‘Spectacular’ storms light up the skies, causing floods and power cuts
Torrential rain and a “spectacular electrical storm” lashed parts of the UK overnight as unsettled weather continues to cause disruption across the country.
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More weather warnings have been put in place as thunderstorms, torrential rain and flooding look set to batter parts of the UK again.
In Pictures: Flooding clear-up begins as further deluges predicted
Parts of the UK are continuing to suffer with flooding as weather forecasters predict further deluges.
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Sunshine and showers are expected this weekend, with rain easing off and the promise of warmer weather in the coming days.
In Pictures: Rivers rise and residents rescued amid relentless rain
Heavy rainfall has continued to cause disruption across the country, with parts of Lincolnshire experiencing more than two months of rain in just two days.
RAF drafted in after widespread heavy flooding
Military helicopters are assisting emergency services in Lincolnshire after a river burst its banks following heavy rain which caused disruption to parts of the country.
Weather woes will ease across north of Scotland in the next few days
Aviemore was the coldest location in the UK this week, as rain lashed down across many communities.
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Train disruption, Rod Stewart gig cancelled: High winds and rain cause havoc in Scotland
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Flood alerts cover the country as heavy rain continues to fall
Multiple weather warnings and flood alerts remain in place across the UK as heavy rain continues to cause disruption across the country.
Flooding expected as heavy rain forecast for Scotland
Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded and travel disrupted as heavy rain sweeps parts of Scotland on Thursday, forecasters have warned.
Heavy rain causes travel disruption across UK with several warnings in place
Heavy rain has caused disruption across the country, with rail users worst hit.
Weather warnings in place as heavy rain continues
Weather warnings are in place across the UK as torrential rain continues for another day.
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Torrential rain leads to travel misery for commuters
Commuters faced a morning of travel misery after torrential rain lashed parts of the country overnight.
Further disruption risk as heavy rain hits Tuesday commute
Commuters faced a morning of disruption on Tuesday as torrential rain continues to lash the country.
South-east England hit by heavy downpours but worse to come, forecasters warn
Downpours have hit parts of the UK but the heaviest rain is still to come, forecasters have warned.
Weather warnings issued as some areas could see month’s rain in one day
Some parts of the country could see a month’s worth of rainfall in a single day with the wet weather to last well into the week.
Firefighters in Louisiana swim through flash floods to rescue trapped driver
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Flood warning issued for north-east
A flood alert for the north-east has been issued by SEPA.
Rare ‘black hole’ cloud spotted over London
Londoners were treated to an unusual sight as a rare cloud formation gathered over the capital.
‘Snow’ on the ground despite scorching temperatures
The UK might have been basking in some of the hottest temperatures of the year so far this weekend, but parts of the country seemed to have a dusting of snow.
Temperature soars above 27C on hottest day of the year
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Southern parts of England could see hottest day of year so far
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Scorching highs of 30C expected in UK this weekend
The UK will bask in scorching heat of up to 30C (86F) this weekend.
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A flood warning was issued for the north of Scotland this morning as rain continued to pour on plans for a sunny bank holiday.
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