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Flood warnings issued across UK as river levels rise after wet EasterFlood warnings are in place across the country after the wet Easter weather caused many rivers to overflow their banks.Wide parts of the UK were affected by rain and snow over the bank holiday weekend, sparking a rise in water levels.By late Tuesday afternoon, the Environment Agency has issued 177 flood warnings, with 26 of them urging “immediate action”.
UK weather latest: Britain to bask in warmest day of the year as temperatures soarMilder weather to continue as forecasters predict double-digit temperatures over weekendBritain is set to experience the warmest day of the year so far on Friday, when temperatures may reach the heady heights of 17C in the south. The Met Office said today and Friday would be clear and sunny for most parts of the country, with southeast England seeing particularly warm weather.However, the weekend is set to see cooler temperatures and more rain, especially in central and northeastern parts of England.
UK weather latest: Britain will have to wait until May to enjoy next sustained bout of hot and sunny weather, say forecastersAfter the hottest London Marathon on record, Britain's heatwave is officially over and temperatures are set to plummet, possibly bringing snow to parts of the UK.
....Britain will have to wait until May to enjoy next sustained bout of hot and sunny weather, say forecasters...
UK weather: England facing snow as forecasters cast doubt on promised 'May heatwave'In fact, snow could even be on its way as far south as Sussex by the end of the weekend.
UK weather: Flood warnings as Britain braces for torrential rain and falling temperaturesSome areas can expect to see the month's worth of rainfall within just 24 hoursForecasters have warned homes and businesses could face flooding as Britain braces for heavy rain and strong winds as temperatures fall.The south-east of England is likely to “bear the brunt” of the bad weather, caused by an area of low pressure developing in France, which was expected to hit the UK at around 9pm on Sunday and last most of Monday.
UK weather latest: Britain set for another heatwave as bank holiday approachesWarm front could bring temperatures as high as 26C after flood warnings earlier in week
Bank Holiday Monday set to be hottest in 19 years with highs of 27 degrees
QuoteBank Holiday Monday set to be hottest in 19 years with highs of 27 degreeshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/03/bank-holiday-monday-set-hottest-19-years-highs-27-degrees/
Scorching bank holiday weather smashes multiple temperature recordsMercury rockets to 28.7C in London during long weekend heatwaveBritain has enjoyed its hottest early May bank holiday ever as multiple temperature records were broken over a scorching few days.
UK weather: Warning of thunderstorms as temperatures forecast to plunge after bank holiday heatwaveMid-teens or perhaps 18C the best that can be hoped for later this week, says Met Office
Temperatures to reach 30C over UK bank holiday weekendMet Office says mercury could hit near-record levels in parts of south-east on Monday
UK weather: Bank Holiday weekend sunshine to descend into thunderstorms and 'quite torrential' rainChance of flooding, lightning strikes, hail and strong windsSunny skies are forecast to give way to thunderstorms and torrential rain across England and Wales during the bank holiday weekend - although Scotland is expected to remain bathed in sunshine.
Sun to return for bank holiday after country hit by 20,000 lightning strikes in 'mother of all thunderstorms'
valid from 31.05.2018 11:00 CET Until 31.05.2018 22:59 CETRain Awareness Level: Yellow Thunderstorms are likely to affect southern parts of the UK from late Thursday morning through the rest of the day. Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds. Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life. Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures and where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services. Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost. Some communities might become cut off if roads flood.
UK weather latest: Temperatures to shoot up before electrical storms strike later this weekTemperatures across the British Isles are set to soar well above average this week, before bursting into thunder, lightning and rain late on Thursday.
UK weather: forecasters predict long hot summerFollowing hottest May on record, Britons will bask in above-average temperatures for next few monthsWith the country still basking in the glow of the warmest and sunniest May on record, the Met Office anticipates that the fine weather will last throughout June, July and August.There will be a slight “blip” of more changeable, rainier conditions over the next week to 10 days, before a return to the clear skies and barbecue weather which the country has been enjoying of late, a spokesman for the national weather service said.The Met Office press officer Charles Powell said the forecaster’s three-month outlook was based on a range of information, including sea surface temperatures, and stressed that it should be treated with caution.
Storm Hector: 'Danger to life' warning issued as powerful winds and extreme weather bear down on UK
UK weather: Mini-heatwave could see temperatures match hottest day of the year so farThe UK is set to experience another mini-heatwave as temperatures are expected to climb as high as 28C in parts of the country.Unfortunately the soaring temperatures will only be felt in London and the southeast, with the Met Office spokesperson adding that "temperatures in northern parts of the country will remain in the teens and low 20s".While the midweek temperatures are forecast to get quite high, the UK's weather will cool down again as we go into the weekend.
UK weather: Heatwave to bring 30C temperatures and 'widespread sunshine for several days'The average for this time of year is about 21C in London, 18C in Manchester and 17C in Scotland.During such hot weather, the Public Health Agency advises people to seek shade, wear a hat and use at least a factor 15 sun cream with four-star UVA protection.