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Fri, 15 May 2026 06:47:00 +0000

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Amber wind warning issued as Storm Dave set to hit parts of UK

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:39:54 +0000

The Met Office said injuries or danger to life could occur as a result of flying debris.

Storm Dave set to bring Easter gales, rain and blizzards to UK

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:18:17 +0000

Damage and travel disruption are likely in the north of the UK with a Met Office named storm expected to sweep through on Saturday.

Storm Dave set to batter UK with gales and blizzards over Easter weekend

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:57:39 +0000

Damage and travel disruption are likely in the north of the UK with a Met Office named storm expected to sweep through on Saturday.

Met Office names latest storm forecasting 'damaging winds and disruptive snow'

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0000

The latest storm set to hit parts of Britain this Easter weekend has been named Storm Dave.

After warmest day of the year so far, Met Office warns of 'cold plunge'

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Britain will return to colder weather with a chance of snow for some - only days after much of the UK saw a week of sunshine.

Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:49:00 +0000

Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.

Wettest winter on record for parts of the UK, says Met Office

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0000

Winter was the wettest on record for parts of the UK, according to provisional figures from the Met Office.

Villagers endure 51 consecutive days of rain

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:42:53 +0000

The Met Office says the milestone was marked at a weather station in Liscombe over the weekend.

Snow and rain warnings in force as cold snap continues

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:34:16 +0000

The Met Office says there could be some flooding and disruption to travel.

Snow and rain warnings as cold snap continues

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:34:39 +0000

The Met Office says there could be some flooding and disruption to travel.

New weather warnings for snow and ice issued for large swathes of UK

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:26:00 +0000

New warnings for snow and ice have been issued by the Met Office for parts of the UK - with hundreds of flood alerts also active.

Cold weather health alert issued - as Met Office warns of snow and ice

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:33:00 +0000

A four-day health alert for cold weather has begun in England - as the Met Office warned of snow and ice in some areas.

Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:56:50 +0000

Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office said.

Met Office issues fresh weather warning amid hundreds of flood alerts

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:29:00 +0000

The Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for heavy rain, with more than 200 flood alerts still in place.

Fresh heavy rain warning issued amid hundreds of flood alerts

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:29:00 +0000

The Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for heavy rain, with more than 200 flood alerts still in place.

When will the rain end? What the Met Office is saying

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0000

There is "no end in sight to the rain", forecasters have warned, despite downpours having lashed Britain every day in 2026.

January rainfall in parts of UK breaks over century-long record

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:44:12 +0000

If anyone had been thinking it had been a particularly drab and wet January that has been confirmed by the Met Office's latest monthly figures, as Chris Fawkes explains.

January rainfall in parts of UK breaks more than century-long record

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:44:12 +0000

Anyone thinking it had been a particularly drab and wet January, that has been confirmed by the Met Office's latest monthly figures, as Chris Fawkes explains.

Wind and flood warning as heavy rain causes school closures

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:56:13 +0000

The Met Office has warned that heavy rain could led to flooding in Northern Ireland on Monday and Tuesday.

Yellow warnings issued for heavy rain across parts of UK prompting fears of flooding

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:28:00 +0000

The Met Office has issued a series of yellow warnings for heavy rain covering Monday and Tuesday.

Warning of floods as heavy rain soaks parts of UK

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:21:00 +0000

Heavy rain is likely to cause flooding and disruption in parts of the UK, the Met Office has said.

Yellow weather warning for rain extended - with flooding expected in parts of England

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:20:00 +0000

A yellow weather warning has been extended across more parts of England as the Met Office forecasts "heavy and persistent rain" that could give rise to flooding and strong winds.

Heavy rain and melting snow could cause flooding in wake of Storm Goretti

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Heavy rain and melting snow and ice could lead to flooding following Storm Goretti, the Met Office has warned.

