Beaches across the south of England were packed on Wednesday as the country basked in the hottest temperatures since the coronavirus outbreak began. Since 13 May, people in England have been allowed to take unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise, sit in the sun, drive to other destinations, and play sports with members of their own household
South-west and north-west of England, Wales and Northern Ireland are likely to be worst hit
Heavy downpours are expected to cause more flooding to homes and businesses over the weekend, as the latest storm to hit the UK takes hold.
Yellow weather warnings are in place for Storm Jorge on Friday, with the south-west and north-west of England, Wales and Northern Ireland expected to experience the worst of the deluge.
Continue reading...Storm Jorge may bring 70mph winds on coast and downpours in Wales and northern England
People living in flooded areas are facing more misery as the third storm to hit the UK in a month takes hold over the weekend.
Storm Jorge is expected to batter coastal areas with winds of up to 70mph, while downpours of up to 80mm could fall on already flooded areas.
Continue reading...75mph winds expected to bring more torrential downpours to one of wettest Februarys ever
A storm is expected to bring further bands of torrential rain to flood-hit communities as it sweeps across Britain.
Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning as the 75mph storm brings a fresh deluge of rain, up to 50mm (2in) in some places.
Continue reading...Rivers Severn, Teme and Wye will remain high as rain builds up again from Wednesday morning
Flood-hit UK communities are braced for further heavy rain as river levels continue to threaten to breach barriers.
Hundreds of properties have been flooded and at-risk areas evacuated across England and Wales after the downpours brought by Storm Dennis.
Continue reading...Labour says PM’s decision not to visit flood sites or call Cobra meeting is ‘a disgrace’
Severe flood warnings remain in place and rescue operations were continuing in stricken communities on Monday evening, as the government faced criticism for its response to what has been described as unprecedented flooding in parts of the country.
With thousands of properties flooded after a month’s worth of rain fell on parts of Britain over the weekend, and more than 200 flood warnings still in place, Labour said it was “a disgrace” that the prime minister was not visiting affected towns and villages and was resisting calls to convene the Cobra emergencies committee.
Continue reading...Roads shut and trains suspended as storm lashes large parts of country
The Red Cross has urged people to prepare “should the worst happen”, as water levels are expected to peak in the coming days.
Georgie Timmins, crisis response officer at British Red Cross, said:
The storms are expected to continue, and water is anticipated to be at peak levels on Monday and Tuesday. It is important people are ready should the worst happen. It’s a good idea to ensure your phone is fully charged and you have torches at hand.
We are currently responding in Shropshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and Gloucestershire, and we are currently ready to help in Wales, Manchester, Buckinghamshire, Lancashire and Inverness.
Our volunteers know that when people are caught up in a crisis, one person’s needs are different to the next person.
South Wales police have declared a major incident over flooding and landslides caused by Storm Dennis, with an emergency response dealing with “serious disruption”.
They said:
Due to this morning’s flooding and severe weather-related incident which have occurred overnight and through the course of the morning, a major incident was declared and South Wales police is coordinating a major response.
Continue reading...Follow the day’s developments as high winds, heavy rain and flooding expected to bring havoc in UK
There are 144 properties without power in Camborne, Cornwall, according to Western Power Distribution.
The company said they are aiming to get power back by 12:30am on Sunday.
Continue reading...World meteorological agencies decide when a storm gets a name and what to call it
In Europe storms are named as a joint enterprise between the UK’s Met Office, Ireland’s Met Éireann and the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). The list is set in advance, runs in alphabetical order and usually alternates between names associated with male and female gender. In 2020, Ellen, Francis, Gerda and Hugh are to follow Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis in turn.
According to the Met Office, the decision for a storm to be named is “based on a combination of both the impact the weather may have, and the likelihood of those impacts occurring. A storm will be named when it has the potential to cause an amber or red weather warning.”
