Clear up continues after flash floods batter central London

2022-08-18T11:42+0200metro-uk (en)

Workers are still clearing water from yesterday’s flash floods near Euston station (Picture: Belinda Jiao) A clear up mission continues today after flash floods waterlogged parts of central London. Men armed with brooms were still sweeping water off the pavements near Euston station this morning – where rail unions began a day of strike action.

Are any more heatwaves expected in the UK this summer?

2022-08-17T18:00+0200southwales-eveningpost (en)

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Are any more heatwaves expected in the UK this summer?

2022-08-17T17:37+0200icWales (en)

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New Ross clearing up after ‘one-in-150-years’ freak downpour

2022-08-16T21:41+0200irishtimes (en)

The water swept through the kitchen, rising to flood the lower, built-in cupboards, before moving into the sittingroom, where tidal marks were left on a couch and an armchair. A wooden floor was soaked and begging to rise. It was clear much of Elizabeth O’Connor’s family home on Old Charleton Hill....

'Pack an emergency bag': Brits warned to prepare for flash floods as thunderstorms set to batter UK

2022-08-16T12:02+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

People in flood-prone areas are being told to prepare a bag containing mobile phones, a battery-powered charger in case power is interrupted, a torch and important information such as insurance documents. The National Flood Forum says bags must also include emergency cash and cards, any medication....

UK weather: Devon and Cornwall hit by heavy rain and flooding

2022-08-16T10:01+0200observer (en)

Flooding has hit parts of the country as official warnings for rain and thunderstorms remained in place for much of the UK with travel disruption expected. Heavy showers caused flooding in areas of Cornwall and Devon on Monday, which was under an amber-level Met Office warning at the time, while....

Storms and heavy rain forecast amid calls for rural areas to get more flooding help

2022-08-16T09:57+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

are forecast to hit parts of the UK over the coming days, as a flooding charity called for more support to be given to vulnerable rural areas. The Met Office has issued an amber thunderstorm warning for areas of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset - with the likely chance of homes and businesses flooding , power cuts, and transport chaos.

UK weather: Devon and Cornwall hit by heavy rain and flooding

2022-08-16T09:41+0200guardian (en)

Flooding has hit parts of the country as official warnings for rain and thunderstorms remained in place for much of the UK with travel disruption expected. Heavy showers caused flooding in areas of Cornwall and Devon on Monday, which was under an amber-level Met Office warning at the time, while....

Storms and heavy rain forecast amid calls for rural areas to get more flooding help

2022-08-16T09:12+0200telegraph (en)

are forecast to hit parts of the UK over the coming days, as a flooding charity called for more support to be given to vulnerable rural areas. The Met Office has issued an amber thunderstorm warning for areas of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset - with the likely chance of homes and businesses flooding , power cuts, and transport chaos.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected, with possible power outages and transportation disruptions UK news

2022-08-16T05:55+0200eminetra (en)

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across England and Wales on Tuesday amid warnings of flooding and disruption in sticky conditions. The Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for much of the UK on Tuesday as the conditions could also lead to transport disruption and power cuts in areas hit by heavy rain.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain predicted with possible power cuts and transport disruption

2022-08-16T04:55+0200heart (en)

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for most of the UK on Tuesday as conditions could also cause transport disruption and power cuts in areas hit by heavy rain. Hail, frequent lightning and flash flooding is possible, as the rain will likely later become more concentrated in southern parts of England.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain predicted with possible power cuts and transport disruption

2022-08-16T04:48+0200coastfm (en)

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are predicted across England and Wales on Tuesday with muggy conditions amid warnings over flash flooding and disruption. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for most of the UK on Tuesday as conditions could also cause transport disruption and power cuts in areas hit by heavy rain.

Thousands without power on Monday morning as heatwave ends with flashing flooding, thunder and lightning

2022-08-15T12:32+0200irishtimes (en)

A status orange weather warning has been extended as the current heatwave ends with thunderstorms and flash flooding across the country. The heatwave ended on Sunday night with thunder, lightning and flash flooding in many places. One of the worst affected areas was Castlerea, Co Roscommon where....

UK weather: Met Office warns of flash floods, thunderstorms and lightning after heatwave

2022-08-15T09:54+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Brits are being warned of flash floods, thunderstorms and lightning this week as the latest blistering comes to a spectacular end. The latest heatwave has scorched Britain but now heavy rainfall is set to fall on dry land, leading to heavy surface run-off as the parched earth is unable to absord the water.

UK weather: Met Office warns of flash floods, thunderstorms and lightning after heatwave

2022-08-15T07:08+0200themirror (en)

Brits are being warned of flash floods, thunderstorms and lightning this week as the latest blistering comes to a spectacular end. The latest heatwave has scorched Britain but now heavy rainfall is set to fall on dry land, leading to heavy surface run-off as the parched earth is unable to absord the water.

Weather Northern Ireland weather forecast: Amber warning issued for three counties as heat wave comes to an end

2022-08-14T20:32+0200belfasttelegraph (en)

An amber weather warning was issued for three counties in Northern Ireland on Sunday evening, with thundery showers expected to last throughout the province over the next few days. T he Met Office announced the weather warning for Tyrone, Londonderry and Antrim on Sunday, adding that hail and....

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland weather forecast: Amber warning issued for three counties as heat wave comes to an end

2022-08-14T20:32+0200belfasttelegraph (en)

An amber weather warning was issued for three counties in Northern Ireland on Sunday evening, with thundery showers expected to last throughout the province over the next few days. T he Met Office announced the weather warning for Tyrone, Londonderry and Antrim on Sunday, adding that hail and....

Weather warning issued for parts of Northern Ireland as 'torrential downpours' forecasted on Sunday

2022-08-14T20:00+0200belfastlive (en)

has put in place the weather warning for thunderstorms from 5pm to 10pm on Sunday evening. A yellow weather warning is also currently in place across the entire country that is expected to carry into Monday. Read more: Northern Ireland weather warning issued as dry sunny spell comes to an end Both....

Heatwave temperatures could reach 35C as drought, thunderstorms and wildfires hit UK

2022-08-14T10:36+0200inews-co-uk (en)

as yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms come into place for Scotland and Northern Ireland . The country baked on Saturday as temperatures reached the mid-30s, and an amber warning for heat over much of England remains in place today. Forecasters have said the thermostat could reach 35C on Sunday.

Heatwave temperatures could reach 35C as drought, thunderstorms and wildfires hit UK

2022-08-14T02:18+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

as yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms come into place for Scotland and Northern Ireland . The country baked on Saturday as temperatures reached the mid-30s, and an amber warning for heat over much of England remains in place today. Forecasters have said the thermostat could reach 35C on Sunday.