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The Agora => UK & World News => Topic started by: Maik on Thursday, 02 January, 2014 @ 18:55:20
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Britain will be battered by a fresh wave of "exceptional weather", with gale-force winds and driving rain creating a risk of widespread flooding, the environment secretary has warned.
Owen Paterson said after a meeting of the government's Cobra committee on Thursday that emergency agencies and power companies were on high alert for further storms.
Meanwhile the Environment Agency said it was preparing to issue severe weather warnings – meaning there is a threat to life and property – for coastal areas at risk of flooding.
Large swaths of the British coastline, stretching from the Isles of Scilly to Wales and Scotland, are at risk of severe flooding, forecasters warned, as a further storm front sweeps in from the Atlantic on Friday and again on Sunday.
The Environment Agency said the flood risk will extend along the UK coastline from north-west England, through Wales and south-west and southern England. Areas particularly at risk include the Isles of Scilly, the north and south coasts of Devon and Cornwall, Dorset and the coastline of Wales.
Severe flood warnings were issued for the coast of Cornwall and Devon on Thursday afternoon, with 65mph winds stirring up waves up to nine metres high in some places.
Flood warnings are also in place in the Midlands, north-west, Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as 229 less-serious flood alerts covering most of the UK.
The bigger concern for emergency services are gale-force winds, forecast at up to 60mph (100km/h) in western and southern England on Friday and even reaching 50mph inland, including London.
The weather warnings come after two people died after being swept out to sea by powerful waves off the south coast on New Year's Eve.
The search for a 27-year-old man swept out to sea on New Year's Eve was called off after a body was found on Thursday morning. The man, from Surrey, was swept out to sea by a powerful wave at 1am on Wednesday while celebrating the new year on the beach with his friends.
A woman died in the surf in Croyde, north Devon on New Year's Eve, after going swimming in the sea while on holiday with her family.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/jan/02/uk-braced-further-floods-storms-atlantic
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Homes evacuated as storm surge hits UK with 30ft waves expected
Residents in coastal areas evacuated from their homes as high winds and high tides hit England and Wales
The Environment Agency has issued 21 of its most serious flood warnings advising of flooding and a risk to life across Wales and England. (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/flood-warnings/#?tab=floodWarnings)
A combination of gales gusting up to 70 miles per hour, along with high spring tides, sent dangerous storm surges into coastal areas from the early hours of Friday.
People were warned to stay away from beaches, promenades and coastal paths in parts of Wales and southern and western England.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10548343/Homes-evacuated-as-storm-surge-hits-UK-with-30ft-waves-expected.html
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A man was pulled from the sea early on Saturday after ignoring warnings about the fierce storms battering Britain.
The man had to be rescued after going for a swim around 3am at Newquay, north Cornwall. He was dragged from the water and taken to hospital.
Police sergeant Reggie Butler said: “Another minute or 30 seconds and he would have been washed out to sea and the situation could have been tragic. We were not going to go into the water unless an opportunity presented itself and it was safe to do so. Fortunately for the male it did present itself.”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10550592/Man-rescued-from-raging-sea-as-storms-lash-Britain.html
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UK weather: Torrential rain and flooding continues as 'Winter Storm Hercules' heads over from US to add to Britain's woes
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-torrential-rain-and-flooding-continues-as-winter-storm-hercules-heads-over-from-us-to-add-to-britains-
woes-9040902.html (http://woes-9040902.html)
This video shows the strength of the storms hitting the UK - a spectacular view of the 30 foot waves which struck at Porthleven in Cornwall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYesEAOLdhc
Latest update from the Environment Agency: one severe flood warning, 106 flood warnings, 218 flood alerts. For more flooding information from the EA, click here (http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/31618.aspx).
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10553028/UK-weather-warning-live.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10553028/UK-weather-warning-live.html)
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Weather: winter proper is finally on its way with snow and ice
The storms which have lashed Britain are letting up, to be replaced by wintry conditions and the possibility of snow and ice
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10558939/Weather-winter-proper-is-finally-on-its-way-with-snow-and-ice.html
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Thanks Maik, just what I wanted to know.... :oki:
Tony
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This should cheer you up, Tony:
UK weather: flood warnings as further heavy rain expected to lash Britain
Met Office issues warning of severe weather for the south west and the Environment Agency issues more than 100 flood alerts and 10 more serious flood warnings
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10597730/UK-weather-flood-warnings-as-further-heavy-rain-expected-to-lash-Britain.html
...or maybe you'll look forward to your holidays! :beach:
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UK weather: Tornado ‘lifts cats into air’ as storms and rain sweep across country, bringing further risk of flooding
“We've got four feral cats in the yard and they were being lifted off the ground, they just went round like a big paper bag.” Ms Blay added that none of the people or animals involved were injured during the storm.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-tornado-lifts-cats-into-air-as-storms-and-rain-sweep-across-country-bringing-further-risk-of-flooding-9086092.html
:oki:
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Actually it's not been as bad here today as forecasted. Most of the rain was yesterday - but a nippy wind today. Kath got me a cheapo radio controlled weather station from Aldi for Crimbo, made by Ascot. Does internal and external temp and humidity, atmospheric pressure and trend, and phases of the moon plus a very rough and ready weather "forecast". Radio controlled clock from Frankfurt but gives UK time exactly. No PC interface for under £20 - or under 100 from what I can see. Think the offer from Aldi is now closed.
It's brilliant but Kath now fed up as I'm telling her the details all the time. :)
Tony
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Actually it's not been as bad here today as forecasted. Most of the rain was yesterday - but a nippy wind today. Kath got me a cheapo radio controlled weather station from Aldi for Crimbo, made by Ascot. Does internal and external temp and humidity, atmospheric pressure and trend, and phases of the moon plus a very rough and ready weather "forecast". Radio controlled clock from Frankfurt but gives UK time exactly. No PC interface for under £20 - or under 100 from what I can see. Think the offer from Aldi is now closed.
It's brilliant but Kath now fed up as I'm telling her the details all the time. :)
Tony
I bought one of those in Aldi about 4 years ago. It is still working and it has usually been surprisingly accurate!
It is currently forecasting some snow for tonight, but I think (hope) that might not occur.
The only problem I have had with the unit is the outdoor sensor now chews up AA batteries. They used to last 12 months but now only manage about 3½ weeks.
The barometric pressure sensor, temp & humidity have always been very accurate.
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Keep hoping, Phil!
First snow of winter hits south of England
Forecasters warn temperatures will drop to below freezing this week as snow is expected across much of the UK by Wednesday
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10598611/First-snow-of-winter-hits-south-of-England.html
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UK weather: Lives at risk as more floods hit Britain, Environment Agency warns
The Environment Agency has issued nine of the most serious 'danger to life' warnings and more than 200 flood alerts as rain and gales are set to batter Britain
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10610911/UK-weather-Lives-at-risk-as-more-floods-hit-Britain-Environment-Agency-warns.html
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Thousands of homes in south-west England, Wales and Ireland are without power and transport networks are in chaos today after the country was battered by 80mph winds and heavy rain overnight.
Western Power Distribution said around 44,000 customers had been affected since Tuesday afternoon and a remaining 5,000 homes were still without power, despite staff working through the night.
Most of the outages were caused by "airborne debris" that had hit overhead power lines a company spokesman said.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-thousands-of-homes-left-without-power-as-southwest-takes-a-pasting-from-storm-9108407.html
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Penguins given antidepressants to cope with the British weather
The South-American birds have been made miserable by the endless rain
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/penguins-given-antidepressants-to-cope-with-the-british-weather-9114953.html
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Sounds like the penguins need a pick-me-up
UK weather: Worst is yet to come as Atlantic storm Ruth to batter Britain this weekend bringing 80mph winds and 35ft waves
Forecasters warn of an 'absolute monster' as Met office says UK will be 'engulfed' by rain as worst of a 'conveyor belt of storms' set to hit the country
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-worst-is-yet-to-come-as-atlantic-storm-ruth-to-batter-britain-this-weekend-bringing-80mph-winds-and-35ft-waves-9114278.html
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UK weather: flooding crisis set to deepen
Fourteen new severe warnings are issued along Thames Valley, indicating threat to life
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10627606/UK-weather-flooding-crisis-set-to-deepen.html
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Flood-hit Wraysbury targeted by looters
Residents in Wraysbury in Berkshire are pleading for help from the police and army to stop the looting
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10628835/Flood-hit-Wraysbury-targeted-by-looters.html
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Torrential rain followed by heavy snow! Not settled down with us but the peaks look a bit like Sochi. Hubbie just returned from shops seen a car with 4 inches on top. Occupants reckon they have 8 inches where they come from? Just when we thought of a trip out maybe stop in and watch somebody elses snow on the Winter Olympics!!
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We've been very lucky in the NW (so far!) - until recently we've been the highest area for rainfall. But it has definitely been very wet!
Tony
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Like you TonyKath we feel very lucky as we live halfway up a hill, however while driving to my daughters yesterday who lives just 5 miles away couldent get over the flooded fields and the roads in several small hamlets completely covered in water and impassable, heartbreaking!
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Sounds as though the government is now taking it more seriously:
UK floods: 'Money is no object' to end misery, says David Cameron
David Cameron announces national emergency and promises to spend whatever is necessary as flooding worsens across southern England
David Cameron said on Tuesday that “money is no object” as he declared the floods were a national emergency and staked his personal authority on rebuilding damaged regions and making them more resilient to extreme weather.
Mr Cameron spoke as:
-- Scientists warned that it may take until May for the flood waters to subside;
-- The number of people evacuated from their homes rose to 1,000;
-- Oxford University confirmed that the country was enduring its wettest winter for 250 years;
-- Snow caused travel problems in the Midlands;
-- Network Rail said it could take months before train timetables, badly hit by flooding in the South, are back to normal.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10632181/UK-floods-Money-is-no-object-to-end-misery-says-David-Cameron.html
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Parts of the UK are again facing flooding as forecasters warn a further band of stormy weather later could mean the "strongest" winds of the winter.
BBC weather forecaster Laura Gilchrist said winds could exceed 100mph around the coast of west Wales.
Gales could be the most "strongest and disruptive" of the winter so far, she added.
The Met Office has issued an amber "be prepared" warning of wind on Wednesday as well as yellow "be aware" snow, wind and rain warnings.
The warning for snow covers northern and western parts of the UK - but not the South West - mostly until mid-morning Wednesday.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26148379
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No 'blank cheque' for flooding relief, Cabinet minister says
There is no “blank cheque” for the flood relief effort, Patrick McLoughlin has said, appearing to contradict claims by the Prime Minister that money is “no object” as Britain continues to battle extreme weather.
The Transport Secretary said that the Government would “use every resource” but refused to say that new money will be made available.
His comments come just hours after David Cameron insisted that “whatever money is needed [for flood relief] will be spent”.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10632633/No-blank-cheque-for-flooding-relief-Cabinet-minister-says.html
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Red Warnings now in force 100 miles an hour winds possible v heavy rain and snow. Hold tight folks could get very hairy!!!Hope everyone keeps safe.
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Damn - spoke too soon!! Trying to batten down the hatches here - winds up to 80 mph forecast slightly north of us. Distinctly breezy out now. :oki:
Tony
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We sympathise with folks that have been affected by the recent bad weather, a lot of what has effected Britain first passed over us in Brittany, several rivers flooded, also canal's, land slides and numerous reports of property damage caused by wind & rain. You can't take a ten minute drive without counting dozens of trees brought down by the storms.
Tony, we had high winds come through a few hours ago, a few slates missing off the roof and a cement mixer re positioned, maybe the same storm? You & Kath keep your heads down, have a glass of no12 and stay safe. We hope everyone stays safe...
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First UK casualty I've heard of:
A man has died apparently trying to clear a fallen tree as hurricane-force winds batter parts of the UK.
The dead man, believed to be in his 70s, was killed after the tree brought down power cables in Wiltshire.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26153889
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Thanks Bedlam - I've been thinking we don't hear how the weather has been affecting nearby countries. Surprised no one is ascribing it to Eurocrats! Not too bad here though I think we were on the southern edge of the worst. Damage to a short bit of fence that was getting on a bit but otherwise OK. Overall I don't think it was anywhere as near as bad as the hurricane of '87 - which Kath always reminds me (and anyone else) I managed to sleep through. :doh:
Tony
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Weather gets even freakier: after storms, floods and gales - now there's a bog fire
Despite being drenched by storms, powerlines torn down by winds have reportedly started a bog fire in a Welsh coastal town, as a fresh round of extreme weather wreaks havoc across Britain.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/weather-gets-even-freakier-after-storms-floods-and-gales--now-theres-a-bog-fire-9127516.html
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The storms have flattened a red squirrel forrest in County Durham. The red squirrel is a protected species and has drastically reduced in numbers in the UK in recent years.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10635142/Floods-Met-Office-predicts-terrible-day-of-storms-live.html
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The storms have flattened a red squirrel forrest in County Durham. The red squirrel is a protected species and has drastically reduced in numbers in the UK in recent years.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10635142/Floods-Met-Office-predicts-terrible-day-of-storms-live.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10635142/Floods-Met-Office-predicts-terrible-day-of-storms-live.html)
And no doubt the floods in Somerset will have seen off far more badgers than the "culling" did last year. :unsure:
Tony
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Floods could remain until March, Environment Agency warns
Full effect of this weekend's storms may take days to filter downstream in major rivers
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10639945/Floods-could-remain-until-March-Environment-Agency-warns.html
Expect no let-up in severe weather, UK forecasters warn
Around 5,000 military personnel committed to flood relief work as violent storms set to batter southern coast over weekend
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/feb/14/no-let-up-severe-weather-storms-flood-uk-forecasters-warn
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Two people have died as strong winds and heavy rain hit southern England, adding to problems already caused by widespread storms and flooding.
An 85-year-old man died after a freak wave hit a British cruise ship in the English Channel.
In central London, a 49-year-old female taxi driver was killed when her car was crushed by falling masonry.
More than 120,000 homes are without power and severe weather warnings are in place for much of the UK.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26200497
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Thanks Bedlam - I've been thinking we don't hear how the weather has been affecting nearby countries.
Tony
T'other side of pond:
US East Coast left reeling from massive storm
The east coast of America has been left reeling by a ferocious winter storm that has killed at least 25 people.
The extreme weather conditions moved up from the south-east and swept along the Atlantic coastline.
Some areas experienced almost 70 centimetres of snow. Power supplies were cut to millions of homes and businesses and more than 2000 flights were cancelled.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-26201587
The new Dust Bowl: 'epochal' drought hits California's Central Valley
On the road into the small California farming community of Mendota the signs read “Stop – dust bowl!” and “Save Water” as farmers in orchards are busy bulldozing withered almond trees.
It didn’t used to be like this here. Until recently this town of 11,000 people was proudly known as the “Cantaloupe Capital of the World”. Of all the many local crops its melons were most prized. Mendota’s farmers have been growing them since the 1920s, when Greek immigrants arrived and found the soil was perfect. The lush fields used to provide 70 per cent of America’s cantaloupes.
But today Mendota is becoming known for another reason. It sits at ground zero in an unfolding, slow motion billion dollar disaster, what climatologists are calling an “epochal” drought. Analysis of the rings in ancient sequoia trees suggests the region is experiencing a lack of rain not seen since 1580, around the time Sir Francis Drake reached the California coast and claimed it for Elizabeth I.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/10638983/The-new-Dust-Bowl-epochal-drought-hits-Californias-Central-Valley.html
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Flood-hit areas earmarked for more homes
Councils have issued plans to build hundreds of new homes in some of the areas worst affected by the country's flooding crisis
Mark Wilson, the chief executive of Aviva, Britain’s largest insurer, calls for a halt to building on “defenceless” floodplains. In the past decade alone, tens of thousands of homes have been built in areas of significant flood risk, with the British insurance industry paying out more than £5 billion to homes and businesses since 2000. Mr Wilson says: “As a nation we need to build more homes, but the cost of development must include the cost of defences. Let’s be crystal clear: no defences, no development.”
Throughout the country, tens of thousands of properties are due to be built on high-risk “grade 3” flood land as councils struggle to meet government targets for house-building.
Between 2001 and 2011, about 40,000 properties were built on wholly or largely undefended plains at “significant risk” of flooding, according to a report produced by a sub-committee of the Government’s committee on climate change. Floodplain development grew faster than building in the rest of the country.
In the six years to 2011, the Environment Agency did not object to more than half of all planning applications for flood-risk areas, the report said. In about half the cases where it did oppose an application, it dropped its objection after negotiations with councils and developers. In almost 10,000 cases over the past six years reported, the agency was not informed of the final outcome of the application. In the past year alone, councils allowed 87 developments involving 560 new homes to proceed against Environment Agency opposition.
There are no national regulations to prevent developers from building homes on floodplains, and construction companies bear none of the subsequent risk should the houses flood.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10641488/Flood-hit-areas-earmarked-for-more-homes.html
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Four Mayday calls made during storm.
On one BA flight from Moscow to Heathrow the pilot aborted an attempted landing “as the wheels touched the runway” because of a 60mph crosswind, leaving the 143 passengers screaming with fear.
According to reports in the Sunday Times, three of the “mayday” flights were believed to be running low on reserve fuel, while the fourth suffered problems with its rudder.
The ITV reporter Jonathan Swain, on board BA flight 767 on his way back from covering the Winter Olympics in Russia, said passengers were left “very shaken” by the aborted landing.
He wrote: “My most frightening flight ever. People screaming on flight as thrown around by strong winds. Pilot aborted as wheel touched runway.
“Even the cabin crew were worried. We were like a paper plane swinging over London approaching HRW [Heathrow].”
http://www.independent.ie/world-news/four-pilots-over-london-issued-most-severe-mayday-calls-at-height-of-valentines-day-storm-30014221.html
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Floods could have devastating environmental impact
The full scale of the damage being wreaked upon wildlife and ecosystems by flooding can be revealed today, as conservationists warn that Britain could have an “absolutely devastating environment incident” on its hands.
Noxious hydrogen sulphide fumes and lead poisoning are among the threats from floodwater contamination – while animals at almost all stages of the food chain, from insects to small mammals and birds, are already thought to be drowning or dying from lack of food.
Hedgehogs, badgers, voles, worms, birds, wood mice and bumblebees – all are said to be perishing, according to experts.
Many animals could be poisoned by floodwater redistributing pesticides and toxic chemicals from industrial sites, a new report indicates.
http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/uk-weather-floods-could-have-devastating-environmental-impact-9132299.html
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A 20ft deep sinkhole has suddenly appeared... under a quiet cul-de-sac.
It is the third sinkhole to emerge in a week in Britain.
A 15ft-deep hole appeared in the central reservation of the M2 on Tuesday and a second - 17ft-deep, 10ft-wide - opened up in a Kent garden the following day.
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/02/15/uk-weather-sinkhole-hemel-hempstead_n_4794141.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
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More sinkholes expected to swallow up Britain
Britain should brace itself for more sinkholes opening up as geologists find they are appearing at five times their normal rate, and areas near homes and roads are at risk
Sinkholes are rapidly appearing across Britain as downpours continue and geologists warn more are expected to open up in the coming months – even when the rains stop.
Sinkholes are closely associated with heavy rainfall, but... once the deluge stops and groundwater levels start to recede there is a risk of even more.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10643787/More-sinkholes-expected-to-swallow-up-Britain.html
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Poor old UK, homes have being blown away, washed away or flooded and now, could possibly disappear down a bloody great hole - I think I would rather cope with a major earthquake every 50-60 years! I hope I don't have to eat my words any time soon..!
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Looks like the government here has acted more positively than the gov in the UK, too. Though it may be fortunate the 'quakes occured before the elections :hmm:
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More sinkholes expected to swallow up Britain
Britain should brace itself for more sinkholes opening up as geologists find they are appearing at five times their normal rate, and areas near homes and roads are at risk
Sinkholes are rapidly appearing across Britain as downpours continue and geologists warn more are expected to open up in the coming months – even when the rains stop.
Sinkholes are closely associated with heavy rainfall, but... once the deluge stops and groundwater levels start to recede there is a risk of even more.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10643787/More-sinkholes-expected-to-swallow-up-Britain.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10643787/More-sinkholes-expected-to-swallow-up-Britain.html)
So have I got this right? If it rains we get sinkholes. And if it stops raining we get.... sinkholes. :blink:
Tony
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UK weather: snow forecast for England and Wales
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for snowfall across England and Wales on Friday
It is officially the last day of winter and, as if to mark the ocassion, the country will see a flury of snowfall on Friday.
The Met Office has issued “be aware” severe weather warnings for the whole country, with only Scotland likely to remain unaffected.
Snow is expected to coat England and Wales on the last day of February, which marks the last day of winter according to the meteorological calender.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10663110/UK-weather-snow-forecast-for-England-and-Wales.html
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England and Wales hit by wettest winter in nearly 250 years
Met Office confirms that England and Wales have experienced their wettest winter since records began in 1766
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/feb/27/england-and-wales-hit-by-wettest-winter-in-nearly-250-years
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Spring weather on the way for Britain after weeks of rain
Southern England to enjoy temperatures of up to 17C this weekend, bringing welcome relief to flood victims
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/mar/05/spring-weather-britain-rain
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Warm floodwater is just so much nicer....
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It's actually rather pleasant darn sarf today, very cold/frosty start but went for an amble at lunchtime and sun made me take my scarf off - looking forward to actually being able to do something in the garden this weekend other than stare at the mud
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Just read this headline on Daily Mail
Britain wakes to a frosty, clear morning of fire and ice - but it's going to be HOTTER than the Greek Islands this weekend with temperatures set to rise to 18C in welcome warm spell at last
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Oh my, TonyD will now be airing off his swimming trunks and looking forward to a paddle along the high street.
...not sure what APB will be wearing this weekend :blink: ;)
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Just what we need .Watching tv its 3months since the first problems with the sea surges on the East coast and then after that we had all the rain and winds up to end of Feb. It showed the Somerset levels and they are all still under feet of water. Some people returning to their homes for the first time since Christmas to have a look at the state of them were overcome. Can't imagine what it must be like and how long it is going to take for them to dry out. Every day of sunshine and warmth without any rain will be more than welcome. Hopefully we are on the turn!!
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March has been pretty dry in NW UK - until today, that is. :btd:
Tony
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Warm sunshine and temperatures of 17o forecast for this coming week-end here in the South of England. Same forecast as Keffy! :unsure:
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A metre-long fish that escaped from an aquatic centre during recent flooding has been found.
The sturgeon, named Steve, swam out of World of Water in Romsey, Hampshire when it was inundated by flood water in early February.
But now staff at a car wash a mile from the centre have discovered him in a deep puddle.
A larger koi carp fish named Chadwick escaped at the same time but, despite sightings, has not yet been retrieved.
Centre manager Mark Bradbury said he was "hugely relieved" Steve had been recovered and "only a little worse for wear for his travels."
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-26504109
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Hmmm. Steve the Sturgeon could start a trend. How about Holly the halibut and Colin the cod. That koi should of course be called Ratner in honour of the former company CEO who said his products were a load of old carp, as I recall. :rofl:
Tony
PS lovely day here about 15 deg. Just got in from the dogs taking me for a walk.
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Smog alert in England and Wales as Saharan dust storm smothers south
Vulnerable people warned to stay indoors with air pollution predicted to reach maximum level across southern Britain
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/apr/02/smog-alert-england-wales-air-pollution-saharan-dust
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Weather: Easter Sunday set to be washout, warn forecasters
High and low pressure systems could result in heavy rainfall over the Bank Holiday weekend
The barbecues may have been out in force last weekend, but Easter Sunday threatens be a washout after forecasters warned that the current spell of warm, dry weather could come to an abrupt end.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10766436/Weather-Easter-Sunday-set-to-be-washout-warn-forecasters.html
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Wettest winter on record could cause tick invasion, say scientists
If the misery caused by the storms and floods of the wettest winter on record was not enough, scientists believe it could now lead to an invasion of ticks.
The parasites feed on the blood of humans and animals and their irritating bites can spread illnesses including Lyme disease.
Tick numbers and incidences of the diseases they carry have increased substantially over the last two decades, according to the School of Biological Sciences at Bristol University.
Warm winters and wet summers provide the perfect breeding ground for the arachnids.
Ticks should be removed as soon as possible to reduce the risk of Lyme disease, which can affect the skin, joints, heart and nervous system.
Public Health England estimates there are 2,000 to 3,000 cases of Lyme disease in England and Wales each year, with up to 20 per cent picked up abroad.
Some of the UK’s most famous National Parks, like the New Forest and the Lake District, are known to have high numbers of ticks.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/wettest-winter-on-record-could-cause-tick-invasion-say-scientists-9317634.html
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Flood alerts issued for most of UK for Saturday
Met Office says some areas could see 2-3cm of rain in an hour – almost half of the UK monthly average for all of June
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/jun/06/flood-alerts-most-of-uk-saturday
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Threw it down here for about 45 minutes this morning followed by less heavy rain. Not as bad as in the warnings, though. :)
Tony
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Met Office forecasts gloomy week of storms, thunderous showers and low temperatures
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/met-office-forecasts-gloomy-week-of-storms-thunderous-showers-and-low-temperatures-9508244.html
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Lightning storms as heatwave warning remains
Lightning struck more than 3,000 times in two hours in the UK, as a heatwave warning remains in place for parts of the country.
Storms hit southern England overnight, and BBC Weather said the rain would move north across the UK during Friday.
Temperatures in parts of the UK are set to climb beyond 30C (86F) later.
Friday could top Thursday as the hottest day of the year so far, and the Met Office has issued a heatwave alert for southern England and the Midlands.
Public Health England said elderly people and those with long-term illnesses should take particular care.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-28361254
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The heatwave is continuing here but possibly temperatures a bit lower tomorrow and Sunday. I recorded 44C in the back garden on Tuesday evening - shade was 29C.
Tony
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Hail storms and flash floods in south as north wakes up to sunshine
Commuters experienced train delays and flooded roads this morning as heavy storms hit the south and some areas saw more than half a month's rain fall in an hour while the north remained dry
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10995282/Hail-storms-and-flash-floods-in-south-as-north-wakes-up-to-sunshine.html
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:rant: yes, lovely start to my working week :rant:
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Weather here been glorious at the moment dog sitting four labs on my daughters farm whilst she takes in the sights of the Rockies with the kids .Her hubby is Harvesting and it looks like a bumper one. No rain now for three weeks but think it might be on its way at weekend. Temperatures been well into 20's nearer to 30 at times. Don't feel too bad for missing out on Keffie this time ,but we are still thinking off you all and wishing you well!!Had a wonderful day for our Golden Wedding Garden Party .A day to remember with all the family!!
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Glad to hear you had a great day on your Golden Wedding anniversary!
Now watch out!!
Hurricane Bertha growing in size and could hit UK with torrential rain and high winds this weekend
It is expected to downgrade to a post-tropical storm, but could bring with it torrential rains and strong winds
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-hurricane-bertha-heading-towards-uk-9648289.html
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Tropical storm Bertha likely to leave Britain unscathed, says Met Office
Forecasters say UK will miss any after-effects of storm that has battered Caribbean and is set to move across Atlantic
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/aug/06/tropical-storm-bertha-britain-caribbean-atlantic
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A £10,000 reward has been offered to anyone who helps police track down two men who were filmed kicking a squirrel into the Grand Canyon.
The two men, who are believed to be French, lured the animal to the edge of the canyon using a trail of breadcrumbs before one of them kicked it off.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/squirrel-kick-video-10000-reward-offered-to-track-down-heartless-french-men-who-kicked-squirrel-into-grand-canyon-9651555.html
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Almost a month's rain falls in first half of August
Firefighters describe downpours as "biblical" as Britain is lashed with almost a month's worth of rain in the first 13 days of August
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/11037603/Almost-a-months-rain-falls-in-first-half-of-August.html
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A drop in temperatures in the UK has prompted a last minute rush for overseas holidays, according to Thomson and First Choice.
The brands, both part of TUI, say online searches have jumped as UK temperatures plummet to below 20 degrees for the first time since June and the forecast in many parts of the country is bleak and wet for the bank holiday weekend.
http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2012875
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UK weather: Hopes for Indian summer as Met Office forecasts above-average temperatures for next three months
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-hopes-for-indian-summer-as-met-office-forecasts-aboveaverage-temperatures-for-next-three-months-9708953.html
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The best weather will be between 16 and 30/9.
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That when you're away on Kef?
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That when you're away on Kef?
Of course, it happens every time. We are visiting for the whole of June next year so be prepared for biblical weather in Kef and the best summer since 1976 in UK.
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Britain on alert for flooding and high winds from Hurricane Gonzalo
A powerful hurricane set to strike Britain next week has gained strength and been upgraded to one of the top rankings
However, the Met Office said there was still a chance that the UK could escape the worst of the weather.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/11167250/Britain-on-alert-for-flooding-and-high-winds-from-Hurricane-Gonzalo.html
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Excellent - got lots of bedding to wash/dry - might buy a few extra pegs :flyer:
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It's currently 18.3 in the shade here and very pleasant. But... we're off to Morocco tomorrow forecast 31 deg when we arrive and 37/38 on Mon/Tues!! :)
Tony
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Hurricane Gonzalo live: three dead as winds batter Britain
Updates as woman killed by falling tree outside barracks in Knightsbridge, central London, while two men died in separate accidents in Essex and Merseyside
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/11176145/Hurricane-Gonzalo-live-updates-as-strong-winds-batter-Britain.html
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UK weather: Get ready for ten days of heavy rain and 50mph gales
Areas of Britain are at risk from severe flooding as high winds and heavy rain sweep in from the Atlantic.
Forecasters said people across Britain should prepare for as many as ten days of miserable weather, with gales as strong as 50mph in some places.
The Environment Agency called for “immediate action” by householders after issuing flood warnings in the southwest and northeast of England.
Residents of the North-west, Midlands and Wales were also told that flooding was possible in their areas and that they should “be prepared”.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-get-ready-for-ten-days-of-heavy-rain-and-50mph-gales-9845868.html
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UK weather: Flood warnings issued as forecasters predict month of storms, wind and heavy rain to batter Britain
Forecasters are warning the UK to expect a month-long conveyor belt of storms as we head into December, after heavy rain overnight saw flood alerts put in place across the country.
The forecast is also for a warmer-than-average start to December – meaning there’s no snow on the horizon just yet.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-flood-warnings-issued-as-forecasters-predict-month-of-storms-wind-and-heavy-rain-to-batter-britain-9849471.html
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Deadly future heatwaves could kill thousands in Britain, warn scientists
Today’s children will face deadly heatwaves which could kill thousands more people by the end of the century, the Royal Society has warned.
If governments do not get a handle on global warming by 2100, Britain will experience three times as many heatwaves as it does now with the death toll rising
Around 2,000 people die each year in the UK because of hot weather, with the elderly at most risk. But that could rise to at least 6,000 in the next century and probably higher because the percentage of over-65s is rising dramatically.
There will also be three times as many floods annually and twice as many droughts, the Royal Society predicts in its new report ‘Resilience to Extreme Weather’ which was published on Thursday.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/11256139/Deadly-future-heatwaves-could-kill-thousands-in-Britain-warn-scientists.html
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Deadly future heatwaves could kill thousands in Britain, warn scientists
Today’s children will face deadly heatwaves which could kill thousands more people by the end of the century, the Royal Society has warned.
If governments do not get a handle on global warming by 2100, Britain will experience three times as many heatwaves as it does now with the death toll rising
Around 2,000 people die each year in the UK because of hot weather, with the elderly at most risk. But that could rise to at least 6,000 in the next century and probably higher because the percentage of over-65s is rising dramatically.
There will also be three times as many floods annually and twice as many droughts, the Royal Society predicts in its new report ‘Resilience to Extreme Weather’ which was published on Thursday.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/11256139/Deadly-future-heatwaves-could-kill-thousands-in-Britain-warn-scientists.html
They can't forecast next weeks weather never mind the next century's! Another bunch of overpaid and underemployed "experts".
Edit: BBCode amended
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Ari, I wouldn't worry about heatwaves this side of Christmas:
Parts of Britain could this week see their coldest night of the year so far, with temperatures plummeting to as low as 23F (-5C) and the first snow of the winter.
The mild autumn may seem like a distant memory as arctic winds move south across the British Isles.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights could be the chilliest of the year in some exposed, rural areas, the Met Office said. Temperatures will fall well below freezing in these areas, from the Scottish Highlands in the north to the South of England.
Towards the weekend, the first snow of the winter could arrive in parts of England.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11268482/Coldest-night-of-the-year-could-be-this-week.html
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Ari, I wouldn't worry about heatwaves this side of Christmas:
Parts of Britain could this week see their coldest night of the year so far, with temperatures plummeting to as low as 23F (-5C) and the first snow of the winter.
The mild autumn may seem like a distant memory as arctic winds move south across the British Isles.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights could be the chilliest of the year in some exposed, rural areas, the Met Office said. Temperatures will fall well below freezing in these areas, from the Scottish Highlands in the north to the South of England.
Towards the weekend, the first snow of the winter could arrive in parts of England.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11268482/Coldest-night-of-the-year-could-be-this-week.html
Or, to rephrase the Telegraph report, the UK is going to experience typical December weather. Is this once respected newspaper trying to compete with the tabloids? What next: topless Teresa May on page 3?
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Quite so, Ari. More to the point would be a report that it would be the coldest night for 18 months given the very mild winter last year. Don't think that a topless Theresa May would do much for sales, though. Would offend feminists, loyal Tories and most males unless wearing seasonal beer goggles!
Tony
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Britain is braced for “severe” gale force winds, with some forecasters predicting a "weather bomb" that could create winds of up to 80 miles per hour in some remote parts of the country.
The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for most of the UK today and tomorrow, extending their warning to cover the entire country on Thursday when two different systems are expected to hit Britain.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-unpredictable-conditions-may-see-severe-70-mph-weather-bomb--approach-northwestern-britain-9911930.html
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Britain is braced for “severe” gale force winds, with some forecasters predicting a "weather bomb" that could create winds of up to 80 miles per hour in some remote parts of the country.
The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for most of the UK today and tomorrow, extending their warning to cover the entire country on Thursday when two different systems are expected to hit Britain.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-unpredictable-conditions-may-see-severe-70-mph-weather-bomb--approach-northwestern-britain-9911930.html
Just watching a bit of footy and the weather wallys seem to have got it spot on this time. Driving rain and howling winds at Anfield. By the look on Brendan Rodgers face that weather 'bomb' looks like it's just gone off in his trousers ! Oh dear.......
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It is 8.50am and here in Brum there are blue skies and just a breeze. Sorry Scotland, serves you right for inflicting Alex Salmond on the rest of the UK.