Snow, rain and wind warnings continue after Goretti disruption

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:08:14 +0000

A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice in Scotland, which begins at 03:00 on Sunday, has been upgraded to amber.

Snow, rain and wind warnings continue as cold snap set to ease

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:08:14 +0000

A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice in Scotland, which begins at 03:00 on Sunday, has been upgraded to amber.

Snow alert upgraded to Amber as more weather warnings hit Scotland

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:29:55 +0000

The Met Office warned that "heavy and persistent snowfall" would lead to further disruption.

Weather warning upgraded to Amber as more snow to hit Scotland

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:10:51 +0000

The Met Office warned that "heavy and persistent snowfall" could lead to further disruption.

New weather warnings as snow grips north for ninth day

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:03:44 +0000

The Met Office yellow warning is from 02:00 to 15:00 on Sunday, with many schools still closed.

Shropshire schools to close as storm set to bring heavy snow

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:50:28 +0000

The Met Office says the snow is likely to lead to disruption and dangerous travelling conditions.

Walkers warned to avoid scenic cliffs during storm

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:59:43 +0000

The Met Office issues a yellow warning for wind including some coastal areas of Kent and Sussex.

Weather warnings blanket Britain with Storm Goretti set to deliver up to 30cm of snow

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:54:00 +0000

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow across the UK as Storm Goretti closes in on Britain.

Amber warning in West Midlands as council warns of 'worst snow in a decade'

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:44:52 +0000

The Met Office says snow is expected from Thursday night to Friday morning.

More snow and ice across nearly all of UK as cold snap continues

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:10:21 +0000

The Met Office warns about potential injuries from slips and falls as icy conditions continue.

Storm Goretti to hit with more heavy snow this week

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

The Met Office has issued new amber warnings for snow and wind ahead of the arrival of Storm Goretti, after parts of the UK saw heavy snowfall and drifting.

Temperatures as low as -12C in England on 'coldest night of winter so far'

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

A new year's cold snap continues to bite in the UK, with temperatures dropping as low as -12.5C (9.5F) on what the Met Office called the "coldest night of the winter so far".

Snow warnings continue as more wintry conditions on the way

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:04:45 +0000

Hundreds of schools have been closed due to the cold weather as the Met Office predicts more snow later in the week.

Snow warnings continue across large parts of UK

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:25:03 +0000

Hundreds of schools have been closed due to the cold weather as the Met Office predicts more snow later in the week.

More snow and ice warnings take effect as schools due to return

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:14:55 +0000

The Met Office warns of disruption to travel as many people return to work and school after Christmas.

Travel warnings as snow and ice predicted

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:14:49 +0000

The Met Office warns of scattered sleet and snow showers, and icy patches until Tuesday.

Snow and ice warnings issued ahead of Monday return to work

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:40:29 +0000

The Met Office warns of disruption to travel as many people return to work and school after Christmas.

Ice warnings are updated as snow falls over towns

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:41:31 +0000

The Met Office said icy patches may cause travel disruption, as well as injuries due to slips and falls.

GAA fixture cancelled and zoo closed amid weather warnings for snow and ice

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:34:30 +0000

The Met Office warning will be in place for most of Northern Ireland over the whole weekend.

Double record-breaking year for UK as 2025 confirmed as warmest and sunniest on record

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:12:19 +0000

Simon King looks back at the extreme weather the UK had during 2025 as the Met Office confirms it as the warmest and sunniest on record

Warning of snow and gale-force winds on New Year's Day in Scotland

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:55:27 +0000

The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" warning for north and north east Scotland.

'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break heat records

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:44:17 +0000

The Met Office says that 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year since records began.

2025 likely to be UK's hottest year on record, says Met Office

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:45:44 +0000

Scientists could not be clearer that human-caused climate change is driving the UK's warming trend.

2025 likely to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:09 +0000

Scientists could not be clearer that human-caused climate change is driving the UK's warming trend.

