Flood warnings remain in place following heavy downpours
Flood warnings remain in force across parts of England following heavy downpours over the weekend.
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Flood barriers erected as river levels rise after heavy rains
Protective barriers have been erected after heavy rainfall and high river levels in parts of the country.
Weather warnings to be lifted after wintry start to weekend
Weather warnings across the country are due to be lifted as testing conditions make way for a more settled end to the week.
Man left with head injury as tree topples on house in gales
A man has been treated for a head injury after a large oak tree fell in strong winds and crashed onto a house.
Motorists warned as heavy snow expected for Scotland
Motorists are being urged to be prepared and stay cautious with the return of a freezing wintry snap across Scotland today.
Five weather warnings in place as weekend sees strong winds and heavy rain
The UK is to be battered by strong winds, rain and snow as an area of developing low pressure sweeps across the country.
‘Bomb cyclone’ storm brings snow and high winds across United States
National Guard troops used special vehicles with tank-like treads to rescue stranded drivers in Colorado in the wake of a massive storm that unleashed heavy rain and snow on large parts of the United States.
Disruption as Storm Gareth batters UK with gales of up to 75mph
Storm Gareth’s strong gales and heavy rain have been causing disruption, with rail and road links across the country affected.
Storm Gareth’s heavy winds ‘to hit morning rush hour’
Storm Gareth will continue to sweep across the UK on Wednesday, hitting the morning rush hour as it brings gusts of wind and wintry showers in some areas.
Storm disrupts travel in Germany as man killed by falling tree
Stormy weather has caused severe travel disruption in Germany, forcing cancellations and delays to rail and air traffic, particularly in the west of the country.
Lucky escape for pedestrian as rubble smashes down on to pavement
A man narrowly avoided being crushed by falling bricks from a collapsing building during the weekend’s strong winds.
Snow and ice warning remains in place for the north and north-east this morning
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for snow and ice across the north and north-east this morning.
In pictures: Snow Sunday as gales hit many parts of the UK
Wintry weather returned to the UK on Sunday, with gales and snow battering parts of the country.
Gales and snow batter Britain
Gales and snow caused disruption and battered parts of Britain as winds of up to 65mph swept through southern parts of England.
Snow in some parts of UK as gales expected to batter country
Parts of Britain are waking up to snow on Sunday as gales are set to batter the country through the day.
In Pictures: Stormy seas as forecasters issue weather warning
Waves crashed over the sea wall at New Brighton, Wirral, as winds picked up on Saturday morning. The Met Office warned wet and windy weather will sweep across Britain next week.
Snow, ice and strong winds forecast as wintry weather returns
Wintry weather is poised to grip much of Britain, prompting forecasters to issue warnings for snow, ice and wind.
Pope prays for Alabama tornado victims as Trump prepares to visit
Pope Francis has sent condolences to tornado victims in Alabama and US President Donald Trump will visit on Friday.
Donald Trump approves disaster aid after tornado hits Alabama
Donald Trump has declared a major disaster exists in Alabama after a tornado swept through the state and killed at least 23 people.
Looking back at the Beast from the East one year on
It's crazy to think one year ago the Granite City was plagued with the ‘Beast of the East’ and with temperature record highs in February the weather this year could not be more different.
Unsettled weather to continue after Storm Freya batters UK
Heavy rain and winds are expected to follow in the wake of Storm Freya later this week, forecasters have warned.
In Pictures: Storm Freya brings snow as it batters country
Parts of Britain and Ireland have seen gales, heavy rain and snow as Storm Freya hit.
Storm Freya brings near 80mph gales, snow and travel disruption
Storm Freya is bringing gales, snow and travel disruption as the Met Office warns that dangerous conditions will continue into Monday.
Mountaineers must ‘swap t-shirts for fleeces’, with unseasonably warm Highland weather about to meet abrupt end
Aspiring mountaineers are being urged to make sure they have their “winter heads” in place when tackling the slopes in the next few days.
Storm Freya to bring strong winds after February’s record-breaking warmth
Storm Freya is set to bring strong winds, dangerous conditions and travel disruption to Britain on Sunday after the Met Office announced that last month saw record-breaking temperatures.
February set to be warmest on record – forecasters
The current month is on course to be the warmest February since records began as record-breaking temperatures start to ease off.
Month on track to be warmest February on record – forecasters
Record-breaking temperatures have put the current month on course to be the warmest February since records began, the Met Office said.
Another day of warm weather forecast before Thursday brings thunder
The unseasonably warm weather is expected to continue for another day for most of Britain before parts of the country face possible thunderstorms later in the week, forecasters said.
What a difference a year makes: Pictures highlight change in February weather
The contrast between the United Kingdom during last year’s late-February Beast from the East ice storm and this year’s winter heatwave could not be more stark.
Climate change played role in record winter heat, experts suggest
Climate change has played a role in pushing winter temperatures to record highs in the UK, experts have suggested.
In Pictures: Golden start as unusually warm spell continues
More unusually warm temperatures are bathing the UK in sunshine after the warmest-ever winter day was recorded for a second time.
Temperature hits 21C on record warmest UK winter day
The UK has experienced its warmest winter day since records began for the second day running.