UK Faces Two More Weeks of Rain with Flood Warnings Issued
Forecasters warn of continuous showers across southern UK for the next two weeks, with flooding disrupting travel and setting rainfall records in multiple regions.
Forecasters warn of continuous showers across southern UK for the next two weeks, with flooding disrupting travel and setting rainfall records in multiple regions.
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The Met Office predicts snowfall in eastern Scotland's higher hills this weekend, with wintry showers across the UK. Western Scotland may see sunshine, while England and Wales face mixed conditions.
The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for rain in parts of the UK, including Hampshire and Wales, with up to 50mm of rainfall expected, raising flood concerns due to saturated ground from 36 consecutive days of rain.
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The UK has experienced 36 consecutive days of rain, with the Met Office blaming a southward-shifted jet stream. Social media is flooded with complaints as forecasters warn the worst may still be coming.
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RecommendedThe Met Office has issued weather warnings with snow expected across 10 Scottish council areas today, while further wintry showers are forecast for next week across northern regions.
Parts of the UK have seen rain every day in 2026, with Aberdeen experiencing its longest sunless stretch since 1957. Forecasters warn of continued downpours and flooding risks.
The Met Office has issued a bleak forecast, warning that heavy rain and flooding will continue across the UK with no immediate relief expected.
South-west England and South Wales have experienced rain every day in 2026, with January seeing 50% more rainfall than average. Yellow warnings remain in place across multiple regions.
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