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.
Met Office
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.
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.
Scotland faces further drenching after Saturday’s storms
Parts of Scotland and northern England could see two weeks’ worth of rainfall today while the rest of the UK surveys the damage caused by recent heavy winds.
Unseasonable heavy rain and strong winds across the country
More than 70mm of rain fell in Cumbria on Saturday as the country was struck by unseasonable heavy rain and strong winds.
Flooding closes railway between Cumbria and Scotland
Flooded tracks have forced train operators to cancel services between Cumbria and Scotland in a day of disruption on the rail network caused by strong winds and heavy rain.
Passenger misery as high winds cause rail disruption
Travellers have been hit by widespread disruption as rail operators across the country battled hazards caused by wet and windy conditions.
Severe weather to disrupt weekend events across the UK
Weather warnings have been issued for much of the UK, leading to the cancellation of large-scale weekend events.
Heavy rains to batter north and north-east over the weekend
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for parts of the north and north-east.
WEATHER WARNING: North of Scotland braced for more flooding with ‘unseasonably strong winds and heavy rain’ forecast
Scotland is on flood alert as heavy rain lashes large parts of the country.
Heavy rain causes poor driving conditions
Wet weather caused hazardous driving conditions in parts of the UK on Friday morning.
Unseasonal weekend weather to bring strong wind and downpours
Warnings for rain and wind come into force across nearly all of the UK on Friday as unseasonal weather causes widespread disruption.
Flooded tunnel causes severe disruption on Scotland’s rail network
Rail passengers have faced severe disruption between Edinburgh and Glasgow as firefighters drain a flooded tunnel.
Boardmasters music festival cancelled due to weather warnings
Boardmasters music festival has been cancelled due to warnings of severe weather conditions, organisers said.
July 2019 was warmest on record – but only fractionally, data shows
July was the warmest month on record worldwide, but only by a fraction, new figures show.
Thunderstorm warnings could cause further flooding this weekend
Thunderstorms could bring further misery to parts of the UK already affected by widespread flooding.
Widespread flood alert issued as thunderstorms come rolling in across north of Scotland
A flood alert has been issued as heavy and thundery showers develop over Scottish skies.
Public invited to name next season’s storms
Members of the public are being asked to send in their suggestions for names for next season’s storms.
Thunderstorms set to bring flooding and travel disruption
The Met Office has warned that thunderstorms and severe weather across much of the UK could cause flooding in some areas.
Potential thunderstorms and flooding heading to the north of Scotland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for further thunderstorms and a likely chance of flooding across the north of Scotland.
Severe weather warning as thunderstorms set to bring flooding
The Met Office has extended a yellow severe weather warning for thunderstorms to cover the majority of England.
New temperature record set for UK in heatwave, Met Office confirms
A new temperature record for the UK was set on Thursday as a heatwave gripped the country, the Met Office has confirmed.
Thunderstorms and heavy showers to hit the Highlands later today
The Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the Highlands this afternoon.
Greater Manchester prepares for flooding following heavy rain
Flooding is expected overnight in the Greater Manchester area, residents have been warned.
Warm weather is poised to ‘lifts spirits’ across north and north-east this weekend
People in the north and north-east have soaked up the sunny spells in recent days, but the heatwave might not last much longer.
Hottest July day on record causes chaos on rail network
Commuters are enduring chaos and disruption on the railways as the UK swelters on its hottest July day on record.
Mercury soars to new July high as Britain swelters
The UK has seen its hottest July day and second hottest day on record as the mercury hit 38.1C, the Met Office said.
Temperatures soar as Britain faces possibility of record-breaking heat
Temperatures have already climbed above 30C in some parts of the UK after a tropical night, as the country braces for record-breaking heat.
Warm air from Africa and climate change driving heatwave, say experts
Temperature records have been tumbling in Europe and the UK could see its hottest ever day in the south east of England – but why is it so hot?
Thunderstorm rolling into the north as weather warning issued
Thunder and lightning is on its way as the Met Office extend warning to the north of Scotland.
Highland trains halted as lightning strike damages signal system amid north thunderstorms
Early thunderstorms in the north wreaked havoc for commuters yesterday as lightning disrupted train travel.
Britain could bake under potentially record-breaking heat
Britain could bake under record-breaking heat as temperatures could potentially climb to 39C (102.2F) on Thursday.