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? It could happen, says Met Office
The Met Office says while it is still too early to forecast a white Christmas, the factors could be in place for a snowy December 25
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11293398/Dreaming-of-a-white-Christmas-It-could-happen-says-Met-Office.html
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Britain set for cold weather with snow expected on Boxing Day
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/dec/25/britain-cold-weather-snow-expected-boxing-day
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Been snowing since tea time and now 9.00pm about four inches and coming down very heavy. Weather forecast says about four inches tonight and more tomorrow. A late White Christmas !!!
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9pm and raining here in Worcester :pray: NO SNOW PLEASE
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Not great news: more snow expected in parts, overall cold and windy:
The UK was hit by wild and wintry weather tonight, forcing two airports to close at least temporarily. Gale force winds, ice, severe cold temperatures and heavy snow were expected overnight – with some areas being warned to expect up to 15 centimetres on the ground.
Four flights into Liverpool airport... were diverted to Manchester Airport... as the Merseyside hub was closed for more than an hour while its runway was cleared of snow.
Leeds Bradford International Airport also closed.
The Met Office has released a yellow 'be aware' warning of snow across swathes of England, Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland between Friday and six am on Saturday.
It also issued an orange 'severe weather action' warning, where it warned there was a 90 per cent chance of "severe cold weather, icy conditions and heavy snow" between 3pm on Friday and 12am on Wednesday.
It said "significant snow accumulations are possible" and warned strong winds are expected to develop, with temperatures expected to plummet to 2C and lower.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-warnings-as-up-to-10cm-of-snow-forecast-for-boxing-day-9944942.html
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Many drivers became marooned by heavy snow in Yorkshire, Chesterfield and the Peak District, where the RAC said people were experiencing “big problems”.
“We are rescuing people who are bogged down in snow there," a spokesperson said.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-travellers-stranded-in-snow-as-gales-blast-across-country-9945999.html
Thousands of travellers had their journeys severely disrupted as heavy snow and winter storms swept the UK, closing roads and airports and bringing chaos to large parts of the country.
One of the worst hit was Sheffield, where a group of passengers were forced to spend the night in a church after their coach became stuck in the heavy snow and dozens of motorists simply abandoned their cars in the city.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11314304/Snow-shuts-airports-and-brings-roads-to-standstill-across-Britain.html
Travellers in the north of England face major disruption following heavy snowfall that closed two airports and stranded motorists and coach passengers overnight.
The north of England and the Midlands were the worst affected by the blizzards, with 11cm (4.3in) falling in Leek, Staffordshire. Nottinghamshire and Bingley, near Bradford, saw flurries of up to 7cm (2.8in).
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/dec/27/travel-chaos-weather-snow-england-roads-airports-shut
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People have been making most of the heavy snow that fell in Sheffield on Friday night by skiing down residential streets.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-30609469
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1JRtzXgt0M
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I see the Highways department have been busy keeping the roads clear. ( sarcasm.) but true :rant:
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Let's hope those roads get gritted:
Temperatures have plunged below freezing in parts of the UK amid warnings that drivers could face treacherous conditions on icy roads.
The lowest recorded temperature was almost -5C in Perthshire overnight with "widespread" frost hitting large areas of the UK, the BBC Weather centre said.
The Met Office issued yellow warnings to "be aware" of ice in all areas.
Widespread icy patches could form on untreated surfaces, especially where snow has fallen, the Met Office said.
Forecasters predict the temperature could drop below freezing even in southern cities on Sunday night and could fall as low as -10C in rural areas.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-30610567
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Beautiful and sunny today but after about six inches of snow that has melted and refrozen overnight everywhere is treacherous under foot. Had to cancel my birthday meal out at Hardwick inn roads too bad out in countryside and everyone going down with flu!!!Doesn't look as if this lot will be going far before the New Year its well and truly frozen. Must be the first time I have known the M1 to be closed due to the weather on Boxing Day night .Some people were stuck for five hours before rescue on one of the counties main arteries. This country is bonkers when bad weather arrives. You couldn't even rely on a train service as that was in chaos as well.
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Better day here today, after yesterday's heavy rain and strong winds. Weather not as bad as the UK though:
One dead as icy conditions make Britain's roads treacherous
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11316046/Driver-killed-in-crash-on-icy-road-in-East-Sussex.html
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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.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-warnings-issued-ahead-of-unusually-strong-jet-stream-moving-across-the-atlantic-9960672.html
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Could storms signal a British 'monsoon season'?
As Britain is battered by hurricane force winds and torrential downpours, our longest-serving TV weatherman gives his views on the "fifth season" - and says there could be worse to come
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11335402/Could-storms-signal-a-British-monsoon-season.html
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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.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11343676/Drivers-warned-amid-severe-weather-conditions.html
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Cyclone expected to hit UK
A 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.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11345085/Cyclone-expected-to-hit-UK.html
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Was nice earlier on but then a bitterly cold north wind started.
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Tony
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It's flipping freezing. Just got in from town and I am numb. Beautiful and sunny but looks as if there will be snow on the tops soon. At least we are seeing the first signs of Spring -Snowdrops out and Daffodils in bud!!!Roll on !!!
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Looks like more to come...
UK weather: Sleet, hail and snow on the way for much of Britain
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-sleet-hail-and-snow-on-the-way-for-much-of-britain-9984967.html
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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.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-30911614
Leeds Bradford airport was shut earlier this morning due to a covering of snow.
http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2015/01/21/51897/snow+shuts+leeds+bradford+airport.html
Hopefully LBA will be clear of snow by summer!
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Lots of snow but slowly thawing. May be dodgy later tonight when it is due to freeze. Brightening myself up though looking at the just announced route of the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race May 1,2nd and 3rd.Days 1and 2 will be on the doorstep of our caravan so the kids will be in their element. Hubby is taking orders for bacon butties!!!Trying to think how many we can get in the caravan and awning. Perhaps I can get some bunk beds!!!
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Not so far away from you, colleywobble (piccie in link):
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.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-car-ploughs-into-house-after-night-of-heavy-snow-and-icy-conditions-9992516.html
Mmmmm... bacon butties :pray:
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I am reliably told that it is my Grandson's Geography teacher's car. Must have been in a hurry-probably late for school as that was in Sheffield and the school is in Derbyshire. Wrecked the homeowners settee!!Good job she wasn't sitting on it at the time!!
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my Grandson's Geography teacher's car
Whoops - took a wrong turn there!
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Britain braced for floods as 'supertide' strikes
An unusual positioning of the sun, moon and earth will lead to exceptionally high tides in 2015
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11370901/Britain-braced-for-floods-as-supertide-strikes.html
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A couple of piccies from
Kef Colleywobble:
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...somewhere in the wilds of Derbyshire :x-smile:
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UK weather: Forecasters warn of 'thundersnow' storms as flights suspended, trains cancelled and mayhem hits the motorways
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/manchester-airport-is-reopening-after-bad-weather-cancelled-flights-out-and-diverted-all-flights-due-to-land-10010283.html
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Huge waves to batter Britain as Moon alignment triggers high tides
British coastlines could see waves of up to 50ft this weekend as the new Moon and high spring tides meet Atlantic storms
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11424812/Huge-waves-to-batter-Britain-as-Moon-alignment-triggers-high-tides.html
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Brilliant! just when I've cleaned my windows!
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You'll get a lovely view of the snow!
Wintry blast brings snow across the country
Met Office warns of freezing temperatures on Saturday night followed by snow on Sunday morning
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11426696/Wintry-blast-brings-snow-across-the-country.html
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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."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11454454/Gales-and-torrential-rain-forecast-after-warmest-weekend-of-year.html
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Health alert as potentially lethal smog hits Britain
Britain 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.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/11481817/Health-alert-as-potentially-lethal-smog-hits-Britain.html
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UK weather: Snow, hail, thunder and rain arrive as spring 'supertides' spark flood warnings
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-snow-hail-thunder-and-rain-arrive-as-spring-supertides-spark-flood-warnings-10126932.html
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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.
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
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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.
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 (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)
Thanks Maik! :(
Tony
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Spring sizzle as Britain to enjoy three months of warm weather
The 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).
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11530817/Spring-sizzle-as-Britain-to-enjoy-three-months-of-warm-weather.html
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That'll do me. It was great here for a couple of days last week.
Actually when I see these "forecasts" I generally reckon exactly the opposite will happen. :( .
Tony
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A mile-long jellyfish invasion has hit UK shores due to the warmer weather as temperatures are set to soar again next week bringing a two-day heatwave.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11547300/UK-weather-Heatwave-brings-jellyfish-invasion-to-British-shores.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGsncknIBVA
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Swarm of killer hornets make a beeline for Britain
Britain's National Bee Unit will hold a crisis meeting after it is revealed millions of deadly hornets could wing their way across the Channel
Millions of huge killer hornets which eat bees and have caused the deaths of six people in France, could be heading to Britain because of the warm Spring, experts have warned.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/wildlife/11549535/Swarm-of-killer-hornets-make-a-beeline-for-Britain.html
Recent 'heatwave' blighted by imminent 'mini Arctic Plunge' with April Showers over the weekend
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-recent-heatwave-blighted-by-imminent-mini-arctic-plunge-with-april-showers-over-weekend-10189467.html
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Beautiful day here today. Kath and I went to Marbury Country Park, just North of Northwich with the new dog, Rosie the Retriever who has only just learnt how to behave safely off the lead:
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Lunch and a few excellent glasses were had in garden of the Spinner and Bergamot (http://www.spinnerandbergamot.com/index.php) (racehorse names long ago, apparently.) Great to be in the UK!!
Shame about the coming weekend. Kath's away in Lytham with her sister.
Tony
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That could almost be the Koutavos lagoon. Rosie looks like a little polar bear. Might feel like one if the 'mini Arctic Plunge' materialises.
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Actually it is a bit like Koutavos now you mention it! Rosie is as bit as a polar bear but is only 6 1/2 months and has a much nicer nature!
Tony
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News to make a polar bear happy:
'Polar plume' set to blow in from the North Pole
Forecasters warn that overnight temperatures will plunge below freezing this week as an icy blast comes our way
Britain is set to be battered by hail, snow and gale force winds as a “Polar plume” blows in from the North Pole this week, putting Spring firmly on hold.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11564214/Polar-plume-set-to-blow-in-from-the-North-Pole.html
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Snow falls on Britain overnight – and unsettled weather is likely to last
Highlands, Pennines and Northern Ireland receive an Arctic blast, ending hopes of an early summer
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/apr/28/snow-falls-britain-overnight-highlands-pennines-northern-ireland
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Just had a heavy shower of rain including very large snow flakes. Snake pass over to Manchester difficult with snow so not far away!!What happened to Spring?Was intending to use a voucher bought for Mothers Day to visit an Alpaca farm over Ringinglow near Sheffield but its a bit exposed up there so maybe better another day. I love Alpacas and would love my daughter to get one or even two for the farm to keep the grass down on the orchard. Anybody had experience of them? Will keep you posted when we get round to going.
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...Alpacas...
Spitting. In your face. Green stuff. Stinks. For a long time. :btd:
Tony
(No personal experience, though!)
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Was wondering if you'd seen any snow up your neck of the woods.
I love Alpacas
Anybody had experience of them?
No, but Mary has a little lamb (http://goinggreek.info/index.php?topic=1404) (http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/tiere/g045.gif)
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Wet and windy Bank Holiday weekend forecast for most with snow in Scotland
Below average temperatures expected as clouds descend bringing Sunday downpours
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11573585/Wet-and-windy-Bank-Holiday-weekend-forecast-for-most-with-snow-in-Scotland.html
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Some piccies Colleywobble sent me:
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Don't ya just love the hairstyle!?!
Yes, Colleywobble & co. made it to the Alpaca farm and it looks like they chose a good day for it. Now maybe you'll want to batten down the hatches:
Severe weather warning for snow and torrential rain over bank holiday weekend
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-severe-weather-warning-for-snow-and-torrential-rain-over-bank-holiday-weekend-10221334.html
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Snow? Bright sunshine here in Brum (for a change).
We all know that this strand is for the benefit of disgruntled ex-pats who want to feel justified in staying in a country swirling rapidly down the karzi.
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Got us sussed, Ari! When the rumour mill runs dry, around February time, there's nothing we like more than sitting out on our patios of an evening drinking local wine at about £0.60 a bottle and denouncing all those lying tourists who've told us Britain has gone down the karzi. Britain's a wonderful place that can only get better, even though some are talking of moving to... Scotland (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/generalelection/voters-considering-fleeing-to-scotland-brighton-or-abroad-following-tory-general-election-victory-10238166.html)!
The good news is that, for about four days, the UK will be hotter than Greece. We'll be really envious as we plop into pools or drop off to sleep with the a/c on.
Of course, that weather won't last (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-weather-britain-set-hotter-5673817).
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Got us sussed, Ari! When the rumour mill runs dry, around February time, there's nothing we like more than sitting out on our patios of an evening drinking local wine at about £0.60 a bottle and denouncing all those lying tourists who've told us Britain has gone down the karzi. Britain's a wonderful place that can only get better, even though some are talking of moving to... Scotland (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/generalelection/voters-considering-fleeing-to-scotland-brighton-or-abroad-following-tory-general-election-victory-10238166.html)!
The good news is that, for about four days, the UK will be hotter than Greece. We'll be really envious as we plop into pools or drop off to sleep with the a/c on.
Of course, that weather won't last (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-weather-britain-set-hotter-5673817).
Come off it, Maik. I have heard too many expats, or long term tourists as they should be more accurately termed, moaning about the Greeks, the food, the short terms tourists etc etc to believe any of your propaganda.
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Ah, well, Ari, the rumour mill needs to top up its reservoir with a fresh supply of long term
victims tourists ;)
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Cold, wet and windy here. :oki:
Tony
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Sharks and giant turtle heading for Britain as temperatures rise in time for bank holiday
Maritime experts predict turtles, jellyfish and the UK's biggest fish are due to arrive at our shores as conditions become warmer
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11624294/UK-weather-Sharks-and-giant-turtle-heading-for-Britain-as-temperatures-rise-in-time-for-bank-holiday.html
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Great British summer blown off course, say forecasters
Met Office issues nationwide yellow wind warnings and says this week will begin with an unseasonably windy spell and even heavy rain
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11642909/Great-British-summer-blown-off-course-say-forecasters.html
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Like winter last few days. Rain and gales forecast for next 24/24. :rant:
Tony
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Overcast and windy here.
But forecast for hot and sunny from Thursday. Yep that's the day we leave for Kefalonia. Yippee
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LOL, ain't that the way!
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Overcast and windy here.
But forecast for hot and sunny from Thursday. Yep that's the day we leave for Kefalonia. Yippee
:welcome:
It'll probably pour down here and Kef is better!!
Tony
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Parts of Europe have been hit by temperatures reaching above 40C, leading to concerns for the welfare of the young, the elderly and vulnerable.
Spain and Portugal are already on alert after temperatures reached as high as 44C in the Spanish city of Cordoba earlier in the week.
The hot weather has now reached France, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. It was the UK's hottest day since 2006.
The high temperatures are likely to stay for a few more days.
In the UK, temperatures of 34C were recorded - it's hottest in nine years.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33341325
Quite warm on Kef by day but evenings pleasantly cool, so far :)
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Last night in Brum was hot but the real problem was the humidity was very high. Sitting still made you sweat. Longed for a cool drink at the Allo Allo in Katelios.
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Know the feeling Ari. Yiamas !
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Gale force winds and rain batter Britain - live
Weather forecasters say the UK is set to see a chilly end to July with gale force winds and rain affecting large parts of the country
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11759944/Gale-force-winds-and-rain-batter-Britain-live.html
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Britain braced for long, snowy winter as strongest El Nino since 1950 expected
The strongest El Nino for 65 years could bring a winter like the 2009/2010 Big Freeze
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11864067/Britain-braced-for-long-snowy-winter-as-strongest-El-Nino-since-1950-expected.html
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Britain faces longest winter in 50 years after earliest ever arrival of Siberian swan
The arrival of winter, traditionally heralded by the migration of Siberian swans, has come early as 300 birds flock to Britain
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11926752/Britain-faces-longest-winter-in-50-years-after-earliest-ever-arrival-of-Siberian-swan.html
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White Christmas predicted as temperatures fall across Britain
Bookmakers have slashed the odds on a white Christmas in the UK, with freezing weather on the way already
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11942514/White-Christmas-predicted-as-temperatures-fall-across-Britain.html
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UK weather: Britain braces for furious storm battering
Britain will be hammered by storms recalling 2014's 'weather bomb', with forecasters predicting gusts of up to 70mph and possible snow this weekend
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11976698/UK-weather-Britain-braces-for-furious-storm-battering.html
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Weather warning as strong gales batter British coastline
The extra-strong jetstream will bring gale force winds and heavy rain to Britian leading to flood warnings
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11982403/Weather-warning-as-strong-gales-batter-British-coastline.html
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Three months of storms set to batter UK
Britain can expect a winter to rival that of 2013 with the biggest 'Super El Nino' in 144 years expected to hit the UK
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11983384/Three-months-of-storms-set-to-batter-UK.html
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Been raining for about 4 days pretty much non-stop now after a very dry October. Currently chucking it down. :(
Tony
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Life-threatening floods forecast as tail of Hurricane Kate hits Britain
The Environment Agency is shipping two huge water pumps to northern England in anticipation of one months rain over the weekend
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11994116/Life-threatening-floods-forecast-as-tail-of-Hurricane-Kate-hits-Britain.html
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Storm Barney: Gale-force winds to hit UK, Met Office warns
Second officially-named UK storm to bring gusts of up to 80mph to southern England and Wales on Tuesday, Met Office warns, while north-west faces more heavy rain
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/11998378/Storm-Barney-Gale-force-winds-to-hit-UK-Met-Office-warns.html
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Snow storm set to strike the UK
Blizzards could be expected from Friday as the Met Office issues warning for snow and wind
Snow storms could hit the country from Friday as forecasters issue snow and wind warnings.
Warnings have been issued from 4pm on Friday for snow blizzards across the country, but predominantly in the north.
Everywhere is at risk of seeing snow and while it is not expected to settle in London and the south, the north could see 4cm of snow settling and 10cm on higher ground.
Weather warnings for strong winds of gusts of up to 70mph have been forecast from 9pm on Friday.
The Met Office is warning temperatures are set to drop dramatically.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12006117/Snow-storm-set-to-strike-the-UK.html
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Brrrrrrr!
Tony
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UK weather: Snow blankets Britain as cold weather brings ice warnings on roads
Temperatures are expected to drop to freezing in the South and -3 in the North tonight
Many Londoners woke up to sleet and snow this morning - and the Met Office advises Britons to enjoy it while they can as it won't be settling.
The Met Office has issued warnings of icy roads, after a band of rain, sleet and snow has moved across the country from northern Scotland to north-east and central England last night. The warning is expecting to expire by 3pm tomorrow.
The cold weather tonight means the Met Office's warning of risks of icy patches on roads will include tonight and tomorrow morning.
The weather is expected to move south later on this afternoon and leave most of England with a fine sunny, but cold day. Tomorrow there will be further wintery showers that will affect the western and eastern coasts the most.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-cold-weather-brings-ice-warnings-sleet-and-snow-a6743021.html
Anyone had any snow?
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UK weather: Snow blankets Britain as cold weather brings ice warnings on roads
Temperatures are expected to drop to freezing in the South and -3 in the North tonight
Many Londoners woke up to sleet and snow this morning - and the Met Office advises Britons to enjoy it while they can as it won't be settling.
The Met Office has issued warnings of icy roads, after a band of rain, sleet and snow has moved across the country from northern Scotland to north-east and central England last night. The warning is expecting to expire by 3pm tomorrow.
The cold weather tonight means the Met Office's warning of risks of icy patches on roads will include tonight and tomorrow morning.
The weather is expected to move south later on this afternoon and leave most of England with a fine sunny, but cold day. Tomorrow there will be further wintery showers that will affect the western and eastern coasts the most.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-cold-weather-brings-ice-warnings-sleet-and-snow-a6743021.html
Anyone had any snow?
I'm just south of london. No snow just a bit of rain and windy earlier. Now just a bit cloudy but feels cold.
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None in Frome Somerset. Lovely sunny day with a bitterly cold wind.
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Yes snow overnight. Quite a covering in the early hours but mostly gone this morning. Still on the hills to west of Chesterfield and towards Sheffield. However lovely sunshine and blue skies but very cold .Thermals coming out!!!
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No snow here on Merseyside but visible on the Pennines in the distance. Bright sunny and bitterly cold with a slight but very chilly breeze. Sun starting to go down and temp falling. Double brrr.!
Tony
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snowed last night . roads were icy this morning . sun melted most. May get some more in the Potteries.
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UK weather: Frost and 50mph gales to hit UK as Britain plunges to -6C
Temperatures dropped as low as -6C in places on Saturday night
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-frost-and-gales-to-hit-uk-as-temperatures-rise-following-wintry-weekend-a6743981.html
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Britain braced for 70mph winds and heavy snow
Forecasters issue weather warnings across many parts of the country, as heavy winds and rain arrive from the Atlantic
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12021530/Britain-braced-for-70mph-winds-and-heavy-snow.html
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UK weather: Britain facing up to two weeks of snow and flood chaos following Storm Clodagh gales
Nearly a month's worth of rain expected in Wales with wintry showers forecast for Scotland and Northern Ireland
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What idiots would go out in a small dinghy, in a full gale?
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Brainless Twits or some such words putting other peoples lives at risk trying to save them !!!
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Storm Desmond puts 'lives in danger' as Met Office issues red weather alert
Residents in affected areas have been told to expect rainfall of 60mm to 100mm, increasing to 200mm on areas of high ground
The severe weather warning issued anticipates rainfall of 150mm to 200mm today in some parts of the North of England.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/britain-bracing-itself-for-floods-as-storm-desmond-hits-a6761486.html
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Terrific winds overnight and all day but no rain. Looking very bad for people in Cumbria and the very North of England as the rivers are terrifyingly high. Went to Matlock Christmas Market yesterday and the River Derwent added to by the River Wye was a raging torrent quite frightening. Glad I decided to refrain from putting out my washing this morning ,Didn't fancy my unmentionables wrapped round the Crooked Spire Maik. Keep safe everyone!!!
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Sight of your undies flying from top o'spire might have raised a few eyebrows, Colleywobble! Sounds like you've been fortunate so far. Full report and pics of Storm Desmond on the Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12035833/Cumbria-flooding-Storm-Desmond-record-rainfall-environment-agency-live.html)
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https://twitter.com/felsiedev/status/673538079060271104/photo/1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpEReBBwVMw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVFx_00wf3M
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Animal charity rescues very grateful donkey from floodwater in Kerry
http://www.thejournal.ie/kerry-donkey-rescue-2486674-Dec2015/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMKz5mKDNn0
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Looks like it's been pretty bad in Norway, too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDOLl4a1008
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Storm Desmond: Met Office warns of more heavy rain and gale-force winds as clean-up continues
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12038688/Storm-Desmond-Cumbria-floods-UK-weather-Tuesday-live.html
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UK weather: Britain braced for warmest December in 70 years
Temperatures set to soar 10C above average while parts of the UK are on 'high' air pollution alert amid Saharan dust cloud warning
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/12052904/UK-on-high-air-pollution-alert-amid-Saharan-dust-cloud-warning.html
According to one forecast last night it was 12C in London and 5C on Kef :blink:
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Currently showing 15' outside @ 00:00 (E London) - positively balmy
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Similar temperatures in Hampshire. Never known it as warm as this in December! All that is missing is the sunshine!
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Warm enough here in Kent. My daffodils have buds on them and will probably flower by Christmas if temperatures stay as they are.
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My fusia still flowering and my forsthye tree not lost its leaves yet.
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Same here with the daffs(also in Kent), lavender is flowering again and lilac hedge is budding up!! Very confusing and to be honest I'd rather it was frosty rather than warm and as yesterday persisting it down.
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UK Christmas weather: Temperatures set to fall after unseasonably warm spell
But forecasters say those looking for a white Christmas will be disappointed
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12063784/Temperatures-set-to-fall-after-spell-of-unseasonably-warm-weather.html
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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-christmas-day-to-be-wet-and-windy-after-more-gales-and-torrential-rain-batter-britain-a6783056.html
Bah humbug?
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UK weather at Christmas: new storm to follow on heels of ‘Eva’ bringing fresh flooding
Met Office warns of 80mph winds and torrential downpours over Christmas holidays as dozens of flood alerts issued for devastated regions
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12065727/UK-weather-Christmas-Storm-Eva-Cumbria-flood-warnings.html
Storm Eva: Flooded Cumbrian families face prospect of Christmas Day washout
Met Office forecasters have issued a severe weather warning for Cumbria lasting until the end of Boxing Day
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/storm-eva-flooded-cumbrian-families-face-prospect-of-christmas-day-washout-a6784926.html
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UK flood warnings: Homes evacuated amid heavy rain
Lancashire and Yorkshire are bearing the brunt of flooding, with 15 severe warnings in place and homes evacuated, as heavy rain lashes parts of the UK.
The Met Office also issued two severe weather warnings, meaning danger to life, for rain in the two counties.
Several rivers have burst their banks, and homes in Ribchester and Whalley, Lancashire, have been evacuated.
Meanwhile, more than 300 flood alerts and warnings are in place across England, Scotland and Wales.
Almost a month's rainfall is likely to fall in one day in some places.
The Environment Agency said affected residents should "take action now".
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35181139
200-year-old pub collapses as River Irwell floods
A former pub on the River Irwell in Summerseat near Bury has collapsed due to the River Irwell flooding.
The 200-year-old building that was the Waterside pub and restaurant sits on a bridge crossing the River Irwell and locals are now concerned the bridge may not hold.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12068981/UK-weather-severe-flood-warnings-as-rivers-burst-banks-live.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysBLZCTmkh0
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Aerial footage shows 200-year-old pub destroyed as River Irwell floods
A 200-year-old pub near Manchester has been partially destroyed after heavy rainfall and floods sweep through Northern England
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPv0-7yDqgY
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12069952/200-year-old-pub-collapses-as-River-Irwell-floods.html
Footage from the bridge in Asda car park, Radcliffe UK being destroyed by floods on 26th December 2015. The destruction of the bridge cause a gas pipe breakage and explosion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb4HPYSSv8U
https://youtu.be/Mb4HPYSSv8U?t=1s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWC8Uh2RH30
https://youtu.be/GWC8Uh2RH30?t=1s
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UK floods: Rescue workers save elderly man trapped in his car
Watch as rescue workers pull a man out of his 4x4 after becoming trapped by flood waters in Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire
Trapped in surging flood waters and facing the prospect of imminent drowning, most drivers would welcome the appearance of the emergency services.
But one Yorkshire farmer refused to abandon his beloved Land Rover and fought off rescue teams as they attempted to pluck him to safety.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12070533/UK-floods-Rescue-workers-save-elderly-man-trapped-in-his-car.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un5XBsVdnPM
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Balmy December to end as temperatures drop to freezing by New Year
Snow is expected in the Scottish Highlands but nowhere else in the UK
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/balmy-december-to-end-as-temperatures-drop-to-freezing-by-new-year-with-snow-in-highlands-a6788561.html
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UK weather: Storm Frank next to ravage Britain, Met Office warns
England's flood-hit North East could get some respite from the stormy weather with the arrival of Storm Frank, which is due to batter western parts from Tuesday
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/12072112/Storm-Frank-next-to-ravage-the-UK-Met-Office-warns.html
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12072322/UK-floods-Storm-Frank-Leeds-York-Manchester-live.html#update-20151229-1712
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Storm Frank: Tadcaster bridge partially collapses after flooding causes further evacuations
Fresh alerts as new storm sweeps in to already deluged areas of UK, as experts call for a complete rethink of flood defence strategy, safety parameters and investment to deal with changed circumstances
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-floods-tadcaster-bridge-partially-collapses-after-flooding-causing-further-evacuations-a6790021.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrQOQznFdKM
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Then and now, Cambus O'May bridge on the River Dee, Scotland:
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Credit: Bill Cumming (http://www.panoramio.com/user/4470328/tags/historic)
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12073903/UK-floods-Storm-Frank-Sir-Philip-Dilley-live.html#update-20151230-1302
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UK floods claim first fatality as kayaker found dead in Scotland
Police Scotland confirmed they recovered the body of a kayaker who got into difficulties on the river Findhorn, near Inverness, on Wednesday.
Emergency services were called to an area known as Elephant Rock when a member of the public alerted them to a kayaker who was in difficulty navigating the swollen river water. A body was recovered at 9am on Thursday with assistance of the coastguard.
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/dec/31/scotland-floods-storm-frank
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Flood warnings for the South as severe weather forecast
Environment Agency issues 33 floods warnings for the Southwest as severe weather forecast
Homeowners in the Southwest are being warned to prepare for flooding as three days of severe weather is forecast.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12077584/Flood-warnings-for-the-South-as-severe-weather-forecast.html
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Homes flooded in Scotland as heavy rain hits
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-35221823
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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
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/uk-floods-insurance-costs-wont-rise-despite-storm-claims-a6796806.html
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UK weather: Whitby cut off by flash flooding as Britain hit by more heavy rain
Police warn North Yorkshire seaside town only accessible via one route by 4x4 vehicles as Met Office extends weather warnings for large parts of UK
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12081856/UK-weather-Whitby-north-Yorkshire-cut-off-by-flash-floods.html
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School children trapped on bus stuck in waist-high flood water after driver ignores road closure sign
Twenty-six youngsters on their way to school rescued by firefighters from rising waters when driver goes through 'no entry' sign in village near York
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/flooding/12082739/York-school-bus-stuck-in-flood-water-driver-ignores-road-closure.html
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Record UK rainfall will not prevent water restrictions, experts warn
Southern 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
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jan/06/record-uk-rainfall-will-not-prevent-water-restrictions-experts-warn
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Giant Arctic air mass to bring snow and ice to Britain next week
Freezing 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."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12086136/UK-weather-Arctic-air-mass-to-bring-snow-and-ice-to-Britain.html
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Might as well have the Full Monty,it couldn't get more rubbish if it tried!!!Reckon a few more weeks of this lot and we will all be on a free sail to the Med.
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UK Arctic freeze: Coldest winter in 58 years set to hit UK
Two '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.
http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/weather/uk-arctic-freeze-threat-to-life-warnings-issued-and-hundreds-evacuated-in-aberdeen-as-coldest-winter-a6801821.html
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Snow falls in northern England as Met Office warns mild spell set to end
Cold snap could bring snow to London and the South East, although forecasters say it is unlikely to cause problems
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12091661/Snow-falls-in-northern-England-as-Met-Office-warns-mild-spell-set-to-end.html
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Snow expected as far south as Kent and Cornwall as cold snap hits Britain
More snow is expected in the next few days and temperatures could drop as low as minus 15
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12099586/Snow-expected-as-far-south-as-Kent-and-Cornwall-as-cold-snap-hits-Britain.html
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Oh bugger,here we go.Wrong snow too cold to wet frost on the coffee machine wet leaves dry leaves its Tuesday oh shit its Thursday.......... Winter in Blighty. Luv it
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It is a beautiful morning here in Hampshire. Blue sky, no cloud or snow and warm sunshine.....
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Video shows waterfall completely frozen over following days of cold weather in Derbyshire
Stunning footage has been captured showing a waterfall in the Derbyshire Peak District completely frozen over.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/video-shows-waterfall-completely-frozen-over-following-days-of-cold-weather-in-derbyshire-uk-snow-a6824706.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1LUCYZXD5k
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It was actually 13 deg in the car this afternoon and very sunny!
Tony
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Funnily enough, it was warmer in my car this morning than in my house. Think I may move into my car during this cold snap!
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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.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/12117261/Storm-Jonas-NYC-Washington-blizzard-weather-new-york-live.html
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Storm Jonas: Military put on standby as Storm Jonas hits UK
Up 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.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12120471/Storm-Jonas-UK-Environment-Agency-criticised-as-flood-victims-prepare-for-new-onslaught.html
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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'
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/storm-gertrude-met-office-issues-amber-warning-as-gusts-of-80mph-and-heavy-rain-head-for-uk-a6838796.html
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UK weather: Storm Henry to batter Britain, Met Office warns
Severe 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.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12131479/Storm-Henry-to-batter-Britain-Met-Office-warns.html
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Storm Imogen
The 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.
http://www.bbc.com/weather/feeds/35516310
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UK weather: Britain braced for -10C winter blast
Sleet and snow is forecast as far south as Wales and the Midlands by the weekend with wintry showers across the rest of the country
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12149576/UK-weather-Britain-braced-for-10C-winter-blast.html
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Warnings for snow and ice across the UK
Temperatures 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.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12155812/Warnings-for-snow-and-ice-across-the-UK.html
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not seen a flake all winter.
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Might yet get a chance to build a snowperson, Bob:
UK weather: Snow could threaten London by midweek
Britain 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."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12157730/UK-weather-Bitterly-cold-snap-to-continue-into-the-week.html
Well, maybe a little snowperson.
(http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/xmas/g079.gif)
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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?
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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?
Incredibly warm in Kefalonia for February. Temperature yesterday was 22c and today will be higher!
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You can go off people! ;)
Tony
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UK weather: Britain braces for blanketing of snow
Huge swathes Britain will wake up to a blanket of snow on Thursday - with several severe weather warnings issued for areas on the East coast
Met Office spokesperson Lindsay Mears said:... "The further north you go, the more cold it's going to get.
"Snow could be hitting London, Uxbridge, the Midlands, Berkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber and parts of Sctoland."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12162004/UK-weather-Britain-braces-for-blanketting-of-snow.html
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UK weather: Britain braces for blanketing of snow
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"Snow could be hitting London, Uxbridge, the Midlands, Berkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber and parts of Sctoland."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12162004/UK-weather-Britain-braces-for-blanketting-of-snow.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12162004/UK-weather-Britain-braces-for-blanketting-of-snow.html)
Er... how does Uxbridge get a special mention. It's not even the biggest town in the England - by a long chalk - let alone the biggest county which is Yorkshire. It's in London - it's not even a borough of London, it's part of one (Hillingdon). It's not even famous for anything. Charles I tried to talk himself out of defeat by the parliamentarians (failed) and the RAF Battle of Britain bunker is there - that's it! OK it gets a mention from time to time in a Radio 4 funny prog. None of which entitles it to a special mention in the weather forecast! :rant:
Tony
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I thought that was a little bit strange.
Mind you, you did miss out its most famous resident, who was...... Christine Keeler :hmm:
PS: Did you figure out where Sctoland is?
