Storm Ali batters Scotland with 100mph gusts
Scotland was battered by winds of more than 100mph as Storm Ali swept in and left about 70,000 homes without power, with major disruption to the travel network.
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More than 70,000 Scottish homes lose power in Storm Ali
More than 70,000 homes have been without power as Storm Ali continues to cause major disruption across Scotland.
Storm Ali sees 92mph winds hit Scotland
Gusts of more than 90mph have been recorded and a cruise ship has slipped its mooring as Storm Ali continues to cause major disruption across Scotland.
Storm Ali disrupts travel across Scotland with high winds
Major traffic disruption has been caused by Storm Ali as Scotland is set to be hit by winds of up to 80mph.
Landslide cuts off village as north prepares for more weather chaos
A huge landslide cut off an island community after days of heavy rain, with the north on alert for more weather-related chaos as it prepared for the onset of Storm Ali.
Storm Ali set to bring high winds and heavy rain to the north and north-east
The north and north-east of Scotland is expected to be battered by high winds and heavy rain tomorrow as the first named storm of the season arrives.
Winds of 80mph forecast as Storm Ali heads for Scotland
Winds of 80mph could hit parts of Scotland putting lives at risk as Storm Ali sweeps across the country, forecasters have warned.
Bronagh, Idris and Peggy, just a few of the storm names released by the Met Office
The Met Office and Met Éireann, today reveal the list of storm names for the coming season.
September scorcher could see £320m of retail sales torched – BRC
British retailers are bracing for a £320 million “warm weather” hit to their coffers next month as higher temperatures melt sales.
Cold front set to bring fresher conditions later this week
Respite from intense summer heat will continue across the UK this week as a cold front is expected to bring cooler temperatures by Friday.
Weather warnings in place for ‘intense’ thunderstorms
Thunderstorms are set to bring “intense downpours” to parts of Britain.
Warm weather ‘could have contributed to fatal rock fall’
The recent dry weather could have been a contributing factor in the rock fall which killed a nine-year-old girl in Staithes, experts have said.
Thunderstorm warnings issued as heatwave comes to an end
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued as the heatwave which has gripped the south east comes to an end.
UK could see warmer-than-average temperatures in autumn
After a sweltering hot summer, the UK could see warmer-than-average temperatures in the autumn, according to the Met Office.
Britain to swelter for two more days before heatwave eases
Britons heading back to work after the weekend sunshine will be loosening their ties for two more sweltering days before the heatwave cools off.
Britons soak up weekend rays amid European heatwave
A balmy weekend is being enjoyed by Britons as southern Europe’s heatwave swelters on.
British holidaymakers swelter in record-breaking European heatwave
British holidaymakers are basking in record temperatures as they enjoy their summer holidays amid an extreme heatwave.
Thunderstorm and flooding warnings issued for north-east
An amber flooding alert and thunderstorm weather warning have been issued for the north-east this afternoon.
Mercury to rise above 30C as hot weather returns for the weekend
Another blast of hot weather is set to hit parts of the UK.
Wet and windy weekend as temperatures fall after heatwave
More heavy rain and gusts of up to 50mph will see the weekend washout continue following weeks of hot, dry weather.
Thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall and cooler weekend temperatures
Some of the UK has had more than a month’s rainfall in just a few hours as thunderstorms took hold following the long summer heatwave.
Heavy thunderstorms mark the end of UK heatwave
Heavy thunderstorms on Friday marked the end of the UK heatwave, with the Met Office issuing weather warnings.
Thunderstorms pose deadly threat as forecasters upgrade warning
Heavy thunderstorms could cause danger to life, sudden flooding and power cuts as forecasters upgraded a weather warning.
Thunderstorms to end heatwave, but record-breaking temperatures still possible
Intense thunderstorms may bring the heatwave in Britain to an end, but there is still a chance of record-breaking temperatures.
Risk of flooding as thunderstorms set to bring heatwave to end
Heavy thunderstorms could cause danger to life, sudden flooding and power cuts as forecasters upgraded a weather warning.
Thunderstorms to accompany predicted hottest day so far before cool weekend
The British heatwave could bring its most intense conditions yet with forecasted highs of 37C (98.6F) potentially accompanied by thunderstorms.
Heatwave havoc in Britain as ‘extreme’ temperatures set to climb to 37C
The heatwave is causing havoc in Britain with people getting into difficulty in rivers and holidaymakers facing travel disruption.
Scorching temperatures will spark intense thunderstorms
Sizzling temperatures will trigger intense thunderstorms in parts of the country later this week, forecasters have said.
Friday could be hottest ever July day – but thunderstorms forecast for some
Friday could be the hottest ever July day, before thunderstorms provide slight relief from the scorching heatwave.
Mercury set to hit 36C – but warning of thunderstorms on Friday
Temperatures are set to soar to a sizzling 36C this week, before thunderstorms, hail and strong winds take hold on Friday.
Temperatures could hit 35C in UK as heatwaves grip northern hemisphere
Parts of Britain could see temperatures rise to 35C (95F) as the country remains sweltering in extreme hot weather that is gripping northern Europe.
Parents’ lack of knowledge on UV rays ‘concerning’ as heatwave sizzles on
Almost three-quarters of parents do not protect their child’s eyes from harmful UV rays, a survey has found as the UK heatwave sizzles on.