Met Office warns of heavy rain in 46 UK areas on Thursday
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across the UK on Thursday, with 46 areas on Met Office maps expected to see over 33mm of rain per hour.
Category : Warnings
Met Office issues 19-hour thunderstorm warning for Wales
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for 19 areas in Wales, with heavy downpours, lightning and flood risks from Wednesday 3am to 10pm.
Bleed radiators before September to cut energy bills
Bleeding radiators before September can cut heating costs, says Selectra. The simple task, done while the system is off, helps restore efficiency ahead of winter.
Gardeners urged to do 5 essential jobs before September
With September approaching, gardeners are urged to complete five key jobs this week, from watering and pruning to pest protection, to keep gardens productive.
Britons urged to avoid trees as thunderstorm warnings issued
Yellow thunderstorm warnings are in place for Wednesday and Thursday. The Met Office advises staying indoors and avoiding trees if outside.
UK storm maps show lightning and rain as 35-hour alert issued
The Met Office has issued a 35-hour yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain across much of England and Wales, with up to 7.5mm per hour expected.
Brits urged to stock up on batteries as storms loom
The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for Wednesday and Thursday, urging households in affected areas to prepare for possible power cuts by stocking up on batteries and torches.
Queens Drive closure as thunderstorm warning issued for Liverpool
A section of Queens Drive in Liverpool will close from 8am on Wednesday due to a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, Liverpool City Council has confirmed.
UK to advise citizens to stockpile food amid climate and state threats
The UK government will advise citizens to stock up on food and water as part of new emergency preparedness guidance addressing climate change and hostile state threats.
Thunderstorm warning: times storms to hit Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester faces two Met Office thunderstorm warnings this week. Rain, lightning and hail are forecast from Wednesday morning, with a second band expected Thursday.
A1 in Northumberland 'inappropriate' admits Labour minister
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the A1 in Northumberland 'feels sort of inappropriate' as he acknowledges safety and economic concerns over the road.
War on Loudcasting Phones Can Be Won With British Nudging
Loudcasting on public transport is rising, but a columnist argues that gentle persuasion, not fines, is the best way to curb the headphone-dodging trend.
Exact times thunderstorms could hit London as yellow warning issued
Thunderstorms are set to sweep parts of the UK, with London under a yellow warning from 3am to 10pm on Wednesday, bringing the first meaningful rain after a record-breaking hot summer.
Brits Call for Licence Strips Over Dangerous Driving Videos
Campaigners urge stripping licences from those who upload dangerous driving videos after a TikTok trend linked to fatal crashes. The Government has demanded social media firms remove such content.
Met Office warns intense thunderstorms could cause travel disruption
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms across much of England and Wales, with intense rain and possible flooding expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
Met Office thunderstorm warning: flooding and lightning risk
The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for Wednesday and Thursday, with flooding, travel disruption and frequent lightning possible across parts of England and Wales.
Duke Street closed as man on roof prompts emergency response
Duke Street in Liverpool city centre is closed in both directions after a man was seen on a roof covered in scaffolding, with police, firefighters and ambulances at the scene.
Met Office thunderstorm warning for North West
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for intense thunderstorms and heavy rain across much of England and Wales, including the North West, which could cause travel disruption this week.
UK to see one of best lunar eclipses in years this Friday
A deep partial lunar eclipse will peak over the UK at about 5:10am on Friday 28 August, with 93% of the moon in Earth's shadow – one of the best for years.
Ibiza extreme weather flooding caught on camera as mum fears delay
Heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding have hit Ibiza this August, with holidaymakers documenting the 'extreme weather' and one mum fearing flight delays.
UK heatwave alert: 29C expected, 21 counties above 25C
Temperatures in the UK will soar to 29C by Saturday, 5 September, with 21 counties in England expected to exceed 25C, according to the latest weather maps.
UK thunderstorm maps: 16 counties hit in two-hour window
Weather maps show thunderstorms hitting 16 counties across England in just two hours on Wednesday, with the Met Office issuing warnings for 59 areas.
Met Office thunderstorm warning as travel disruption expected
Intense thunderstorms and heavy rain could cause travel disruption across England and Wales this week, the Met Office has warned, with yellow alerts issued for Wednesday and Thursday.
Thunderstorms to hit UK as 70 areas face hail, power cuts and floods
The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for 70 UK areas on Thursday, with lightning, 2cm hail, heavy rain and potential 'danger to life' flooding.
Cardiff chef's venues warned over late terrace drinking
Cardiff council issued notices to Tommy Heaney's restaurant and wine bar after neighbours complained of noise from customers drinking on terraces after 9pm.
Mini-tsunami hits Ibiza beach, tourists flee flooding
A slow-moving mini-tsunami flooded Ibiza's Platja de s'Arenal beach, forcing tourists to flee as water swept onto restaurant terraces and streets.
United flight emergency landing at Heathrow after technical issue
United Airlines flight UA169 made an emergency landing at Heathrow after a mid-flight mechanical issue, descending from 30,000 feet and landing safely over two hours after departure.
Met Office warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms for bank holiday
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across Wales this bank holiday weekend, with strong winds possible, as the Met Office issues weather warnings.
Met Office thunderstorm warning: 66 UK areas at risk of flooding
A 19-hour Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning hits 66 UK areas from 3am Wednesday, with flooding and disruption possible.
Two thunderstorm warnings for Greater Manchester this week
The Met Office has issued two yellow thunderstorm warnings for Greater Manchester this week, covering Wednesday and Thursday, with heavy rain and possible flooding expected.
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