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UK weather: Leeds Bradford Airport closes as snow hits parts of Britain
Ploughs used to clear airport runway after northern England hit with snow showers and weather warnings remain in place for large parts of Britain
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12182984/UK-weather-snow-hits-Britain-and-Leeds-Bradford-Airport-flights-delayed.html
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Heavy snow affects travel in the north of England
Yorkshire, Lancashire and Derbyshire have been worst affected, after 2-5cm fell overnight, with 10cm reported on higher ground.
Passengers waiting to depart Manchester Airport have reported being stuck on the runway for hours due to a lack of de-icers.
BBC Weather said Buxton in Derbyshire saw up to 17cm of snow, the deepest measured on Friday.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-35723643
Hope Colleywobble's not stuck in a snowdrift!
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Icy showers and snow forecast for UK as temperatures plunge below freezing
Weather: The Met Office said sleet and heavy downpours are set to spread southwards over the weekend
Icy showers and snow are forecast across the weekend, as Storm Jake moves slowly down the country from Scotland to the South East.
After heavy snow coated parts of the north of England yesterday, sleet and heavy downpours are set to spread southwards over the weekend.
Rain and sleet is due to fall across London and the South East, threatening to cause hazardous driving conditions on untreated road surfaces.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/12184363/Icy-showers-and-snow-forecast-for-UK-as-temperatures-plunge-below-freezing.html
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Heavy snow affects travel in the north of England
Yorkshire, Lancashire and Derbyshire have been worst affected, after 2-5cm fell overnight, with 10cm reported on higher ground.
Passengers waiting to depart Manchester Airport have reported being stuck on the runway for hours due to a lack of de-icers.
BBC Weather said Buxton in Derbyshire saw up to 17cm of snow, the deepest measured on Friday.
No we are ok Mike didn't quite reach us but plenty on the tops and almost down to us. Still keeps having a go this morning.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-35723643
Hope Colleywobble's not stuck in a snowdrift!
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Flood warnings remain in place after torrential rain caused travel chaos
Heavy rain and flash floods forced schools across the Midlands to close on Wednesday while trains were cancelled and roads closed
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12189663/Flood-warnings-remain-in-place-after-torrential-rain-caused-travel-chaos.html
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Easter weather: Winds of up to 65mph to batter parts of England
Storm Katie hasn't arrived yet - but expect a blustery weekend nevertheless
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/easter-weather-storm-katie-winds-of-up-to-65mph-to-batter-south-coast-of-england-on-saturday-a6950081.html
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Bookies slash odds for wettest Easter ever as storms set to hit UK
Severe weather warnings issued for Easter weekend as bookmakers slash odds of wettest Easter ever
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12204295/Bookies-slash-odds-for-wettest-Easter-ever-as-storms-set-to-hit-UK.html
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Thanks Maik - that's really cheered me up. :oki:
Tony
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Storm Katie 2016: Flights cancelled amid 105mph winds
Blustery end to Easter weekend as dozens of flights cancelled or diverted in strong winds that bring down crane and cause hazardous driving conditions
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12205578/UK-weather-Storm-Katie-wet-and-windy-end-to-Easter-weekend.html
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Storm Katie 2016: Flights cancelled amid 105mph winds
Blustery end to Easter weekend as dozens of flights cancelled or diverted in strong winds that bring down crane and cause hazardous driving conditions
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weather/12205578/UK-weather-Storm-Katie-wet-and-windy-end-to-Easter-weekend.html
Just come back from six days in the caravan. Thrown everything at us. Sole purpose for our son to attach awning!!!Thought at times we might finish up on Dogger Bank. Well we survived. Tough these Oldies!!!Might give it a miss though for a week or two no good tempting fate? Would rather die warm and dry.
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UK weather: Killer heatwave feared as 93F temperatures loom this week
Britain’s elderly are being urged to take extra care this week as a heatwave is set to bring the highest temperatures of the year.
Hot air coming from the Sahara desert will cause temperatures to rocket to 93.2F (34C) and put vulnerable people at risk, experts said.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/17/uk-weather--elderly-at-risk-as-deadly-heatwave-set-to-bring-temp/
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Met office issues severe weather warning for the weekend
The Met office has issued a severe weather warning for wind as an Atlantic storm is set to bring an "early autumn" to Britain at the weekend.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/17/met-office-issues-severe-weather-warning-for-the-weekend/
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Awesome :oki:
Thank god I'm due my Kef fix in a couple of weeks.
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looking forward to seeing Roger's stats for August. Been struggling to make low 30s.........
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looking forward to seeing Roger's stats for August. Been struggling to make low 30s.........
Me too! Everyone complains about the heat, but actually during August it has been very steady around 32c by day and 25c at night.
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Is it usually hotter in July Roger? Always seems more comfortable in August as it seems cooler at night than July.
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Is it usually hotter in July Roger? Always seems more comfortable in August as it seems cooler at night than July.
The weather chart seems to show very similar temperatures in both months if taken over a number of years.
http://goinggreek.info/index.php?topic=10.0
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The Met Office has issued heatwave alerts across the south and east of England, with temperatures expected to exceed 30C (86F) in some areas.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37167420
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Big chill on the way as Arctic winds head towards the UK
With temperatures in the 20s, Halloween was weirdly warm for some of us.
But November has ushered in a chillier feel and according to the Met Office’s recent three-month forecast, there could be much colder weather on the way.
In fact, the Met are predicting a 30 per cent chance of a colder than normal early winter.
“It all points to a higher risk of cold snaps between now and Christmas in contrast to the mild winters we’ve had recently,” said the Met Office’s Adam Scaife.
“But this is highly unlikely to be as extreme as December 2010, the coldest December for over 100 years.”
One upside to the colder temperatures is there may be less rainfall than usual, lowering the risk of the flooding that caused so much havoc last December.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/03/big-chill-on-the-way-as-arctic-winds-head-towards-the-uk/
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Polar vortex to bring big freeze and coldest winter for five years as NHS urges public to keep warm to relieve pressure on A&Es
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/11/07/big-freeze-expected-as-nhs-urges-public-to-keep-warm-and-healthy/
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Storm Angus: Cars submerged by floodwater as Met Office extends UK weather warning
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/21/met-office-extends-amber-weather-warning-as-torrential-rain-and/
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Weather warnings: United Kingdom
Awareness Reports - You can find detailed information about the warnings in the awareness reports issued for each area. Select the relevant area.
http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html
www.meteoalarm.eu is the website that integrates all important severe weather information originating from the official National Public Weather Services across a large number of European countries.
http://meteoalarm.eu/about.php?lang=en_UK
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Torrential rain and floods continue to cause travel chaos across UK
Woman dies after being pulled from sea off Kent and fears mount for 69-year-old man from Neath who went missing on Sunday
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/nov/22/torrential-rain-and-floods-continue-to-cause-travel-chaos-across-uk
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UK in for cold snap as temperatures forecast to be as low as -8C
Monday night expected to be the coldest of week while bookies predict 2/1 chance of white Christmas in Scotland
...bookmakers are predicting a good chance of a white Christmas for many parts of Scotland. Ladbrokes are offering odds of 2/1 for snow in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, it is offering odds of 3/1 for snow in Newcastle upon Tyne and Belfast, 4/1 for London, 5/1 for Liverpool and Manchester and 6/1 for Cardiff and Birmingham.
The firm is also offering odds of 2/1 that a new record is set for the coldest night of 2016 before next Sunday. It said it was evens that the temperature would drop to -10C or lower.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/nov/27/britain-cold-snap-temperatures-plunge-minus-8c-weather
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UK weather: Temperature plunges to -9.7C on coldest November day in six years for England and Wales
"It's going to be another frosty night for Wednesday into Thursday, and then we get some more clouds coming in," said Sophie Yeomans, a Met Office meteorologist.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/30/uk-weather-temperatures-plunge-97c-coldest-november-day-six/
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White Christmas looks unlikely as forecasters predict mild UK weather
Met Office says festive season should pass without snow but it will become wetter and windier as 25 December approaches
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/dec/19/white-christmas-unlikely-forecasters-predict-mild-uk-weather
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UK weather: Will Storm Barbara cause chaos over the Christmas weekend?
Britain faces being battered by high winds and heavy rain over the Christmas period, forecasters have warned.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/19/uk-weather-will-storm-barbara-cause-chaos-christmas-weekend/
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UK weather: Storm Barbara threatens Christmas getaway with 90mph winds
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/20/storm-barbara-threatens-christmas-get-away-90-mph-winds/
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Storm Conor set to cause Christmas chaos with 80mph winds as Met Office raises weather warning threat
Storm Conor is set to cause Christmas chaos with 80mph winds as the Met Office raises its weather alert to amber.
High winds will hit the UK throughout Christmas Day and over the coming days as forecasters warn Storm Conor will bring extreme weather conditions.
Power cuts have already blighted thousands of homes in the last few days as a result of Storm Barbara but more could follow energy companies have warned.
The extreme conditions could see the warmest Christmas Day since records began despite strong winds battering the country.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/24/storm-conor-set-cause-christmas-chaos-80mph-winds-met-office/
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Storm Conor set to cause Christmas chaos with 80mph winds as Met Office raises weather warning threat
Storm Conor is set to cause Christmas chaos with 80mph winds as the Met Office raises its weather alert to amber.
High winds will hit the UK throughout Christmas Day and over the coming days as forecasters warn Storm Conor will bring extreme weather conditions.
Power cuts have already blighted thousands of homes in the last few days as a result of Storm Barbara but more could follow energy companies have warned.
The extreme conditions could see the warmest Christmas Day since records began despite strong winds battering the country.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/24/storm-conor-set-cause-christmas-chaos-80mph-winds-met-office/ (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/24/storm-conor-set-cause-christmas-chaos-80mph-winds-met-office/)
Er... Barbara didn't seem to do much on Merseyside!
Tony
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Arctic blast expected to bring snow to Britain
Met Office issues severe weather warning for snow, wind and icy temperatures this week as a deep freeze grips Europe
Temperatures are expected to plummet to -10C (14F) in parts of Britain this week as an icy blast sweeps across the country, bringing snow showers, strong winds and frost.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jan/09/arctic-blast-snow-britain-europe-freeze-wind
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Strong winds cause travel chaos and power cuts in parts of UK
Fallen trees block roads as winds reach more than 90mph, and forecasters say snow could make conditions worse
Temperatures may drop to -5C (23F) in parts of Scotland, but freezing conditions are possible elsewhere in England.
The Met Office’s snow warning extends to parts of north-west England on Thursday, with a risk of wintry weather in southern England.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jan/11/strong-winds-travel-chaos-power-cuts-uk
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UK severe weather: Dozens of flood warnings as Essex village is evacuated and snow sweeps across Britain
An RAF spy plane has been scrambled to check eastern coastal defences as thousands of homes are being evacuated as a storm surge bears down on Britain.
More than 10 areas of the UK are now on the highest flood alert, where flooding poses a threat to life, as wintry storms batter the country.
There are fears of mass flooding by huge tidal wave travelling along the eastern edge of the country.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/13/uk-severe-weather-dozens-flood-warnings-jaywick-evacuated/
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Britain to shiver in subzero temperatures
Chilly weather expected to continue into weekend, with widespread frost and temperatures as low as -7C in rural areas
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jan/20/britain-shiver-subzero-temperatures-cold-weather-frost
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Winds of up to 80mph could hit England and Wales towards the end of the week with the potential to cause damage to buildings, disrupt power and delay travel, forecasters have warned.
In what will be called Storm Doris if conditions meet the threshold, low pressure systems could batter southern parts of the UK on Friday.
However, the Met Office, which issued a yellow severe weather warning, said there were a number of scenarios in which the strongest winds could miss the UK altogether.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/feb/01/winds-of-up-to-80mph-heading-for-england-and-wales
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UK weather: Britain set for snow as temperatures plunge as low as -5 across country
Snowflakes are beginning to fall across the country as Britain braces itself for a sharp drop in temperatures over the next few days.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for ice in parts of Wales, south-west England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02/08/snow-could-hit-london-tonight-temperatures-forecast-plunge-low/
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UK weather: Elderly warned to prepare for potential coldest weekend of the winter as snow starts to fall
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for the South East, the North and parts of southern Scotland, with icy roads and drifting snow set to cause problems for travellers.
Up to 4ins (10cm) of snow are expected on higher ground, while even the south east of England will likely see a couple of centimetres of snow.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02/11/uk-weatherelderly-warned-prepare-coldest-weekend-winter-britain/
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Storm Doris to batter Britain with 80mph winds and heavy rain
The Met Office is warning of significant disruption from gale-force winds and heavy rain in much of Britain as the balmy start to the week is due to be blown away by Storm Doris.
Thursday has been nicknamed Doris Day, when the fourth named storm of the season is expected to damage buildings, interrupt power supplies and cause widespread travel problems.
The Met Office also warned there would be a threat of injury from flying debris. “Watch out for falling trees or tiles, secure garden furniture and move vehicles to a safe place,” it said.
An amber “be prepared” warning has been issued for a large band of the country stretching from northern Wales to Norfolk, where gusts of up to 80mph are forecast on Thursday, when Doris will surge in from the Atlantic.
The exact timing and course of Storm Doris remains uncertain, the Met Office said, but it is forecasting gale-force winds late on Thursday morning.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/feb/21/storm-doris-to-batter-britain-with-80mph-winds-and-heavy-rain
When it gets to it, the last of the current batch of storm names will be....... Wilbert.
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Storm Doris batters Britain: Woman killed as gusts hit 100mph and 'weather bomb' creates blizzard-like snow
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02/23/Storm-Doris-uk-weather-bomb-snow-travel-distruption-batters-britain/
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UK weather: Snow and storms to strike Britain with low temperatures lasting for weeks
A wintry blast of snow, hail and gales is set to hit the UK in the run-up to the May bank holiday weekend, according to forecasters.
Temperatures will plummet tomorrow and are expected to remain unseasonably low until the middle of next month.
The Met Office is predicting “heavy and wintry” showers and widespread overnight frosts from Tuesday next week, with Northern parts of the UK the worst hit.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/21/snow-storms-strike-uk-low-temperatures-lasting-weeks/
Looks quite nice weather on Kef......
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Lovely day here on Merseyside. Got a lot of gardening done but then too cool to sit out for an early evening glass of No 12. Hope it's not really that bad!! :blink:
Tony
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UK weather: Britain set to sizzle as forecasters say heatwave is on the way
Britons will be able to swap their umbrellas for sun cream this week as the country looks set for the best weather of the year with temperatures hitting the high 20s.
Met Office officials are promising uninterrupted warm, dry, sunny weather with the highest temperatures since September by the end of the week.
But while forecasters think the sunny spell will last into the coming bank holiday weekend, they cannot guarantee it will endure throughout it, or into next week’s half term holiday.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/21/uk-weather-britain-set-sizzle-forecasters-say-heatwave-way/
I can hear the 'planes circling above Blackpool airport already :iroll:
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Flash floods possible down south:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/27/bank-holiday-weekend-weather-flash-floods-forecast-late-may/
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Flood warnings for South East - three weeks of rain in 1 hour:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/01/flood-warnings-south-east-three-weeks-rain-fall-hour/
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UK weather: Britain basks in record-breaking June temperatures - and it's getting hotter
Britain has basked in the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to soar as the heatwave continues into next week.
Public Health England (PHE) has issued a heat health warning.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/18/uk-weather-britain-basks-record-breaking-june-temperatures/
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Britain is set to boil in 30C heat - but thunder and floods are on the way
Britain faces a steamy and stormy end to the week as thundery showers and 30C temperatures are set to sweep the nation.
Forecasters have warned that while Wednesday will be fine and dry, lightning and even hail may be on the way tomorrow with up to 30mm of rain falling within an hour.
A yellow weather warning covering England and Wales is in place from 6am on Thursday to 6am on Friday.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/05/uk-weather-thundery-showers-flooding-way-britain-braces-stormy/
Weather warning for tomorrow (Thursday, 06/07/17) on meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/1/0/UK-United+Kingdom.html)
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Heavy rain for many tomorrow
The warm and humid air across the southeast will move away in the next 24 hours as bands of rain move in from the Atlantic overnight and through tomorrow.
That rain will affect many areas throughout Tuesday although it will be drier and brighter across far northern parts. Highs a much cooler 20C in the south and 16 in the north.
http://www.itv.com/news/2017-07-10/heavy-rain-for-many-tomorrow/
No special warning for tomorrow from meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/1/0/UK-United+Kingdom.html)
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UK weather forecast: Warning of more storms across Britain after flash flooding hits Cornwall
Thunderstorms are continuing to affect parts of Britain, with lightning and heavy downpours expected to hit both the morning and evening rush hours.
Torrential rain could cause some localised flooding, and people are being warned of the risk of disruption to power networks from lightning strikes.
A yellow weather warning is in place right through the day for large swathes of England and Wales, with the Met Office predicting a month's worth of rain could fall in some places in a matter of hours.
The intense conditions caused flash flooding in a coastal village in Cornwall on Tuesday, with some 50 properties affected and several people having to be rescued from their homes.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/19/uk-weather-forecast-thunderstoms-set-continue-today-amid-warning/
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UK should increasingly expect record winter rains, says Met Office
Aided by a supercomputer, meteorologists find 34% chance of record monthly rainfall being set, raising fears about major flooding
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jul/24/uk-winter-rain-met-office-supercomputer-record-rainfall-flooding
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Anybody believe it??!
Tony
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Anybody believe it??!
Tony
Nah, but I've order a new umbrella just in case :dunno:
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Might be a good investment, BeeTee:
UK weather latest: Met Office says more rain is on the way as summer washout continues
Rain mixed with sunshine looks to be the forecast for the rest of summer
Rain, wind and cooler temperatures will be interspersed with sunshine bringing unpredictable weather to the UK for the rest of the summer, the Met Office has revealed.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-more-rain-summer-washout-2017-met-office-a7868666.html
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Might be a good investment, BeeTee:
UK weather latest: Met Office says more rain is on the way as summer washout continues
Rain mixed with sunshine looks to be the forecast for the rest of summer
Rain, wind and cooler temperatures will be interspersed with sunshine bringing unpredictable weather to the UK for the rest of the summer, the Met Office has revealed.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-more-rain-summer-washout-2017-met-office-a7868666.html
Same as last year.......oh hang on .... and the years before :lol: ...Why did Liz and move :hmm:
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Flash floods hit east coast of England
East Riding of Yorkshire and north-east Lincolnshire among areas hardest-hit with severe downpours expected to slowly move south
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for parts of the UK, including the East Midlands, West Midlands, London, East Anglia and the south-east.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/aug/09/flash-floods-east-coast-of-england-rain-weather-yorkshire-lincolnshire
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Hurricane Gert spells bad weather for the UK
http://www.itv.com/news/2017-08-17/atlantics-hurricane-gert-to-split-uk-between-warm-and-rainy-weather-fronts/
Also spells good weather for parts of UK, just depends which part of the UK you're in - and which way the wind blows
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Hurricane Gert spells bad weather for the UK
http://www.itv.com/news/2017-08-17/atlantics-hurricane-gert-to-split-uk-between-warm-and-rainy-weather-fronts/ (http://www.itv.com/news/2017-08-17/atlantics-hurricane-gert-to-split-uk-between-warm-and-rainy-weather-fronts/)
Also spells good weather for parts of UK, just depends which part of the UK you're in - and which way the wind blows
And on whether the forecasters really do know what time it will reach us and at what angle it will come at the UK.
Tony
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Britain to be battered by 75mph winds as forecasters warn of power cuts and travel chaos
Two yellow weather warnings are in place for parts of Britain as winds of up to 75mph are expected to batter the nation this week.
A deepening area of low pressure is expected to cross the UK tomorrow night into Wednesday morning bringing a spell of very strong winds and heavy rain.
The worst of the winds are expected across parts of England and Wales with gusts reaching 75mph in exposed spots, although more generally 50-60mph.
Parts of northern England, north Wales and the north Midlands are most at risk, with winds capable of disrupting transport, power supplies and causing damage to buildings, according to the Met Office.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/09/11/britain-battered-75mph-winds-forecasters-warn-power-cuts-travel/
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Weather warnings: North West
valid from 13.10.2017 09:00 CET Until 13.10.2017 21:00 CET
Rain
Awareness Level: Yellow
Heavy and at times persistent rain is expected during Friday. Bus and train services will probably be affected with journey times taking longer. Spray and flooding on roads is also probable making journey times longer. Flooding of a few homes and business is possible.
http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/1/0/UK009-North%20West.html
UK weather: Britain set to be lashed by 70mph winds from Hurricane Ophelia
Hurricane Ophelia is crossing the Atlantic Ocean and could bring wet weather and gusts of up to 70mph when it hits Britain's shores.
The tropical storm was named a hurricane overnight and the US National Hurricane Centre has warned it could strengthen over the coming days.
The remnants of Ophelia look set to reach the UK on Monday, with unsettled weather expected to cause disruption, the Met Office said.
The west of the country will see the worst of the weather, with winds of between 60mph and 70mph forecast.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/12/uk-weather-britain-set-lashed-70mph-winds-hurricane-ophelia/
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Very warm here about 21 deg, but unbelievably dull and grey here all day. Odd.
Tony
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UK weather: Met Office issues severe weather alert as Hurricane Ophelia approaches
A severe weather warning have been issued as Hurricane Ophelia approaches the UK, however some areas will enjoy sunny spells before heavy rain and strong winds arrive.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/14/uk-weather-met-office-issues-severe-weather-alert-hurricane/
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UK weather: Flood warning as big waves and 70mph winds to batter Britain in wake of Storm Ophelia
Strong winds and big waves will batter Britain's coast just days after Storm Ophelia wreaked destruction.
Gusts of 50mph are expected widely across southern England and the west of Wales on Saturday, and winds could reach 70mph in exposed areas.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/19/uk-weather-flood-warning-big-waves-strong-winds-batter-britain/
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Storm Brian: Strong winds set to hit British Isles
An Atlantic storm, which is due to hit parts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland this weekend, has been named Brian, the Irish Met office has said.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41684485
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Temperatures to drop as low as -4C as Arctic blast hits UK
Temperatures are set to drop sharply across the UK as Arctic winds bring a cold snap over Sunday night.
The Met Office said an approaching cold front could see temperatures drop as low as -4C in parts of the country.
People will be waking up to a widespread ground frost on Monday morning and commuters are advised to wrap up and leave time to scrape their cars.
Temperatures are set to remain low during Monday day, with may parts of the country struggling to get above 10C.
The drop in temperatures is not forecast to last long with milder conditions due to return over Tuesday and Wednesday.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/28/uk-weather-temperatures-drop-low-4c-arctic-front-hits-uk-sunday/
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Snow in England: Arctic air brings first widespread snowfall of the autumn
he first sprinkling of snow has settled across areas of Northern England with more set to fall in the UK overnight.
Temperatures plunged below zero with the arrival of brisk Arctic air to our shores following one of the most mild October's ever.
Forecasters are warning areas of the UK will dip as far as -7 C tonight (19.4 F) - meaning it would be the coldest weather of the Autumn so far.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/12/snow-england-arctic-air-brings-first-widespread-snowfall-autumn/
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UK weather: 70 people rescued from floods after heavy rain and snow hit Britain
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said more than 70 people had been rescued - along with at least 20 horses, a cat and a dog.
The Met Office said around 1.7in (4.3cm) of rain had fallen in 24 hours in parts of Lancashire, while further north in Cumbria around half a month's rain, 3.5in (8.9cm), was recorded in 36 hours at Shap.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/23/snow-set-sweep-across-scotland-wind-rain-will-batter-england/
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Snow in the wind this morning very windy and cold Uh !!!
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It's (probably) getting worse, Colleywobble!
Freezing temperatures grip UK with snow and sleet expected
Weather forecasters describe conditions as ‘incredibly cold for November’ as police across Britain warn of icy roads
Temperatures fell well below zero in much of the UK on Saturday morning, and forecasters are predicting the cold snap will continue.
Topcliffe in North Yorkshire was -5.2C, while Benson, Oxfordshire, had an overnight low of -4.9C.
The Met Office issued a yellow “be aware” weather warning.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/25/uk-weather-freezing-temperatures-grip-snow-sleet
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First covering on the hills above Sheffield and down to Chesterfield. Even a dusting down to lower levels. An icy wind, definitely a stay indoors day !!Thermals required!!
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Them thermals might be a jolly good idea...
Arctic cold snap that brought sub-zero temperatures across UK to last two weeks
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/26/arctic-cold-snap-brought-sub-zero-temperatures-across-uk-last/
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UK weather: Britain to face coldest night of the year tonight as forecasters issue snow warnings
Met Office warns icy conditions could cause road and rail travel disruption
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-britain-coldest-night-thursday-snow-warnings-a8083941.html
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UK weather: Arctic cold snap to bring snow and 60mph winds this week
An Arctic blast will bring snow and 60mph winds to parts of the UK this week with forecasters predicting the coldest December since 2010.
The cold snap will hit the north-west of the country by the middle of the week, sweeping across the UK and reaching the south-east by Thursday, the Met Office says.
Frost, snow and ice will return towards the end of the week after a relatively mild start, with strong winds.
The east and west coasts, as well as northern Scotland, will be the worst affected by the cold snap, while clear blue skies and dry weather is predicted for the central spine of the UK.
It is likely to be the coldest December since 2010, according to the Met Office, with temperatures dipping slightly below the average for the month.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/03/arctic-cold-snap-bring-snow-60mph-winds-uk-next-week/
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Thanks for cheering us up Maik! ;)
Tony
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This should make you smile, Tony:
UK weather: Britain wakes to snow as up to 8in set to fall after Storm Caroline brings Arctic air flow
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/08/uk-weather-britain-wakes-snow-8in-set-fall-storm-caroline-brings/
er, or maybe not
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UK snow: Power and travel disruption across country
Heavy snow has led to power cuts and disrupted air, rail and road travel in many parts of the UK.
The deepest snow recorded was 30cm (12in) in Sennybridge, near Brecon, while High Wycombe saw 17cm.
Snow is forecast to remain in Northern Ireland and Scotland but give way to icy conditions overnight elsewhere. Met Office yellow "be aware" warnings for ice affect England and Wales.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42297150
Met Office Weather Warning (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings) / MeteoAlarm UK Weather Warning (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/1/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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Santa's Grotto forced to close because of too much snow
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/11/santas-grotto-forced-close-much-snow/
:x-iroll:
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UK weather forecast: Britain to be hit with Arctic blast on Christmas Day as plunging temperatures bring cold snap
The UK is set to be hit with a blast of cold air from the Arctic Sea on Christmas Day as temperatures plunge into another cold snap.
Weather experts said most of Britain will see a mild, rainy and breezy December 25 but throughout the evening temperatures will drop as a band of colder polar maritime air pushes in from Greenland.
Parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and Cornwall can expect a chill by Christmas Day night while London and much of England will feel the freeze on Boxing Day.
“On Christmas Day the whole of the country is in double figures,” said Met Office forecaster Oli Claydon but by December 26 temperatures will drop to 4C in the north of the UK and 9C in the south.
Temperatures will stay low as the week progresses, forecasters said.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-britain-to-be-hit-with-arctic-blast-on-christmas-day-as-plunging-temperatures-a3726121.html
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Very pleasant day here. Lots of people in the park when I took the dogs at 3.00.
Tony
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Snow, ice and strong winds hit large parts of UK
14,000 properties left without power and drivers warned of dangerous conditions as wintry weather sweeps across country
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/dec/27/snow-ice-and-strong-winds-hit-large-parts-of-uk
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UK weather latest: Storm Dylan bears down as forecasters warn of potential for 'injuries and danger to life'
Forecasters are warning road, rail and air travellers to expect more travel chaos over the New Year period after Friday's stormy and wintry weather caused damage to buildings and an airport to close.
Meteorologists say disruption may occur across the country as 2017 draws to a close. Winds from Storm Dylan could cause danger to life as 80mph gusts hurl debris through the air, the Met Office said.
Heavy downpours are also predicted to blight much of south-east Wales, plus south-western, central and southern England over the weekend.
With a yellow warning for heavy rain issued by the Met Office from 6pm on Saturday to 9am on Sunday, up to 25mm is predicted as likely to fall, while up to 40mm could be seen in some spots.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-storm-dylan-forecast-wind-snow-rain-danger-injuries-a8133901.html
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UK weather latest: Storm Dylan bears down as forecasters warn of potential for 'injuries and danger to life'
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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-storm-dylan-forecast-wind-snow-rain-danger-injuries-a8133901.html (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-storm-dylan-forecast-wind-snow-rain-danger-injuries-a8133901.html)
'And accept it that soon
You'll be soaked to the bone...
For the times they are a changin'."
:kool:
Tony
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Storm Eleanor: Britain braced for 80mph winds
Britain is to experience wind gusts of up to 80mph, the Met Office has said, as Storm Eleanor heads for the nation's shores.
The fifth named storm of the season will bring a "very windy" spell to the UK on Tuesday night and Wednesday, forecasters said.
The Met Office has issued several national severe weather warnings due to the potential for travel disruption.
Deputy chief forecaster Dan Harris added that next weekend could bring a return of colder conditions with a risk of frost, ice and wintry conditions, particularly in the north.
He added: "It could remain more unsettled in the south."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/02/storm-eleanor-britain-braced-80mph-winds/
OK, Tony, you can lead the singing now...
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I think I'd have to ban myself off GGi!
:bleh:
Tony
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Snow forecast for UK as cold weather returns
After a relatively mild spell, weather is expected to turn wet, windy and colder, bringing up to 10cm of snow
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jan/14/snow-forecast-for-uk-as-cold-weather-returns
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UK weather latest: Snow, ice and gale-force winds to sweep Britain with 'treacherous' conditions forecast
With snow, ice and gale force winds set to batter much of the country, forecasters have issued multiple weather warnings as the UK braces itself for more “treacherous” conditions.
The Met Office has warned of a possible “danger to life”, as strong winds are expected to hit much of the country this week, with the potential for gusts to cause flying debris.
Drivers have also been urged to take extra care on the roads as the wintry conditions spread.
http://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-latest-updates-snow-ice-winds-conditions-forecast-met-office-warnings-travel-a8161426.html
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Dunno about all that. It's brass monkeys out! :(
Tony
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Travel disruption as high winds and snow hit UK
Severe gales have been causing disruption to much of the UK - with gusts of up to 83 mph (134 kph).
Police in several areas, including Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Gloucestershire, have reported fallen trees on or near roads.
Damage to overhead electric wires is causing problems for train services in the Midlands, and drivers are being warned to take extra care on the roads.
In East Anglia and south east England more than 59,000 homes have lost power.
In Scotland, police are urging motorists to drive with "extreme caution" in the wintry conditions.
Rail commuters are facing delays in London, Wales, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. In Sydenham, south east London, a train has hit a tree.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42729662
Heard that, as forecast, it's windy on Kef with ferries confined to ports.
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UK weather: More snow and ice expected as 'yellow' warning issued
People across the country are braced for more snow after the UK froze on the coldest night in nearly two years.
Wintry conditions are to continue to grip large parts of the UK on Sunday, with snow forecast for areas from northern Scotland to the Home Counties.
Temperatures plummeted overnight, with a low of -13.5C (7.7F) recorded in the Highland village of Dalwhinnie, while freezing temperatures were recorded as far south as London Luton Airport.
The Met Office has updated a yellow "be aware" warning of snow and ice to cover much of Scotland, north Wales and England down to southern parts.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/21/uk-weather-snow-ice-expected-yellow-warning-issued/
UK regional weather warnings (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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Just had our share but turned back to sleet for the time being. Don't think it was quite as bad as anticipated. Maybe out on the Peaks it will be quite bad it has been white over all week as we look out but none here in Chessie until today and then only about a couple of inches but very wet, Roll on the Spring!!!UK weather: More snow and ice expected as 'yellow' warning issued
People across the country are braced for more snow after the UK froze on the coldest night in nearly two years.
Wintry conditions are to continue to grip large parts of the UK on Sunday, with snow forecast for areas from northern Scotland to the Home Counties.
Temperatures plummeted overnight, with a low of -13.5C (7.7F) recorded in the Highland village of Dalwhinnie, while freezing temperatures were recorded as far south as London Luton Airport.
The Met Office has updated a yellow "be aware" warning of snow and ice to cover much of Scotland, north Wales and England down to southern parts.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/21/uk-weather-snow-ice-expected-yellow-warning-issued/
UK regional weather warnings (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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UK weather latest: February gets off to freezing start with temperatures plummeting down to -10C
Snow and ice warnings in place for vast swathes of country
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-february-forecasts-cold-freezing-sub-zero-ice-roads-temperatures-a8187021.html
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UK weather latest: February gets off to freezing start with temperatures plummeting down to -10C
Snow and ice warnings in place for vast swathes of country
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-february-forecasts-cold-freezing-sub-zero-ice-roads-temperatures-a8187021.html (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-february-forecasts-cold-freezing-sub-zero-ice-roads-temperatures-a8187021.html)
Getting nippy already round here. Chilly NW wind blowing. Brrrrr.
Tony
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UK weather latest: February gets off to freezing start with temperatures plummeting down to -10C
Snow and ice warnings in place for vast swathes of country
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-february-forecasts-cold-freezing-sub-zero-ice-roads-temperatures-a8187021.html
Very very cold and windy Snow on the tops again Snake Pass closed this morning. At least it has been sunny. They are warning of more snow at the weekend and a lot maybe next Tuesday. Winter hasn't finished with us yet.
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Winter hasn't finished with us yet.
UK weather: Icy blast to bring snow and sub-zero temperatures across Britain
'Children won't have enough snow to be able to build a snowman, but the bulk of the population will at least see flakes falling from the sky.'
Temperatures are set to plummet as low as -7C with swathes of the UK being told to expect snow and ice in the days ahead.
The weekend got off to a damp and cold start, but while forecasters say the rain will peter out heading into Sunday, with skies getting brighter, much of the east of Britain will wake up to icy patches tomorrow.
And from Sunday evening, the risk of sleet and snow throughout the country rises.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-snow-temperatures-forecast-ice-warnings-latest-freezing-cold-a8192581.html
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UK weather: Deep freeze could last all month, Met Office warns, as snow and ice bring more travel disruption
What was predicted to be the UK's coldest week of the winter began with lows of -6C on Monday. Forecasters said temperatures will dip further on Tuesday night, with predicted lows of -14C before the weekend.
Snow is set to fall in almost every part of the country in the coming days, with a series of weather warnings in force.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/02/06/uk-weather-deep-freeze-could-last-month-met-office-warns-snow/
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That's really cheered me up :(
Tony
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Time for a warming tsipouro, Tony?
