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Storm Dennis: Flood threat remains after weekend of disruptionCommunities across Britain are facing another day of flooding and travel chaos, following the torrential rain brought by Storm Dennis.More than 300 flood warnings are still in place across the UK, including eight severe warnings in England.
Storm Dennis: Heathrow plane lands almost sideways in fierce crosswindsStrong winds and heavy rain hit UK for second weekend in a row
Storm Dennis: UK set for month's worth of rain in 24 hours amid floodsDeluged communities in parts of the UK are facing more heavy rain as they struggle to cope in the wake of Storm Dennis.A month's worth of rain in 24 hours is also forecast to hit north Wales and north-west England, falling on ground that is already saturated.Nearly 120 flood warnings remain in place across the country.
UK weather: Storm Jorge to lash flood-hit communities with 70mph winds and rainStorm Jorge is expected to unleash more heavy rain on the UK’s already flood-hit communities and bring strong winds over the weekend.The Met Office has issued warnings for 70mph winds and rainfall of up to 80mm as the storm arrives on Friday.The warnings for rain are in place from Friday morning until Saturday morning in Northern Ireland, Wales, northwest England and southwest England.Warnings for wind are then in place from midday Saturday until midday Sunday across most of England, Northern Ireland and Wales, as well as southwest Scotland.The deluge will likely bring more misery for residents in areas already affected by flooding.
Storm Jorge news – live: Weather warnings issued for 90mph winds as UK and Ireland brace for floods and heavy rainA critical incident has been declared in flood-hit South Wales after more flooding and severe weather overnight – and as Storm Jorge is set to bring heavy rain and winds up to 90mph.This month’s third named storm is set to bring more rain, gales of up to 90mph and even snow across the UK and Ireland, prompting weather warnings stretching from Cornwall to the north of Scotland and across to Northern Ireland.
UK weather: Snow hits east coast as other parts of country bask in sunshineChilly start to British Summer Time as temperatures plummet and rain and sleet fallSnow has hit the UK, bringing a chilly start to British Summer Time. Many people have been out taking advantage of several days of sunshine since Britain began its coronavirus lockdown on Monday. But snow, sleet and rain has hit the entire east coast of England this weekend, sending temperatures plummeting to single figures.
UK weather forecast: Britain to enjoy 20C sunshine this weekend after cold snapTemperatures will begin to rise on Friday before peaking on SundayBut there will be a mixed picture across the country, with the majority of the sunshine in the east, while the west will see varying amounts of cloud – although it should still feel warm here.The warm spell will be short-lived, however, as temperatures begin to drop again as soon as Monday.
UK set to be hotter than Lanzarote at end of week as temperatures could hit 24CSweltering temperatures are expected to hit the UK at the end of the week as the hottest April in almost a decade is set to continue.A sunny Thursday and Friday will see the temperature reach as high as 24C (75.2F)
UK weather: Britain to enjoy sunny Saturday before sharp drop in temperaturesDominic Raab says people must remember to follow lockdown rules despite warm weatherThe UK can expect to enjoy a sunny Saturday before a sharp drop in temperatures on the final day of the bank holiday weekend.People will be able to enjoy the warm weather – with forecasters predicting 24C in Manchester and potentially even 26C in London – on their daily walks while the country faces another weekend in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.However, the weather looks set to get colder after the sunny start.“There will be a marked contraction on Sunday with temperatures, tumbling down by 10C or more,” John Griffiths from the Met Office told The Independent.
UK weather: May was sunniest month since records began, Met Office saysWarm and dry weather would be 'extremely unusual' even in summer, according to meteorologists
Hottest day of the year could be on the horizon next weekBritain could bask in the hottest day of the year so far next week, with sunny weather moving in from the weekend.Met Office meteorologists said temperatures are forecast to rise day by day, and could reach 30C in London by Wednesday.This is good news for regions like Derbyshire, which saw flash flooding after stormy weather hit this week.
UK weather forecast: Britain to swelter in heatwave next week after wet start to SundayTemperatures to peak around 30C next weekFollowing a week of torrential downpours and thunderstorms, temperatures are expected to rise into the high 20s for many as a spell of dry, sunny weather arrives in the coming days.
UK weather: Temperatures to soar in second half of week after mixed spellMet Office predicts that parts of south-east could reach 36C on FridayTemperatures will soar into the mid-30s later this week after several days of mixed weather, the Met Office has said.The national weather service predicts that the south-east could experience highs of 36C on Friday, caused by the arrival of warm air from the continent.However, conditions will be much cooler at the start of the week, with lots of rain scheduled to fall in the north-west of the UK.
