Flooding fears as thunderstorms forecast
Thunderstorms are expected to cause flooding, lightning and power outages across parts of the UK, with warnings of road and transport disruption.
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Flood risk warning as heavy rain returns
Parts of England could face flooding as heavy rain sweeps across the country, the Met Office has said.
Man goes swimming off Galway as Storm Lorenzo batters Irish coast
As Storm Lorenzo hit the Irish coast, one man decided to go swimming in the choppy waters off Galway.
Flood and weather warnings stay in place as Storm Lorenzo heads for UK
Flood and weather warnings remained in place on Thursday as Storm Lorenzo made its way towards the UK.
Clean-up begins after flash floods
A clean-up operation is under way after heavy downpours caused flash flooding across the UK.
Flash flooding as downpours drench UK
Heavy downpours have brought flash flooding across the UK and left residents trapped in their homes on the Isle of Man.
Work to repair damaged north-east bridges after month of rain falls in seven hours
A clean-up operation is under way to repair seven flood-hit bridges in the north-east.
Flood warnings as torrential rain and thunderstorms set to batter UK
The Met Office has warned of torrential rain and thunder in parts of the country on Tuesday.
Flood warnings across UK as country braced for torrential rain
Predictions of torrential rain across the UK have triggered dozens of flood warnings and the issuing of a “precautionary evacuation notice” in one part of the country.
‘Threat-to-life’ weather warning issued as downpours continue
A threat-to-life warning has been issued, as parts of Britain brace for two more days of heavy downpours, ahead of some snowfall and the leftovers of a hurricane later this week.
Seven north-east bridges remain closed after heavy rainfall
Engineers have closed seven bridges in the north-east after a months’ worth of rain falling in seven hours.
North-east roads, bridges and businesses wrecked by floods
A month’s worth of rain fell in just seven hours, destroying bridges, causing travel chaos and leaving a treasured tea room on the brink of collapse.
Warning over risk of flash floods as rain keeps falling
More rain is on the way on Monday after a weekend of heavy downpours caused flooding in many parts of the country, leaving sections of the transport network struggling to cope.
More rain on the way for England and Wales, forecasters warn
Parts of England and Wales had a brief reprieve from the heavy rain on Sunday morning but are due to get a second drenching on Monday.
Beware flood risk as heavy rain sets in, forecasters warn
The record high temperatures of last weekend seem like a distant memory as the UK faces heavy rain overnight – with the risk of localised flooding and travel disruption.
Flood alerts issued as heavy rain and winds forecast
Flood alerts are in force across the country this weekend as heavy rain and strong winds are expected.
Flood alerts issued as heavy rain and winds forecast
Flood alerts are in force across the country this weekend as heavy rain and strong winds are expected.
Met Office warns of travel disruption as heavy rain and strong winds forecast
Heavy rain and strong winds could lead to travel disruption this weekend, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for parts of England and Wales.
Almost a month’s rain recorded in 24 hours in parts of England
Parts of England saw almost a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours, causing widespread delays for commuters.
Weather warnings continue after ‘soaker’ of a day
Commuters are facing delays and flooding on their way home after England and Wales suffered a “soaker” of a day on Tuesday.
Disruption for commuters as heavy rain causes flooding
Flood alerts have been issued for parts of England as heavy rain continues to cause disruption for commuters.
Heavy rain sweeps in to bring threat of flooding and travel disruption
The Met Office has warned commuters across England and Wales to expect disruption due to a “pretty unsettled day” of weather involving heavy rainfall.
Summer 2019 among the wettest of the past century
This summer was one of the wettest of the past century in the UK, figures from the Met Office show.
Met Office issues heavy rain warning for parts of Aberdeenshire
A weather warning has been issued for parts of Aberdeenshire.
Wet weather to continue for some ahead of bright bank holiday weekend
August’s wet weather will continue for some parts of the country before clearing ahead of a largely bright and warm bank holiday weekend, according to the Met Office.
UK rainfall in August already above average – but heatwave on the way
Rainfall across the UK is already above the national average for August, with more on its way ahead of a heatwave this weekend.
Downpours begin as parts of UK braced for almost a month’s rain in one day
Heavy downpours have started to lash parts of the UK on a day where almost a month’s worth of rain is forecast to fall in some areas.
Warning of thunderstorms and flooding for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Thunderstorms and flooding could hit the north-east today.
Wind, thunderstorms and heavy rain continue to batter Britain
Heavy downpours have washed across vast swathes of the UK, with more rain and thundery showers poised to batter Britain.
Rain, thunderstorm and flood alerts issued for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Heavy rain is set to hit the north-east today and more thunderstorms are forecast for the weekend, according to the Met Office.