UK weather latest: Britain braced for more freezing conditions as snow and ice warnings issued across country
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-cold-ice-snow-warnings-wintry-conditions-travel-disruption-traffic-news-a8200061.html
Check out the forecast for your area for today (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html) / tomorrow (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/1/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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UK weather latest: 'Bitterly cold' weather could cause mobile signal to cut out amid snow and ice warnings
'Power cuts may occur and other services, such as mobile phones, may be affected'
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-cold-temperature-forecast-freezing-ice-roads-snow-met-office-a8206131.html
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UK weather latest: Temperatures to fall below zero as Britain faces 'polar vortex'
The UK is set to be hit by a “polar vortex” which will see a freezing Arctic blast sending temperatures below zero.
A sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) will bring cold winds from Eastern Europe to the UK.
There are signs that the cold spell is likely to last well into next week with possibly even colder air from Russia moving across the UK.
There is only a low risk of snow because of the dry nature of the air, although this could change next week, forecasters said.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/weather-latest-temperatures-below-zero-cold-polar-vortex-a8220261.html
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UK weather: Snow warnings as 'beast from the East' grips Britain and 'postpones' spring
Snow warnings have been issued for London and the south east as freezing air from Russia grips Britain in what is set to be the coldest late February in five years.
The cold blast - dubbed the "beast from the East" - will see temperatures plunge widely below zero from Sunday night, with lows of minus 8C (17.6F) expected for large parts of the UK.
A Met Office forecaster said spring has been "postponed for a couple of weeks" due to the chill arriving from the east just before March 1, which is the first day of the meteorological spring.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/02/23/uk-weather-snow-warning-london-south-east-beast-east-grips-britain/
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Siberian blast could make southern England colder than the Arctic
North Pole up to 22C warmer than usual, as cold weather and snow warnings issued in UK
Parts of south-east Engand could well end up colder than the North Pole this weekend, as forecasters predict that the Arctic could inch above freezing point during the polar night for the first time in recorded history.
The North Pole and northern Greenland have been 17-22C (30-40F) warmer than historical averages in recent days, adding to fears of rapid polar warming that has huge implications for global climate. The northernmost weather station in the world, Cape Morris Jesup in Greenland, was above freezing nearly all day on 20 February, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/feb/23/uk-faces-significant-snowfall-due-to-freezing-air-from-siberia
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Prepare for seriously cold weather this week, Britons told
Icy blast prompts Met Office warnings for UK snow, with wind chill making it feel minus 15C in daytime
Parts of the UK are set to feel colder than areas in the Arctic circle this week as freezing Siberian air engulfs the British Isles, bringing blizzards, snow drifts and the potential for travel disruption.
The icy blast, “the beast from the east”, has prompted the Met Office to issue yellow and amber weather warnings for snow in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for most of the week, with strong winds expected on Thursday in the south-west.
Snow showers along the east coast of England in the early hours of Monday will usher in a week of wintry weather, with the Met Office warning of delays on roads and trains and in the air across most of the UK. The alert warns there may be some power cuts and loss of mobile phone signal.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/feb/25/prepare-for-seriously-cold-weather-this-week-britons-told-uk-snow
Check the forecast for your area at https://www.meteoalarm.eu/SI/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html
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UK weather: Heavy snow causes UK-wide disruption
Heavy snowfall is hitting parts of the UK, causing road and rail disruption.
Police say driving conditions are "treacherous" in places as a band of wintry weather and very low temperatures sweeps westwards.
Hundreds of trains are cancelled, many schools are closed and forecasters say some rural communities may be cut off.
Kent, Surrey, Suffolk and Sussex are among the worst-hit counties, seeing 5-10cm of snow, while north-east England has received up to 8cm (3in).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43207709
Warnings by area: http://www.meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html
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3" of snow, and the world's stopped spinning.
Roads closed, trains cancelled, schools closed, the weather given a Name...
"over to Carole" "yes, it continues to snow here" "meanwhile, we can see it's snowing on the cameras"
It's Winter! It's the UK! Somewhere in the UK in the Winter, it snows!! Every year.
Gordon Bennet, I remember being pulled to school on a sledge
snowflakes and their snowflakes, eh?
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Gordon Bennet, I remember being pulled to school on a sledge
I remember being pulled to school. We woz so poor we couldn't afford a sledge.
No, we did have a sled. It looked a bit like this
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Except the slats of wood were painted red. It was a special sled. It was non-slip. Honestly, you had more chance of sliding down a snowy hillside if you sat in the snow and raised your feet off the ground.
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Yes I remember it well!!Lads wore short trousers to school until they were about 15.No posh anoraks or outdoor clothing just school gabardines that took weeks to dry if they got soaking wet. Everything drying round the fire on a clothes horse so the windows were running in condensation. Chilblains -remember them? Don't hear anyone suffering with those these days. My memories of sledges are mixed. Being pulled about five miles to the nearest tram stop as a small child just after the war to go and visit my Grandparents-no local bus service. Secondly as a mad 12year old trying to keep up with the boys having a serious accident with a tree .I came off worse and nearly lost a leg!!However I have happy memories too of sitting on an old road sign at the age of 70 and sledging with the Grandkids down the farm fields. Numb bum but good fun!!
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We never got sent home from school due to bad weather and many a time there was no heating as the coke for the boiler hadn't turned up. The only ones who didn't come to school were those who hadn't any shoes to wear. We had to take our old shoes to school for them. I had three brothers and there wasn't much shoe left when they had worn them !!!The others who didn't turn up were babysitting 'cos their Mum was working and Dad was in the nick!!We had just moved into a new house in the winter of 1947 and coming home from school I walked past the house because there was so much snow I didn't recognise it. It was up to the upstairs windows on one side. God knows how we managed with no modern facilities ,but we did. The kids look at us in amazement when we tell them what it was like. I think the worst thing they remember is the Winter of discontent when we had arranged power cuts for different areas. We even went to pick coal from a disused tip to keep our open fires going. I used to make wedding flowers in those days and remember getting half way and all the lights went out. I had to finish them by the light of a Tilley Lamp All good fun and we are still here going strong non the worse for it!!!
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UK weather: Sea freezes over at Isle of Wight harbour
Video footage shows the sea frozen over at Bembridge Harbour on the east coast of the Isle of Wight.
Temperatures on the island dipped to -6C (21F) overnight on Tuesday into Wednesday.
The Met Office has issued a number of warnings for more snow to hit the south of England over the coming days.
Footage courtesy Island Echo.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-43227899/uk-weather-sea-freezes-over-at-isle-of-wight-harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-n3YPSHv4s
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http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html
Warnings for local areas available via link
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Red warning for blizzards South West England
The Met Office has issued another rare red extreme weather warning, this time for snow and wind for South West England from 3pm on Thursday.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2018/mar/01/storm-emma-beast-from-the-east-snow-uk-live
UK is running out of gas, National Grid warns
Perfect storm of freezing weather and supply problems prompts rare call for more fuel immediately
National Grid has issued a warning that the UK will not have enough gas to meet demand on Thursday, as temperatures plummeted and imports were hit by outages.
It is thought unlikely that the situation will affect supply to households, but if enough extra gas supplies by pipeline or ship are not forthcoming, it could affect industrial users.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/mar/01/uk-is-running-out-of-gas-national-grid-warns-freezing-weather
Paddington station closed
Severe weather has closed Paddington station, London’s main rail hub to the west country and Wales.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2018/mar/01/storm-emma-beast-from-the-east-snow-uk-live
Latest updates (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2018/mar/01/storm-emma-beast-from-the-east-snow-uk-live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P5YrMx-uus
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By 'eck Colley, them were the days! (A little before my time!) I remember being sent home early in the winter of ?62. The trains were cancelled and we had to walk to the in between town to get a bus.
Meanwhile in 2018... The next door neighbour had a top of the range Worcester CH boiler fitted last autumn ready for the winter. It packed up yesterday as it's a new style condensing boiler and the condensate has frozen in the outlet pipe, it's so cold. If you're lucky the boiler cuts out, otherwise it gets seriously knackered. Last saw the neighbour up a ladder trying to pour water out of a kettle to defrost the pipe.
:oki:
Tony
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Yes these new boilers are stupid .We had one fitted a few years back and British gas told us about the problem if it happened in a v cold Winter, said it would cost £140 quid to call them out as our Homecare Policy didn't cover it!!!Typical!!!Told us to pour a kettle of hot water on the pipe that freezes up and it would sort it. This sounded a bit iffy so Hubby got some pipe lagging(the foam type)split it and covered all the pipe from the house that ran outside Touch wood it has been ok up to now(watch this space,just my luck for something to happen)We were told that this outside drain is totally unnecessary and that you can disconnect it inside and let it drain into a plastic box???!!!Another daft design fault. At the time we had ours fitted BBC Radio Sheffield were inundated with calls about this problem. Our next door neighbour had the same problem.By all accounts all this type of boiler have the same fault no matter which brand. Would think someone could come up with a more satisfactory solution.!!!
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Well Tony I should have kept my mouth shut. Not 2hrs after posting the above our boiler started to make a strange noise and the light started to flash on and off. You wouldn't believe it but when hubby went outside he eventually found the pipe had frozen up in spite of all the lagging round it. We had to disconnect it all even having to break it open in places as it was so brittle it wouldn't come apart. It was almost full of ice. Had to make temporary repair to last until we can get the car out(18inches of snow at the moment)and visit the DIY store for replacements. It is packed round with lagging and bubble wrap. It faces due east so not surprised .Just shows how cold it has been. Couldn't have made that episode up!!!
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The subject of condensing boilers has just been been on our local news. Apparently its affecting LOADS of people and some are asking, "which ----ing genius designed a boiler that won't work in freezing cold weather?"
Advice was to defrost with warm (not boiling) water and then lag the pipe, wrap the lagging in plastic sheeting. Makes me wonder... as it's a known problem, why aren't the pipes sufficiently protected during installation?
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UK weather: Blizzards, floods and now freezing rain that could prove deadly as Storm Emma bites
Freezing rain could pose the next deadly threat of Storm Emma, the Met Office has warned, because it is creating invisible sheet ice that is impervious to gritting.
Although in some parts of the country it may look like the snowfall is over, and the sight of rain may cause relief, it is highly likely any rainfall will be freezing rain and will result in dangerous road conditions.
The Met Office has warned of treacherous conditions caused by freezing rain which creates invisible sheet ice. This weather is hitting all parts of the UK and can cause deadly conditions on the road.
Some of the communities which were worst-hit by the snow are due to be battered by floods, as strong waves are already breaking coastal defences and sea walls. Gale force 9 winds and 20-foot high waves have been predicted by the Environment Agency.
Parts of England and the whole of Scotland, Ireland and Wales, have been advised not to travel unless it is absolutely urgent because of risks to life caused by the weather.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/02/uk-weather-military-helps-stranded-motorists-storm-emma-collides/
West Yorkshire house with no snow on roof leads police to huge cannabis farm find
Police have unearthed a sizeable cannabis farm at a house - because it was the only property without SNOW on its roof.
PC James Butterfield... speculated the haul could be valued at up to £80k.
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-house-with-no-snow-on-roof-leads-police-to-huge-cannabis-farm-find-1-9044249
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Just had a phone call to say that our caravan site, ..near Pickering would be delaying opening from next Monday until we are contacted. The road is about 3ft deep in drifting snow. Bit disappointed(I don't think!!)Know one of the caravaners will be he is there come rain or shine. Think he must have a rotten home life or something. He wont want to miss his Sunday Roast in Scarborough. He told us he has even had a new set of false teeth made so he can enjoy it more. God it takes allsorts??!!! :hmm:
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The subject of condensing boilers has just been been on our local news. Apparently its affecting LOADS of people and some are asking, "which ----ing genius designed a boiler that won't work in freezing cold weather?"
Advice was to defrost with warm (not boiling) water and then lag the pipe, wrap the lagging in plastic sheeting. Makes me wonder... as it's a known problem, why aren't the pipes sufficiently protected during installation?
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Our old boiler needs replacing so have been looking into it - the problem, not the boiler. Apparently condensing boilers came out in in 2005 - great idea, fuel efficient and save loadsa dosh on gas, oodles of them sold. Don't think you can buy any other type now. Manufacturers happy, customers happy... until the winter of 2010 - I remember it being -12 at midday. Condensing boilers conking out left right and centre. The manufacturers said they had no idea this would happen, global warming, better winters etc.
"Solutions" =
Lag outlet pipe conventionally - see Colleywobble above. (BTW sorry to hear how you got caught with this)
Have special condensate internally lagged pipe fitted. Presumably if it still freezes up the kettle of hot water doesn't work!
Have special electrically heated condensate pipe fitted - someone said about £250. Thermostatically controlled so apparently relatively low running cost.
Move to Caribbean.
Tony
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Think i'll go for the Caribbean idea! Our neighbour had to go away ,a family emergency and was away longer than anticipated .Came home and though heating had been on his bathroom waste and wc had all frozen up. His boiler is in the Bathroom so the condensing pipe was plumbed into the sink waste pipe as a result that was frozen up. We live in a bungalow so ours goes out through the wall into a drain and soak away. Why the British Gas engineers couldn't have plumbed ours into the waste for the washer as it is in the laundry room i'll never know think it was the cheapest option as we have had problem after problem with the system since they fitted a new boiler. I might add they were contractors working for them. The boiler has been fine except for this freezing problem, so maybe if you can have the drain fitted internally it is the better option. Think again it depends where your boiler is situated. Something to bare in mind if you are having a new boiler. Thank goodness the thaw has set in!!
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/mar/06/frosty-reception-army-of-snow-people-grieves-for-fallen-comrade
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More snow and ice forecast as travel disrupted across UK
Met Office warns of further snow and ice across the UK as bitterly cold temperatures return
Britain was braced for further travel disruption on Monday as the “mini beast from the east” was expected to bring up to 30cm of snow to parts of the UK overnight.
Hundreds of flights were cancelled, roads closed and sports events called off as plummeting temperatures cast a blanket of snow across the UK on Sunday.
The cold snap was forecast to continue into the new week, with the Met Office saying that further disruptive snowfall would fall widely overnight.
Parts of Devon and south-west England were expected to bear the brunt of the freeze on Monday, with up to 30cm of snow forecast in some parts of the region compared with up to 10cm for the rest of Britain.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/mar/18/more-snow-and-ice-forecast-as-travel-disrupted-across-uk
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UK weather: Britain set for Easter snow with temperatures forecast to drop over bank holiday weekend
Snow is set to fall on Britain over Easter as the cold weather continues into April.
Below-average temperatures over the bank holiday weekend could bring snowfall in the north of the UK, said the Met Office.
Forecasters said there would be a “mild interlude” as temperatures rise to 12C in parts of the country this week following the “mini beast from the east” that brought snow and ice at the weekend.
Temperatures are then expected to drop again next week, although it is unlikely there will be a repeat of the transport chaos caused by Arctic conditions earlier this month.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-easter-bank-holiday-snow-temperature-drop-weekend-forecast-a8264836.html
Altogether now: "I'm dreaming of a white Easter"
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Return of the Beast: Wintry weather to hit Britain for third time, Met Office warns
“It is worth pointing out that statistically speaking, snow is more likely to fall at Easter than at Christmas,” said Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-beast-from-the-east-latest-updates-snow-easter-temperature-bank-holiday-forecast-freezing-a8273521.html
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UK weather: Met Office issues yellow warning for Easter Monday snow as travelers face disruption
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/weather-latest-snow-warning-met-office-britain-rain-a8283646.html
Two day local forecasts available via meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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Flood warnings issued across UK as river levels rise after wet Easter
Flood 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”.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/apr/03/flood-warnings-issued-across-uk-as-river-levels-rise-after-wet-easter
Environment Agency: Flood warnings for England (https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings)
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UK weather latest: Britain to bask in warmest day of the year as temperatures soar
Milder weather to continue as forecasters predict double-digit temperatures over weekend
Britain 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-britain-warmest-day-friday-weekend-sun-summer-rain-a8289676.html
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UK weather latest: Britain will have to wait until May to enjoy next sustained bout of hot and sunny weather, say forecasters
After 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-heat-rain-temperatures-forecast-met-office-a8317586.html
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....Britain will have to wait until May to enjoy next sustained bout of hot and sunny weather, say forecasters...
Oh No...We have to "wait until May"!
I know we're now considered to have the patience and attention span of an ADHD child high on Lucozade and Smarties, but "May" is just 7 days away!
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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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-may-heatwave-beauty-from-the-east-snow-a8323536.html
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Oh great!
Tony
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While the UK gets colder, Kefalonia continues to warm. The temperature today reached 32c and not a drop of rain for the whole of April! This is the highest temperature I have recorded for April in the last 17 years.
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UK weather: Flood warnings as Britain braces for torrential rain and falling temperatures
Some areas can expect to see the month's worth of rainfall within just 24 hours
Forecasters 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-forecast-flood-warnings-rain-storm-strong-winds-a8327926.html
Warnings on meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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UK weather latest: Britain set for another heatwave as bank holiday approaches
Warm front could bring temperatures as high as 26C after flood warnings earlier in week
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-forecast-may-bank-holiday-sun-temperature-heatwave-a8330521.html
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Bank Holiday Monday set to be hottest in 19 years with highs of 27 degrees
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/03/bank-holiday-monday-set-hottest-19-years-highs-27-degrees/
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Bank Holiday Monday set to be hottest in 19 years with highs of 27 degrees
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/03/bank-holiday-monday-set-hottest-19-years-highs-27-degrees/ (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/03/bank-holiday-monday-set-hottest-19-years-highs-27-degrees/)
Warm enough for a No 12 ouzo in the garden early evening.
:)
Tony
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Scorching bank holiday weather smashes multiple temperature records
Mercury rockets to 28.7C in London during long weekend heatwave
Britain has enjoyed its hottest early May bank holiday ever as multiple temperature records were broken over a scorching few days.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-hottest-ever-early-may-bank-holiday-highest-temperature-2018-a8340486.html
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UK weather: Warning of thunderstorms as temperatures forecast to plunge after bank holiday heatwave
Mid-teens or perhaps 18C the best that can be hoped for later this week, says Met Office
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-latest-thunderstorms-rain-heatwave-bank-holiday-forecast-met-office-a8341086.html
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Temperatures to reach 30C over UK bank holiday weekend
Met Office says mercury could hit near-record levels in parts of south-east on Monday
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/may/22/temperatures-to-reach-30c-over-uk-bank-holiday-weekend
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UK weather: Bank Holiday weekend sunshine to descend into thunderstorms and 'quite torrential' rain
Chance of flooding, lightning strikes, hail and strong winds
Sunny 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/weather-latest-bank-holiday-forecast-rain-thunderstorm-sunny-london-scotland-east-anglia-a8370416.html
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Sun to return for bank holiday after country hit by 20,000 lightning strikes in 'mother of all thunderstorms'
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-rain-thunder-lightning-bank-holiday-forecast-floods-mother-of-all-thunderstorms-a8371356.html
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valid from 31.05.2018 11:00 CET Until 31.05.2018 22:59 CET
Rain
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.
http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK013-London%20&%20South%20East.html
Warning applies to: Wales, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, London & South East, South West.
Current forecast for tomorrow is similar but with a slight change to the areas likely to be affected: Northern Ireland, North West England, Wales, West Midlands, East Midlands, London and South East, South West England.
http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/1/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html
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UK weather latest: Temperatures to shoot up before electrical storms strike later this week
Temperatures across the British Isles are set to soar well above average this week, before bursting into thunder, lightning and rain late on Thursday.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/weather-forecast-britain-june-records-lightning-thunder-haar-a8385106.html
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UK weather: forecasters predict long hot summer
Following hottest May on record, Britons will bask in above-average temperatures for next few months
With 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.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jun/10/after-hottest-may-on-record-fine-weather-will-last-until-autumn
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"Caution"? It really means that most likely we'll have a long cold summer with continuous rain p*ssing down.
:btd:
Tony
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Of else here come the hosepipe bans
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...followed by the price of fruit & veg going through the roof.
But that's (maybe) after this:
Storm Hector:
'Danger to life' warning issued as powerful winds and extreme weather bear down on UK
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-storm-hector-met-office-warning-wind-scotland-a8396716.html
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Hector didn't bring anywhere near as much rain as we hoped/was predicted. It's been bone dry in NW UK for 4-5 weeks now. :oki:
Tony
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Bye 'eck, Tony, you're complaining it's not rained!?! Not sure this will bring much comfort:
UK weather: Mini-heatwave could see temperatures match hottest day of the year so far
The 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-forecast-heatwave-summer-hot-temperature-a8402991.html
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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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-forecast-hot-sun-rain-temperature-where-england-a8411246.html
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UK weather: Britain set for hottest day of year so far as heatwave hits
Britain enjoyed the hottest day of the year on Monday with temperatures just shy of 30C, as the Met Office issued a heatwave alert for the coming days.
The weather service confirmed a temperature of 29.4C was reached in St James's Park in London with the warmth felt across the UK.
It came as a level two heat health watch warning, which is in place from 9am tomorrow [Tuesday] to 6pm on Thursday, was issued covering most western parts of England.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-hot-dry-sunny-heatwave-low-rainfall-met-office-a8415601.html
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UK weather: Temperatures set to soar higher as 'extreme' heat sparks wildfires and causes rail disruption
Temperatures will continue to soar across the UK this week as a heatwave which has already caused wildfires and travel disruption intensifies, forecasters have said.
Train passengers face delays as speed restrictions are enforced to prevent steel rails buckling in scorching weather that has sparked blazes on moorland north England.
Police warned people about the danger of cooling off in open water after a man drowned and a child went missing swimming in lakes in Surrey and Stoke-on-Trent.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue said crews were continuing to battle a wildfire on Saddleworth Moor, in the Pennines, after working “tirelessly” throughout Monday to combat the two-kilometre blaze.
Twelve fire engines also tackled a wildfire about 40 milies away on the West Pennine Moors near Rivington, Lancashire, on Monday.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-forecast-heatwave-warning-met-office-wildfires-trains-travel-a8417206.html
Moorland fire "major incident" (http://goinggreek.info/index.php?topic=3884.0)
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Bloody hot here yesterday and today. We've had very little rain since early May. Great for ouzos in the garden of an evening but the front lawn (huge) looks like it's a goner!
Tony
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Take shorter showers to save water as UK heatwave continues into the weekend
The record-breaking hot weather is set to continue this weekend and people are being asked to take care with their water.
Water companies are now urging people to conserve water, asking that showers be no longer than four minutes long.
June is set to be the driest on record for 90 years and hosepipe bans are set to come into force in some areas this weekend.
https://metro.co.uk/2018/06/29/take-shorter-showers-save-water-uk-heatwave-continues-weekend-7669438/
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Lettuce growers warn of imminent shortage
There could be a shortage of lettuce in UK supermarkets as soon as the middle of next week, growers have warned.
The unusually high temperatures have boosted demand for leafy salads at the same time as the heat has stopped the UK crop growing.
Growers say they may have to import leaves from the US to make up the shortfall at a time when more than 90% of salad leaves is usually UK grown.
Broccoli and cauliflower crops have also been affected by the weather.
Trade body the British Leafy Salad Growers Association (BLSGA) said the "soaring" temperatures were causing "havoc" for growers.
It said the last week a record 18 million lettuces had been sold, about 40% more than last year.
However, it added "when the mercury hits 30C lettuces can't grow".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44664834
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UK weather: Met office issues first ever thunderstorm warning as heatwave continues
The Met Office has issued its first ever thunderstorm warning, with torrential rain, hail and lightning expected this weekend.
A yellow “be aware” warning for thunderstorms is in place from 6am to 10pm tomorrow for southwest England and Wales, which could see 30-40mm of rainfall in an hour.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-latest-heatwave-thunderstorm-warning-temperatures-hottest-day-rainfall-lightning-a8424566.html
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/06/bin-lorry-gets-stuck-road-heatwave-melts-surface/
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UK heatwave to last another week as water warnings issued
Temperatures in Britain forecast to dip from Monday but stay well above average
Britain’s longest heatwave in five years is to last for another week, with water companies urging people to use water sparingly.
Temperatures were forecast to dip slightly from Monday onwards, but were still expected to remain well above average for this time of year.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jul/08/uk-heatwave-to-last-another-week-as-water-warnings-issued
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UK weather: Heatwave to give way to rain and cooler temperatures, forecasters warn
Britain’s current heatwave will give way to cooler temperatures and possible showers in the coming week, weather forecasters have warned.
Most areas should be clear on Wednesday evening, when thousands of people are expected to watch England’s World Cup semi final match against Croatia on outdoor screens.
By next weekend bands of rain could be coming in from the west increasing the chance of persistent showers - good news for water companies, including United Utilities and Thames Water, which had this weekend warned they were struggling to meet increased demand.
But there is every chance the heatwave could return again by the end of July.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-heatwave-temperature-cooler-rain-met-office-a8437461.html
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Newcastle Council stresses heatwave is not melting roads
Council bosses have stressed roads are not melting in the heatwave after a man became stuck in asphalt.
Firefighters rescued the 24-year-old after his left leg sank "thigh deep" on a back lane in Heaton, Newcastle.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service posted on its Facebook page the road surface "had become very soft during the current heatwave and had melted".
But Newcastle City Council insists the hole was caused by a "small existing void".
"We can confirm that the tarmac had not melted and no roads in the city have melted during the warm weather," a spokesman said.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-44757385
Probably the same with the bin wagon, the road collapsed in a small sinkhole but no sign of melted tarmac.
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Whether or not... take your pick
UK weather: Tropical storm Chris could end British heatwave this weekend, forecaster warns
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/10/uk-weather-tropical-storm-chris-could-end-british-heatwave-forecaster/
UK weather: Threat of hosepipe ban still looms as heatwave set to return this weekend
Parts of Britain may see first rain for weeks before mercury rises to 30C again by Saturday
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-heatwave-hosepipe-ban-united-utilities-rain-drought-water-shortage-a8440191.html
Hm, according to the Independent there could be rain and thunderstorms on Thursday... that'll match the mood if Croatia defeat England on Wednesday night...
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How the current heatwave is providing unprecedented opportunities for archaeologists
The current heatwave is providing a near-unprecedented bonanza for archaeologists, as scorched conditions all over Britain expose the previously undiscovered or long-hidden outlines of everything from ancient fortifications to remnants of the Second World War.
In what was described as “a frantic race against time and weather”, archaeologists are scrambling into aeroplanes or flying drones to search for the outlines which are visible from the air as “crop marks”, before they are once more erased by rain.
In Wales alone the new discoveries have included an early medieval cemetery in south Gwynedd, a Roman villa in the Vale of Glamorgan, a prehistoric or Roman farm near Newport and a Roman fortlet near Magor, south Wales.
Members of the public are spotting the signs of everything from Bronze Age burial grounds in their local park to long-forgotten Second World War air raid shelters in back gardens and schools.
And for the professionals, something akin to archaeological gold-rush fever has set in.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-heatwave-archaeologists-discoveries-expose-hidden-treasure-history-crop-marks-forts-finds-a8442531.html
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UK weather forecast: Heatwave to continue into August as temperatures above 30C return over weekend
Britain to continue to swelter for weeks - although north may suffer cloud and showers
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-heatwave-temperatures-rain-water-met-office-a8449521.html
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Millions to face hosepipe ban in north-west England
Millions of people will be affected by the first hosepipe ban of the summer in England.
United Utilities (UU) said a temporary ban affecting seven million people in the north-west of England from 5 August would "safeguard essential supplies".
It said reservoir levels were already low and that hot weather was forecast for the rest of July.
Other water companies across England said they had adequate supplies and had no plans to impose similar bans.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44850128
United Utilities hosepipe ban address checker (https://www.unitedutilities.com/address-checker/)
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UK weather latest: Thunderstorm warning amid threat of heavy downpours and flooding across southeast
Forecasters have issued a thunderstorm warning amid the threat of heavy downpours, flooding, and lightning strikes across southeast England.
Temperatures are on the rise and most of can look forward to another hot and sunny weekend, but the Met Office said it could bring thundery downpours on Friday afternoon.
A yellow weather warning is in place for the region between 2pm and midnight.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-thunder-rain-temperature-flooding-met-office-a8454646.html
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We've had a bit or rain here in the last 10 days or so. Very welcome but obviously not enough. Interestingly Liverpool and surrounding areas get water from Lake Vernwy between Oswestry and Dolgellau but are included in the ban.
Tony
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Usual bones, dice and feathers forecast......
"heavy showers and thunderstorms late afternoon, early evening" proclaims today's bimbo/bimba
11:30, and it's lashing down!!!
Perhaps they're using the Cray for bit-mining instead?
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Perhaps they're using the Cray for bit-mining instead?
Hm, wonder if they get Solitaire on it?
United Utilities applying to extract water from Ullswater, Windermere and Ennerdale Water, according to the Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jul/20/uk-water-firm-asks-for-more-water-from-lake-district-to-fight-drought).
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UK weather latest: Sun to return for summer holidays following heavy rainfall and thunderstorm warning
Prediction of warm weekend comes as forecasters claim possible highs 35C next week
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-sun-weekend-35-thunderstorms-met-office-a8457306.html
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UK could be set to bake in 34C heat on hottest day of year
Temperatures could soar to more than 34C (93.2F) in some parts of the country on Wednesday.
Met Office forecaster Alex Burkill said... The hot weather will lead to thunderstorms and it “could all happen on the same day”.
Mr Burkill also said the current run of fine weather looks set to continue.
http://www.itv.com/news/2018-07-22/uk-could-be-set-to-bake-on-hottest-day-of-the-year/
UK weather: Health warning issued after hundreds treated for sunburn during heatwave
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-heatwave-end-health-warning-sunburn-a8458541.html#
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We've not had any rain for about 8 weeks!
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Just having a little shower, not nearly enough to form a puddle for the birds to bath in. Meanwhile:
Britons urged to stay indoors until Friday as heatwave expected to hit 35C
The Met Office has issued a heat-health watch alert for southern and eastern parts of England as temperatures look set to hit sizzling heights.
http://www.itv.com/news/2018-07-23/stay-in-doors-warns-met-office-as-temperatures-set-to-soar/
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Just too hot to do anything!!We had rain last Friday when in Leeds but not had any for weeks in Derbyshire. Getting rather serious for the grassland to feed the cattle. Will need to be using winter feed soon. Having to watch our dog as he was very ill after travelling a couple of weeks ago. Ok now but we are very careful now about taking him far. It's lovely to have a hot Summer for a change but we are not used to it here and don't live like we would in Kefalonia .
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UK heatwave forecast to reach 36C before torrential downpours
Parts of southern England have had only 6% of normal rainfall so far this summer
Parts of Britain are forecast to reach temperatures of 36C (95F) this week before thunderstorms, hail and strong winds take hold.
After weeks without rain, torrential downpours are forecast to hit parts of the UK on Friday, with as much as 30mm (1in) expected to fall in an hour. The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning from Friday afternoon covering the north and east of England.
Several places have now had 54 consecutive dry days – meaning less than 1mm of rain – stretching back to 30 May, the longest spell since 1969 when 70 days passed with no significant rainfall, according to the Met Office.
Businesses are being urged to relax dress codes and keep offices cool in order to help employees cope with the heatwave. The TUC suggested allowing staff to work flexible hours to avoid travelling at peak times and letting workers wear lightweight clothes.
There are no legal restrictions for when the workplace becomes too hot. The TUC has been campaigning for a change in the law to introduce a new maximum indoor temperature of 30C, or 27C for those doing strenuous jobs.
Frances O’Grady, the union’s general secretary, said: “It’s no fun working in a baking office or factory.” She urged employers to do all they could to keep temperatures down.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jul/24/temperatures-to-rise-even-higher-this-week-says-met-office
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UK weather forecast: Rain and thunderstorms to sweep country after temperatures soar as high as 39C
Relief from a blistering heatwave across the UK could come on Friday afternoon, when sunny skies are expected to give way to scattered thunderstorms.
Friday could be Britain’s warmest ever July day – and possibly even its hottest day on record.
While temperatures of 35C to 36C are widely forecast for the south east, “there is a possibility that the July maximum temperature – 36.7C – will be reached,” Bonnie Diamond, a press officer at the Met Office, said.
“There is also a 20 per cent possibility the all-time high could be reached.”
The hottest temperature on record is 38.5C in August 2003.
But torrential downpours are forecast to hit parts of the UK, with as much as 30mm expected to fall in just an hour.
“Scattered thunderstorms will develop and there is a danger of flash flooding,” Ms Diamond said.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-heatwave-latest-rain-where-when-hot-temperatures-a8462721.html
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Yay!!! Excellent news.
More for the whining, whinging, grey faced, always angry gurners to moan about.
If this weather is down to global warming, might be time to reconsider whether limiting fossil fuel use, and diesel vehicles, should be reversed.
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Met Office warns thunderstorms 'could cause danger to life' as heatwave causes travel chaos
Torrential downpours are possible, with as much as 30mm of rainfall in one hour and 60mm in three hours, while large hail, frequent lightning and strong, gusty winds will be additional hazards, forecasters warned.
The hot weather and very high afternoon temperatures have led to an amber warning for thunderstorms valid from 2pm to 8pm in the East Midlands and east of England.
Torrential downpours are possible, with as much as 30mm of rainfall in one hour and 60mm in three hours, while large hail, frequent lightning and strong, gusty winds will be additional hazards, forecasters warned.
Those in the areas covered by the warnings can expect flooding of homes and businesses, which could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-live-latest-updates-forecast-heatwave-thunderstorms-record-temperatures-traffic-a8466056.html
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UK Heatwave: 'Sunburnt' seagulls taken to rescue centre
Dozens of young gulls have had to be treated for burnt feet because of the heatwave, a wildlife centre said.
The charity said it had been inundated with juvenile gulls - nesting on industrial buildings - that fell off after the roofs became "scalding hot".
A spokeswoman for the centre said the young birds had been placed in buckets of water to "cool their feet down".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-44984275
Over the weekend the seagulls have been kitted out with wellies, macs and Sou'westers.
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UK weather forecast: Heatwave to return following heavy rain and wind
Temperatures expected to reach into the thirties by end of the week
The heatwave will return to the UK after a brief period of rain, wind and thunderstorms over the weekend.
After a dramatic drop in temperatures and torrential rain in some parts of the UK, temperatures will again reach into the thirties by the end of the week.
Forecasters have said that the wet weather will be short lived and improvements are expected by Tuesday.
By the end of the week temperatures will creep into the thirties in some places, with clear skies expected.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-heatwave-met-office-temperature-rain-wind-a8469256.html
Hm, sounds as though it's "some areas".