UK weather forecast: Blistering heatwave looms as authorities urge beachgoers to follow safety adviceMet Office issues heatwave warning as temperatures to reach 37CAn amber heatwave warning has been issued by the Met Office for this weekend, meaning there is a 90 per cent probability of heat-health criteria bring met between Thursday and Sunday as temperatures are expected to reach 37C in some areas.Friday is expected to be particularly scorching, with temperatures “widely reaching 30C or higher in central, southern and some northern parts of England”, said Met Office meteorologist Dan Suri.The very hot conditions are expected to last in the southeast of England until at least Monday, possibly even Tuesday, with temperatures hovering between low to mid-30C from Saturday onwards, said the Met Office.Councils across the country jointly issued a plea for members of the public to maintain social distancing and keep an eye on vulnerable or elderly family and friends during the heatwave.
UK weather: heatwave to continue before 'severe thunderstorms' roll inMany Britons are set to bask in another hot day, with temperatures well above 30C.The mercury looks set to reach as high as 35C on Sunday – with Kent, Sussex and parts of London being the most likely to see the warmest temperatures, according to Met Office forecaster Craig Snell.The Met Office has also warned that “severe thunderstorms” are likely early next week.Yellow thunderstorm warnings for all parts of the UK have been issued for Monday through to Wednesday. The warning states: “Some places are likely to see severe thunderstorms early next week – but there is significant uncertainty in location and timing.”
UK weather: a month's rain could fall in two hours as heatwave breaksFears of flash flooding in parts of country, while experts warn extreme heat could become the normOver a month’s worth of rain could fall within two hours on parts of Britain this week, causing flash flooding, while an ongoing heatwave is set to break records.Yellow thunderstorm warnings are in place across the country between Monday and Thursday, with the Met Office saying areas affected by potential severe thunderstorms could see “torrential downpours”.Meanwhile, it added, the country would probably face three days in a row of 35C temperatures – among the longest periods of such heat recorded in the UK.The phenomenon has occurred three times before – twice during the 1976 heatwave, where three consecutive days of 35C heat were recorded in both June and July, and in August 1990.
UK weather: Temperature tops 34C for sixth day in a row for first time in six decadesScottish train derails amid heavy downpours and flooding as Met Office issues yellow storm warningTemperatures of more than 34C have been recorded for the sixth day in a row in the UK for the first time in six decades.However, storms and heavy rain are set to lash large swathes of the country, with the Met Office issuing a yellow thunderstorm warning covering much of England, Wales and parts of Scotland. Forecasters warned of the potential of hail, frequent lightning and flash flooding in some areas.
UK heatwave: Severe storms forecast after scorching temperaturesWarnings of severe thunderstorms are in place across much of the UK after some areas saw the longest stretch of high temperatures since the 1960s.An amber storm warning has been issued for most of Wales, the West Midlands and parts of the North West.Flooding, damage to buildings, travel disruption and power cuts are expected in those regions.
Thunderstorm warnings in place across the UK until MondaySevere thunderstorms could continue to bring flooding and disruption into next week after weather warnings covering large swathes of the UK were extended until Monday.
Rain and wind for parts of UK after thunderstormDays of thunderstorms are set to be replaced by rain and strong winds in parts of the UK.The shift is set to come over the next week with warm and tropical air pushing in from the south containing the remnants of Tropical Storm Kyle.
UK weather: Storm Francis to bring heavy rain and windSeveral severe weather warnings issued as Britain braces for soggy end to AugustThe chief meteorologist at the Met Office, Andy Page, said: “There will be strong winds and heavy rain, especially in the west of the UK. A number of severe weather warnings have been issued and these can be updated regularly, so please keep up to date with the latest Met Office forecast.”The Met Office said the warning for wind would become active for 24 hours from 9am on 25 August, having initially been set to last until midday on Wednesday.
UK set for more downpours ahead of 'coldest August bank holiday on record'Heavy rain brought flooding on Thursday, causing travel chaos for motorists and rail passengersTorrential rain and flooding brought traffic mayhem as more heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected across parts of the UK on Friday.Forecasters predict this bank holiday Monday could be the coldest on record for some parts of the UK as temperatures are expected to be well below average for the time of year.
UK weather forecast: 'Subtropical swell' to bring 24C last taste of British summer Britain will face more downpours before the skies clear for a “subtropical swell” of 24C heat, forecasters say.Bright sunshine and widespread temperatures above 20C will offer Brits one last taste of summer at home this week before the autumn sets in.The mercury is expected to soar in parts of the UK from Tuesday afternoon, with glorious sunshine across much of England from Wednesday, according to the Met Office.
b]UK temperatures set to hit up to 30C in September heat[/b]Hottest weather will be in the south but most of the country will see warmer daysThe UK is set to bask in temperatures of more than 30C this week, as summer heat returns.The mercury will be highest in southern parts of the UK, but most of the country will see a spell of warmer weather over the next few days, the Met Office has said.