The archipelago in the North Pacific
The UK’s South East Water is facing high demand as reservoirs run low during a spell of extreme May heat. Around 18,000 customers in Kent have experienced intermittent supply, with authorities urging essential use while bottled water is distributed to vulnerable households. Authorities warn the hot weather will continue to strain supplies.
The National Hurricane Center has warned that wind and rainfall impacts are growing, but exact location and severity remain uncertain. Fausto is roughly 1,300 miles west of Baja California and 1,600 miles east of Hawaii, with winds near 100 mph. Swells are triggering dangerous surf and rip tides in southern California, while Bertha has dissipated after a Gulf Coast impact.
Hernan and Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C are moving west. Hernan remains around 40 mph with no tropical-storm status yet; One-C is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf to the Hawaiian Islands late Friday into Saturday. Officials warn of possible flooding and mudslides.