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UK weather: Hosepipe ban called off due to recent rainfall despite predicted heatwave this weekend
United Utilities has called off its hosepipe ban for millions of customers in the north west of England because “recent rainfall has gone some way to helping with water supplies.”
The ban, which was due to begin on 5 August, has been called off despite despite predictions of a second heatwave.
The mercury could climb back up to 31C in London and the south east this weekend, the Met Office has said, with sunshine returning to most of the country.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hosepipe-ban-latest-called-off-uk-weather-heatwave-a8474051.html
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UK weather: Hosepipe ban called off due to recent rainfall despite predicted heatwave this weekend
United Utilities has called off its hosepipe ban for millions of customers in the north west of England because “recent rainfall has gone some way to helping with water supplies.”
The ban, which was due to begin on 5 August, has been called off despite despite predictions of a second heatwave....
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hosepipe-ban-latest-called-off-uk-weather-heatwave-a8474051.html (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hosepipe-ban-latest-called-off-uk-weather-heatwave-a8474051.html)
Phew! But it's all still very dry round here.
Tony
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UK weather: Heatwave expected to end after final burst of sunshine sees temperatures soar again
As the new week arrives, sunshine will ultimately give way to rain and thunderstorms across much of the nation as cooler air moves in from the Atlantic.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-heatwave-updates-high-temperature-sun-hot-rain-thunder-a8477251.html
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UK weather forecast: Temperatures to drop 10C in 24 hours as thunderstorms herald end to heatwave
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for southern England as the heatwave which parts of Britain have been basking in comes to an abrupt end.
Temperatures in excess of 30C recorded in London on Tuesday could plummet by 10 degrees within 24 hours, forecasters say.
Yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for London, the southeast and East Anglia on Tuesday afternoon, with a risk of storms and heavy rain.
Meteorologists have warned some areas could see large amounts of rainfall within a short space of time, prompting a risk of isolated flooding and travel disruption.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-thunderstorms-warnings-london-south-east-heatwave-a8481331.html
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UK weather forecast: High temperatures to return in late August - after two weeks of rain and storms
The heatwave that has gripped Britain for months came to an abrupt end this week with a series of thunderstorms and downpours, but forecasters insist the summer heat will soon return.
The Met Office is predicting higher than average temperatures over the next three months, meaning Britain could be set for an Indian summer during late August, September and October.
The Met Office also warned against expecting too much when the heat does return.
“It is important to remember that higher than average temperatures do not necessarily mean a 'heatwave' and that it can still be warmer than average but cloudy and windy too.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-heatwave-rain-storm-debby-a8485936.html
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UK weather: Flood warnings issued by Met Office as heatwave comes to an end
After a summer of hosepipe bans and scorching temperatures in the UK, the Met Office has issued its latest weather warning – for floods.
The yellow alert was put in place on Sunday for between midday and 10pm with heavy rain, hail and thunder forecast to batter Wales and western regions.
A second warning has also been issued for Monday for the east of the country between 11am and 10pm.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-flood-warnings-met-office-a8488241.html
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Was lashing down here before, overflowing the gutters. Our Greek style former lawn now has some blades of grass coming through. I'm well known for hating rain as a result of four years in Bangor as a student, but not complaining now. At least we're high enough here not to get flooding but I guess others may well not be so lucky.
Tony
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Rare flamingos lay eggs for first time in 15 years after UK heatwave
The heatwave that gripped the UK caused rare Andean flamingos at a wetlands reserve in Britain to lay eggs for the first time in 15 years.
According to British conservation charity the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust six of the exotic birds laid nine eggs.
Wildlife experts say the incredible feat was made possible because the sweltering heat mimicked the hot, humid conditions that the flamingos normally experience in their natural habitat.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/news/andean-flamingos-eggs-uk-heatwave-slimbridge-rare-birds-weather-a8489166.html
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Warm weather brings freshwater jellyfish to Shropshire canal
First UK sighting of tiny jellyfish species normally found in the Yangtze basin in China
First came the wasps, exotic sharks and marauding seagulls. Now the long hot summer has revealed another initially alarm-inducing animal in British waters – or more precisely, in the Middlewich branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.
Freshwater jellyfish more normally found in the Yangtze basin in China have been spotted swimming in the waters near Bridge 23 of the canal between Middlewich and Winsford, according to the Canal & River Trust.
The jellyfish, Craspedacusta sowerbii, is transparent, the size of a 10p coin, and completely harmless to humans. It has never been recorded before in the charity’s 2,000 miles of canals and rivers.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/aug/14/freshwater-jellyfish-spotted-shropshire-canal
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UK weather: Warm temperatures to return to Britain after weekend of rain and wind
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-weekend-temperature-sunshine-rain-winds-storm-ernesto-a8496446.html
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UK Weather Forecast: Temperatures dropping back to around or below the seasonal average.
http://www.itv.com/news/2018-08-22/uk-weather-forecast-temperatures-dropping-back-to-around-or-below-the-seasonal-average/
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UK weather: Summer of 2018 to be recorded as hottest of all time in England
Warmest mean temperature ever seen in England is poised to beat record set in 1976
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-news-2018-record-breaking-summer-heatwave-england-a8519311.html
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UK weather latest: Britain faces hail and thunder before temperatures set to rise to 25C next week
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-weekend-temperature-sun-rain-hail-thunder-september-a8525721.html
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UK heatwave caused hundreds of extra deaths this summer, figures suggest
Total of 625 extra deaths recorded during two periods of higher-than-normal temperatures in spring and early summer
Hundreds of extra deaths were recorded in England as a result of a heatwave during spring and early summer, official statistics show.
In the last week of June, when temperatures rose above 30C, 382 more deaths occurred than the average.
During an earlier period of unseasonably warm spring temperatures in April, 243 more deaths were observed than the five-year average.
Experts said many of the deaths could have been prevented if the public had been made aware “about the increasing risks of heatwaves due to climate change”.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-heatwave-deaths-ons-climate-change-weather-temperatures-mortality-figures-a8541106.html
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UK weather forecast: Storm Ali to bring winds up to 80mph as Storm Helene moves away from Britain
Alert warns of danger to life from flying debris
Storm Ali is set to bring gusts of up to 80mph across parts of the UK as the remnants of Storm Helene move on.
The Met Office has issued a warning for windy weather across Northern Ireland, Scotland, the north of England and Wales for Wednesday.
Forecasters cancelled a wind warning for Tuesday after gusts from Storm Helene failed to meet the threshold to merit a warning.
However, the alert for Wednesday warns of injuries and danger to life from flying debris and will remain in place from 6am to 10pm.
The Met Office also warned that damage to buildings, power cuts, road closures and transport cancellations are possible.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-storm-ali-latest-helene-winds-gusts-met-office-warning-alert-a8542501.html
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Warning as Storm Bronagh brings strong winds and heavy rain
Blustery winds and heavy rain will continue to pose a risk of disruption into Friday after Storm Bronagh blew in overnight with gales that reached 76mph.
Coming hot on the heels of Storm Ali, the second named storm of the year threatens to cause more travel misery with fallen trees and flooding blocking roads and rail routes.
http://www.itv.com/news/2018-09-21/warning-as-storm-bronagh-brings-strong-winds-and-heavy-rain/
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Storm Callum expected to bring more heavy rain and flooding to UK
People in western parts of UK warned to expect more heavy rain and strong winds
Heavy downpours are expected on Saturday as Storm Callum continues to batter the UK and cause disruption, with flights and train services cancelled.
The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for parts of the Dorset coast, as well as 58 flood alerts across England, while Natural Resources Wales has 28 flood warnings and 39 flood alerts in place.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/oct/13/storm-callum-expected-to-bring-more-heavy-rain-and-flooding-to-uk
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UK weather forecast: Temperatures set to plunge below zero as warmth gives way to frosty mornings
Frost and freezing temperatures are expected to hit parts of the UK as a spell of colder weather begins to take hold this week.
Northern parts of Britain are likely to see some crisp mornings as autumn starts to set in, while the mercury could drop below zero on Tuesday night into Wednesday in the Scottish Highlands.
It comes after Storm Callum pummelled the country over the weekend, causing severe flooding in Wales and leaving at least three people dead.
At the same time, southern parts of England enjoyed unseasonably warm conditions, which look set to continue in the south east on Tuesday, where some places could see highs of 23C - before potentially falling into single figures at the weekend.
Despite some reports to the contrary, the Met Office said it did not expect snow to fall in the UK during October.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-freezing-snow-frost-october-autumn-heatwave-a8585951.html
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UK weather forecast: Snow and sleet expected as Britain braces for Arctic blast
Gritters prepared for wintry weather as cold front expected across the country
Temperatures wll plummet across the UK as a blast of cold air dragged in from the Arctic brings snow, sleet and hail with it, forecasters have warned.
The cold front will sweep south across Britain on Friday, ushering in a spell of crisp weather over the weekend.
Temperatures are predicted to drop to around 7C in northern England during Friday daytime, while the south looks set to see a slightly milder 10C.
However, temperatures are expected to plunge further over the weekend and could fall below zero in some pars of the north.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-winter-snow-scotland-england-long-range-met-office-a8601356.html
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UK weather forecast: Snow hits UK on one of the coldest October days in a decade
Parts of Britain woke up to thick snow as the country experienced one of the coldest October days in a decade.
The mercury struggled to get up to double figures on Saturday as a cold snap hit, with most places recording highs of just 6C to 8C in the afternoon.
The crisp autumn day marked one of the coldest in October for a decade, with snow falling in parts of northeast England and Scotland.
Heavy snow fell in parts of County Durham and North Yorkshire.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-snow-coldest-october-day-england-scotland-met-office-a8604376.html
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UK weather forecast: Heavy rain and strong winds to sweep across Britain this weekend, Met Office says
A large swathe of the UK should prepare for stormy weather this weekend
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-rain-met-office-yellow-warning-scotland-hurricane-oscar-storm-a8613836.html
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UK weather forecast: Heavy rain, gales and flooding to cause transport disruption and risk of power cuts
The UK is set to be lashed by “heavy and persistent” rain, gale-force winds and potential flooding.
The Met Office has forecast increasingly rainy weather for the next few days, with a downpour moving eastwards over England, Scotland and Wales on Thursday.
While Friday will see a bright morning, heavy rain and gale-force winds are forecast to reach parts of England and Scotland by the evening.
The weekend is likely to remain unsettled, with showers or longer spells of rain particularly in the west and south.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain and wind over the next few days, cautioning that homes and businesses could be flooded, transport delays are expected, and power cuts could occur.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-news-rain-flooding-warning-transport-power-cuts-met-office-a8624376.html
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UK weather: Snow forecast as eastern chill sees temperatures plummet across country
Dusting likely to be limited to higher ground in northern regions, Met Office says
If snow does fall it will be limited to higher areas of northern England.
Yet snow did fall last month in parts of the country. County Durham and other areas of northeast England saw a dusting of the white stuff during what meteorologists described as some of the coldest October days for a decade.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-snow-met-office-temperatures-winter-long-range-a8633276.html
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UK weather forecast: Britain to bask in sunshine before plummeting temperatures bring snow
Much of Britain will enjoy sunshine and warmer than average conditions this weekend, before a dramatic drop in temperatures brings snow next week.
The Met Office is forecasting some “exceptionally mild” weather in the days ahead, but the warm southerly winds will suddenly give way to a bitterly cold wind from eastern Europe on Monday – leading to overnight frosts and snow on hilly areas.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-snow-winter-temperatures-long-range-met-office-temperatures-a8636501.html
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UK weather forecast: Snow and sleet to sweep country as Met Office warns of early winter blast
Forecasters monitoring situation as icy conditions and freezing fog expected in coming days
Britain is braced for a barrage of wintry weather, with snowfall predicted in several regions and the potential for more icy conditions as the week wears on.
Snow fell in Cumbria, Derbyshire and East Sussex on Tuesday and overnight, with easterly winds causing particularly chilly conditions for many.
More unpleasant, late-autumn conditions are expected over the next few days. Showers will be seen across all regions on Wednesday, with the heaviest downpours in eastern Scotland.
Snow could fall on the highest areas of England, Scotland and Wales, while those living closer to sea level are more likely to see sleet – rain and snow mixed.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-snow-winter-long-range-met-office-sleet-fog-freezing-a8644181.html
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Nothing here so far. Had snow this am on the Snake Pass but it is very cold and threat of frost overnight. Greenhouse wrapped in bubble wrap .I have been out and bought a douvet coat to keep my bits and pieces warm. :iroll:
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Dig the duvet out, Colleywobble:
Snow and freezing temperatures expected as cold air from Scandinavia sweeps country
Snow, freezing fog and gale-force winds are expected to hit the UK this week as cold air sweeps in from Iceland and Scandinavia.
The Met Office said night-time temperatures could plunge to as low as -5C in some areas although most of the country will hover around freezing point.
“Many of us will be having to scrape the frost off our cars but it is not going to be bitterly cold,” said meteorologist Craig Snell.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-snow-ice-frost-winter-met-office-latest-long-range-temperature-a8676116.html
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Amber weather warning issued as snow and freezing rain forecast in UK
A rash of weather warnings have been issued across the UK for the start of the weekend as a collection of rain-bearing frontal systems sweep in from the Atlantic and meet the very cold air that has sat across us for the end of the working week.
This meeting of air masses will create some hazardous winter conditions over the next 48 hours - giving, most notably, a period of snow, mainly over higher ground, with the greatest accumulations and impacts in Northern Scotland.
Perhaps more significantly, however, there is also the likelihood of a period of widespread freezing rain, particularly for upland areas between Central Scotland and the north Midlands with the main risks being from Saturday afternoon. Amber warnings have been issued.
These warnings sit within a broader Yellow warning for snow and ice which covers most of Scotland and Northern England, extending into East Wales, the South Midlands and East Anglia and lasting into Sunday morning.
Freezing rain is rare in the UK, and this event being so widespread is more unusual still. Those on the roads can be particularly badly affected with black ice, falling branches (through sheer weight of accumulated ice) and damage to power lines.
https://www.itv.com/news/2018-12-14/amber-weather-warning-issued-as-snow-and-freezing-rain-forecast-uk/
UK area-by-area weather warnings on meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/1/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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I AM READY MIKE.!!!Thermal vest and long johns at the ready. NOT A PRETTY SIGHT!!! :wacko:
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Aye up, Colleywobble, get some sun cream in before price goes through roof:
World will approach record-breaking temperatures in 2019, says Met Office
'The forecast for 2019 would place next year amongst the five warmest years on record, which would all have occurred since 2015'
The rise will be the result of human-driven climate change combined with modest warming from the El Nino weather phenomenon in the Pacific, which pushes up temperatures further, the scientists said.
https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/met-office-record-breaking-temperatures-global-warming-climate-change-heatwaves-a8691356.html
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Send it on !!!Perhaps the sea might rise that much I will be able to dip my toes here in Chessie.Fab !!! :yahoo:
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UK weather: Britain could see first snow of 2019 as temperatures plummet
Britain could see its first snowfall of the year this week as temperatures plunge as low as -7C, forecasters have said.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-forecast-snow-temperature-frost-fog-met-office-a8708701.html
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UK weather forecast: Beast from the East could return with heavy snow and freezing temperatures
Most of UK enjoyed sunshine on Tuesday – but forecasters warn of another Siberian cold snap
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-beast-from-the-east-sudden-stratospheric-warming-met-office-a8717641.html
Scary title, but if you scroll down to the bottom of the article it says:
Met Office spokesperson Grahame Madge said there was nothing forecast in the next week or so that could indicate any change like the Beast from the East.
Colder weather is expected to arrive in the last week of January, with an increased chance of frost, fog and snow.
So there we go: the Beast from the East could return - but probably won't. Not yet awhile, anyway.
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Snow set to blanket UK as Arctic blast brings ‘dramatically colder’ temperatures
Snow could fall “almost anywhere” in the UK this month as temperatures plunge “dramatically,” according to forecasters.
The Met Office said a blast of Arctic air would end the recent spell of unseasonably warm weather this week, beginning a colder period that is set to last into February.
Temperatures will plummet to below freezing across the country at the weekend, with -5C expected even in warmer southeast areas.
Forecasters said it was too early to tell if there would be a repeat of the Beast from the East.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-snow-winter-met-office-latest-beast-east-temperature-a8728601.html
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Forecast for Thursday, 17-01-19:
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Area forecasts at meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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Bitterly cold night ahead with a sharp frost and icy stretches
This Evening and Tonight: Wintry showers along the east coast will die away, bringing clear spells across many areas and a widespread sharp frost. Cloud will thicken in the west; becoming windy here with rain turning to sleet and snow over hills and moors.
Friday: Frosty at first. Central and eastern areas will remain dry and bright. Rain spreading from the west, turning to snow mainly over hills and possibly to lower levels further north.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Showery outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow will move eastwards through the period. Cloudy on Saturday, turning a little brighter by Sunday. A frosty start with sunshine on Monday.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-01-17/bitterly-cold-night-ahead-with-a-sharp-frost-and-icy-stretches/
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Cold weather 'is here to stay for now' with disruptive snow possibility for UK, say forecasters
Snow and plunging temperatures may hit the UK next week and a prolonged cold snap could last several weeks, forecasters have said.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-01-19/cold-snap-could-last-several-weeks-with-disruptive-snow-possibility-for-uk-say-forecasters/
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Met Office issues ice warning as snow hits UK
A weather warning of icy conditions has been issued for most of the UK following snowfalls across parts of the country on Tuesday.
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for likely low level disruption, valid until 11:00 GMT on Wednesday.
Motorists are being warned to be extra careful of hazardous driving conditions.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46967689
Area forecasts at meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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UK weather forecast: Arctic blast set to batter Britain with snow, sleet and 50mph winds
Power and travel could be disrupted in some regions, Met Office warns
Arctic blizzards will blast Britain this weekend with snow, sleet and 50mph winds all forecast.
Temperatures could plummet to lows of -3C during the deep freeze which will arrive late Saturday night, the Met Office says.
The cold front – sweeping south east from Scotland and Ireland – could result in up to 15cm of snow in hilly regions.
And a yellow warning for wind has been put in place for Northern Ireland, Wales and parts of western England.
The cold will spread across the country throughout Sunday and into Monday, he added, with temperatures falling below zero in parts of northern Scotland and to around 4C in central and southern areas of England.
Even lower lying regions could see up to 5cm of snow.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-snow-winter-met-office-warning-ice-sleet-travel-roads-a8747731.html
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UK weather: Heavy snowfall could cut off villages in south east of England this week, Met Office warns
Heavy snowfall could cut off villages in the south east of England this week, the Met Office has warned.
A band of rain pushing eastwards across the country is likely to turn to snow on Tuesday evening, with up to 3cm likely going into Wednesday.
The south east is set to bear the brunt of the Arctic blast and the Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning for snow on Tuesday and Wednesday.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/01/27/heavy-snowfall-could-cut-villages-south-east-england-week-met/
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UK weather forecast: Britain facing ‘significant snowfall’ as temperatures plummet to at least -10C
Snow closes schools and causes travel disruption but worse weather expected to hit country, forecasters warn
Bitterly cold temperatures hit Britain as a blanket of snow and ice swept across the country, causing schools to close and travel disruption.
Commuters have been warned to expect further disruption this week after the Met Office extended four weather warnings of snow and ice across most of the UK.
Many parts of the country, including northern England, Scotland and the southwest, woke to thick snow and icy conditions on Tuesday morning.
Forecasters have warned that Britain is facing “very significant snowfall” this week, as temperatures plummet to at least -10C across the country overnight, while a “bitingly cold” Wednesday will only see highs of 2C or 3C in some places.
Public Health England has also warned at-risk people, including the elderly, to take precautions.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-latest-snow-met-office-warnings-freezing-temperatures-ice-traffic-met-office-a8753281.html
Area forecasts for today at meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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Met Office issues risk to life weather warning after temperatures plummet to low as -13.6C
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for snow between 2pm and 9pm on Thursday.
A warning of this level means there is a risk to life and property, as well as the potential for travel delays and interruption to power supplies.
Parts of Devon, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Dorset and south Wales will be among the most affected.
The warning come after temperatures dropped to their lowest in the UK so far this winter as people across the country experienced a freezing night.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-01-31/coldest-night-of-winter-sees-temperatures-plunge-as-low-as-11c/
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Extreme cold weather and heavy snow forecast over weekend
The big freeze is set to continue over the weekend, with the Met Office warning Saturday evening could be the coldest night of the winter - as snow caused further transport disruption overnight.
It is set to be less chilly on Saturday morning – with temperatures around minus 7C (19.4F) or minus 8C (17.6F) – but likely to dip right back down again by Saturday evening.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-02-01/travellers-warned-of-more-extreme-cold-weather-amid-heavy-snow/
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UK weather forecast: Warmer temperatures on the way after snow-inspired chaos and England's coldest night of winter
England experienced the coldest night of the winter so far on Saturday as temperatures plummeted across the UK ahead of milder conditions next week.
Chillingham Barns in Northumberland recorded a low of -11.7C at around 5am on Sunday, according to the Met Office.
However forecasters are expecting a return to average temperatures in the week ahead, with milder weather in the south from Tuesday onwards.
The long-range forecast suggests unsettled weather with a mixture of sunshine, showers and wet and windy conditions, and possibly snow in the northern hills.
https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/weather/uk-weather-forecast-latest-met-office-snow-ice-chillingham-barns-a8760591.html
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Liverpool to be hotter than GREECE as temperatures soar to double figures
Liverpool will be hotter than GREECE this week as temperatures soar to double figures.
liverpoolecho (https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-hotter-greece-temperatures-soar-15784188)
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UK weather: Winds up to 70mph to batter Britain for four days
Britain is braced for four solid days of gales as winds of up to 70mph will batter the country, bringing with it rain and snow.
Yellow weather warnings for wind have been issued to the entire south of England and Wales from Wednesday afternoon through to Saturday evening.
The Met Office has warned residents to prepare for power cuts, travel disruption and an impact to services as two separate weather fronts cross Britain.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/02/06/uk-weather-winds-70mph-batter-britain-four-days/
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Hottest-ever February day may be recorded this week as Britain braces for balmy weekend
Temperatures will rise to near-record levels for February over the weekend as warm weather spreads across the UK, the Met Office has said.
The mercury could hit 18C this Saturday in some places, and most areas will see a lot of sunshine, forecasters say.
The warm, sunny weather will contrast with the same time last year, when Britain was braced for the arrival of the Beast from the East, which took hold at the start of March.
The warmest February since records began was in 1998, when temperatures reached 19.7C in Greenwich, south-east London.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-sun-weekend-temperature-a8785651.html
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Could be warm, sunny weather throughout the working week, according to the Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-met-office-sunshine-wales-temperatures-a8794746.html), although it won't last past Tuesday reckons ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2019-02-24/britain-basks-in-sunshine-as-forecasters-warn-warm-weather-will-not-last/).
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UK basks in warmest February day on record
The UK is experiencing its warmest February day on record, the Met Office reports.
A temperature of 20.3C (68.54F) has been recorded at Trawsgoed, Ceredigion.
It is the first time a temperature of over 20C has been recorded in winter.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47360952
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UK experiences winter temperatures above 20C for first time
The UK is experiencing its warmest February day on record and some of the highest temperatures ever recorded in winter, according to forecasters.
Temperatures in Trawsgoed, Wales, reached 20.3C, (68.5F) on Monday morning and rose to 20.6C in the afternoon.
This time last year there was widespread snowfall across the country between late February and March and some areas of the country were hit by blizzards.
Bob Ward, of the centre for climate change economics and policy at the London School of Economics, said that while warmer temperatures are often welcomed, they can be deadly. “People may find it very pleasant to be in warmer temperatures but they must also remember that it’s the same trend that saw hundreds of people die last summer as a result of overheating.
“Over the last five years we also had two record wet winters during which there was severe flooding. This is a sign of the fundamental and profound way that Britain’s climate is changing.”
He said the weather change could also have disastrous consequences for wildlife. “If we have a cold [snap again] now there is a danger it will kill a lot of wildlife that has emerged early due to the spring-like temperatures.”
The spell of warm weather is expected to continue over the weekend, and bookmakers are offering odds of 5-2 that this summer will be the hottest on record.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/feb/25/uk-experiences-winter-temperatures-of-more-than-20c-for-first-time
Naturalists concerned for early-emerging spring species in UK
A cold, wet March could prove problematic for animals now out of hibernation
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/22/naturalists-concerned-for-early-emerging-spring-species-in-uk
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UK breaks winter temperature record again
The UK has broken the record for its warmest winter day again, as the Met Office confirmed... Porthmadog in north-west Wales hit 20.8C while temperatures of 20.7C were reported in Teddington, south-west London.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47374936
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UK experiences hottest winter day ever as 21.2C is recorded in London
The UK has experienced its warmest winter day on record, the Met Office has revealed.
Temperatures in Kew Gardens, south-west London, reached 21.2C (70.2F), breaking the record for the warmest February day. The Met Office defines winter from the beginning of December to the end of February, so Tuesday’s sunny spell is also a winter record.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/feb/26/uk-hottest-winter-day-ever
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Saddleworth Moor fire: Crews tackle huge blaze
Fire crews are tackling a huge moorland blaze in West Yorkshire.
Five engines from West Yorkshire and two from Greater Manchester are at the scene on Saddleworth Moor.
West Yorkshire Fire Service said the blaze started at about 19:30 GMT and flames covered a square kilometre. The A62 is closed between Colne Valley and Diggle in both directions.
It comes as the UK broke the record for the warmest winter day for a second time.
There have been no reports of any injuries.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-47381119
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Hot weather has driven hungry magpies to attack donkeys, sanctuary says
Hot weather has driven hungry magpies to attack donkeys in what is becoming a “critical” problem, a sanctuary has said.
Four elderly donkeys at Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary in Huttoft, Lincolnshire, are being “picked on” by “flesh-eating” magpies that are inflicting wounds the size of £2 coins onto the animals.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/03/01/hot-weather-has-driven-hungry-magpies-attack-donkeys-sanctuary/
Hm, maybe this is good news for donkeys:
UK weather forecast: Storm Freya to batter Britain with 80mph gusts
'Intense rainfall' also expected to sweep across central and southern parts of the UK
Britain’s unseasonably warm February sunshine is set to come to an abrupt end as Storm Freya is expected to batter the UK bringing gusts of up to 80mph.
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for Sunday as "very strong winds" and "intense rainfall" is expected to sweep across central and southern parts of the UK over the weekend.
Travel routes are expected to be disrupted with warnings in place for potential power cuts and damage to buildings and trees.
"Storm Freya will bring very strong winds, with some travel disruption and possible dangerous conditions late Sunday and into Monday," the Met Office said.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-storm-freya-live-updates-wind-a8802561.html
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Snow and 'severe gales' to pummel Britain as Met Office issues multiple warnings
'There is a risk of further snow overnight - it is likely to be very, very cold,'
The UK will be hit with severe gales, snow showers and frost in the coming week, as unsettled conditions continue.
A variety of weather warnings for wind, snow and ice have been issued from Sunday to Wednesday by forecasters.
"An area of low pressure is moving very quickly across the south this morning bringing gale force winds with it," Sarah Kent, a meteorologist at the Met Office, told The Independent.
"There's a yellow warning in place for wind for Sunday. It will be extremely gusty and people should keep an eye on the warnings as they change."
Wind speeds are expected to reach 40 to 50mph inland and could rise to 55 to 65mph in more exposed areas.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-met-office-warnings-wind-rain-a8816081.html
Meteoalarm.eu weather warning (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK009-United%20Kingdom.html)
Hm, had snow here on past three days, settled then melted fairly quickly. Been blowing a blizzard at times.
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Storm Gareth forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain
Storm Gareth is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK throughout the week, the Met Office has warned.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-latest-ice-rain-storm-gareth-a8817126.html
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UK weather warnings issued by Met Office as snow, wind and rain set to batter Britain
Forecasters warn of delays to travel, and flooding and large waves in some places
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-snow-met-office-storm-hannah-wind-rain-a8824691.html
UK weather warnings for Saturday, 16/03/2019 via meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
Edit: Link to warnings added
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Flood warnings issued across Britain after rain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47599627
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UK weather: Temperatures plummet and snow falls overnight in a wintry start to spring
Spring may have officially begun, but some parts of the country woke up to a wintry outlook as snow and sleet fell overnight.
Temperatures dipped to freezing overnight and snow covered high ground in Scotland and northern England. Flurries were also seen down into the Midlands during the early hours.
There will be sunshine and some rain for the southern and western parts, although showers are forecast to be heavy with hail and thunder mixed in.
Temperatures will remain on the cold side, with around 5C or 6C the maximum for many and 10C expected in the south-east.
The outlook for Thursday remains the same, but the focus of the showers will be in the south-west of the UK.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-04-03/hill-snow-and-showers-forecast-as-wintry-spell-bites/
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Newcastle set to be hotter than Greece as temperatures forecast to soar during Easter weekend
If you're staying at home during the long weekend you might get better weather than those jetting off on holiday
Temperature highs of 18C have been forecast on Saturday and Easter Sunday, warmer than the predicted highs of 15C in Athens.
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-uk-weather-forecast-easter-16130005
Nowt wrong with Newcastle.
...but it doesn't really compare to Kef ;)
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More chance of a meat pie and a bottle of Robola in Norf Lunnun by the sound of it!
Tony
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Just having an early evening No 12 ouzo in the back garden. First of the year as I only drink it outside when it's warm - Greek style!
Tony
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Make the most of it, matey, 'cos:
UK weather: Thunderstorms could hit Britain after Easter weekend of record-breaking temperatures
Thunderstorms could hit Britain after an Easter weekend of record-breaking temperatures.
Thousands of holidaymakers are descending on parks and beaches this weekend to enjoy the sunshine, with highs of 24C making Saturday the hottest day of the year so far.
And tomorrow is predicted to be the hottest Easter Sunday in 178 years as a "Greek plume" sweeps the country.
But stormy conditions are predicted to begin from Tuesday, threatening floods, as temperatures dwindle.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/04/20/uk-weather-thunderstorms-could-hit-britain-easter-weekend-record/
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Oh... cr*p! :(
Tony
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Two arrested after horse collapses in Cardiff as Easter heatwave grips city
Two men have been arrested after a horse, which is believed to be pregnant, collapsed on a main street in Cardiff city centre on the hottest day of the year so far.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/horse-collapses-men-arrested-easter-heatwave-cardiff-city-centre-a8880091.html
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May Bank Holiday weather forecast: Temperatures to drop as low as -2C as frosts and wintry showers predicted
Heavy showers with hail, frosts and breezy conditions make marked contrast with sun-soaked Easter two weeks ago
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/may-bank-holiday-weather-forecast-uk-met-office-latest-frost-rain-a8898101.html
Don't think Colleywobble needs worry too much about Saharan dust
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Flippin Norah i'm fed up with this weather!!!My vest is on off! on off!The covers on my plants are on off!on off!!Read somewhere in the last few days we were going to get a Spanish Flume?Hope it hurries up and comes sharpish.
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UK weather forecast: Britons to bask in temperatures hotter than Corfu next week
Temperatures expected to soar to 20C after wet and chilly weather, forecasters say
Britons will have to endure a couple more days of heavy rain and thunderstorms before warmer temperatures return early next week, with the UK set to be hotter than Corfu on Tuesday.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-latest-hot-temperatures-mediterranean-corfu-sunshine-met-office-a8908216.html
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UK weather forecast: Britons to bask in temperatures hotter than Corfu next week
Temperatures expected to soar to 20C after wet and chilly weather, forecasters say
Britons will have to endure a couple more days of heavy rain and thunderstorms before warmer temperatures return early next week, with the UK set to be hotter than Corfu on Tuesday.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-latest-hot-temperatures-mediterranean-corfu-sunshine-met-office-a8908216.html (https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-latest-hot-temperatures-mediterranean-corfu-sunshine-met-office-a8908216.html)
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Tony
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How about this, Tony!?!
UK weather forecast: Temperatures to soar to 25C as Britain set to be warmer than Rio De Janeiro, Tunisia and Athens
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-latest-heat-wave-met-office-temperature-sun-a8909801.html
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Enjoying it - ouzos in the garden!
Tony
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It's come just at the right time. our boiler has packed up!
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Wildfire warning for Scotland as temperatures rise
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-48254661
Snow forecast for high parts in Greece and forest fire warnings for Scotland............ :wacko:
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UK weather forecast: Britain to be hotter than Barcelona as weekend heatwave sweeps in
Temperatures could reach 30C with soaring humidity
The start of June will bring a burst of scorching weather to Britain – hotter than Barcelona, Ibiza and St Tropez, forecasters predict.
Temperatures could reach up to 30C this weekend, the highest of the year so far, as humidity soars.
Bookmaker Coral has odds of 2-1 that this June will be the hottest since records began, amid growing concerns about climate change.
Met Office experts said sheltered central and southern areas could experience highs of 28C on Saturday 1 June, with potential thunderstorms over the weekend.
That would make the UK hotter than holiday hot spots in Spain, where highs of between 23C and 24C are expected.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-heatwave-sun-temperature-a8933091.html
Ugh, 30C is OK in Greece but hot, humid and 'orrible in the UK. Looks as though the start of June will be a very pleasant 22-24C on Kef.
Edit: According to ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2019-05-28/scorching-highs-of-30c-expected-in-uk-this-weekend/) the high temperatures are most likely in Norwich or north London... get the factor fifty ready, Misty ;)
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UK weather forecast: Met Office warns of thunderstorms as fallout from Storm Miguel continues
Unseasonable weather set to persist throughout weekend, forecasters say
Britons hoping for an easing of the unseasonable weather are set to be disappointed, with chilly temperatures, showers and even thunderstorms set to hit the UK this weekend.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-storm-miguel-met-office-rain-thunder-storm-a8949991.html
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UK weather forecast: Met Office warns of thunderstorms as fallout from Storm Miguel continues
Unseasonable weather set to persist throughout weekend, forecasters say
Britons hoping for an easing of the unseasonable weather are set to be disappointed, with chilly temperatures, showers and even thunderstorms set to hit the UK this weekend.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-storm-miguel-met-office-rain-thunder-storm-a8949991.html
Was on the south east coast yesterday visiting a relative when a monsoon like deluge came down. The High Street was a sea of DFL's ( down from Londoners) hiding under shop front awnings, luckily I was in the chippie waiting for me cod to be cooked when the worst of it came down.
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Was on the south east coast yesterday visiting a relative when a monsoon like deluge came down. The High Street was a sea of DFL's ( down from Londoners) hiding under shop front awnings, luckily I was in the chippie waiting for me cod to be cooked when the worst of it came down.
