Weather tracker: Early snowfall in New York and a storm ruins Christmas lights in Spain

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ed Walton for MetDeskDecember 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Weather tracker: Early snowfall in New York and a storm ruins Christmas lights in Spain

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Early snowfall hit the northeastern United States this week, with New York City experiencing its earliest snowfall since 2018. Central Park received several centimeters, while Long Island saw over 20cm. Simultaneously, southern Spain was impacted by Storm Emilia. A tornado struck La Cala de Mijas in Málaga early Tuesday morning, causing significant damage, including the destruction of Christmas lights. The tornado formed due to wind shear and a mesocyclone, resulting in localized wind gusts reaching 130km/h. The estimated damage from the storm in Spain is £500,000.

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