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Gales of up to 80mph are expected to batter most of the UK by the end of the week.Temperatures will alternate between freezing and mild because of an "unusually strong" 230mph jet stream, and several parts of the country can expect sleet as temperatures drop to -4c on Tuesday, with potential snow flurries by the weekend.Earlier this week it was found that 2014 was the hottest year on record, with climate change activists blaming the Government for a 'colossal failure' over making global warming a national priority.
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Drivers have been urged to take emergency provisions out with them on Wednesday in case they become stranded on the roads amid some of the most severe weather conditions Britain will have seen so far this winter.The Met Office has advised drivers to be prepared for disruption and difficult conditions, as they issue ice and snow warnings across most of the country. RAC spokesperson Simon Williams urged commuters to alter their travel plans to avoid rush hour, and to bring provisions in case they get stranded.
Cyclone expected to hit UKA cyclone is expected to bring more weather chaos to the UK which has been hit by snowfalls of up to 30cm in parts Snow has covered areas across the UK and strong winds are now expected to start battering the country as a cyclone hits.The Met Office has issued warnings of strong winds of up to 60mph to hit the country from Wednesday and the Weather Channel UK is warning of a deep Atlantic cyclone due to hit.The bad weather is expected to continue into next week with more snow and the lowest temperatures of the winter so far.
UK weather: Sleet, hail and snow on the way for much of Britain
Snow closed the A53 in Staffordshire, with driving conditions difficult in parts of the moorlands.The A53 Leek to Buxton road was closed in both directions near Flash, but reopened later on Wednesday morning.
Leeds Bradford airport was shut earlier this morning due to a covering of snow.
A car skidded on a snow covered road in Sheffield, smashing into the front of a house, after a night of heavy snowfall and more weather warnings from the Met Office.
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Britain braced for floods as 'supertide' strikesAn unusual positioning of the sun, moon and earth will lead to exceptionally high tides in 2015
UK weather: Forecasters warn of 'thundersnow' storms as flights suspended, trains cancelled and mayhem hits the motorways
Huge waves to batter Britain as Moon alignment triggers high tidesBritish coastlines could see waves of up to 50ft this weekend as the new Moon and high spring tides meet Atlantic storms
Wintry blast brings snow across the countryMet Office warns of freezing temperatures on Saturday night followed by snow on Sunday morning
Gales and torrential rain forecast after 'warmest weekend of year'Met Office warns sunseekers to make most of temperatures of up to 17C this weekend ahead of unsettled weather, with gales and heavy rain forecast Britain is about to bask in the hottest weekend of the year so far as temperatures could top 17C - but forecasters warned of gales and torrential rain from Monday.With spring sunshine and blue skies, the nation could be hotter than Greece in parts despite it being windy. Met Office spokeswoman Nicky Maxey said:... "From Monday, it will be unsettled with gales and heavy rain and this is possibly something we will issue a warning around."
Health alert as potentially lethal smog hits BritainBritain has been placed on a health alert because a potentially dangerous cloud of air pollution is blowing over the country.Experts say the smog could cause fatal asthma attacks and have warned the elderly and those with health problems to be cautious.
UK weather: Snow, hail, thunder and rain arrive as spring 'supertides' spark flood warnings
Easter 2015 weather: Gale force winds and snow to make way for cloudy Bank Holiday weekend The UK is facing a week of turbulent weather, including gale force winds and snow, which is likely to subside in time for the Easter weekend.
QuoteEaster 2015 weather: Gale force winds and snow to make way for cloudy Bank Holiday weekend The UK is facing a week of turbulent weather, including gale force winds and snow, which is likely to subside in time for the Easter weekend.http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/easter-2015-weather-gale-force-winds-and-snow-to-make-way-for-cloudy-bank-holiday-weekend-10144098.html
Spring sizzle as Britain to enjoy three months of warm weatherThe Met Office has predicted that Britain will see hotter than average temperatures over the next three months Britain will bask in soaring temperatures until July with hotter than average conditions, the Met Office has predicted.Despite a chilly start to the year, the next three months will see the UK sweltering in highs of up to 83F (28C).