Sounds like the whole town got a battering! :lol:
It was so cold here Kath had the heating on all day. :oki:
Tony
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Sounds like the whole town got a battering! :lol:
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UK weather: June expected to be wettest on record, as Met Office warn of potential floods
With British temperatures recently rivalling the Mediterranean, it may have seemed that summer had firmly arrived.
But June is now odds on to be the wettest on record, with yellow weather warnings issued for the coming week and the country set to be deluged by heavy rain.
England is expected to see four days of rain, as forecasters at the Met Office warn of potential floods across the south east.
Meteorologists claimed that 20 hours of continual downpours could be seen on Monday.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/06/09/weather-june-expected-wettest-record-met-office-warn-potential/
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Just remembering this time last year... :(
Tony
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Just remembering this time last year... :(
Tony
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Is that an age thing? ;-)
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Is that an age thing? ;-)
Probably - but it's mostly posting via a mobile which also seems to screw up the line spacing at the end. :(
Tony
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UK weather - live: Flood warnings issued as M25 closed amid torrential rain and more downpours forecast
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-live-forecast-met-office-flood-warning-radar-london-latest-a8953086.html
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Get the flippers out folks and the dinghy it looks like a typical English Summer!!!Have worn sandals for about two days now its back to wellies!!!All the shops will be moaning next they have been left with all the Summer clothes and they are all up the spout and going bust!!!Had the heating on all last week at night in the caravan. Never mind the nights will be closing in in two weeks and you will soon be able to buy Christmas cards in the shops.
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UK weather forecast: ‘Danger to life’ as floods and heavy rain to deluge parts of Britain
Record for wettest June ‘still a long way off’ despite prolonged downpours, say meteorologists
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-flood-warning-yellow-latest-met-office-rain-scotland-a8956446.html
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Get the flippers out folks and the dinghy it looks like a typical English Summer!!!Have worn sandals for about two days now its back to wellies!!!All the shops will be moaning next they have been left with all the Summer clothes and they are all up the spout and going bust!!!Had the heating on all last week at night in the caravan. Never mind the nights will be closing in in two weeks and you will soon be able to buy Christmas cards in the shops.
You can go off people, you know... ;)
Tony
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UK weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 26C despite flood warnings, thunder and persistent rain
Rainfall warnings likely as northeast reels from flooding
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-latest-met-office-flood-warnings-temperatures-a8959961.html
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UK weather forecast: Met Office issues flood warnings as thunderstorm set to lash Britain with rain
Unsettled weather to continue for large swathe of country after flooding caused by heavy downpours forced hundreds to evacuate homes
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-latest-flood-warnings-thunderstorm-rain-a8961691.html
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UK set to be wetter than Greece as rain soars in whilst the Ionian islands bask in extreme June sunshine.
If you're staying at home during the week ahead you will get worse weather than those jetting off on holiday.
Stavros Meteos, weather expert for Kefalonia said, "Whilst we may have some showers ahead, this is the place to be. Alternatively you can stay in the UK and we are sure that within the next 2 or 3 years, the tabloids with be able to run an article stating that for 90 minutes the UK will be hotter than here. Rather you than me."
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Torrential rain set to batter parts of the UK as storm warning issued
More weather warnings have been put in place as thunderstorms, torrential rain and flooding are expected to batter parts of the UK again.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the South East, East Anglia, the East Midlands and some of the North East as strong winds and lightning strikes are set to continue.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-06-18/more-wet-weather-to-batter-parts-of-the-uk-as-storm-warning-issued/
meteoalarm.eu...united kingdom (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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UK weather forecast: Heatwave to see temperatures hit 32C as Met Office issues warnings
Weather warnings for thunderstorms could see flash flooding and lightning before mercury soars
Britain is set to swelter next week as forecasters warned an imminent heatwave was set to see temperatures reach 32C.
Weather warnings for thunderstorms are in place for most of the UK from 3pm Sunday to midnight Monday, which could see flash flooding, lightning and strong winds.
But once these clear the mercury is expected to soar to highs of 31C or 32C from Tuesday and Wednesday.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-heatwave-met-office-summer-solstice-longest-day-a8968416.html
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UK weather forecast: Heatwave could see temperatures hit record this week, as health warnings issued
Public Health England issues heat warning as near-record temperatures predicted
Parts of Britain could be hotter than Rio de Janeiro next week as a potentially record-breaking heatwave sweeps across Europe, bringing temperatures up to 40C on the continent.
Temperatures up to 34C are possible on Friday and Saturday in central and southern England with a chance the heat could break June’s highest recorded temperature of 35.6C, forecasters said.
However, up to a month’s worth of rain has been predicted to hit parts of the country early in the week before the sunshine arrives, with thunderstorm warnings for much of the UK on Monday.
The hot weather is expected to easily pass the Met Office's heatwave threshold and “heat health” warnings have been issued by Public Health England for the unusually warm weather.
Young children, people with serious heart or breathing problems, and the over-75s are considered most at risk from the high temperatures.
Public Health England has recommended shading or covering windows exposed to direct sunlight and turning off lights or electrical items that are not in use to stay as cool as possible.
Unfortunately, the warm weather won’t be experienced by the whole country as parts of northeast England and the east coast, such as Scarborough and Skegness, could see cooler than average temperatures, with highs of just 15C expected on Thursday.
Met Office meteorologist Martin Bowles also warned the heatwave could be shortlived as forecasters are not yet predicting a prolonged hot summer like in 2018.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-heatwave-warning-hottest-june-glastonbury-a8971161.html
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UK weather: Warning of a month's worth of rainfall - before temperatures expected to soar
Thunderstorms could bring a month's worth of rain to parts of the UK, before the hottest temperatures of the year so far bring a balmy end to June.
Some parts of Scotland could see 80mm of rain in 18 hours on Monday and the Met Office has issued weather warnings amid fears of flooding and travel disruption.
Meanwhile, central and eastern spots in England may get more than half a month's rainfall in just an hour, the forecaster said.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/06/24/uk-weather-warning-months-worth-rainfall-temperatures-expected/
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Via meteoalarm.eu: Flood warnings issued for all of UK except North East (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
Edit: Warnings revised, now applies to Midland, Wales and North West
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The odds on a Drought Warning before summer's out?
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Light rain here all morning till lunchtime, still cloudy, not particularly warm, cool breeze. = Typical English "summer". :(
Tony
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Wet here (Midlands) most of the day, according to weather.com (https://weather.com) it will be around 28C on Saturday but around 20C either side, dropping below that early next week.
Not exactly :beach:
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Actually hot now - time for a No 12 ouzo in the garden!!
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Tony
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Forecast for today (only!):
SAT 29 JUN Mostly Sunny 31°13° 10% SSE 15 km/h 68% - Parts of UK
SAT 29 JUN Mostly Sunny 31°22° 10% E 13 km/h 65% - Kefalonia
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The heatwave: A one day wonder?
Tonight, temperatures are unlikely to slide much below 20C (68F) and it'll remain warm, humid and stuffy - meaning a restless night's sleep for many.
Then tomorrow, it's all change once more.
Relatively cooler air will drift in from the Atlantic, bringing thunderstorms and a slightly more comfortable conditions.
It will stay pleasant, however, with temperatures reaching 25C to 26C (77F to 78.8F) - just in time for Wimbledon.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-06-29/the-heatwave-a-one-day-wonder/
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Global heating: London to have climate similar to Barcelona by 2050
Nearly 80% of cities to undergo dramatic and potentially disastrous changes, study finds
London will have a similar climate in three decades’ time to that of Barcelona today, according to research – but if that seems enticing, a warning: the change could be accompanied by severe drought.
The researchers have created an interactive map (https://crowtherlab.pageflow.io/cities-of-the-future-visualizing-climate-change-to-inspire-action#213121) showing hundreds of cities and their 2050 counterparts.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/10/global-heating-london-similar-climate-barcelona-2050
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UK weather forecast: Rain expected to spoil British summer sun next week
While rain is expected to sweep in towards end of week, summer heat will still persist
The summer sun is expected to give way to persistent rain next week as a band of wet weather heads in from the west.
The nation is set to bake across the weekend with temperatures reaching as much as 24C in the South West on Saturday, and highs of 20C in Glasgow.
And the evenings will continue to be warm, with much of the country expected to be reaching temperatures of 15C overnight.
But while the mercury will likely reach the 20C mark across most of the UK over the weekend, possibly thundery showers are predicted to hit the north and west as early as Tuesday.
That rainy weather is expected to spread to the rest of the UK across Wednesday and Thursday, as a thick band of rain sweeps across the nation from the South right across to the North.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-latest-rain-sun-temperature-sleep-night-a9003326.html
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UK weather forecast: Scorching conditions to return to Britain as 27C temperatures forecast
Warm weather to be followed by heavy showers and thick cloud
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-latest-sun-hot-temperatures-rain-a9005116.html
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UK weather forecast: Heatwave to sweep country next week as 34C temperatures forecast
Thunderstorm and rain warnings in place for some places this weekend before mercury soars
Forecasters are predicting a north-south divide in the weather, with northwestern parts set to see spells of rain, which could be heavy at times, as well as strong winds.
However experts predict temperatures could soar to 34C in places on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing “hot and humid” conditions.
Holidaymakers heading to Europe for the start of the school holidays next week could also find themselves seeking shelter as temperatures rise into the 40s.
Popular tourist spots in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany and Greece are all set to be hit by the heatwave.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-latest-heatwave-34c-thunderstorms-met-office-a9012586.html
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UK weather: July could see hottest night-time temperature since 1948
For us the heat will peak Tuesday, Wednesday and into Thursday. Unlike a few weeks ago we had a one day wonder of 34C expect temperatures to exceed 30C for two or three days.
It’s notable such hot and humid air will lead to uncomfortable, stuffy, muggy nights with temperatures not slipping much below 25C - we potentially will have one of our warmest July nights since 1948.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-07-20/uk-weather-july-could-see-hottest-nighttime-temperature-since-1948/
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http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html
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UK records hottest day of year and could yet hit new high of 39C
Writtle in Essex was hottest on Wednesday at 34.3C; highest on record was 38.5C in 2003
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jul/24/uk-records-hottest-day-of-year-and-could-hit-new-high-of-39c
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Scorching 39C temperatures may spark thunderstorms, trigger travel delays, flash flooding, and power cuts
A yellow weather warning is in force for most of England, except the south-west, and parts of Scotland from 3pm on Thursday until 4am on Friday.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-07-25/britain-could-bake-under-potentially-record-breaking-heat/
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http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html
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UK weather: Sun to return before days of torrential rain as forecasters promise 'there's plenty of the summer left yet'
Some regions expected to suffer downpours almost daily over coming week
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-heatwave-rain-temperature-sun-flood-warning-a9023936.html
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UK weather: Heatwave broke record for highest ever temperature, Met Office says
The record for the highest temperature officially recorded in the UK was set last Thursday as a heatwave gripped the country, the Met Office has confirmed.
A temperature of 38.7C was recorded at Cambridge Botanic Garden, exceeding the previous record of 38.5C set in Faversham, Kent, in August 2003.
The figure was first announced as a provisional temperature on Friday and has now been validated by the Met Office observations team.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-highest-temperature-heatwave-record-july-met-office-latest-a9025796.html
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Parts of North Yorkshire and the West Midlands were hit with flash flooding this evening as the Met Office issued weather warnings for across the UK.
People this evening reported cars being swept away, businesses flooding and bridges collapsing.
Routes around Swaledale and Wensleydale were left impassable tonight due to the amount of water on the ground.
Due to "intense downpours" a flood warning was put in place for Arkle Beck at Reeth and Low Fremington, the Environment Agency said, after a driver had to be rescued from the boot of their car near Reeth.
It added that river levels were expected to "rise significantly overnight" and it was "monitoring the situation closely".
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/30/intense-downpours-cause-flash-flooding-parts-uk-met-office-issues/
Video on ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2019-07-30/hailstones-batter-north-yorkshire-ripon-met-office-yellow-weather-warnings-torrential-rain-thunderstorms/)
Whole of mainland UK currently covered by weather warnings, area by area via meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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UK weather forecast: Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ flood warning with storms to batter Britain
Boardmasters music festival cancelled and Royal sailing race derailed in south as Met Office issues stark advice
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-warning-floods-rain-boardmasters-cancelled-a9045281.html
Whole of UK mainland currently covered by yellow warning notices for tomorrow: meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/1/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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Parts of the UK set for month's worth of rain on Friday
Forecasters have issued a yellow warning for between 8am and 10pm, with transport likely to be affected and flooding possible.
The warning covers Wales, north west England and south west England, with high ground expected to see the worst weather.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-08-15/parts-of-the-uk-could-be-hit-by-almost-a-months-rain-on-friday/
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UK weather: Summer to return ahead of bank holiday weekend as temperatures forecast to soar
Temperatures of 26C possible as warmer weather predicted across country
Hot weather is predicted to return to parts of the UK in time for the August bank holiday weekend after a wet and windy start to the month.
Parts of the southeast could see high temperatures of 26C, particularly in London where many people will be preparing for the Notting Hill Carnival.
Becky Mitchell, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said high temperatures in the mid-20s were most likely by the bank holiday weekend.
Before then, the UK will see blustery showers over the next few days with sunny spells and maximum temperatures of about 21C in the south and 19C in the north.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-heatwave-latest-august-bank-holiday-hot-notting-hill-carnival-a9063636.html
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UK weather: Record heatwave forecast for bank holiday weekend
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/08/22/uk-weather-record-heatwave-forecast-bank-holiday-weekend/
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At the moment here in North Yorkshire it has a long way to go! !It,s blowing half a gale and keeps pouring down.We can but hope?
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When you posted that it looked as though we were due the same here - but it didn't materialise!
Latest weather news...
UK weather forecast: Temperatures to rise to 33C before thunderstorms and heavy rain batter Britain
Record for hottest late August bank holiday broken on Sunday with 33.2 temperatures
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-met-office-heatwave-thunder-rain-a9079896.html
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UK weather forecast: Met Office issues warning for heavy rain and possible flooding
Wetter, windier weather – and even hailstorms – to replace sunny conditions in coming days
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-rain-flooding-warning-met-office-a9083431.html
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UK weather forecast: Flooding expected as rain set to lash Britain
First day of meteorological autumn brings wet, windy conditions
The Environment Agency predicts possible flooding in nearly 30 parts of England, mainly in coastal areas.
Flood warnings are also in place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with gales expected in the Northern Isles.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-latest-floods-rain-sun-met-office-weekend-a9086581.html
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UK Weather Forecast: A wet start to the new week across much of western UK. Potential localised flooding across SW.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-09-08/uk-weather-forecast-a-wet-start-to-the-new-week-across-much-of-western-uk-potential-localised-flooding-across-sw/
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UK weather forecast: Britain faces new Beast from the East in what could be one of coldest winters in 30 years
First two months of 2020 could rank as seventh coldest in three decades, scientists say
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-beast-from-the-east-coldest-winter-latest-a9096601.html
So say some scientists, so far the Met Office reckon it could be a pretty normal winter (see end of article).
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UK weather forecast: Met Office issues flood warnings as heavy rain and thunder sweep country
Parts of UK to have 70mm of rain, causing flooding, travel disruptions and interruptions to power supplies
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-today-met-office-flood-warning-weather-rain-thunder-a9115291.html
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Yellow weather warning as UK set to be battered by heavy rain
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-09-22/yellow-weather-warning-as-uk-set-to-be-battered-by-heavy-rain/
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UK weather: ‘Danger to life’ flood warnings issued as country braces for torrential rain
Danger to life warnings have been issued as parts of Britain face two more days of heavy downpours ahead of snow and the aftermath of Hurricane Lorenzo.
A yellow weather warning for rain is in place until midnight on Monday covering Wales and the West Midlands, and dozens of flood warnings and alerts have also been issued.
A further warning for heavy showers is also in place from 6am to 8pm on Tuesday covering the south of England, South Wales, the Midlands and parts of East Anglia.
Thundery downpours with the possibility of hail are expected across the South West, moving to the South East by the afternoon.
The remnants of Hurricane Lorenzo, a former category 5 storm in the central Atlantic, could also cause high winds to reach the UK by the end of the week.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-rain-warning-flooding-environment-agency-a9126171.html
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UK weather forecast: More than two inches of rain expected to fall as severe warnings issued for England
Heavy rainfall brings risk of flooding and travel disruption
Three flood warnings in southwest England and more than 30 flood alerts have been put in place, causing fears of travel disruption at the start of the week.
The Met Office has issued a warning for heavy rain across central and southern England, including London, Birmingham and Manchester, for Monday.
Between 40-60mm of rain could fall in some parts of England, forecasters said, with up to 25mm expected widely.
Although it is too early to predict which exact areas will see the heaviest rain, the Met Office said southern parts of England are most likely to see “significant rainfall”.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-rain-warning-flooding-travel-met-office-a9154031.html
All of England except the North East has a yellow weather warning in place: meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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UK weather forecast: Danger to life warnings as 36 hours of rain set to hit
Weekend to bring up to 4in of rainfall and potentially gale-force winds
The Met Office has issued “danger to life” warnings with Britain set to be hit by 36 hours of torrential rain.
Downpours are expected to arrive across parts of the UK at the end of the week, bringing flooding and disruption to driving conditions and public transport.
Weather warnings for rain are in force from 12pm on Friday to midnight on Saturday for much of northern England and Wales, where up to 4in (100mm) of rain could fall.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-latest-warnings-rain-floods-a9166916.html
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Just what we need as we lock our caravan up for the Winter everything soggy!
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Keep an eye open for the caravan, Colleywobble - could be floating downstream any time now:
UK weather: Homes evacuated after mudslide as ‘danger to life’ warnings issued
Homes have been evacuated and roads flooded as torrential rain plunged the north of England into chaos, with more severe weather expected over the coming days.
Residents of 35 homes in Mansfield were urged to leave as a precaution after a mudslide threatened to engulf their properties, while some homes in South Yorkshire have been submerged by nearly 10 feet of water, with people forced to abandon their cars.
Severe flooding left hundreds of people trapped in Yorkshire’s largest shopping mall ahead of an annual Christmas concert on Thursday evening.
Thousands arrived at Rotherham’s Meadowhall mall to enjoy a line-up of former X Factor singers and DJs, but many soon found themselves trapped as the fast-flowing River Don dramatically burst its banks, compromising several routes around the complex.
Soon any remaining exits were gridlocked and police were advising people not to leave the shopping centre, handing out sleeping bags on the first floor as flood defences were erected around the complex and contractors worked to pump out floodwater.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-floods-shopping-centre-trap-sheffield-yorkshire-warnings-a9194151.html
Flood warning (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK011-United%20Kingdom.html) expires this morning but still plenty of water around.
Edit: More than 100 flood warnings in place after deluge (https://www.itv.com/news/2019-11-08/more-than-100-flood-warnings-in-place-after-deluge/)
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Chaos in Chesterfield due to major road closures.Derbyshire looks very bad in places from Grindleford down to Matlock and further along the Derwnt. Bakewell not looking too good either.
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Tragedy on the Derwent:
England flooding: Woman dies after being swept away in Derbyshire
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50343977
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Find out if you're at risk of flooding in England
current flood warnings (https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings)
https://www.gov.uk/check-flood-risk
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Here you go, Colleywobble - this should cheer you up:
Snow falls in the Derbyshire Peak District and there could be more to come
A cold snap is on its way
https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/more-rain-could-bring-more-3515051
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Thanks Mike!! chuck a tornado and an ice storm in and we have a full house. :rofl:
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England flood warnings: Residents braced for more rain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50414294
Snow weather warning: Hazardous driving conditions reported
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-50376070
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UK weather forecast: Freezing fog set to descend this weekend as temperatures plummet to -8C
Drivers in central and eastern England warned against travel where possible due to poor visibility
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-fog-temperature-cold-a9225911.html
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UK weather forecast: Gale force winds and heavy rain set to batter Britain this weekend
Parts of the UK should brace for gale-force wind and heavy rains this weekend as unsettled weather batters the country.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-wind-rain-weekend-a9232186.html
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Fog and ice overnight for most parts of England, persisting until morning: meteoalarm.eu (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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SP-RING IN THE NEW YEAR UK weather – Hottest New Year in 178 years due to ‘warmer than Corfu’ heat bubble
BRITAIN is poised for the warmest New Year's Eve in 178 years as a 1,000-mile wide 'tropical plume' sweeps in bringing temperatures topping 16C.
Forecasters say a high pressure front moving up from the Azores, off Portugal, could bring much-needed warm weather for swathes of the UK.
The Met Office forecasts highs of around 16C up to and including New Year's Eve on Tuesday.
The average for this time of year in England and Wales is a chilly 7 to 9C.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10630070/uk-weather-new-year-heat-bubble/
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UK weather: Met Office records hottest ever December day amid climate crisis
The UK has recorded its hottest December day ever.
Temperatures of 18.7C were recorded in Scotland over the weekend, the highest ever measured in the UK during December.
The Met Office said the recording taken from Achfary was “provisional” and still needs to be quality controlled. But if validated it will be “the highest temperature officially recorded in the UK during December”, it said.
The previous record had stood since 1948, when a temperature of 18.3C was recorded in Achnashellach in Scotland, on 2 December.
This year has already seen the hottest winter day on record, when a temperature of 21.2C was taken at Kew Gardens in February. It also saw the hottest day on record in the UK, when 38.7C was registered at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens on 25 July.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-december-record-temperature-december-climate-crisis-a9265921.html
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UK weather: warnings for gales and large waves as Storm Brendan sweeps in
Seafronts may take a battering and travel disruption is predicted, with winds reaching up to 80mph
Yellow weather warnings are in place for Northern Ireland, much of the western half of the UK and the north-east of Scotland from 12pm on Monday to midnight.
Frank Saunders, of the Met Office, said the UK and Ireland will turn increasingly windy throughout Monday as the storm, named by Irish forecaster Met Eireann, sweeps in.
He said: “It’s going to be windy across the western half of the UK, with gusts reaching 60-70mph along Irish Sea coastlines, the west of Scotland and perhaps some English Channel coasts – maybe even 80mph in a few exposed places.”
Looking further ahead to the rest of next week, he said: “It looks like it’s going to stay very unsettled with the potential for further disruptive weather in places.”
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/12/storm-brendan-warning-for-uk-of-gales-and-large-waves
Forecast for tomorrow on Meteoalarm (http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/1/0/UK-United%20Kingdom.html)
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UK weather: Temperatures to plummet as low as -7C as big chill hits country
'This weekend’s freezing temperatures put some of our most vulnerable Londoners at risk,' mayor Sadiq Khan warns
Temperatures are expected to plunge to sub-zero this weekend with lows of -7C in some areas, prompting emergency homeless shelters to be opened across the country.
Public Health England has issued a cold weather alert between Sunday and Tuesday, and advised vulnerable people especially “older people and those with heart and lung problems” to stay warm.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-latest-update-temperatures-a9289781.html
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UK weather forecast: Met Office warnings issued for entire country with 80mph winds likely to cause power cuts and travel disruption
'Winds of this strength across a wide area have the potential to produce disruption to transport, along with some coastal impacts'
The Met Office has warned of very strong winds across nearly the whole of the UK that may cause travel disruptions and power cuts, as well as damage to buildings.
Gusts up to 80mph over exposed coastal areas and hills, and up to 60mph in inland areas are expected, especially in the north and west of the UK.
In its warning, the Met Office said: “Heavy rain will be an additional hazard, especially over western hills. Winds of this strength across a wide area have the potential to produce disruption to transport, along with some coastal impacts, especially in the west.”
Yellow warnings for wind are in place for both Saturday and Sunday, with Sunday being the windier of the two.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-warning-winds-power-cut-travel-update-a9316461.html
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2020-02-08&id=ce4cfdda-9b52-4608-a125-400e5aa93aa7)
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Snow warnings persist as Government commits aid after Storm Ciara
The effects of Storm Ciara continue to be felt as Sunday’s rain and wind give way to hazardous levels of snow and ice across the UK.
Heavy snow has started to fall in some regions after the storm disrupted flights, ferries and trains throughout Britain and the Republic of Ireland.
Met Office meteorologist Bonnie Diamond said: “Storm Ciara has cleared but it is still windy. There is the risk of snow and ice depending on where you are.
“There is very much hazardous weather still around.”
https://www.itv.com/news/2020-02-11/government-announces-emergency-aid-for-areas-hit-by-storm-ciara/
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UK weather: Storm Dennis set to bring weekend power cuts and travel chaos, forecasters warn
Flooding also predicted in areas still mopping up after Storm Ciara
People across the UK will suffer damage to power supplies and travel disruption when a fresh storm sweeps in at the weekend, as householders and businesses are still recovering from the damage of Storm Ciara, forecasters say.
Strong winds and heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday from Storm Dennis are set to bring large coastal waves and possible flooding in other areas.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-storm-dennis-ciara-met-office-forecast-travel-flood-rain-a9330576.html
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Storm Dennis: Flood threat remains after weekend of disruption
Communities 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.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51526879
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Storm Dennis: Heathrow plane lands almost sideways in fierce crosswinds
Strong winds and heavy rain hit UK for second weekend in a row
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/heathrow-plane-video-storm-dennis-wind-sideways-landing-a9338201.html
Short video clip in link
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Storm Dennis: UK set for month's worth of rain in 24 hours amid floods
Deluged 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.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51567635
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Possibly the best way to see snow - in photos. On the BBC website (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-51618189).
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UK weather: Storm Jorge to lash flood-hit communities with 70mph winds and rain
Storm 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-storm-jorge-forecast-latest-rain-wind-flood-warnings-met-office-a9363191.html
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Storm Jorge news – live: Weather warnings issued for 90mph winds as UK and Ireland brace for floods and heavy rain
A 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/storm-jorge-live-uk-weather-forecast-floods-tracker-london-met-office-warning-today-a9366086.html
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UK weather: Snow hits east coast as other parts of country bask in sunshine
Chilly start to British Summer Time as temperatures plummet and rain and sleet fall
Snow 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-snow-met-office-latest-a9432376.html
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UK weather forecast: Britain to enjoy 20C sunshine this weekend after cold snap
Temperatures will begin to rise on Friday before peaking on Sunday
But 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-weekend-temperature-a9440326.html
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UK set to be hotter than Lanzarote at end of week as temperatures could hit 24C
Sweltering 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)
https://www.itv.com/news/2020-04-21/uk-set-to-be-hotter-than-lanzarote-at-end-of-week-as-temperatures-could-hit-24c/
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UK weather: Britain to enjoy sunny Saturday before sharp drop in temperatures
Dominic Raab says people must remember to follow lockdown rules despite warm weather
The 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-sunshire-bank-holiday-weekend-temperatures-drop-met-office-a9505811.html
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UK weather: May was sunniest month since records began, Met Office says
Warm and dry weather would be 'extremely unusual' even in summer, according to meteorologists
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-may-sunniest-month-record-met-office-dry-spring-a9543341.html
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Hottest day of the year could be on the horizon next week
Britain 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.
https://www.itv.com/news/2020-06-19/hottest-day-of-the-year-could-be-on-the-horizon-next-week/
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UK weather forecast: Britain to swelter in heatwave next week after wet start to Sunday
Temperatures to peak around 30C next week
Following 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-heatwave-summer-update-a9577641.html
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UK weather: Temperatures to soar in second half of week after mixed spell
Met Office predicts that parts of south-east could reach 36C on Friday
Temperatures 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-heatwave-rain-latest-temperatures-a9650866.html
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UK weather forecast: Blistering heatwave looms as authorities urge beachgoers to follow safety advice
Met Office issues heatwave warning as temperatures to reach 37C
An 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-news-forecast-met-office-heatwave-temperatures-beach-a9656496.html
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UK weather: heatwave to continue before 'severe thunderstorms' roll in
Many 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.”
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/aug/09/uk-weather-heatwave-to-continue-before-severe-thunderstorms-roll-in
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UK weather: a month's rain could fall in two hours as heatwave breaks
Fears of flash flooding in parts of country, while experts warn extreme heat could become the norm
Over 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.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/aug/09/uk-weather-a-months-rain-could-fall-in-two-hours-as-heatwave-breaks
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UK weather: Temperature tops 34C for sixth day in a row for first time in six decades
Scottish train derails amid heavy downpours and flooding as Met Office issues yellow storm warning
Temperatures 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.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-latest-updates-storms-heavy-rain-a9667651.html
UK heatwave: Severe storms forecast after scorching temperatures
Warnings 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.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53760283
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Thunderstorm warnings in place across the UK until Monday
Severe thunderstorms could continue to bring flooding and disruption into next week after weather warnings covering large swathes of the UK were extended until Monday.
https://www.itv.com/news/2020-08-13/thunderstorm-warnings-in-place-across-the-uk-until-monday
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Rain and wind for parts of UK after thunderstorm
Days 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.
https://www.itv.com/news/2020-08-18/rain-and-wind-for-parts-of-uk-after-thunderstorms
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UK weather: Storm Francis to bring heavy rain and wind
Several severe weather warnings issued as Britain braces for soggy end to August
The 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.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/aug/24/uk-weather-storm-francis-heavy-rain-wind-warnings-britain-august
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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 passengers
Torrential 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.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/aug/27/uk-set-for-more-downpours-ahead-of-coldest-bank-holiday-on-record
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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.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-sun-heatwave-september-met-office-latest-a4541481.html
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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 days
The 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.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/sep/14/uk-temperatures-set-to-hit-up-to-30c-in-september-heat
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Storm Alex brings heavy rain and high winds to parts of UK
Parts of the UK are facing heavy rain and high winds, as Storm Alex brings in a stretch of bad weather.
Widespread power cuts have hit areas west of London and along the south coast, where gale-force winds reached 61mph (98km/h) on Friday morning.
Rain warnings are in place across much of Wales and England and parts of Scotland for this weekend.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54383792
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UK weather: Dozens of flood warnings in place as heavy rain lashes country
Forecasters warn homes likely to be flooded and fast flowing and deep floodwater poses potential danger to life
More than a hundred flood alerts and warnings are in place across Britain as torrential rain lashes the country, with the Met Office warning of further wet weather and travel disruption to come.
In England, homes and businesses from Cumbria to Somerset were urged to take immediate action with rivers running high in more than a dozen locations.
Some places in Somerset and Hampshire had more than a month's worth of rainfall in 42 hours, as the Met Office issued warnings not seen since March.
Amber alerts were in place across much of the North, the West Midlands and the South West. Forecasters said homes and businesses were likely to be flooded and fast flowing and deep floodwater posed a potential danger to life.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-news-forecast-rain-flood-wind-met-office-warning-latest-b773782.html
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UK weather: Warnings issued as heavy rain continues to lash UK
Yellow warning means there could be some localised flooding, especially in Wales
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-rain-flooding-warning-met-office-b878161.html
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UK weather: Britain braces for snow and rain in ‘rollercoaster’ week as temperatures plunge
'It's going to be a bit of a rollercoaster next week with a spell of unsettled weather on the way’
Forecasters are warning Britons they will face rain, snow and freezing temperatures in a "rollercoaster" weather cycle in the coming week.
The Met Office has said there will be a significant temperature drop overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, with readings plunging by as much as 7C (12.6F) across all areas of the UK.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-snow-forecast-met-office-b1723260.html
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UK weather: Snow and sleet forecast as temperatures could drop to -10C
The Met Office has warned the UK could experience the lowest overnight temperatures of the year
Wintry weather will continue across the UK on Friday, with rain and sleet affecting most areas.
The main risk of snow remains over the hills of Northern England and Scotland and will be most prominent in the morning hours.
Cold weather is expected to blow throughout Britain and it will be windy for most, with gales felt in coastal locations.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-snow-forecast-met-office-b1766119.html
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In pictures: Snowy scenes in many parts of UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55188928
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UK warned to prepare for risk of winter flooding
Environment Agency urges people in flood zones to plan ahead as Met Office forecasts wet January and February
The next couple of months are likely to be wetter than normal in the UK, experts have warned, raising the prospect of flooding.
The Environment Agency’s executive director of operations, John Curtin, said teams around the country were prepared for dealing with floods this winter in a Covid-safe way.
But he urged people to check if they were at risk and prepare for potential flooding, to protect precious keepsakes such as photographs and reduce the mental health impacts of the trauma of being flooded.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/15/uk-warned-to-prepare-for-risk-of-winter-flooding
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Frosty mornings but no white Christmas for UK, forecasters say
Met Office predicts a ‘seasonal feel’ to the weather after a rainy start to the week
Those dreaming of a white Christmas will be left further disappointed this year after the Met Office forecast no more than frosty conditions for the UK.
Temperatures across most of the country will stay in mid-single figures on Thursday and Friday, and no snow was expected to settle.
Despite a wet start to the week, the Met Office said the mercury would start to fall, meaning people would need to wrap up for their winter walks.
Meteorologist Tom Morgan said temperatures could drop to -3C in parts of England and Wales on Christmas Eve morning.
Temperatures in London and the south of England are expected to reach a high of 6C on 24 December and 5C on Christmas Day. Similarly low temperatures of 4C and 5C are forecast for parts of the north including Manchester.
Morgan said it would be dry for the vast majority of the UK and a cold and frosty start to Christmas Day.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/dec/20/frosty-mornings-but-no-white-christmas-for-uk-forecasters-say
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Storm Bella: ‘Danger to life’ weather warning as strong winds and heavy rain forecast for Boxing Day
A “danger to life” weather warning has been issued on Boxing Day, with Storm Bella forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK.
The Met Office has warned power cuts and travel disruption could occur over the weekend due to the bad weather.
The forecaster said a storm - which has been named Storm Bella - was expected on Boxing Day and the 27 December, after dozens were rescued and homes and businesses flooded by heavy rain in the run-up to Christmas.
Southern areas of England and Wales have been issued with an amber warning for wind - with forecasters saying flying debris and large waves could cause injuries and danger to life. Gusts are expected to reach up to 60 to 70mph in exposed coastal locations.
The amber warning - which runs from 10pm on Boxing Day until the morning after - also told residents there was a “good chance" of power cuts, and longer travel times and cancellations were likely.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/storm-bella-met-office-uk-weather-boxing-day-b1778583.html
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UK white Christmas declared after overnight snow
Parts of the UK are waking up to snowy scenes, with a "white Christmas" officially declared by the Met Office.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55445380
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UK braced for cold snap as Storm Bella gives way to snow and ice warnings
Large swathes of the UK are braced for a cold snap, as the clear up operation following Storm Bella begins.
