On September 10, a yellow vest organization in Madrid, Spain is planning to protest at Puerta del Sol at 5:00 PM. Demonstrators will then march to the Congress of Deputies and Neptuno fountain. The protest has been organized to demand that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez resign.
Hurricane Earl is expected to cause severe weather in Bermuda, prompting a nationwide tropical storm warning for September 7-9. Earl could strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane, which will produce tropical storm-level winds on the island. Some rainfall and heavy winds are expected.
A protest march will be held in Mexico City, Mexico on September 6 at 8:00 PM. The demonstration has been organized to urge senators to vote against President Obrador’s proposal to militarize the National Guard. The protesters will gather by the Angel of Independence monument and march from there to the senate. Local traffic disruptions are possible.
A bomb threat was reported near the Montparnasse rail station in Paris, France on September 5 at around 5:00 PM. While police have cleared the station, they are asking people to remain indoors for the coming hours. Rail disruptions are also likely.
Unionized railway workers are planning to strike in England, Scotland, and Wales on September 15, 17, and 26. The strikes will likely cause significant disruptions due to the large amount of unionized workers. Participants are demanding increased pay that aligns with recent inflation.
Severe weather is expected to affect northern Italy until at least September 4. Thunderstorms are likely to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and possibly hail. Flooding may occur in areas located near bodies of water. Orange warnings (middle on a three-tier scale) have been issued for Liguria and Tuscany regions.
Super Typhoon Hinnamnor is currently traveling across the East China Sea. It is expected to reach the Japanese islands on September 2, and while its path is currently unclear, it will likely affect China, South Korea, and Taiwan. Hinnamnor is the strongest global storm of 2022 with winds of 150 mph.
Level Orange thunderstorm warnings have been issued throughout Italy from August 12-15. Sustained heavy rainfall is expected to trigger flooding and impact travel as bridges or roadways become impassable. Power outages are likely to occur throughout the country.
On August 9, a construction vehicle damaged a rail bridge in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, Yvelines, France. This is expected to disruptions to the SNCF railway line between Normandy and Paris. Expect travel delays in the area until at least 4:00 PM.
Railway workers throughout the United Kingdom are expected to strike from August 18-20 to demand better working conditions. Network Rail, Avanti West Coast, c2c, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway and other railway companies are all expected to be impacted by the strike.