Met Office names 66 counties facing heavy rain on Saturday
The Met Office has warned that 66 counties in England and Wales face heavy rain on Saturday, with showers expected to turn thundery in southern and central areas.
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Large fire near Wembley Stadium disrupts tube and rail services
A large fire at a Neasden waste facility near Wembley Stadium has shut tube and rail lines, with 125 firefighters tackling the blaze and an Amazon warehouse evacuated.
Met Office Bank Holiday thunderstorm warning as winds hit 45mph
The Met Office has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain on Saturday, with winds reaching 45mph. Low pressure brings heavy rain and stronger winds across the south.
Met Office names 37 England areas for Bank Holiday rain
The Met Office forecasts heavy rain across 37 areas of England this August Bank Holiday weekend, with thundery showers and windy coasts.
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Luggage warning for Newcastle Airport Bank Holiday travellers
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China Info Controls Hamper Tibet Flood Damage Assessment
Chinese authorities have restricted information about the Tibet flood, hampering independent assessment of the damage, according to reports.
Drivers Urged to Put Tea Bags in Cars as Wet Weather Hits
Drivers are urged to place used tea bags in their cars from Friday to combat condensation as the Met Office issues a yellow thunderstorm warning for 64 areas of the UK.
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Chinese officials say rescue efforts after Nepal flash floods are at a critical stage, with more than 30 British nationals among hundreds missing since Wednesday's disaster.
Met Office maps show where heaviest rain will hit Wales this bank holiday
Wales faces a wet bank holiday weekend with heavy rain and thunderstorms, following a dry, hot summer. Saturday is wettest, with up to 16mm per hour possible.
Met Office maps show exact time thunderstorms to hit Merseyside
Met Office maps reveal thunderstorms will hit Merseyside at 4pm today, with a yellow warning in force until 9pm and more wet weather expected all weekend.
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Queens Drive closed again as thunderstorm warning issued
Liverpool City Council closed Queens Drive by Dovedale Road after the Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning, with flooding likely until 9pm.
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Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Much of England and Wales
A yellow warning for thunderstorms covers much of England and Wales from midday to 9pm Friday, with flooding and travel disruption likely.
Met Office power cut alert: 64 areas at risk on Friday
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across 64 areas of England and Wales, with possible power cuts, flooding and travel disruption from 12pm to 9pm today.
North East Braced for Heavy Rain and Thunder Over Bank Holiday
The Met Office warns of heavy rain and thunder in the North East over the Bank Holiday weekend, with a yellow warning in place for Friday.
Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning for England and Wales
A Met Office yellow warning for thunderstorms covers much of England and Wales from midday to 9pm on Friday, with flooding and travel disruption likely.
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Met Office Bank Holiday Flood Warnings as More Rain Expected
Flood warnings are in place for two areas, with alerts for 21 more, as heavy rain and possible gales hit the bank holiday weekend.
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Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for England and Wales
A yellow warning for thunderstorms covers much of England and Wales from midday to 9pm Friday, with flooding, train delays and driving disruption likely, the Met Office said.
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