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.
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Blustery showers batter UK with no Bank Holiday heatwave in sight
Blustery showers are expected across the UK over the next few days, while hopes of a Bank Holiday heatwave have been dashed by forecasters.
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.
Parts of the UK could be hit by almost a month’s rain
Almost a month’s worth of rain is expected to lash parts of the UK on Friday.
Parts of the UK could be hit by almost a month’s rain on Friday
Almost a month’s worth of rain is expected to lash parts of the UK on Friday.
New global heat record set in July
July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880, meteorologists have said.
In Pictures: Umbrellas aloft for summer showers
Umbrellas were a necessary accessory as rain lashed several parts of the UK on Wednesday.
Britain braced for ‘fresher feel’ as week of wind and rain forecast
Heavy downpours on Monday will herald the start of an “unsettled” week of wind and rain, according to the Met Office.
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.
Met Office issues rain and thunderstorm warnings for north-east
Heavy rain is set to hit the north-east tomorrow and more thunderstorms are forecast for the weekend, according to the Met Office.
Weekend weather will ‘feel more like autumn than August’
Britain is braced for heavy rain and high winds as the weekend will “feel more like autumn than August”, according to the Met Office.
‘It’s fantastic’: Whaley Bridge residents return home
Whaley Bridge residents have spoken of their relief after returning to their homes for the first time in almost a week.
Met Office issues warning of heavy rain for north-east
Heavy rain is set to hit the north-east this week, according to the Met Office.
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning for north-east
A thunderstorm warning has been extended for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Upward lightning on Guatemala mountain captured in striking video
Upward lightning shooting from the top of a mountain has been captured on camera by an amateur photographer.
Thousands of painted lady butterflies spotted in July as UK experiences ‘influx’
Tens of thousands of painted lady butterflies were spotted over two days in July thanks to a migration “influx” in the UK, according to environmental charity Butterfly Conservation.
Residents risking lives by refusing to leave Whaley Bridge, warn police
Thirty-one people refusing to leave a Derbyshire town where it is feared a damaged dam could burst have been warned they are are putting their own lives and those of the emergency services at risk.
Peterhead Scottish Week hailed a success by organisers
Organisers have hailed the success of a north-east town’s Scottish Week, providing family fun and activities – from a bake-off to donkey rides.
Whaley Bridge prepares for downpours as work continues to fix dam
Thunderstorms threaten to bring more unwanted rainfall to a Derbyshire town where a damaged dam is feared to be at risk of collapse and the threat to life remains “very high”.
Thunderstorm warnings could cause further flooding this weekend
Thunderstorms could bring further misery to parts of the UK already affected by widespread flooding.
Whaley Bridge dam: Local who chose to stay describes ‘eerie’ evacuated town
A nearby resident who ignored calls for evacuation near Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire has described the atmosphere in the area as “eerie”.
July heatwave ‘would have been up to 3C cooler without climate change’
The record-breaking July heatwave in central and western Europe would have been up to 3C (5.5F) cooler if the climate was not changing, new research has found.
July temperatures match record for world’s hottest month: provisional figures
July is set to be the joint-warmest month on record for the world – and may even be the hottest ever seen, provisional figures indicate.
Further damage to Toddbrook Reservoir could see ‘massive flood’
Further damage to a dam which has seen thousands evacuated from their homes over fears it may collapse could lead to “massive flooding”, according to an expert.
Clean-up begins after flash floods hit Cheshire town
The waters have receded but a big clean-up is under way in Poynton, Cheshire, after flash floods deluged houses on Wednesday.
Heavy rain and flood alerts in place after storms wreak havoc on homes and businesses
Flood warnings and alerts remain in place across parts of the UK after heavy storms wreaked havoc on homes, business and roads.
Warning of more heavy rain after flash flooding and freak hailstorms
Storms which left scores of homes and business flooded and roads and bridges washed away are to be followed by more heavy rain, forecasters have warned.
In Pictures: Weather warning as flash flooding hits parts of UK
The Yorkshire Dales has been hit by flash flooding as heavy rain swept across the region. There were reports of people being injured by freak hailstorms, while roads and bridges were swept away by flooding. The North West was also hit by severe flooding.