Continue reading...Hurricane-force winds and rain rock transport network and engulf defences to bring fresh misery to flood-hit communities
British Airways said in a statement there will be a “minor knock-on effect” to Monday’s schedule.
“We’re getting in touch with those affected, and have brought in extra customer teams to help them with a range of options including a full refund or an alternative flight between now and Thursday,” the airline said.
Continue reading...Northern English towns inundated again as transport systems struggle to cope
Hurricane-force winds and flooding have caused severe disruption across much of Britain, including damage to hundreds of properties and the cancellation of trains, flights and ferries.
Storm Ciara brought heavy rain and winds of more than 90mph, knocking out power to homes in some areas. The upheaval is likely to last into the start of the working week and there is more bad weather to come.
Continue reading...Yellow wind warnings issued and ‘blizzard-like conditions’ expected next week
Weather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK as Storm Ciara is forecast to bring strong gales and heavy rain over the weekend.
Yellow warnings of wind have been issued by the Met Office for north-western parts of the UK on Saturday. It also warned of travel disruption and potential power cuts in some areas on Sunday.
Continue reading...Seafronts may take a battering and travel disruption is predicted, with winds reaching up to 80mph
Strong gales of up to 80mph are set to sweep across parts of the UK on Monday.
The Met Office has warned coastal routes and communities could be particularly affected by Storm Brendan as large waves batter seafronts.
Continue reading...Flood warnings in place across south-west England, with damage to properties expected
Winds of up to 75mph (120km/h) are forecast to hit Scotland and the north of England on Tuesday, while south-west England braces for floods.
Coastal communities across the north-east of England and the west of Scotland are most at risk from gales, where exposed areas could see gusts of 70-75mph, according to the Met Office, which issued yellow weather warnings for the two regions.
Continue reading...Early frost and fog to give way to sunshine in most places, say forecasters, with rain and wind to follow on Boxing Day
Those dreaming of a white Christmas will have to wait until at least next year, with the Met Office predicting plenty of frost and sunshine but no snow for Christmas Day.
Much of the UK will wake up to frosty and foggy conditions on Christmas morning, before the wintry weather lifts to make way for sunshine later in the day.
Continue reading...Environment Agency posts 147 flood warnings in England and Wales after heavy downpours
Almost 150 flood warnings remain in place across Britain after more heavy rain fell overnight.
While the Met Office is forecasting the rains to finally ease off on Friday, heavy downpours on Thursday night have increased the number of flood warnings in effect.
Continue reading...Meadowhall in Sheffield says those who wish to stay can, due to ‘extreme conditions’ outside
People trapped by flood water in a shopping mall near Sheffield have been told they can leave but were warned there will be severe delays due to “extreme weather conditions”.
People at the Meadowhall shopping centre had earlier been told to stay put by police and not to attempt to leave the mall after flooding left roads gridlocked.
Continue reading...Flooding also forecast in nine areas of south-west England and Welsh borders
Strong winds have brought down trees and scaffolding, leaving cars damaged and travel plans disrupted as gusts of more than 80mph hit parts of the UK.
Flooding was expected in nine areas of south-west England and the Welsh borders, and a band of heavy rain may affect northern Scotland later on Saturday.
Continue reading...Threat of widespread flooding and landslides compounded by earthquake in Chiba prefecture
At least seven people have been killed and 15 left missing after the most powerful typhoon to hit Japan in decades paralysed Tokyo, flooding rivers and putting millions under evacuation warning before it ploughed up the north-eastern coast.
Authorities lifted rain and flood warnings for the Kanto region around a becalmed Tokyo before dawn on Sunday but imposed them on areas further north after super-typhoon Hagibis blasted through the capital.
Continue reading...Met Office says 78 flood warnings and 191 flood alerts in place on Tuesday morning
The Met Office has warned of torrential rain and thunder in parts of Britain.
Some regions are expected to receive the equivalent of two weeks’ worth of rain in less than an hour on Tuesday. There were 78 flood warnings and 191 flood alerts across the country by 7.30am.
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