower Mainland District)

    A vehicle stalled on Highway 99 near Delta and the Massey Tunnel. The source reports a right-lane blockage and expected delays, while also listing the road state as all lanes open.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Bris d'équipement sur la route 132

    A closure is reported on Route 132 between Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka, in both directions, due to equipment failure. Traffic is redirected onto the local road network, and the duration is listed as indefinite.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Infrastructure damage road disruption — [A102] BLACKWALL TUNNEL SOUTHERN APPROACH (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

    The northbound Blackwall Tunnel is closed because of a faulty asset, with slow traffic and queues reaching Shooters Hill Road. The alert advises using an alternative route and reports delays on the diversion.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningLightning is Very Likely to occur over pln-macherla Mandal . Please follow SDMA guidelines.

    Andhra Pradesh SDMA reports that lightning is very likely in Macherla Mandal and advises following its guidelines. The source labels the severity Severe and urgency Expected.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • WildfiresGreen forest fire notification in South Sudan, Sudan

    A forest fire was reported in South Sudan, Sudan, starting on 26 October 2026 and continuing until 30 October 2026. The source lists a Green alert and provides coordinates, but no further impact details.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • motorvehiclecollision on HWY-3 (Both)

    All lanes of Highway 3 west of Range Road 15, east of Lundbreck, are closed following a motor-vehicle collision; emergency crews are responding, and drivers are advised to use an alternate route. The report was published on 30 October 2026.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • WildfiresGreen forest fire notification in Sudan, South Sudan

    A forest fire was reported in Sudan and South Sudan from 28 to 30 October 2026. The source labels the alert Green.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 1/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm Tonight in Kalimantan Selatan

    Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from 00:10 to 01:00 WITA on 31 October 2026 in parts of South Kalimantan, especially Angsana and Sungai Loban. The alert mentions possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • National Weather Service Elko Weather Forecast Office in the snow in Elko, Nevada
    Illustrative image: National Weather Service Elko Weather Forecast Office in the snow in Elko, Nevada — Famartin/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    Snow, ice and extreme coldWinter Storm Watch issued October 30 at 8:44AM PDT until November 1 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Elko NV

    The warning forecasts 8 to 16 inches of snow at elevations above 6,500 feet in the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range. Snow-covered roads are expected on named routes in Elko County, and the notice advises delaying travel if possible.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • TfL disruption — Central Line

    TfL reports severe delays on the Central Line because of a signal failure at Bond Street. Tickets are being accepted on several other services via reasonable routes.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - Clear Hills Co. near Hines Creek and Eureka River

    An advisory reports continuing fog and near-zero visibility in Clear Hills County near Hines Creek and Eureka River, Alberta. It says visibility may drop suddenly and advises allowing extra time; the fog is forecast to dissipate late this morning.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - Co. of Northern Lights near Dixonville and Cardinal Lake

    A yellow advisory reports continuing fog with near-zero visibility in the County of Northern Lights near Dixonville and Cardinal Lake, Alberta. The source says fog is expected to dissipate late this morning and advises allowing extra time to travel.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - M.D. of Smoky River including Falher McLennan and Guy

    A fog advisory reports continuing near-zero visibility in the M.D. of Smoky River, including Falher, McLennan and Guy. The source says fog will dissipate late morning and advises allowing extra time for travel.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - M.D. of Fairview including Fairview Whitelaw and Dunvegan

    A yellow fog advisory reports continuing near-zero visibility in the M.D. of Fairview area, including Fairview, Whitelaw and Dunvegan. The source says fog is expected to dissipate late that morning and advises allowing extra travel time.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - Saddle Hills Co. near Moonshine Lake Prov. Park

    An Environment Canada advisory reports continuing near-zero visibility from fog near Saddle Hills and Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. It advises allowing extra time to travel and continuing to monitor alerts and forecasts.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - Saddle Hills Co. near Woking

    An advisory reports continuing near-zero visibility in fog near Woking, Alberta, and says visibility may be suddenly reduced at times. Fog is expected to dissipate late this morning; the alert expires at 20:00 UTC on October 30, 2026.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - M.D. of Peace including Grimshaw and Berwyn

    A fog advisory reports continuing near-zero visibility in the M.D. of Peace, including Grimshaw and Berwyn, Alberta. The advisory says visibility may drop suddenly and advises allowing extra travel time.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - Clear Hills Co. near Cleardale Worsley and Cherry Point

    A yellow advisory reports near-zero visibility in fog across Clear Hills County near Cleardale, Worsley and Cherry Point. Fog is expected to dissipate late this morning, though visibility may drop suddenly at times.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 4/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - Big Lakes County near High Prairie and Winagami Lake

    A fog advisory reports continuing near-zero visibility in Big Lakes County near High Prairie and Winagami Lake, Alberta. Visibility may drop suddenly; the source says fog should dissipate late this morning.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 6/10

    Published