'Just a chance' of a white Christmas, says Met Office

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:16:00 +0000

There is "just a chance" of the UK experiencing its first white Christmas in two years, the Met Office has predicted.

Heavy rain hits Wales as weather warnings issued amid flood risk

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:28:43 +0000

Met Office warns of possible "impacts" due to recent wet weather and saturated ground.

Heavy rain to hit Wales as weather warnings issued amid flood risk

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 22:13:55 +0000

Met Office warns of possible "impacts" due to recent wet weather and saturated ground.

Floods fears recede as amber rain warning downgraded

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:03:22 +0000

The Met Office says less rain fell overnight than expected but a yellow alert remains in force for much of western Scotland

Forecasters warn of floods as amber rain alert issued

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:11:04 +0000

The Met Office believes 50-70mm of rain could fall widely in the south west, rising to 110-130mm in the Galloway Hills.

Forecasters warn of flood risk as amber rain alert issued

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:12:30 +0000

The Met Office believe 50-70mm or rain could fall widely in the south west, rising to 110-130mm in the Galloway Hills.

People rescued from flooding as Storm Bram hits

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:44:46 +0000

An amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for the South West.

Flooding and travel disruption as Storm Bram hits

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:08:15 +0000

An amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for the South West.

'Danger to life' warning issued for Storm Bram

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:24:31 +0000

The Met Office said it expects disruption as flooding could cut off communities.

Flood alerts triggered across South East

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:34:10 +0000

It comes as the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain covering Surrey, Sussex and Kent.

Met Office issues weather warning for rain

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:00:30 +0000

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the start of the week.

Flood warnings issued as wet and windy weather sweeps parts of UK

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:51:00 +0000

More wet and windy weather has been forecast to hit the UK this weekend, with the Met Office warning of a system to bring further "potentially disruptive weather" from next week.

Yellow weather warnings issued - as 'half a month's rain to fall in 24 hours'

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:51:00 +0000

More than half a month's rainfall could hit some parts of the UK in just a 24-hour period this week, the Met Office has warned.

Danger to life and flood warning as heavy rain hits again

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:09:02 +0000

Some places could see up to 120mm (4.7in) of rainfall, the Met Office warns.

What counts as a white Christmas - and how likely is one this year?

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000

The Met Office definition of a white Christmas is for one snowflake to be officially observed falling in the 24 hours of 25 December at one of their sites in the UK.

Warning that 75mph gusts could hit parts of Scotland

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:39:58 +0000

The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" warning for western and northern Scotland.

Schools shut as parts of Wales wake up to snow

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:38:57 +0000

Wintry showers and icy conditions are expected across Wales, with the Met Office advising drivers to take care.

Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:52:53 +0000

The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains.

Snow and ice warnings come into force across Scotland

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:55:05 +0000

The Met Office warns conditions will turn colder this week with multiple snow and ice warnings in place.

Met Office yellow warnings for rain and wind amid flood threat

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:08:40 +0000

Weather warnings are in force across parts of the UK as heavy rain could lead to localised flooding as Simon King explains.

What difference has ten years of storm names made to UK?

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:02:50 +0000

Storms were first given names by the UK Met Office ten years ago to raise awareness of the dangers. Elizabeth Rizzini considers if it has worked.

Watch: Weather forecast as Storm Benjamin set to hit England and Wales

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:19:51 +0000

The Met Office has issued yellow severe weather warnings for both wind and rain, ahead of the storm's expected arrival on Thursday.

Storm Benjamin to bring heavy rain and winds to parts of UK

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:20:00 +0000

Heavy rain and winds of up to 75mph are set to batter the UK this week, affecting southern England on Wednesday evening, spreading northeast, and likely to persist until late on Thursday, according to the Met Office.

Weather warning as heavy rain forecast

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:02:56 +0000

The Met Office alert for rain in Antrim, Armagh and Down lasts from midnight on Saturday until noon on Sunday.