Snow and ice warnings are in place across the country and snow had already fallen in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and England by Sunday afternoon.
https://www.itv.com/news/2020-12-27/storm-bella-immediate-action-flood-warnings-across-england-as-winds-top-100mph
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Yep woke up this morning (28th) to a liberal coating of the white stuff its not melting and the sky looks very heavy so I'm guessing we'll have more snow fall before the day is out!
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UK weather: Week-long cold snap and fears of new Beast from the East
Cold arctic air has been forecast to sweep across the UK, bringing “harsh frosts” and bitterly icy conditions for the first week of January.
The sub-zero Siberian weather front is set to be similar to the ‘Beast from the East’ experienced in February 2018, where the UK was battered by heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures.
Snow was already seen falling across parts of London on New Year’s day, and cold weather gripped the remainder of the country.
Temperatures plunging to below freezing overnight means there’s also a risk of icy pavements and roads across Britain.
Motorists, in particular, have been warned to look out for icy patches following collisions on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Hazardous conditions have already caused supermarkets like Sainsbury’s and Tesco to cancel shopping deliveries over the last few days, as the Met Office issued yellow warnings for rail and road closures, power cuts and injuries.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-b1781431.html
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UK weather: Snow and ice warnings for England and Scotland
Snow and ice weather warnings are in place for much of England and Scotland after widespread recent snowfall.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings across England and Scotland for Saturday and warned of possible travel disruption.
Parts of England and Scotland could see as much as 5-10cm of snow in higher areas, the weather service said.
A snow warning is in place for south-east England, including London, the east of England and the East Midlands. The Met Office said East Anglia and parts of Kent and Sussex are most at risk of snow.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55675948
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Major incident declared as Storm Christoph heads to the UK
A major incident has been declared in South Yorkshire as Storm Christoph is set to bring widespread flooding, gales and snow to parts of the UK.
An amber weather warning for rain was issued by the Met Office for Tuesday to Thursday for central northern England, affecting an area around Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield and stretching down to Peterborough.
It has led to a major incident being declared in South Yorkshire in preparation for potential flooding, said Ros Jones, mayor of Doncaster.
https://www.itv.com/news/2021-01-19/major-incident-declared-as-storm-christoph-heads-to-the-uk
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Met Office issues five new weather warnings for snow and ice in the wake of Storm Christoph
Conditions are set to become more hazardous going into the final week of January as the Met Office gets ready to put in place five new weather warnings for snow and ice.
Further heavy rainfall, which caused severe flooding in the wake of Storm Christoph, is not forecast until next Wednesday – but plummeting temperatures are expected.
The Met Office said a band of snow will move into south-west England and Wales in the early hours of Sunday morning, spreading to the East Midlands and south-east England later in the day.
Temperatures across the whole of the UK are expected to drop below freezing overnight, with the coldest temperatures in the Scottish Highlands at an icy -10C.
Elsewhere, London and Manchester are expected to get down to -3C overnight and Bristol, Belfast and Glasgow will drop to -2C.
Frosts are expected overnight on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
https://www.itv.com/news/2021-01-23/met-office-issues-five-new-weather-warnings-for-snow-and-ice-in-the-wake-of-storm-christoph
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UK weather warnings: Up to seven inches of snow and heavy rain could trigger flooding
Parts of the UK could be blanketed with up to seven inches (20cm) of snow in the next couple of days, while a band of heavy rain could also trigger flooding, forecasters said.
Yellow weather warnings for “heavy snow” have been issued by the Met Office, covering much of Scotland and parts of northern England.
https://www.itv.com/news/2021-01-28/weather-warnings-in-place-as-heavy-snowfall-expected-to-hit-parts-of-uk
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Heavy snow, icy conditions and torrential rain to hit UK
Yellow warning for ice covers much of north-east England and Scotland with flood warnings in place further south
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jan/30/heavy-snow-icy-conditions-and-torrential-rain-to-hit-uk
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Call to check on elderly people as heavy snow and ice forecast in UK
Public Health England has urged people to check on elderly and vulnerable people as heavy snow and icy conditions are predicted across the UK over the first February weekend.
The Met Office issued amber weather warnings in the east of England for Sunday – stretching from Norwich down to Canterbury – and warned hazardous conditions could last well into next week.
The Met Office also extended its yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering the length of Britain, from midday on Saturday to midday on Wednesday.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/feb/05/check-elderly-people-heavy-snow-ice-forecast-uk
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Storm Darcy: Blackouts warning as big freeze hits Britain
Freezing temperatures and "significant" snowfall could lead to blackouts and cuts to water, gas and mobile phone coverage in parts of the country this week.
Storm Darcy brought heavy snowfalls and gale-force winds to southern and eastern parts of England on Sunday with icy conditions set to remain across Britain throughout the week.
Thousands of people were left without electricity after power cuts hit homes in East Anglia, South and West Yorkshire and Durham, while roads were likened to "skating rinks" as the snow set in.
Forecasters warned that "long interruptions" to power, gas and water supplies were likely from Monday across London, the South East and the East of England, along with disruptions to telephone services and mobile coverage.
Simon Partridge, of the Met Office, said the risk of further blackouts would remain throughout much of the week.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/02/08/storm-darcyblackouts-warning-big-freeze-hits-britain/
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UK weather: Met Office issues strong wind warnings
Strong winds accompanied by heavy and blustery showers are forecast in Scotland from Tuesday and across England and Wales from Wednesday evening.
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office, which expects the strong winds to cause travel delays and short-term power cuts across the UK.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/mar/09/uk-weather-met-office-issues-strong-wind-warnings
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UK weather: Cold snap bites with snow threat over Easter weekend as millions plan to meet outdoors
In an abrupt end to the Spring heatwave, parts of Britain could see snow on Easter Monday
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-easter-weekend-b1826351.html
As might be expected, snow most likely in higher parts of Scotland although could fall anywhere in Britain - but unlikely to settle down south.
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Weather: Temperatures could plunge to -8C as snow sweeps across UK
The Met Office warn that nowhere will be ‘immune’ to the wintery showers
Temperatures look set to plunge across the UK with lows of -8C forecast in some parts of the country and the Met Office warning that nowhere will be “immune” to sleet and snow.
Tuesday night will be even colder with temperatures expected to fall to -5C in southern England, meanwhile in Scotland the mercury could drop as low as -8C.
The weather will warm up a little on Wednesday and remain dry and sunny for much of the UK with highs of 10C forecast.
However, the Met Office warns that towards the end of the week colder temperatures will return once again, as a further cold front sweeps down from the Arctic.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-snow-met-office-b1827145.html
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UK set for Bank Holiday ‘washout’ with 50mph winds and heavy rain
Parts of England likely to see weather warnings over weekend
Forecasters are predicting a bank holiday “washout” with heavy winds and rain set to move in across the UK.
Weather warnings could be imposed over the weekend with 50mph winds and 40mm of rain to hit parts of the country on Monday, the Met Office said.
People looking to visit pub gardens or outdoor spaces have been advised to do so on Saturday and Sunday.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/weather-bank-holiday-rain-temperature-b1840485.html
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Bank holiday weather: Temperatures set to reach 25C after weeks of downpours
Soaring temperatures are forecast across the UK over the bank holiday weekend, with the mercury climbing as high as 25C in London and southeast England.
Much of the country is expected to remain dry and bright as high pressure dominates Britain, the Met Office has said.
Showers could develop in southern and central parts of the UK on Saturday morning but they are expected to clear, leaving a largely dry and fine weekend.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-bank-holiday-b1854944.html
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UK weather: Thunderstorm warning issued as Met Office records hottest day of year so far
Weather service expects 2021 temperature record to be broken for third day in row this week
Thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of the UK on Wednesday as the wave of hot weather seen over the bank holiday weekend continues this week.
As millions enjoyed the first day of the meteorological summer, the Met Office predicted that the mercury would climb even higher later this week, with highs of 27C expected.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-thunderstorm-warning-heatwave-b1857869.html
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UK weather: Nation set for weekend heatwave as temperatures soar close to 30C
‘Plenty of sunshine’ in store for the weekend, Met Office says
A heatwave is expected to roll in across the UK this weekend, with temperatures set to reach nearly 30C.
High pressure from the Azores will bring warm, settled and sunny weather across most of the UK over the weekend, with temperatures soaring across the Midlands and the southeast.
Some parts of the country are set to see temperatures rise well into next week, with London expected to see the warmest weather. Forecast highs in the capital will be close to 30C from Saturday through next Thursday, with lows not set to drop below 15C.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/heatwave-uk-weather-this-weekend-b1861864.html
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UK records hottest day of 2021 so far as temperatures hit 28.6C
But thunderstorm warnings are in place from Wednesday
A yellow weather warning is in place for the eastern half of Wales and much of England from Wednesday to Friday and the Met Office said there is potential for travel disruption and flooding.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-hottest-day-temperature-b1865652.html
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Heat-health alert issued in England for weekend
A heat-health warning has been issued for England as temperatures are predicted to surge at the weekend.
Issuing the alert, Public Health England (PHE) urged people to take steps to stay cool and help those who may be at risk in the warmer weather.
Temperatures are set to soar as high as 31C (87.8F) on Sunday and Monday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57858950
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Met Office issues first-ever extreme heatwave weather warning
A yellow thunderstorm warning covering most of south London has also been released
The Met Office has issued its first-ever extreme heat warning later on Monday as the country swelters in a heatwave.
The Amber warning covers southwest England, South Wales, West Midlands, and further east into Hampshire as far as the Isle of Wight.
The extreme heat advice lasts until the end of Thursday.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/met-office-extreme-heatwave-weather-warning-temperatures-southwest-england-isle-of-wight-b946563.html
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UK weather: Thunderstorm warnings for many parts as damp August continues
Thunderstorms are expected in large parts of the UK this weekend, bringing lightning, hail and downpours, as the country’s damp start to August continues, according to forecasters.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covering Northern Ireland, North Wales, northern England and central Scotland from 4am until midnight on Saturday, with heavy showers potentially causing travel disruption and flooding in some places.
Southern parts of England and Wales will be drier until later in the day, when heavy rain showers are expected to move in for the evening.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/uk-weather-thunderstorm-warning-hail-b1898583.html
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UK weather warning as thunderstorms to bring risk of flooding
Met Office issues yellow alert for almost all of England and most of Wales and Northern Ireland
Almost all of England and most of Wales and Northern Ireland are likely to be hit by thunderstorms on Saturday, forecasters have said.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/aug/20/uk-weather-warning-thunderstorms-flooding-met-office-england-wales-northern-ireland
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UK weather forecast: ‘Mini heatwave’ could see temperatures soar to 28C next week
The UK could see a “mini heatwave” next week amid the fallout from tropical storm Ida.
September will get off to a warm start, with temperatures up to 28C predicted for early next week.
But forecasters have warned the balmy weather could also bring thunderstorms as the remnants of Hurricane Ida draw up a lot of warmth and rain, before conditions turn more autumnal for the rest of the month.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/london-heatwave-uk-september-2021-b1913781.html
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Amber weather warning for torrential rain and flooding in London and southern England
‘Very heavy rain is expected to cause surface water flooding’ says alert
The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for London and much of southern England on Wednesday night as torrential rain threatens to cause localised flooding.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/amber-weather-warning-b1942290.html
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Wet and windy weekend expected as temperatures approach freezing
Temperatures are likely to reach freezing in some parts of the UK
A frosty, wet and windy weekend can be expected for many as temperatures begin to dip across the UK as winter weather fast approaches.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-winter-weekend-forecast-b1949695.html
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Snow set to hit UK as temperatures plunge to zero
The UK is set for a cold end to the month, with some areas likely to see snow as temperatures plunge to zero, according to the Met Office.
After weeks of mild weather, forecaster predict parts of Scotland and northern England may see some snow, particularly on higher ground, with temperatures dropping to 0C in some parts of the country from Sunday into the beginning of next week.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-snow-met-office-b1959343.html
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UK weather: Snow to fall across country amid Arctic blast
London could see snow as early as next week as temperatures in the UK plunge below zero, the Met Office has warned.
The prospect of early snow already has the bookmakers excited about the possibility of Britain enjoying its first meaningful White Christmas since 2010, the coldest December in a century.
The likes of William Hill and Ladbrokes are already taking bets on whether the country will see snowfall on Christmas morning and which parts of the country might be most likely to see it, the current favourite being Leeds-Bradford Airport.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-snow-forecast-met-office-b1963351.html
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Storm Arwen: Met office warns of 75mph winds and snow
A storm is forecast to move in across the UK bringing with it 75mph winds, which could cause travel disruption and damage to buildings.
The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning for parts of north-east England and Scotland from Friday afternoon, lasting until Saturday morning as the result of Storm Arwen.
It says that flying debris leading to injuries or danger to life is “likely” with people also told to expect damage to trees and buildings, public transport cancellations, road and bridge closures, power cuts and large waves.
Yellow wind warnings are also in place across most western parts of the UK on Friday, extending to the rest of the UK on Saturday.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/25/storm-arwen-met-office-warns-of-75mph-winds-and-snow
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Rare red weather warning and snow alert issued by Met Office
The Met Office has issued a rare red alert, warning of danger to life as Storm Arwen is set to bring strong winds and snow.
Forecasters have warned of travel chaos as the first storm of the winter is expected to batter parts of northeast England and Scotland with gusts up to 80-90mph.
A red warning for wind is in place for those areas between 3pm on Friday and 2am on Saturday, when roofs could be blown off and flying debris could cause danger to life.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/red-weather-warning-uk-snow-b1964759.html
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UK weather: Met Office issues weather warning as three days of snow to hit UK
Snow, rain, and wind are forecast to sweep across parts of the UK over the coming days, according to the Met Office.
The forecaster has now issued a yellow warning for snow on Tuesday, covering most parts of Scotland and stretching down to Manchester.
Two yellow warnings for wind have also been put in place that day, which covers all of England and Wales and some of Scotland.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-snow-met-office-forecast-b1970080.html
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Is the UK in for a white Christmas?
The weather has turned colder and it’s thought that parts of the UK could even be in for a white Christmas this year.
According to the Met Office, some northern parts of the UK could see snow on Christmas Day, while other parts of the country will likely be cold and bright.
Unsettled weather in the lead-up to Christmas should give way to colder, clearer conditions on 25 December said the forecasters.
Met Office meteorologist Annie Shuttleworth said: "We could see some snow showers over the hills in northern parts of the UK – it’s probably the most likely place to see any snow. You couldn’t rule out some sleety snow further south than that, but there’s a really big question mark on it.”
According to Ms Shuttleworth, the areas most likely to experience snow on Christmas Day are the Midlands, northern England and Scotland.
A white Christmas, as defined by the Met Office, is for “one snowflake to be observed falling in the 24 hours of 25 December somewhere in the UK.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/snow-uk-white-christmas-met-office-b1978966.html
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UK to return to freezing temperatures in early January, says Met Office
Weather expected to return to average after what could be warmest New Year’s Eve on record
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/28/uk-weather-freezing-temperatures-early-january-met-office
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Weather: UK braces for 'floods, lightning and power cuts' as thunderstorms forecast
The UK is bracing for floods, lightning strikes and power cuts this week after the Met Office predicted thunderstorms and issued weather warnings in parts of Great Britain.
The weather warning covers the east of England, London and the south-east, south-west England and parts of Wales.
Warnings for wind and snow are in also in place for northern Scotland on Tuesday and Wednesday.
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-01-02/uk-braces-for-floods-lightening-and-power-cuts-as-thunderstorms-forecast
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UK weather: Severe ice and snow warnings issued over 72 hours as temperatures to hit -8C this week
Parts of the UK are being warned of dangerously icy conditions and snow on the way as the mercury drops following a spell of unseasonably warm weather.
Temperatures are expected to plummet to near, or well below, 0C in parts of northern England and Scotland over the course of the next 72 hours.
The warning applies to the region as north as Newcastle and Carlisle, throughout Yorkshire and the Humber, down to parts of Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, and Hull.
A yellow weather warning has been issued for the west coast of England, Scotland, and parts of Northern Ireland – including Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria, Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Hebrides, and Derry.
It is expected that these areas will be affected by snow and ice on Friday morning from after midnight to about 10am, the Met Office said.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/ice-cold-weather-warning-uk-b1986337.html
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UK set to be battered by high winds as Met Office warns of 90mph gusts next week
The agency has issued a yellow alert for wind on Wednesday and Thursday for parts of Northern Ireland, most of Scotland and the north of England.
Residents in the north of England and Scotland are being told to brace themselves for high winds as the Met Office warned of gusts of up to 90mph, and the entire country is set to face a blustery week.
The forecaster had issued a yellow alert for wind on Wednesday and Thursday for parts of Northern Ireland most of Scotland and the north of England, with the Met Office warning this could be upgraded.
Weather experts are predicting the entire country is set to be battered by high winds, with Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan warning that “this whole week is going to see quite a disturbed weather pattern developing across the UK”.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/met-office-scotland-northern-ireland-england-lancashire-b2014212.html
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UK weather: Snow and 90mph wind warnings in your area as Britain braces for Storms Dudley and Eunice
Three days of ‘danger for life’ weather warnings in place for UK this week
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/uk-weather-storm-dudley-storm-b2015813.html
Looking as though Dudley will hit tomorrow aft, mainly up north. Eunice will hit rest of UK when Dudley tails off.
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Storm Eunice: ‘Stay indoors’ alert as 100mph gusts set to cause chaos
Power cuts, damage to homes, floods and travel woes predicted as high winds set to hit England and Wales
The Met Office has issued a "stay indoors" warning for England and Wales, with Storm Eunice set to bring in 100mph gusts on Friday.
The storm is predicted to damage to homes, coastal flooding and travel chaos.
Thousands of people across the north of England were left without power after rain and winds from Storm Dudley hit parts of Durham, Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Lancashire. Northern Powergrid was forced to put people in a queue for its website due to the high demand.
It said the storm had caused "above typical" levels of damage to the network and could not provide an exact time when power would be restored.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/02/16/storm-eunice-stay-indoors-alert-100mph-gusts-set-cause-chaos/
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Storm Eunice: Rare red weather warning issued for parts of the UK
A severe weather warning has been upgraded to red - the highest level - for parts of south-west England and south Wales on Friday, meaning there is a danger to life from flying debris.
The Met Office warned Storm Eunice could bring gusts of up to 90mph, causing significant disruption.
Damage to homes, train cancellations and power cuts are also likely, it said.
The red warning is in place from 07:00 GMT until 12:00 on Friday.
It covers the coastline of Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, as well as the south coast of Wales.
A lower amber warning for wind remains in place for the rest of Wales and most of England as far north as Manchester, from 05:00 until 21:00 on Friday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60417263
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Great photo in the Mail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10523279/Storm-Eunice-Government-calls-COBRA-meeting-Met-Office-issues-rare-RED-warning.html): South Wales sheep sheltering from the storm in a bus stop
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Second red 'danger to life' weather warning issued for Storm Eunice for England's east and London
A second rare red weather warning for wind, meaning there is a danger to life, has been issued ahead of the arrival of Storm Eunice, covering millions of people across the East of England, including London.
The rare highest alert – meaning a high impact is very likely – was issued just before 4am to run from 10am until 3pm on Friday due to fears of the storm “causing significant disruption and dangerous conditions due to extremely strong winds”, the Met Office said.
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-02-18/storm-eunice-prompts-red-weather-warning-for-east-of-england-including-london
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Storm Franklin: More wind warnings after Storm Eunice
Storm Franklin is forecast to hit the UK after Storm Eunice left 1.4 million homes without power.
The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning for Northern Ireland for Monday morning and yellow ones for parts of the UK from Sunday.
There is a yellow rain warning in the north west of England, where two severe flood alerts indicate danger to life.
The focus of the yellow rain warning is around Greater Manchester and extends to Blackburn with Darwen, Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside and Warrington.
The same warning in also applies in Derbyshire, Durham, Northumberland and Staffordshire in the West Midlands.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60452334
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Storm Gladys could hit UK as Met Office issues weather warnings
Warnings issued as latest extreme weather has potential to be named Storm Gladys
Gale-force winds and heavy snow are expected to hit parts of the UK as hundreds of homes remain flooded following three storms in just four days.
Weather warnings for wind and snow are in place across northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland – while two rare severe flood warnings have been issued in the West Midlands.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-winds-snow-flooding-b2021163.html
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Thurs 24th
"Lightning" Yellow status weather warning on TV weather
I know I'm a pedant, but I'm thinking this is the very first time I've seen a lightning warning as a distinctly separate entity from it's usual association with Thunder
I'm looking forward to a Bright Moon warning, or a Fluffy Cloud warning
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I'm looking forward to a Bright Moon warning, or a Fluffy Cloud warning
Yep, I could go for that! :)
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UK weather: Snow and gales to batter Britain as temperatures set to plunge to zero
Snow and potentially “disruptive” winds are forecast to hit the UK this month, after the Met Office said Atlantic weather systems could bring stormy conditions to parts of the country.
From early next week winds will strengthen and temperatures will fall, with overnight frosts forecast.
Rain will turn into wintry showers with a chance of snow arriving from the west, the Met Office said, and temperatures could drop to 0C.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-snow-forecast-today-b2027627.html
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UK heatwave: Temperatures could hit 20C this weekend as Britain basks in sunny weather
Weekend will see temperatures rise well above average for this time of the year
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-heatwave-weekend-forecast-b2039218.html
That's could, not will ;)
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UK weather: Hottest day of year so far as temperature hits 19.3C - nearly double normal average
‘Wall-to-wall sunshine’ is forecast for large parts of the country - and there’s more to come
The UK has seen its hottest day of the year so far - nearly double the average for this time of year.
Temperatures of 19.3 degrees have been recorded in Kinlochewe, Scotland, which is around 10 degrees above average for the time of year, the Met Office has said.
Across the north west of Scotland, temperatures are expected to be 19C in Oban, and as high as 20C in Achnagart.
England is expected to see highs of 16C in Birmingham and 15C in Manchester, Southampton and the capital.
Cardiff is also set to enjoy temperatures of up to 16C whilst the rest of the UK remains in the low teens.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/uk-weather-hottest-day-2022-b2039597.html
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UK weather: Snow and ice to return after Britons bask in sunny 19C weekend
The UK is bracing for another weekend of warm weather, but forecasters have urged Brits to enjoy the balmy days while they can amid warnings of snow and lows of -3C into next week.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/uk-weather-snow-ice-b2044171.html
Snow and temperatures below freezing up north, cold and wet for most of UK.
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UK weather: Cricketers run for cover from snow shower as temperatures set to plunge
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club players were forced to run for cover from a snow shower during a photocall at their home ground, as a cold snap replaces last week's sunshine.
Peter Moores, the head coach, and star bowler Stuart Broad were among the cricketers pictured on Thursday making a swift exit from the Trent Bridge ground, where they were having a team photo taken.
Snow, hail, and ice are expected in parts of England and Scotland, and temperatures are set to plunge to highs of around 10C by the weekend.
The weather shift comes after last week's highs of 20C, which saw Britons dust off their shorts and sandals to enjoy the sunshine.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/03/31/weather-cricketers-run-cover-snow-shower-temperatures-set-plunge/
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Yep can confirm rain, sleet and snow showers in the South East today and temperature struggling to reach 4 degrees feeling like minus 6 in the easterly breeze. This time last week I was digging out the tee-shirts now I'm wearing them as vests under jumpers. British Summer Time!
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More to come, Cheshirechick!
UK weather: Snow set to fall again after temperature plunges to -7C in Arctic freeze
More snow is set to hit parts of Britain this week as colder spring weather continues to hit parts of the UK.
An Arctic blast sent the mercury tumbling to -7.5C in parts of Wales last night.
The freezing conditions come days after it was warned London could see its coldest April night in around 70 years.
Warmer weather is set to bring a brief respite before further spring snowy conditions make a return, the Met Office said.
The icy weather this month comes after the UK experienced its sunniest March since 1929.
Conversely, forecasters warned London’s [sic] could see a record April low, with overnight temperatures approaching the -3.1C
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/uk-weather-snow-met-forecast-b2050284.html
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UK weather: Snow forecast as Britain set for coldest April weekend in years
Forecasters said “Polar air” as cold as -14C could sweep across Britain in the coming days, due to low pressure “heading off towards Scandinavia” and cold air coming back.
However, the lowest temperature expected to be recorded in the UK across Saturday and Sunday is -5C “at most” in rural Scotland.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-snow-coldest-april-b2052440.html
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UK weather: Temperatures to rise to 20C ahead of Easter weekend
Parts of the UK are predicted to be hotter than many places in the Mediterranean in the days running up to the Easter weekend.
Temperatures, mainly in the southeast of England, are predicted to climb as high as 20C next week.
The recent cold snap – that followed a spell of warmer weather in late March – will dissipate to allow Brits to enjoy some balmy bank holidays.
Further north, people in Scotland and the north-west of England are likely to see rain.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-easter-weekend-met-office-b2055073.html
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UK weather: Temperatures to plummet to -3C as cold snap hits UK
Temperatures could drop as low as -3C in parts of the UK in the coming days as a cold snap sweeps across the country.
The Met Office said it is likely to be “chilly” overnight in the run-up to May, with rural frost setting in some areas.
But while temperatures could drop below freezing during the night to as low as -3C, the daytime is forecast to bring mainly dry weather with sunny spells.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/uk-weather-temperatures-cold-snap-b2064770.html
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UK weather: Britons set to bask in mini-heatwave as temperatures soar to 23C
Brits can look forward to Mediterranean-like temperatures as May brings more sunshine
The UK is set to swelter in a mid-May heatwave as temperatures are expected to soar from the weekend onwards.
The Met Office has said that the springtime heat won’t be far off from popular European holiday destinations, as the mercury surges into the 20s.
Meteorologist Marco Petagna said the weather could get “very warm” later this month, peaking at around 23C in the south of England.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-met-office-heatwave-b2071309.html
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UK weather: Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as heavy rain to lash southern England
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as a thunderstorm is set to hit southern England.
According to the Met there is a chance that thunderstorms may cause some flooding and disruption on Sunday night largely across parts of southwestern England.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-met-office-thunderstorm-warning-london-b2079356.html
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UK weather Jubilee weekend: Hail, thunder and heavy showers before bank holiday brings 20C heat
Thunder, hail and heavy showers are forecast to lash parts of the UK this week ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
But there’s better news on the way as the weather is expected to improve over the four day bank holiday break.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/weather-uk-platinum-jubilee-weekend-b2090184.html
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UK weather: Met Office warns thunderstorms and heavy showers could spoil jubilee celebrations
Thunderstorms could dampen the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations at Buckingham Palace on Saturday.
The Met Office is considering whether to issue a weather warning as it predicts heavy, possibly thundery, showers for parts of England and London on Saturday evening, during the BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace concert.
A total of 22,000 spectators are expected to attend the concert outside Buckingham Palace, which is set to be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Radio 2.
Treacherous conditions may also put a stop to many of the street parties planned around the country on Saturday.
The Met Office is expected to review the weather situation on Friday morning.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/thunderstorms-rain-weather-jubilee-weekend-b2092819.html
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UK jubilee weather: Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office with lightning and rain to follow 25C heat
Britons are set to bask in 25C heat on Friday but looming rain and thunderstorms look set to dampen the jubilee celebrations.
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for Saturday from midnight until 10am, with heavy rain and lightning forecast cross the south of England.
On Saturday it will be a dry day for most of the UK but there is the possiblity of heavy rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon in southern and central areas of England.
On Sunday further downpours are expected in the south and then spreading north across England and Wales as the day progresses.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-jubilee-weather-25c-heat-b2093224.html
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Flash floods threaten to scupper jubilee street party plans
Jubilee party planners are being warned to check their local weather forecast just ahead of events as a warning was issued for flooding.
Southern England is expected to experience thunderstorms with heavy rain and lightning that could bring flash floods and possible power cuts into Saturday morning that could put the dampener on celebrations.
The Met Office said that while many areas in the yellow weather warning area would be unlikely to see a thunderstorm at all, it was not possible to predict where they would hit.
More than 200,000 local events have been planned throughout the four-day bank holiday weekend including street parties, outdoor viewings and lunches.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/environment/2022/06/03/flash-floods-threaten-scupper-jubilee-street-party-plans/
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Next week could see UK’s hottest day of the year so far, Met Office says
Parts of England could bask in ‘low 30s’ heat on Friday June 17, forecasters claimed.
London and the south-east of England could swelter in the hottest temperatures of the year so far when the mercury is tipped to reach the “low 30s” at the end of next week.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/london-met-office-england-scotland-northern-ireland-b1005539.html
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Met Office issues heat alert warning for England
Temperatures could hit 30C or 34C in the south-east and 28C in north-west
A heat alert warning has been issued by the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency (UKSA) as temperatures are set to soar to 34C later this week.
The forecaster said a level 2 alert has been issued for southern and central England from midnight on Friday until midnight on Sunday, with a lower level 1 alert in place for northern England.
A heatwave is defined as three consecutive days of daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold. The threshold varies in each county.
In March the heatwave thresholds were increased in eight counties by the Met Office in response to the warming climate that made the original thresholds obsolete.
NHS hot weather advice suggests that people stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm, keep hydrated, use sunscreen and wear loose-fitting clothes.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jun/14/met-office-issues-heat-alert-warning-for-england
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Public told to remain indoors as UK hit by ‘huge cluster’ of thunderstorms
The Met Office has urged people to stay indoors where possible as the south of England is struck by a “huge cluster” of thunderstorms.
As temperatures plummeted from Friday’s highs of 32C, the forecaster issued a lightning warning that it has only used a “handful” of times before.
Forecasters warned of “frequent lightning and some difficult driving conditions” on Saturday night, especially for parts of Sussex, Kent, Essex and Suffolk.
The Met Office has only issued a lightning warning three times before, most recently in 2019.
“If you are doing any outdoor activities, move inside if you can – that’s the best advice really,” Ms Mitchell said.
“Stay away from any power lines or anything like that which could potentially be struck by the lightning.
“If you do find yourself in an exposed location stay close to the ground, away from anything that could conduct lightning.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/met-office-thunderstorms-warning-b2104271.html
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UK weather: Britons set to bask in 28C temperatures but more rain is on the way
Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 28C in London and further north it will climb to 22C in Manchester and 23C in Newcastle.
However it will start to become cooler from Friday onwards and further thunderstorms and showers are predicted at the weekend.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hot-temperatures-weather-met-b2106349.html
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UK weather: Ten-hour thunderstorm warning with risk of lightning strikes today
Properties could experience flooding and damage from lightning, Met Office warns
A 10-hour thunderstorm warning has been issued across parts of England and Wales.
Areas in the South West, Midlands and Wales have been told to expect heavy showers, lightning and hail on Thursday.
The Met Office has imposed a yellow weather warning - which says disruption is likely - until late evening.
It stretches from Stoke-on-Trent through Birmingham and Bath down to Plymouth and Salisbury in southern England.
The warning also covers most of Wales, including Cardiff.
The yellow weather warning came into force from midday and runs until 10pm.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-thunderstorm-warning-today-b2112819.html
UK weather: Heatwave to return with 30C sunshine in time for school holidays
Britain could see temperatures as high as 35C in a matter of weeks, just in time for the school holidays, forecasters predict.
Temperatures are expected to continue rising to very warm conditions towards the end of July, they added.
Over the next five days, the UK can expect sunny spells and some heavy showers.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-heatwave-sunshine-school-holidays-b2112449.html
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UK weather: Health warning issued as Britain set for second heatwave in weeks
Health officials have warned that vulnerable people are at risk next week as the UK is set to swelter in the second heatwave in weeks.
Temperatures are expected to reach the high 20s across much of England and Wales over the next few days, with a chance of hitting 30C on Tuesday and Wednesday in parts of the southeast.
The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued level 2 heat health alerts covering London, southeast England and the east of England for when the heatwave draws in next week.
The warnings will be in place from 9am on Monday until 9am on Friday.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/uk-weather-heatwave-warning-b2118484.html
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UK weather - live: Urgent heatwave warning as Britain braces for hottest day of year
Met Office issues Level Three heat alert as temperatures set to soar to 33C on Monday
A Level Three Heat Health Alert has been issued by the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) from 9am on Monday to 9am on Friday in the east and south-east of England, with the rest of the nation having a level 2 alert in place.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/heatwave-weather-warning-uk-forecast-today-b2120196.html
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Britain braced for national heatwave emergency
Ministers drawing up unprecedented plan to manage soaring temperatures, as health warning issued indicating a 'danger to life'
Ministers are drawing up plans for the first-ever national heatwave emergency that would cause widespread disruption to schools, travel and health services.
Senior officials held a crisis Cobra meeting inside Downing Street on Monday, as forecasters predicted that the record for Britain's hottest day could be broken at the weekend – potentially smashing through the 104F (40C) barrier for the first time.
On Monday, the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for swathes of the UK, indicating a “danger to life” caused by the heatwave. Such a warning has only ever been issued twice before.
This rare Extreme Heat warning covers much of England and parts of Wales.
Exceptionally high temperatures are possible from Sunday, lasting into early next week.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/environment/2022/07/11/national-heatwave-emergency-could-see-schools-transport-shut/
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Extreme weather warning extended to Tuesday
The Met Office has extended an extreme heat weather warning for England and Wales until Tuesday, with temperatures expected to build across the UK.
That means there could be a danger to life or potential serious illness from the scorching heat.
The amber alert will run from Saturday until Tuesday - temperatures are expected to peak on Monday, with highs of 36C (96.8F) forecast.
Parts of England are already in a hot spell with temperatures exceeding 30C.
Next week's amber warning covers most of England, going as far north as Darlington and to Plymouth in the south-west, and parts of Wales - although Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of Cornwall and the north are excluded.
The Met Office said there could be "widespread impacts on people and infrastructure", with the possibility that temperatures could lead to road closures as well as cancellations and delays to rail and air travel.
The forecasting agency said "substantial changes" in working practices and daily routines were likely to be required.
The latest warning comes after temperatures exceeded 30C in parts of the country on Tuesday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62146168
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Heatwave: Met Office issues red extreme heat warning
A red extreme heat warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of England next week, meaning a risk to life is likely as temperatures could hit 40C (104F).
It points to there being a danger to life, with risk of illness not limited to vulnerable people.
This highest warning, covering London and parts of central England, warns of widespread impacts to people's lives.
The heatwave could cause disruption to travel and infrastructure.
The red warning, which is in place on Monday and Tuesday, covers London and the Midlands and goes as far north as Manchester and York.
