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UK floods: Insurance costs 'won't rise despite storm claims'Forecasts for the costs of the storms have also risen, with the economic impact on the UK predicted to be between £2bn and £2.8bn
UK weather: Whitby cut off by flash flooding as Britain hit by more heavy rainPolice warn North Yorkshire seaside town only accessible via one route by 4x4 vehicles as Met Office extends weather warnings for large parts of UK
School children trapped on bus stuck in waist-high flood water after driver ignores road closure signTwenty-six youngsters on their way to school rescued by firefighters from rising waters when driver goes through 'no entry' sign in village near York
Record UK rainfall will not prevent water restrictions, experts warnSouthern England faces ‘tension’ over water supplies if the next few months are dry, leading hydrologists say, as not enough rain has fallen to recharge underground reserves
Giant Arctic air mass to bring snow and ice to Britain next weekFreezing overnight conditions expected in parts of the UK as Arctic air mass sweeps in Accumulations of up to 20mm are possible "quite widely" and the Met Office warned of the continued risk of flooding in areas where the ground was already swamped from a record-breaking December. Strong to gale force south-easterly winds could prove an additional hazard, forecasters predicted. After the weekend, colder and drier conditions will spread southwards and create conditions typical for January. By the middle of next week, temperatures are predicted to plummet, ranging between 0C and 5C, and there will be a mix of sunshine and showers.The Met Office said: "These showers are increasingly likely to fall as sleet or snow to low levels across the north of the UK."There is also a risk of some sleet and snow in the south, although many areas here are likely to be dry with some sunshine for much of the time."
UK Arctic freeze: Coldest winter in 58 years set to hit UKTwo 'threat to life' warnings have been issue in Scotland in response to the extreme weather, amid severe flooding in Aberdeen The severe weather is set to spread throughout the UK over the course of the weekend, as the blast of freezing Artic air strikes.
Snow falls in northern England as Met Office warns mild spell set to endCold snap could bring snow to London and the South East, although forecasters say it is unlikely to cause problems
Snow expected as far south as Kent and Cornwall as cold snap hits BritainMore snow is expected in the next few days and temperatures could drop as low as minus 15
Video shows waterfall completely frozen over following days of cold weather in DerbyshireStunning footage has been captured showing a waterfall in the Derbyshire Peak District completely frozen over.
Storm Jonas, which claimed at least 19 lives in the US, is heading across the Atlantic, triggering fears of more flooding. Severe weather warnings have been issed by the Met Office for much of Wales, north west England and the West of Scotland.The Met Office warned of heavy rain and the danger of more flooding.
Storm Jonas: Military put on standby as Storm Jonas hits UKUp to 100mm of rain is expected to fall as the tail end of Storm Jonas moves over the UK, triggering flood warnings in Cumbria, Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall The Met Office has issued a warning for heavy rain on Tuesday for the west of the UK, with 100mm (four inches) expected in parts of Wales and England.The Environment Agency warned those in Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall to prepare for flooding.
Storm Gertrude: Met Office issues amber warning as gusts of 80mph and heavy rain head for UK'We warn the public and emergency responders of severe or hazardous weather which has the potential to cause danger to life'
UK weather: Storm Henry to batter Britain, Met Office warnsSevere gale force winds could disrupt transport and power supplies across the country Storm Henry will hit Britain on Monday, the Met Office has said, as it warns that severe gale force winds could disrupt transport and power supplies across the country.
Storm ImogenThe Met Office have issued an Amber wind warning ahead of Storm Imogen, which is expected to hit parts of the UK on Monday. The strongest winds will affect south Wales and southern England, where high waves are also likely to cause problems.
UK weather: Britain braced for -10C winter blastSleet and snow is forecast as far south as Wales and the Midlands by the weekend with wintry showers across the rest of the country
Warnings for snow and ice across the UKTemperatures set to drop to -15C in parts Up to 5cm of snow could fall in parts and wintery showers are set to hit both the north and south of the country.
UK weather: Snow could threaten London by midweekBritain braces for another week of wintry weather with snow forecast following the lowest recorded temperatures for four years Lindsay Mears from the Met Office said:..."Snow is a real possibility in the Midlands and East England and even as far south as London from Wednesday. Though we’re not expecting a significant amount – no more than 2 cm."
Beautiful day but really extremely cold .Birds water frozen solid and even my watering can frozen solid. Could be a few snow flurries tomorrow? Still much nicer than all the rain and gloom. Keffie blue sky!!Daffs and snowdrops in the garden Spring can't be far away?