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A yellow weather warning covering a majority of England and Wales threatens to leave Britons soaked as “torrential downpours” could lead to disruption.The Met Office issued the warning at 1am this morning and torrential downpours will last until just before midnight tonight.The East Midlands, East of England, London, South East of England, North East England, North West England, South West England, West Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber and Wales have all […]

Scorching heat and the risk of wildfires will grip the US for at least another month with raging temperatures to last into autumn.Some six to eight million acres of land are at risk of burning as a searing heat dome wedges over America.Cooler weather may not arrive until November, as the nation battles an oppressive record-toppling heatwave.Temperatures will hover around one to three degrees above average through the first two […]

The sunny and dry weather is set to come to a dramatic end with heavy thunderstorms and unsettled conditions. Met Office warnings for thunderstorms have been issued for the south and southeast from Wednesday afternoon, as well as much of England and Wales on Thursday.The warnings highlight potential disruption to travel, as well as the chance of some flooding.Forecasters say it heralds a shift to a more unsettled pattern for […]

A ‘tropical disturbance’ in the Atlantic may burgeon into another major storm just weeks after Hurricane Beryl unleashed devastation across the American coast.A ‘large tropical wave’ threatens to strengthen in ‘favourable conditions’ across waters near the Bahamas, according to concerned meteorologists.Storm activity has been subdued over the past weeks by a huge Saharan dust cloud drifting over the Atlantic basin.But clearer skies and warm ocean temperatures are providing the perfect […]

Hundreds of holidaymakers were left stranded on the sweltering tarmac at the Channel Tunnel today on what's expected to be the hottest day of the year so far.A driver whose trip was delayed by more than two hours said a double breakdown in the tunnel was to blame, citing a briefing from staff at the scene.But LeShuttle, which operates car services through the Channel Tunnel, blamed "technical difficulties", insisting "no […]

Summer will once again arrive and vanish in a flash with a mini ‘heatwave’ to erupt in thunder, plunging Britain back into the doldrums.Sun-seekers will be flocking to catch the rays through the start of the week as thermometers rocket into the low-30Cs.But just as barbecues begin to warm, the sun will do yet another runner opening the gates to torrential rain.The heavens will open on Thursday in an explosion […]

France's meteorological office has warned of massive incoming storms that could impact the Paris 2024 Olympics.Strong thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail and lightning are expected from 6pm local time over the French capital, with the south of England also set to be impacted.It means that certain events, including Andy Murray and Dan Evans' second-round doubles match, as well as the Women's Rugby Sevens medal matches, could be impacted.Other tennis matches at […]

Temperatures are set to rise across the UK with the Met Office predicting highs of 32C by Tuesday.It follows a weekend of sunny weather with much of the country enjoyed fine and dry conditions over the weekend. The Met Office defines an official heatwave as at least three days where the temperature exceeds a defined temperature threshold. This is 25C for most of the UK but rises to 28C in […]

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms.England and most of Wales are expected to be hit by the warning as heavy rain could pose a "danger to life".The warning is in place from midday on Thursday and will last into the early hours of Friday morning.The full list of areas affected is: Wales, east Midlands, southwest England, east of England, London & southeast England, northwest England, […]