Power restored to 50,000 homes in Storm Amy clear up

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:43:15 +0000

A Met Office yellow weather alert for all of Scotland expired at midnight, but a smaller warning area for high winds remains.

Thousands still without power as Storm Amy sweeps through NI

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:04:31 +0000

A yellow weather warning from the Met Office is in place as wind and rain continues across Northern Ireland.

50,000 without power, trains and flights cancelled as Storm Amy hits NI

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:33:15 +0000

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for wind and rain throughout Friday afternoon and evening.

Travel disruption as Storm Amy brings high winds

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:52:04 +0000

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for wind and rain throughout Friday afternoon and evening.

Hundreds of schools close as Storm Amy brings high winds

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:34:08 +0000

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for wind and rain throughout Friday afternoon and evening.

What are weather warnings and how do they work?

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000

When extreme weather hits the UK, the Met Office issues a series of warnings to help keep the public safe.

Storm Amy closes hundreds of schools in NI and brings disruption to Scotland

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:02:09 +0000

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for wind and rain throughout Friday afternoon and evening.

Schools to close at midday in four counties due to Storm Amy

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:33:40 +0000

The Met Office warns of gusts of 60-70 mph inland and up to 80 mph along some more exposed coasts.

Met Office names first storm of season as it issues warnings for strong winds and heavy rain

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:52:00 +0000

The first named storm of autumn has been forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK.

Met Office rain warnings issued ahead of a wet and windy weekend for the UK

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:12:49 +0000

A developing area of low pressure will bring the risk of heavy rain and gales as well as a big drop in the temperature.

High winds force attractions and school to close

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:34:31 +0000

It comes as the Met Office issues a wind warning, with gusts in eastern England due to reach 55mph.

Fallen trees disrupt travel amid wind warning

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:54:11 +0000

A Met Office wind warning is to be in place for most of England and Wales until 18:00 BST.

Strong winds sweeping across UK - but why isn't this Storm Amy?

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:08:41 +0000

There is a chance of travel disruption on Monday with a Met Office yellow warning for England and Wales but this is not a named storm.

Strong winds and rain sweep across UK

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:08:41 +0000

There is a chance of travel disruption on Monday as wind and rain batter UK with a Met Office yellow warning for England and Wales.

Cars submerged as flooding hits city roundabout

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:52:55 +0000

The Met Office issues a yellow warning and Natural Resources Wales has eight flood alerts in place.

Strong winds and heavy rain forecast as stormy weather to hit the UK

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:30:03 +0000

Strong winds and heavy rain forecast as stormy weather to hit the UK. Met Office wind warning issued for Sunday night and Monday.

Yellow warning as strong winds and heavy rain hit UK

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:30:03 +0000

Strong winds and heavy rain forecast as stormy weather to hit the UK. Met Office wind warning issued for Sunday night and Monday.

Met Office extends UK weather warning as heavy rain and wind forecast for weekend

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:53:11 +0000

Heavy rain and strong winds will affect the UK on Sunday and Monday bringing a risk of some disruption.

Yellow weather warning issued for winds of up to 80mph over weekend

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:44:00 +0000

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the weekend, when winds of up to 80mph are expected to hit the UK.

Northern Lights potentially visible across much of the UK

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:36:50 +0000

The Met Office says those with clear and dark skies could be get "a rare and memorable display".

Summer 2025 was warmest on record - and repeat is now 70 times more likely, Met Office says

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:13:00 +0000

The UK has just sizzled through its hottest summer on record, a phenomenon made 70 times more likely by climate change, the Met Office said today.

New storm names for 2025-26 released: How are they chosen and why?

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:34:00 +0000

The new list of storm names for the 2025-26 season has been released by the Met Office.

Summer 2025 'almost certainly' UK's hottest on record

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:21:10 +0000

Provisional figures from the Met Office show that the UK is on course for its hottest summer on record with just a few days of the season remaining.