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A ‘cold plunge’ is about to push temperatures back to freezing as northerly winds blow away the spring warmth.A change in atmospheric pressure patterns early next week will topple thermometers from recent 20C highs.However, winter coats will make only a brief return with warmth forecast to return ahead of next weekend.Thermometers will drop widely from Monday amid warnings for parts of the country to brace for thunder and hail.Lows of […]

Britain is set to be battered with high winds and heavy rain showers as a change of airmass signals frost and cold conditions next week.Forecasters warn of a change in weather following a spate of warmer conditions as temperatures tumble to single figures on Monday and Tuesday.Wind gusts could hit 50mph across the UK early next week while a cold northerly flow moves down from the Arctic.A cold front is […]

Britons are set to bask in temperatures of up to 20C today as an African plume blasts the UK with "unseasonably warm" weather.The latest forecast suggests a rush of "spring heat" will see temperatures reaching 19 to 20C in southern areas of the UK.Friday is set to "feel warm for much of England, eastern Wales and northeastern Scotland" with light winds and temperatures in the mid to high teens.The warm […]

Storm-hit America is on alert for another dose of misery as hot, dry winds sweeping in from the tropics drives a spate of wildfires.‘Critical fire’ conditions have been declared by the National Weather Service (NOAA) across Texas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa as humidity drops and temperatures rise.Thermometers are forecast to hit 80F as a plume of warmth floods into southern states including Arizona and New Mexico, over the coming […]

Two people have died, with a further 40 evacuated, in Tenerife in the wake of strong winds, flooding and rough seas which have battered the Canary Islands.Yesterday, emergency services rushed to rescue both a diver suffering a heart attack and a 53-year-old Czech tourist who had fallen into the sea while taking photos of the strong waves around the island's Puerto de la Cruz.While responders were able to retrieve the […]

Volatile atmospheric conditions will form a “dynamic interaction” with a tropical plume to drive 135-mph tornadoes and hail “bigger than golf balls”.A massive storm brewing over the United States has prompted meteorologists to sound alarm bells for damaging winds and flooding.Due on Wednesday, the storm threatens “multiple” violent thunderstorms and tornadoes of level EF2 (111 to 113mph) on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.Extreme weather will be driven by cold air sweeping […]

An award-winning £16million flood defence system has failed just months after first being installed.West Kirby’s flood defence in Merseyside appeared to fail to block out water as waves flooded the surrounding roads.Footage circulating on social media showed the water crashing against the newly formed West Kirby sea wall yesterday, later spilling over the top onto South Parade.The flooding has raised questions about the controversial project.West Kirby's flood defence has been […]

Britons are set to bask in temperatures of up to 21C as the UK sees a "transition zone" from raging wet weather to "pleasant" spring conditions.Forecasters suggest the dry, warm weather could creep in over the next 10 to 14 days.Senior meteorologist and social commentator, Jim Dale told GB News that higher pressure is expected to move across France towards the south of England and Wales - bringing warmer temperatures.Last […]

Eamonn Holmes was late for his usual GB News Breakfast show this morning, forcing Tom Harwood to step in and cover in his absence.Storm Kathleen swept through the country over the weekend causing severe delays to transport and commuters were warned that journey times may be elongated and cancellations are possible.Eamonn was one of those affected and when he appeared on his usual show at 7:15 this morning to take […]