Flooding fears as thunderstorms forecast
Thunderstorms are expected to cause flooding, lightning and power outages across parts of the UK, with warnings of road and transport disruption.
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Flood risk warning as heavy rain returns
Parts of England could face flooding as heavy rain sweeps across the country, the Met Office has said.
Weather chaos sparks travel and power issues across the north of Scotland
Parts of the north-east faced problems yesterday after being struck by flash flooding and persistent heavy rain.
Police issue adverse weather warning as fallen tree blocks north-east road
Police in the north-east are warning motorists about difficult driving conditions this morning.
Road closure after fallen tree
A north-east road has been closed in both directions due to a fallen tree.
Train services cancelled and roads blocked by flooding in East Anglia
Heavy rain has triggered surface water flooding in East Anglia, disrupting trains and leaving some roads impassable.
Weather warnings issued as more rain drenches UK
A slow-moving band of heavy rain set to drench parts of the UK has triggered weather warnings and flood alerts.
Man goes swimming off Galway as Storm Lorenzo batters Irish coast
As Storm Lorenzo hit the Irish coast, one man decided to go swimming in the choppy waters off Galway.
Remnants of Lorenzo bring wet and windy weather
Western parts of the country are encountering wet and windy weather on Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Lorenzo move through the UK.
Increased north-east flooding an extra burden for firefighters
Extreme weather such as the flash flooding that battered the north-east this month will force a major culture change in the operation of Scotland's fire service.
Remnants of Hurricane Lorenzo heading to western UK
Western parts of the UK will experience some wet and windy weather into Friday, as the remnants of Hurricane Lorenzo head towards the UK.
Flood and weather warnings stay in place as Storm Lorenzo heads for UK
Flood and weather warnings remained in place on Thursday as Storm Lorenzo made its way towards the UK.
Clean-up begins after flash floods
A clean-up operation is under way after heavy downpours caused flash flooding across the UK.
In Pictures: Torrential rain brings flash floods
The late summer sunshine was a distant memory across the UK on Tuesday, with heavy downpours leading to flash flooding.
Flash flooding as downpours drench UK
Heavy downpours have brought flash flooding across the UK and left residents trapped in their homes on the Isle of Man.
People trapped as floodwater surges through streets after river bursts banks
A helicopter has been brought in to help people trapped in houses on the Isle of Man as a river burst its banks causing “horrendous conditions”.
Flood warnings as torrential rain and thunderstorms set to batter UK
The Met Office has warned of torrential rain and thunder in parts of the country on Tuesday.
Flood warnings across UK as country braced for torrential rain
Predictions of torrential rain across the UK have triggered dozens of flood warnings and the issuing of a “precautionary evacuation notice” in one part of the country.
‘Threat-to-life’ weather warning issued as downpours continue
A threat-to-life warning has been issued, as parts of Britain brace for two more days of heavy downpours, ahead of some snowfall and the leftovers of a hurricane later this week.
Warning over risk of flash floods as rain keeps falling
More rain is on the way on Monday after a weekend of heavy downpours caused flooding in many parts of the country, leaving sections of the transport network struggling to cope.
More rain on the way for England and Wales, forecasters warn
Parts of England and Wales had a brief reprieve from the heavy rain on Sunday morning but are due to get a second drenching on Monday.
Bridge inspections taking place after day of flooding chaos in the north-east
Aberdeenshire Council's bridges team have been out since the early hours this morning carrying out inspections following a day of flooding chaos.
Beware flood risk as heavy rain sets in, forecasters warn
The record high temperatures of last weekend seem like a distant memory as the UK faces heavy rain overnight – with the risk of localised flooding and travel disruption.
IN FULL: The north-east roads and bridges closed or affected by flooding
Flooding has caused chaos for motorists across the north-east today.
Roads and bridges closed, events cancelled: Flooding causes chaos across the north-east
Flooding has caused chaos across the north-east for residents and motorists.
Pictures show conditions north-east motorists faced this morning after heavy rain hit
jw=RBUJGkicA yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for the north-east.
Flood alerts issued as heavy rain and winds forecast
Flood alerts are in force across the country this weekend as heavy rain and strong winds are expected.
Flood alerts issued as heavy rain and winds forecast
Flood alerts are in force across the country this weekend as heavy rain and strong winds are expected.
Met Office warns of travel disruption as heavy rain and strong winds forecast
Heavy rain and strong winds could lead to travel disruption this weekend, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for parts of England and Wales.
Inaugural Regatta London race cancelled due to ‘stormy weather’ forecast
Strong winds and “stormy weather” has led to the cancellation of the inaugural Regatta London race along the River Thames.
Almost a month’s rain recorded in 24 hours in parts of England
Parts of England saw almost a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours, causing widespread delays for commuters.
Weather warnings continue after ‘soaker’ of a day
Commuters are facing delays and flooding on their way home after England and Wales suffered a “soaker” of a day on Tuesday.