It means substantial changes in working practices and daily routines will be required, the Met Office said
As well as the red warning an amber warning remains in place across most of England.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62177458
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UK weather – live: UK records 40C for first time in history as heatwave rages
Heat record eclipsed twice in one day as authorities warn against using public transport
The UK has recorded a temperature of above 40C for the first time in history – at London Heathrow – as the extreme heatwave ravaging the country prompted warnings of a “very extreme danger” of wildfires.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/heatwave-uk-weather-forecast-today-met-office-b2126158.html
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Storms threaten more disruption on heels of record-breaking UK heat
The temperature is set to drop by up to 10C in some areas on Wednesday, with heavy showers and thunderstorms predicted in parts of northern England and southern Scotland, with the potential for localised flooding, lightning strikes, transport disruption and power cuts.
The Met Office has declared a yellow warning for thunderstorms for parts of south-east, east and central England in the afternoon and evening.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/19/a-wake-up-call-as-extreme-heat-blazes-across-uk-experts-say-net-zero-is-the-only-way-out
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UK weather: Tropical conditions on way as 29C temperatures bring humidity and rain
‘Uncomfortable evenings for sleeping are in store,’ Met forecaster says
After record-breaking heat in July, the UK is set to experience tropical weather conditions as high temperatures mix with showers.
“Muggy conditions”, resulting from the mix between the heat and rain, are expected in the coming days.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-rain-tropical-humidity-b2134784.html
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UK heatwave: Temperatures could hit mid-30s next week in ‘unusually dry’ August
But July’s record-breaking weather unlikely to be topped, forecasters say
Temperatures are set to soar into the 30s next week as another heatwave grips the UK.
Britain will see temperatures of up to 28C on Sunday before heatwave rolls over into next week amid an unusually dry August, forecasters said.
The Met Office urged people to avoid midday sun and stay in the shade as the arid weather looks set to last another seven to 10 days.
Highs of 27C and 28C are expected to hit parts of south and southeast England on Sunday, with sunny spells forecast throughout the day for most of the country.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/uk-heatwave-weather-hosepipe-ban-august-b2139845.html
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UK weather: Level three heatwave alert issued for whole of England
The UK Health Security Agency alert will be in place from midday Tuesday to 6pm on Saturday August 13
All of England has been placed on a level three heat health alert, the UK Health Security Agency (HSA) has announced.
It follows forecasts of temperatures in the mid-30s later this week.
The alert will be in place from midday Tuesday to 6pm on Saturday August 13 for all regions of England.
With the latest heatwave coming after months of low rain, which have left the countryside and urban parks and gardens tinder-dry, households in some areas are being urged not to light fires or have barbecues.
Two water companies have already announced hosepipe bans and others have warned they may need to follow suit.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/08/08/uk-weather-level-three-heatwave-alert-issued-whole-england/
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UK weather: Met Office issues thunderstorm warnings from Sunday
Yellow weather warnings of intense thunderstorms and possible flooding have been issued by the UK Met Office for the period following the extreme heat. The UK remains in the grip of extreme heat, with amber warnings in place until Sunday for much of England and Wales.
On Friday the Met Office added yellow storm warnings for most of the UK, beginning in Scotland and Northern Ireland on Sunday afternoon and spreading to England and Wales on Monday.
Forecasters said the storms were likely to be isolated and intense bringing 50mm of rain in some places and the possibility of hail and frequent lightning.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/aug/12/uk-weather-met-office-issues-thunderstorm-warnings-from-sunday
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Temperatures reach 34C ahead of three days of rain and thunder
In Scotland and Northern Ireland, a yellow warning for thunderstorms was in place from 9am on Sunday as the north experiences a sweep of heavy rain for the next two days.
From Monday, the storm warning extends to Wales and England.
The Met Office has warned of flash flooding, thunder, lightning and power cuts as showers beat down across the nations.
The warning remains in place in Scotland and Northern Ireland until 11.59pm on Monday and 11.59pm for all of England and Wales on Tuesday.
The south west and south east of England also face a third day of yellow warnings on Wednesday until 11.59pm, as the rain eases off elsewhere.
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-08-14/temperatures-to-rise-to-32c-ahead-of-thunderstorms-across-the-uk
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Following weeks of weather forecasters acting in their new social services role, informing us of anti cyclonic weather conditions, cold fronts, rising air pressure, cloud formations, and the need to keep hydrated, carry water bottles, sip frequently, and look out for the elderly....
I'm waiting with bated breath for similar advice and tips....
Consider wearing stout shoes, a macintosh, a hat, and make sure to carry an umbrella
Plus the inevitable antisocial media "why oh why isn't the government doing anything about the rain?!! why haven't they passed a new law?!!"
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I'm waiting with bated breath for similar advice and tips....
Consider wearing stout shoes, a macintosh, a hat, and make sure to carry an umbrella
Perhaps we should add "buy a boat and lifebelt" to that?
Thunder, lightning and floods to wash out heatwave as yellow and amber weather warnings in force
A 'danger to life' amber warning has been issued for parts of south-west England as thunder, lightning and flooding are set to wash out the UK's scorching heatwave.
A yellow weather warning has come into force across the country, with the additional amber warning in place for Cornwall, Devon and Somerset until 8pm on Monday.
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-08-14/thunder-lightning-and-floods-predicted-over-the-next-few-days
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There's a bloke down the road called Noah and he has been doing an awful lot of building work in his back garden. Might go down and see what he is up to :iroll:
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UK weather: ‘Significant’ strong winds warned as temperature drop brings frost
‘It will certainly feel more like autumn,’ Met Office meteorologists warn
The UK is predicted to experience the first “significant” strong winds of the season with temperatures set to plummet.
Towards the end of the weekend and into next week, temperatures are forecasted to drop to single digits, the Met Office has said, warning that it will begin to feel “colder and windier”.
“It will certainly feel more like autumn in most places,” Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-wind-autumn-frost-b2174546.html
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UK braced for 50mph winds and torrential rain as temperatures plunge in Arctic chill
Heavy rain and high winds are headed for Britain later this week as an Arctic chill brings days of unseasonably cold weather.
Northerly winds have caused temperatures across the UK to plunge, with lows of 6C in many areas expected at night, several degrees below the early autumn average.
Met Office forecasters said the tail end of Hurricane Fiona, which made landfall in Canada last week, has also contributed to Britain’s cool start to the week.
Come Friday, commuters face a testing journey as heavy rain and high winds are expected to hit at morning and evening rush hours.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-rain-temperature-cold-b2176536.html
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UK weather: Temperatures to hit 20C but Met Office dashes hopes of Indian Summer
Heavy showers also predicted for this week despite reports of ‘African Plume’ bringing mini heatwave to Europe
Thursday and Friday are expected to hit 20C in the south, with the warmer weather continuing into next week with milder and “frost-free” nights, according to the Met Office.
But despite the higher-than-normal temperatures, heavy showers and thunderstorms are also on the cards.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-met-office-indian-summer-b2205301.html
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Parts of UK could see snow within a fortnight after warm Halloween weekend
Parts of the UK could experience snowfall within two weeks after a warm Halloween weekend that will see temperatures hotter than Greece.
Forecasters from the Met Office have warned that snow may fall across the north and west of the UK as early as 9 November.
The cold snap will come after temperatures rise to 22C in London over the Halloween weekend, while temperatures in Greece will be 21C.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/weather-forecast-uk-snow-november-b2212615.html
Hm, forecast for 24C on Kef this weekend, could be a tad higher.
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UK snow forecast: Polar blast to bring 'growing threat' of snow to Britain in just days
New maps show the areas set to be hit by snow in a matter of days, with one forecaster confirming the UK will see a glimpse of the white stuff before December hits. November 15 appears to be the date as to when the mercury starts to slump, with temperatures struggling to sit above freezing in Scotland and the far north of England. But the chill will cause more widespread snowfall over the preceeding days - with Monday, November 21 earmarked as the date when it'll push further south, according to an interactive weather model.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/1693606/UK-snow-forecast-polar-blast-dusting-parts-of-Britain-November-weather-forecast-latest
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UK weather: Alert issued for heavy rain as Met Office warns floods possible
The warning is in place for Tuesday across southern England, Wales and parts of Scotland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain, with floods possible across many parts of the UK.
The forecaster’s warning covers Tuesday from midnight to 1pm and could cause disruption to buses and rail transport.
The warning has been issued for London and south east England, in addition to Wales, south west England and parts of England.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-met-office-alert-floods-b2224569.html#comments-area
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UK weather: Met Office warns of strong winds and icy temperatures
Yellow wind warning issued for parts of south-west England and south Wales, as cold snap raises risk of fog
The UK will face heavy winds, plunging temperatures, icy roads and rain on Monday, forecasters say.
An unseasonably warm autumn has so far helped buffer people from escalating energy costs, but sub-zero temperatures forecast for Monday could leave many confronting the scale of price rises for the first time.
It is expected to be as cold as -4C (24.8F) in parts of the country on Monday morning, with the north-east predicted to be the worst affected.
A yellow wind warning has been issued for parts of south-west England and south Wales from 6am to 6pm on Monday. Gusts of 55mph to 65mph are expected on land and 70mph to 80mph by the sea.
The Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said the colder weather would bring a risk of ice and fog, and driving conditions could be difficult.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/nov/20/uk-weather-strong-winds-icy-temperatures
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UK weather: Britons warned power cuts possible as rain alert issued by Met Office
‘Short-term loss of power possible,’ Met Office tells parts of UK
The Met Office has warned heavy rain and winds could cause power cuts in areas of the UK as it issued a weather warning.
Forecasters said travel disruption could hit southwest England, southern Wales and parts of Northern Ireland on Thursday morning.
The yellow weather warning is in place across Cornwall and Devon, as well as parts of Wiltshire and Somerset. Cardiff and Swansea are also covered.
The alert - which runs between 3am and 8am - says a “short gust” of heavy rain and gusty winds may cause disruption.
This includes delays to road travel caused by surface water on the roads, as well as bus and train journeys taking longer than usual.
“Some short-term loss of power and other services is possible, with perhaps a few tree branches down too,” the Met Office adds.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/weather-uk-yellow-warning-b2230429.html
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UK weather: Britons warned flooding possible as Met Office issues rain alert
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to batter parts of the UK on the last weekend of November, with forecasters warning flooding is possible.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain in parts of Wales, parts of Scotland and areas in southern England.
The warnings in Wales and England come into force at 2pm on Saturday and will remain in place until 3am on Sunday.
The warning in Scotland is in place from midday until midnight on Saturday.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-todays-forecast-november-b2233401.html
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UK weather: Britain bracing itself for snow as arctic winds trigger yellow warning
Northerly winds usually more common in February are likely to drop the mercury to minus eight degrees celsius next week
Britain was braced for snow as the Met Office warned that a blast of Arctic wind would send temperatures plunging as low as minus eight degrees celsius this week.
The northerly winds, which are usually more common in February and March, were set to bring with them icy blasts and snow flurries with a yellow warning for snow put in place for northern Scotland on Wednesday.
Alex Burkill, Met Office meteorologist, said:... “It’s going to turn even colder and feel even colder still with temperatures well below average for the time of year both by day and by night.
“Much of England, including the South West, we could see temperatures of minus 5C or minus 6C which is exceptionally cold."
Despite the warnings of frigid temperatures, with three weeks to go until Christmas, it looked like temperatures would return to normal by the time festivities get underway.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/12/04/britain-bracing-snow-week-arctic-winds-trigger-yellow-met-office/
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Don't go out without telling people, Met Office warns with first cold weather alert of winter
The alert is in place from 6pm on Wednesday until next Monday morning for the entirety of England
The Met Office has warned the public to tell someone where they are going and when they’ll be back as it put in place the first cold weather warning of the winter.
The forecasters have declared a Level 3 Cold Weather Alert in conjunction with the UK Health Security Agency, with temperatures set to reach -6C overnight in parts of the country.
The official advice for a level three alert reads: "If you must go out, dress warmly and wear non-slip shoes. Tell someone where you are going and when you will get back."
The advice from the Met Office and the HSA includes keeping home temperatures at at least 18C, to stay tuned to the weather forecast, and to “keep active, dress warmly, eat warm food and take warm drinks regularly.”
The public are also advised to check on those they know are at risk, keep their phones charged and with them if they leave the house and to alert the emergency services if they are worried about their own or someone else’s health.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/12/05/dont-go-without-telling-people-met-office-warns-first-cold-weather/
"alert the emergency services if they are worried about their own or someone else’s health"... great advice but... hospitals, ambulances, etc, stretched to breaking, police can't investigate most burglaries (unless you're a soccer superstar?)... Ghostbusters?
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Four inches of snow could fall in southern England this weekend
UKHSA extends cold weather alert in all regions of England - as Met Office and urges people not to travel
Nearly four inches of snow could fall in southern England within days - potentially causing travel chaos.
The UK will see at least seven days of arctic weather, in which temperatures could plummet to as low as -10C, wintry downpours and "freezing fog".
It comes as two-thirds of councils in England are struggling to find gritter drivers to help keep Britain's roads safe during the cold snap.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/12/09/uk-weather-met-office-warns-motorists-dangerous-black-ice-amid/
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UK weather: Last day of ice warnings before temperatures soar
The UK is facing freezing temperatures for one more day, before temperatures soar to highs of 14C (57.2F) on Monday.
The cold snap - which has caused travel disruption and power cuts - is ending on Sunday evening.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64018290
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UK weather: Heavy rain warnings for three days as snow gives way to downpours
Forecasters have warned of a “potent mix of wintery hazards” in the final week before Christmas, as the icy blast of Arctic air which has covered the UK in ice and snow gives way to warmer temperatures and downpours of up to 150mm.
Weather alerts have been issued across much of the country, with the majority of England’s southernmost counties and parts of south Wales warned of heavy and persistent rain, which will pose a risk of flooding and travel disruption until at least Tuesday morning.
Further north, a more severe amber alert is in force on Sunday, as the Met Office cautions that a period of “freezing rain” and snow will bring a strong chance of power cuts – potentially affecting mobile phone coverage – as well as rail and flight cancellations and delays, and a danger to life due to slips, falls and road collisions.
This warning covers the majority of northern England, excluding the coasts and northeast, stretching from well below Sheffield in the south to Cumbria and parts of Northumberland, lasting until 8pm.
Those parts of northern England escaping the amber alert, however, face a less extreme warning for snow and ice, which extends all the way up to the north coast of Scotland and raises the possibility of falls, power cuts, travel disruption and rural communities becoming cut off.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-forecast-rain-snow-b2247554.html
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Christmas Day weather forecast: Rain set to lash UK as areas of Scotland to get White Christmas snow
A Christmas Day washout is in store for many, with rain and wind set to lash the UK as families tuck in to their Christmas dinner.
Some parts of the country will be exposed to “persistent rain” on Sunday afternoon, before possible thunderstorms and hail on Boxing Day.
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-12-24/what-is-the-weather-forecast-for-christmas-day-and-where-will-it-snow
Brief weather video in link.
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Power cuts and floods on the way, Met Office warns
Heavy rain expected across most of the UK on Tuesday, with yellow warning for severe weather issued in parts of northwest England and Wales
Heavy rain is expected across most of the country on Tuesday, with a yellow warning for severe weather issued in parts of northwest England and Wales.
The warning is in place from 6am to 8pm and stretches from the Lake District to Derby including Manchester and Liverpool. A second identical warning covers the majority of Wales.
The Met office says that the unsettled weather is likely to continue for the next fortnight “with showers or longer spells of rain for all areas at times.
“Flooding from the River Severn is probable in Shropshire and Worcestershire through to at least Thursday."
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/01/08/power-cuts-floods-way-met-office-warns/
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UK weather: Snow and ice warnings as cold snap returns with -4C Arctic freeze
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice in a wide belt across the centre of the UK
Snow and ice warnings have been issued for large parts of the UK as temperatures are set to plunge well below zero.
The Met Office has issued four days of warnings starting on Sunday, as Arctic winds see the return of the pre-Christmas cold snap.
Monday is expected to be the worst affected day of the week.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/met-office-scotland-england-midlands-wales-b2262573.html
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UK weather map shows where snow could hit in next 24 hours
Temperatures are plunging below freezing this week with thick blankets of snow settling in parts of the country during a cold snap.
Overnight ice has resulted in dangerous driving conditions, as police have urged the public to only travel “if absolutely essential”.
Here are the areas in the UK that could see snowfall in the next 24 hours:
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England
Blackburn with Darwen
Blackpool
Cheshire East
Cheshire West and Chester
Cumbrua
Derbyshire
Greater Manchester
Halton
Herefordshire
Lancashire
Merseyside
Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent
Shropshire
Telford and Wrekin
Warrington
West Midlands Conurbation
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-map-snow-forecast-today-b2262985.html
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UK weather: Manchester Airport closes runways due to heavy snowfall
Manchester Airport was forced to close for hours today after heavy snow blanketed both its runways, leaving thousands of people facing travel disruption.
The airport announced that the heavy snow in Manchester had forced it to close both its runways, with international arrivals diverted.
Dozens of flights were grounded, with disruption likely set to continue through the day even though the runways reopened by 9am.
Temperatures languished below freezing in all parts of the country on Thursday morning as the airport announced the closures, and National Highways said that snow on the nearby M56 motorway was also causing delays of up to 45 minutes – with five miles of heavy congestion.
Weather alerts for snow and ice are currently in force across much of the UK, including in Manchester, with forecasters having warned people to brace for travel disruption.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/snow-uk-weather-manchester-airport-b2265032.html
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Cold weather warning issued as temperatures set to plunge across England
A cold weather warning has been issued for Sunday evening and early next week by the UK Health Security Agency.
The Met Office and the agency say a cold snap will hit England between 6pm on Sunday and 6pm on Tuesday.
Temperatures could fall to minus 3C in rural areas and frost is expected.
All regions of England will be affected, but forecasters expect the West Midlands and the Welsh Borders to be the coldest.
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-02-04/cold-weather-warning-issued-as-temperatures-set-to-plunge
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UK weather: -3C freeze as wintry showers and ‘dangerous’ winds descend
Coldest temperatures most likely to affect north of England
Wintry showers are set to tear through parts of the UK this week as “dangerous” winds send temperatures plunging below freezing.
Lows of between -2C and -3C are expected overnight in rural areas across the north of England, as well as in some major urban centres.
The Met Office told The Independent that some of the coldest temperatures in the coming days would likely descend on Newcastle, Manchester and Leeds.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/cold-weather-forecast-wind-rain-b2277313.html
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Warning on severe weather event that caused ‘Beast from the East’
Met Office says there is an 80 per cent chance of a suddent stratospheric warming event taking place but no guarantee of what type of weather it will bring
A weather event that caused the ‘Beast from the East’ storm in 2018 could be about to hit Europe again, forecasters say.
The UK Met Office said a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event was “likely” to take place in the next few weeks.
A SSW event is when rapid warming occurs high up in the atmosphere but can change weather on land.
Professor Adam Scaife, head of long-range forecasting at the Met Office, said: “There is now over 80 per cent chance of a major SSW occurring.
“Although the impact will become clearer nearer the time, any effect on UK weather is most likely to occur in late February and March.”
The Met Office added that it was important to that “the occurrence of an SSW does not always equate to a ‘Beast from the East’ type scenario even though this happened in 2018.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/beast-from-east-2023-met-office-b2283545.html#
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UK weather: snow and frost forecast as March temperatures set to fall
Met Office says start of spring will be colder than usual, with wintry showers expected in north and east
March might be the first month of meteorological spring but switching the woolly coat for a lighter jacket may have to be put on hold. Forecasters have said temperatures are likely to be slightly colder than usual this year in the UK.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/mar/01/uk-weather-snow-frost-forecast-march-temperatures-set-to-fall
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Turning colder with snow on the way
The UK will get colder later this weekend with a northerly airmass dropping temperatures and introducing snow to the forecast next week.
The snow showers will predominantly impact northern and eastern areas; however it will be cold across the UK, with widespread freezing conditions overnight.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/turning-colder-with-snow-on-the-way
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Snow and ice warnings issued
10:36 (UTC) on Fri 3 Mar 2023
Yellow warnings for snow and ice (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2023-03-06) have been issued for early Monday morning through to late Tuesday, with the focus of initial snow showers in northern and eastern areas of the UK.
Cold weather alert
The UK Health Security Agency has issued Level 2 and Level 3 Cold Weather Alerts (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/cold-weather-alert/?tab=coldWeatherAlert&season=normal) for the whole of England. These are likely to be reviewed and extended in the coming days.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/snow-and-ice-warnings-issued
Cold weather plan for England
This plan helps to prevent the major avoidable effects of cold weather on health.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cold-weather-plan-for-england
Cold weather plan: easy-read guide (https://khub.net/documents/135939561/174099487/Cold+Weather+Plan+-+easy-read.pdf/56c015c2-54c8-ae2e-6590-a0cc77f339bb?t=1635339814267)
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Impactful snow for many
A number of National Severe Warnings for snow and ice (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2023-03-06) have been issued, further warnings are likely to be issued throughout the week. The initial focus of the most impactful snow is in north-eastern areas of the UK, as well as some Northern Ireland and southern and central areas of England and Wales.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a Level 3 Cold Weather Alert (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/cold-weather-alert/?tab=coldWeatherAlert&season=normal) for the whole of England which is likely to be reviewed in the coming days.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/impactful-weather-ud
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Amber warning for heavy snow and ‘blizzard conditions’
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy snow bringing "blizzard conditions" to a large area of central and northern England on Thursday.
It comes as widespread travel disruption has been brought to large parts of the UK on Wednesday, owing to an arctic blast which has created treacherous conditions on some roads, shut schools and suspended flights.
According to the forecaster, "significant disruption" to transport, power lines and phone network coverage is expected in the area covered by the warning, which stretches from Stoke-on-Trent to Durham.
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-03-08/more-snow-expected-as-arctic-cold-snap-intensifies
UK weather: Met Office forecasts 15 inches of snow and issues 'risk to life' warning
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/08/uk-weather-arctic-cold-snap-bring-sleet-snow-temperatures-plunge/
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Only drive if necessary, motorists told as heavy snow falls
Motorists have been told to only drive if necessary in areas covered by the Met Office's amber weather warnings
These alerts are now in force across the UK - with heavy snow expected in a stretch from Stoke-on-Trent to Durham, as well as North Wales and some of Northern Ireland
Significant disruption to transport, power lines and phone network coverage is likely in those places
Parts of central and northern England could see up to 40cm (16in) of snow overnight
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-64883505
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A brief respite for some before cold returns
Wintry conditions will be slowly easing their grip on most parts of the UK over the weekend, but a return to colder conditions for many is likely in the early part of next week.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/cold-weather-to-return
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Wettest March in over 40 years for England
England has had its wettest March since 1981, with Wales and Northern Ireland also seeing one of their wettest Marches on record.
According to early provisional Met Office statistics including data up to 30 March, England, Wales and Northern Ireland have all so far had one of their respective top ten wettest Marches on records which go back to 1836.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/march-2023-weather-review
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Good Friday: but not so good on Easter Monday
After an unsettled spell to end the working week, the Easter Bank Holiday weekend will open with a good deal of fine and settled weather.
However, a weather system in the Atlantic is poised to introduce more unsettled conditions by Easter Monday.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/what-does-easter-have-in-store
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Wind warnings issued
A large Atlantic low pressure system, named Storm Noa by the French meteorological service, is bringing strong winds, low temperatures and heavy rain or showers to many places.
Yellow wind National Severe Weather Warnings have been issued highlighting the potential for impacts such as travel disruption and the possibility of large waves in coastal areas in south Wales and southern England. There could be some snow over higher ground in the north at times.
Météo-France has named this low pressure system Storm Noa as it will bring strong winds across northern France.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Matthew Lehnert, said: “Most places will see showers or longer spells of rain today but the impacts are most likely to come from strong winds. Gusts of 50-60 mph are possible quite widely in the southwest, with up to 75 mph in exposed coastal areas.”
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/storm-noa-wet-and-windy-weather
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UK weather: Britain set for sudden drop in temperatures after hot spell
Parts of UK to become cloudier, cooler, and unsettled after 21C temperatures this week
The UK is set to experience a sudden drop in temperatures with cold weather and even snow predicted in the coming days after a hot spell this week, according to new forecasts by the Met Office.
Despite recent warm weather, low pressure is expected to take over early next week, bringing an icy chill, weather maps show.
Overnight on Tuesday, temperatures remained on the colder side after Britain recorded its warmest day of the year this week, with temperatures touching 21C in certain parts.
The mercury is set to start dropping from Wednesday with temperatures expected to be “cooler than recent days”, the Met Office said.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-today-met-office-b2322337.html
Hot spell... :dunno:
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UK weather: Temperatures set to rise ahead of heatwave prediction
The shift in weather comes amid reports of “African plumes” that are expected to bring multiple heatwaves to the UK this summer, with temperatures in excess of 35C.
In its long-range forecast, the Met Office predicted “above normal temperatures” for the country for the end of the month and June. The certainty for this, however, remains low, meteorologists said.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/met-office-heatwave-2023-uk-weather-b2338825.html
Pinches of salt suggested.
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Britain set for mini-heatwave with temperatures up to 25C
Britain is set for a mini-heatwave with above-average temperatures expected to stay until June.
Forecasters say the UK will see the hottest day of the year on Thursday as temperatures soar to 25C (77F) in southwest England.
Meanwhile, medium-range forecasts show that the warmer-than-average temperatures will continue until the end of May and into the first week of next month.
...other parts of the UK will see temperatures in the low 20s as far north as southern Scotland. But the east coast will feel cooler at around 16-18C as winds from the North Sea moderate temperatures.
The forecaster said nights will continue to be chilly throughout May, bringing down the month's overall average temperature, with the potential for frost in rural areas, particularly on Tuesday night.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/05/21/britain-set-for-mini-heatwave-june/
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UK weather: Britons to bask in 22C sun over weekend but Met Office says thunder on way
Britons are set to bask in more sunshine this weekend, before temperatures rise again next week with a possible record-high for the year so far.
Dry and sunny weather is continuing on Saturday and Sunday with highs of 22C in London and Cardiff for the last days of the half-term holiday.
Areas in the east of the UK will be more likely to see cloudier weather with lower temperatures in the mid-teens, the Met Office said.
However, going into the rest of the month, the Met Office has warned that sunny spells could be disrupted by some thunder and rain.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-today-sun-b2350365.html
‘Pollen bomb’ to hit UK as Met Office issues warning to hay fever sufferers
Hay fever sufferers warned to have medication handy this weekend
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/pollen-warning-advice-met-office-june-b2349600.html
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UK braces for hottest day of the year as temperatures set to hit 27C
The UK is bracing itself for the hottest day of the year, with temperatures forecast to hit 26C or 27C on Thursday.
However, there could be showers in the south of England towards the end of the week.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/weather-forecast-uk-met-office-hottest-day-b2351305.html
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Hot weather: New health alert as weekend temperatures to hit 30C
A heat-health alert has been issued for parts of England as temperatures are predicted to hit 30C (86F) over the weekend.
The alert is in place from 09:00 BST on Friday 9 June to 09:00 on Monday 12 June in London, the Midlands, eastern and southern England.
People are being asked to check on vulnerable friends and family.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65837317
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Warning issued ahead of thunder risk
A Yellow Warning for thunderstorms has been issued, covering Wales and a large area of southern and central England from 1400 to 2100 on Saturday. The warning highlights potential disruption to travel, the chance of power cuts and the possibility of very localised flooding from the heaviest showers.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/warning-issued-ahead-of-thunder-risk
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‘Extreme’ heat warning escalated as UK set to roast in 30C scorcher
Health chiefs have upgraded a yellow alert for the weekend to an amber heat-health alert in five regions as weather forecasters say temperatures could hit 30C.
The amber alert, which covers southeast England, the West Midlands, East Midlands, east of England and the southwest, means there is a greater risk to everyone’s health – and not just the vulnerable.
A yellow alert has also been issued for the northeast, northwest and Yorkshire and Humber regions of England. London remains at this level.
Both alerts cover 9am on Friday to 9am on Monday.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-warning-heatwave-alert-b2354046.html
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A change is on the way
A northwest/southeast split will develop in the UK weather in the coming days, with the possibility of heatwave criteria being met in the south and east, but with some heavy rain further north and west.
Before then, Thursday will see a continuation of the largely dry and settled conditions for many. However, parts of central and eastern England could see some thunderstorms this afternoon, which has resulted in a Yellow Warning for thunderstorms.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/a-change-is-on-the-way
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June 2023 is on track to be the hottest June on record in a series which goes back to 1884.
While the forecast for the next few days shows an unsettled picture with temperatures closer to average, this won’t be enough to prevent June 2023 being provisionally the UK’s hottest June on record, beating the previous record set in 1940, as well as June 1976 (part of the well-known summer of 1976), which is currently the second warmest June on record.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/hottest-june-on-record
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UK weather: Heat-health alert will be followed by thunderstorms
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are due to hit parts of the UK over the weekend, according to the Met Office, after a heat-health alert was issued.
The alert, due to last until Sunday, covers six English regions and warns of increased health risks - with temperatures set to hit 30C (86F).
But the Met Office has now said that following those highs, thunderstorms can be expected throughout Saturday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66132649
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Record breaking 2022 indicative of future UK climate
The latest Met Office ‘State of the UK Climate (https://rmets.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/joc.8167)’ report has been published today, examining the weather of 2022 in the context of long-term climate records.
The report highlights how the UK’s climate continues to change, with recent decades warmer, wetter and sunnier than the 20th century.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/record-breaking-2022-indicative-of-future-uk-climate
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UK weather: Heavy rain, thunder and strong winds with ‘no signals’ for August heatwave
As much of southern Europe remains engulfed by a heatwave, the UK is set to undergo ten more days of rain amidst a washout summer.
The Met Office has warned that as the UK moves into August, further wet and windy conditions are set to dominate.
This “unsettled regime” is “looking most likely to continue to dominate at least for the first half of the month”, the Met Office added, advising that drier, warmer conditions would be probable later in August.
However, the forecaster said there are “currently no strong signals” for any warmer or more settled weather in August so far.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-rain-washout-summer-b2385122.html
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UK weather: Warnings issued over strong winds and thunderstorms
Severe weather warnings have been issued over strong winds and thunderstorms forecast in the UK.
Gusts could reach over 60mph in the most exposed parts of the southern England coast, the Met Office said.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected in central and south-east England and Wales, with some locations facing 40mm of rain within a few hours.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66381122
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Storm Antoni: ‘Danger to life’ warnings as first Met Office-named storm of year to hit UK
Strong winds and rain could cause dangerous flooding, with debris from damaged buildings bringing potentially fatal risk of injurings, forecasters warn
The first Met Office-named storm of the year will hit the UK this weekend with gusts of up to 65mph expected to batter the coastlines and disrupt travel, with heavy rain posing a “danger to life”.
The national forecaster warned that Storm Antoni could also bring winds of up to 50mph inland in parts of south Wales and southwest England, while heavy rains could flood homes and businesses in Northern Ireland.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/storm-antoni-weather-met-office-b2387663.html
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Britain is set for scorching 28C as our summer sun returns – but not for long
Britain faces a 24-hour blast of scorching temperatures this week before the unsettled weather that has dominated most of the summer returns.
Sunbathers descended on beaches on a mostly warm and sunny Wednesday, and forecasters predict temperatures could reach 28C on Thursday.
But Stephen Dixon from the Met Office warned the warmer weather will be “a short-lived interlude”... rain is expected to return on Friday as low pressure brings a mixture of sunshine and showers across the UK, especially in western areas.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-heatwave-date-weather-forecast-b2390243.html
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UK weather: Met Office issues new warning for heavy rain as Brits braced for thundery washout
Grim conditions bring risk of travel disruption and flooding, national forecaster warns
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for swathes of England and Wales, as forecasters warned of a “heavy, persistent and perhaps thundery” washout.
The yellow alert comes into force at midnight on Sunday and warns that the heavy rain poses a “risk of disruption to transport and infrastructure”, with the potential for flooding to damage buildings.
Most areas should expect 20-40mm of rain, but some parts could see up to 80mm – close to the UK average for the entire month of August.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-warning-rain-met-office-b2392281.html
Looks like most of Wales and north of England will be worst hit.
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UK weather: More than half a month's rain to fall in southern parts of UK
The warning, stretching from Birmingham to London and the whole of the South East and Solent area, is in place from 06:00 BST until 12:00.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66540732
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UK weather: Temperatures set to soar this week before arrival of Atlantic ‘hurricane season’
The UK is set to experience another warm spell this week with sunny spells and temperatures of up to 24C, before September brings more unsettled conditions as Britain feels the impacts of the Atlantic “hurricane season”.
The Met Office forecast for this week shows a mixed weather outlook for Monday and Tuesday, with fluctuating conditions across the UK. While some areas in England and Wales will experience spells of sunshine and mild temperatures throughout the week, the north will see heavy showers and brisk winds.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/weather-in-uk-met-office-bank-holiday-b2400411.html
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UK weather: Heatwave to arrive next week after washout summer
Heatwave conditions will hit the UK next week, bringing a late summer after weeks of unsettled weather.
Many areas are expected to reach temperatures of up to 77F (25C), lasting a few days and coinciding with the start of the new school term.
The heatwave is not expected to last long, with more unsettled weather predicted after a few days of sun.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/09/01/heatwave-late-summer-met-office-temperature-rise-jet-stream/
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England could soon see devastating summer wildfires like Greece and Hawaii - MAPPED
The Forestry Commission counted just over 362,000 wildfires in the UK over the past 12 years. If global warming continues at its current rate, experts believe they could become twice as common.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1808418/wildfire-hotspots-in-england-map-spt
Clickable map in link
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UK weather: Danger to life warning as thunderstorms to replace heatwave
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for large parts of UK across the weekend
After the longest run of 30C September days on record, heavy showers and storms are expected in some parts of the UK on Saturday and Sunday afternoon (9-10 September).
The Met Office issued a yellow warning of heavy showers and storms from 2pm until 9pm tonight, expected to hit the areas of Manchester and Hull, all the way down to Oxford and Gloucester.
On Sunday, thunderstorms are due in Glasgow, Newcastle and Belfast from 2pm until midnight, with the risk of flooding causing possible danger to life.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-heatwave-thunderstorm-rain-b2408422.html
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UK weather: Torrential rain warnings as remnants of hurricanes Lee and Nigel batter Britain
Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings across the UK on Wednesday amid flooding fears
Torrential rain warnings have been issued by forecasters as the remnants of hurricanes Lee and Nigel are set to batter Britain.
The Met Office put in place yellow weather warnings across the UK on Wednesday, as the tail end of Hurricane Lee is set to lash the country before the end of Hurricane Nigel rolls in.
The southeast of England is expected to be hit the hardest overnight, according to the Met Office, with the yellow weather warning for rain in place from 4pm on Wednesday through to 3am on Thursday.
https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-rain-hurricane-lee-nigel-met-office-b2415082.html