Weather News

Britons can expect a chilly start to Spring, with temperatures dipping below freezing before quickly soaring to 16C just a day later.New weather maps released by WX Charts show parts of northern England and Scotland turning blue as icy temperatures plummet to as low as -3C on April 5.However, the frosty spell will not linger, as a day later, most of the UK will see the mercury reach into the […]

Millions of Easter travellers face a storm ‘walloping’ as 80mph winds and hail downpours powered by a tropical surge batter America.Warmth and moisture sweeping from the Gulf of Mexico will smash against a swath of cold air wedged over the US.The collision point at the boundary of a cold front stalled over the country will provide ideal conditions for thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail and further snow.Meteorologists warn of a post-Easter ‘severe […]

The BBC has admitted that its weather app is designed to give gloomy forecasts.The broadcaster confirmed that its smartphone service picks the symbol that summarises the day's weather based on the worst part of the forecast.It told The Times: "The day symbol reflects the weather conditions likely to have the greatest impact on people’s lives.”The BBC added that while this may place emphasis on a "short, specific spell of weather", […]

Hayfever sufferers have been told to expect possible "flare-ups" in the coming weeks. It comes as the UK is set to be hit with a "pollen bomb" this April, with pollen counts rising each day.Hayfever sufferers are being warned against a possible 'pollen bomb'PA A spokesperson for beauty and wellness marketplace, Fresha, said: "Around 44 per cent of all British adults are impacted by allergies, and hay fever is one […]

The Met Office has issued a warning for rain as they urge motorists to take care on roads.The yellow warning is in place for the South West and Bristol and is expected to last for the rest of the day.A spokesperson from the Met Office said: "Heavy rain may cause some travel disruption and difficult driving conditions."They added that bus and train services may be affected with journey times taking […]

The Met Office has suggested that snow may fall in the coming weeks following a wave of freezing air coming from Scandinavia. Latest forecasts have indicated that the north of the UK could see some snow with a chance that temperatures could fall. It comes after a forecasted period of unsettled weather in the week following the Easter bank holiday.Showers are expected throughout next week, however, there could drier brighter […]

A band of snow fell across south west England overnight as temperatures have dropped to single figures ahead of Easter.Winds are expected to hit up to 70mph today as Storm Nelson moves northeast across western areas from Spain.The deep area of low pressure is set to trigger strong gales across southern England.A yellow weather warning for wind remains in place until 6pm this evening along the south coast.A band of […]

A ‘frenzy of tropical activity’ in the Atlantic threatens to set the scene for a potentially record 2024 hurricane season.Meteorologists have issued fresh warnings for between 20 and 25 deadly storms, including up to 12 hurricanes and between four and seven major hurricanes.‘Off the charts’ ocean temperatures will fuel the ‘explosion’ as experts warn residents and businesses in prone regions to prepare now.AccuWeather lead hurricane forecaster Alex DaSilva said: “All […]

Watch the shocking moment an easyJet plane was forced to abandon its landing in a mid-flight emergency as it struggled in the buffeting Storm Nelson winds.Capturing the terrifying moment in a livestream, aviation watchers saw the plane struggling to reach the tarmac at Gatwick Airport as it carried passengers from Faro, Portugal.Pushing through the extreme weather conditions, rain poured down as the plane struggled to keep straight while fast approaching […]