Storm batters Tarragona: floods, blocked roads, no injuries
A severe thunderstorm hit Tarragona, Spain, flooding streets and blocking roads. Firefighters responded to 129 calls, but no injuries were reported.
Category : Warnings
London Thunderstorm Warning Issued as Flooding Risk Looms
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for London on Wednesday, with 20-30mm of rain possible in an hour and a risk of surface water flooding.
Met Office issues 15-hour thunderstorm warning for Merseyside (25.08.2026)
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Merseyside, with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to bring disruption for 15 hours on Thursday.
Met Office names 70 areas facing 2cm hailstones in second warning
The Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, with millions at risk from lightning strikes, hail, flooding and strong winds on Thursday.
Met Office issues 16-hour thunderstorm warning for 70 areas
The Met Office has issued a 16-hour thunderstorm warning covering 70 UK areas on Thursday, with rain expected across multiple regions.
Met Office issues two-day thunderstorm warning for Wales
The Met Office has issued two yellow thunderstorm warnings for parts of Wales with up to 75mm of rain possible and a risk of flooding.
Met Office issues 19-hour thunderstorm warning for Manchester
The Met Office has issued a 19-hour yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of Greater Manchester, with heavy rain forecast from 3am to 10pm on Wednesday.
Met Office reveals exact day thunderstorms will hit Liverpool
The Met Office has forecast thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds for Liverpool on Thursday, August 27, amid a change to milder temperatures.
Met Office issues 19-hour thunderstorm warning for 59 areas
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for 59 areas across England and Wales, with flooding, lightning and power cuts possible from 3am to 10pm on Wednesday.
Russia could target British troops overseas: expert
Russia could target British troops overseas in retaliation for UK missile support to Ukraine, a former Moscow correspondent has warned.
Catalonia storm: Tourists told stay indoors as storm hits
An extreme thunderstorm has hit Catalonia, causing flooding and transport disruption in Tarragona, with no injuries reported so far.
Kremlin Adviser Warns of Possible 'Semi-Military' Attack on UK
A Kremlin adviser has warned Britain could face "semi-military" action over its support for Ukraine, including attacks on drone factories from "unknown sources."
Tornado in French village injures 41, damages 300 homes
A tornado tore through Pomas in southern France, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes. Winds reached 73mph, and 15 people were hospitalised.
Met Office names 22 areas facing heavy rain on Wednesday
The Met Office has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms across 22 areas in the UK on Wednesday, with up to 30mm of rain possible in some locations.
Catalonia Thunderstorms: Flooding and Travel Chaos for Brits
Violent thunderstorms batter Catalonia, causing flooding and transport disruption in Tarragona, with a top-level severe weather alert issued.
Blood Moon 2026: How to see partial lunar eclipse in UK skies
A partial lunar eclipse will turn the Moon rust-orange-red in UK skies early on Friday, August 28, starting around 2.23am and peaking by 5.12am.
Met Office names 25 areas facing thunderstorms and heavy rain
The Met Office has named 25 areas across the UK set to face thunderstorms and heavy rain on Thursday, with some places potentially seeing 20-30mm in a few hours.
UK weather: 13 English counties face heavy rain on Thursday
Weather maps show 13 English counties could see 20mm or more rain on Thursday as thunderstorms and heavy downpours hit the UK, with eastern and central England wettest.
Anger as firefighters battle more wildfires in Wales
Fire crews dealt with more wildfires on Maerdy Mountain, Porth and Swansea, with one blaze coming close to homes. An MP expressed deep anger.
Ancoats residents fear collapse of Grade II-listed church
A stretch of Every Street in Ancoats is closed after a reported structural failure at the former All Souls Church, with residents saying they have long raised concerns about the building's condition.
Fried eggs taste better with pickle juice instead of oil or butter
Adding a tablespoon of pickle juice to fried eggs gives a salty, tangy twist. Cook with water first, then add brine for flavour.
Britain's Oldest Cliff Lift Closes Over Safety Concerns
Britain's oldest cliff lift, Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift opened in 1875, has closed immediately due to safety concerns after engineers found 'a number of issues'.
Brits warned to stay indoors as storms hit Catalonia
Severe storms with large hail have hit Catalonia, flooding streets in Tarragona and prompting a red alert. Holidaymakers told to stay indoors.
Storm Chaos Hits Spanish Holiday Hotspot, Brits Told to Stay Indoors
A severe storm in Catalonia, Spain, has caused flooding and transport disruption, prompting warnings for Brits to stay indoors as hail and winds batter the region.
Britain's oldest cliff lift closed over safety concerns
Britain's oldest cliff lift, opened in 1875, has closed with immediate effect after engineers found safety issues. The Scarborough attraction's future works and funding are undecided.
Met Office: Heavy rain to hit 26 UK areas on Thursday
The Met Office warns thunderstorms are likely each day from Wednesday to Friday, with 26 areas facing heavy downpours on Thursday, some exceeding 32mm/h.
Nevada sues feds over Colorado River water cuts
Nevada has filed a federal lawsuit challenging mandatory Colorado River water cuts, arguing the federal plan unfairly targets the state while ignoring upstream usage.
Blood Moon lunar eclipse visible from UK and Ireland this week
A partial lunar eclipse will turn the Moon reddish in the early hours of Friday, August 28, visible across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Met Office names 18 areas facing heavy rain on Thursday
Met Office maps show 18 UK areas, including Manchester, Leeds and London, could see 4 to over 32mm of rain per hour on Thursday as heavy, thundery showers move north.
Met Office warns of rain and thunderstorms over bank holiday
The Met Office has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the UK this bank holiday weekend, with 134 areas forecast to be soaked as summer ends unsettled.
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