Met Office gives verdict on where snow could fall in UK in November
The Met Office has predicted a chance of snow for some areas of the UK - and it could come as early as next week.Ice, mist and heavy fog are expected this weekend but the forecaster suggests there is a chance of snow arriving at the turn of November in the northern and eastern regions of the UK.In a long-range forecast covering October 30 to November 8, the Met Office said: “Into the start of November, there is a chance the weather could (briefly) turn much colder/brighter, with a chance of snow showers in northern and eastern areas, but...
Met Office names Storm Ashley to bring 80mph ‘danger to life’ winds – as millions battle through sheets of ‘dense’ fog
THE FIRST storm of the season has been named after forecasters issued a “danger to life” warning amid predictions of 80mph winds. Storm Ashley has been named by Irish meteorological service Met Éireann – which warned of “very strong and gusty southerly winds”, coupled with high spring tides. They said the warnings were valid starting […]
Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for rain as temperatures to rise to 22C
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain which are likely to affect much of the UK over the next two days.The unsettled forecast comes after experts predicted midweek temperatures could exceed 20C in many regions.After a stretch of wet, cold, and blustery weather that has characterised the beginning of October, the warm spell was expected to bring a brief respite. But several areas including North West England, South West England, the West Midlands and Wales may see the increased temperatures disrupted by more rainfall.The first yellow warning for rain will be in effect from 6pm until...
Flooding could hit UK as yellow weather warnings for rain issued by Met Office
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain which may lead to travel disruption and flooding over the next two days.The first will stretch from Plymouth and reach as far north as Manchester, covering parts of north-west and south-west England, Wales and the West Midlands.It will be in effect from 6pm on Tuesday until midday on Wednesday, with many areas seeing around 10 to 20mm of rain. Some places may see 50 to 80cm of rain fall in six hours, according to the forecaster.Areas of heavy rain are expected to develop and push north across the warning...
Weather warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits
Warnings for wind and rain have come into effect as parts of the UK are hit by Storm Ashley.Heavy rain and 80mph winds are predicted in places, with the first named storm of the season “likely” to bring a threat of injuries and danger to life, the Met Office has said.A yellow warning for wind came into place for the entirety of Scotland and Northern Ireland and parts of north-west England and Wales at 3am and runs until midnight on Sunday.An amber warning for the north-west of Scotland has been issued from 9am until midnight, with the weather service...
Orange wind warning extended to more counties ahead of Storm Ashley’s arrival
An orange wind warning has been extended to cover seven counties ahead of Storm Ashley’s arrival on the island of Ireland.Kerry, Leitrim and Sligo have been added to the orange alert already covering Clare, Donegal, Mayo and Galway.The warning will be in place from 12pm to 8pm on Sunday.Met Eireann said the first named storm of the season will bring very strong and gusty south to south-west winds, coupled with high spring tides.🟠Status Orange Wind Warning Update🟠Kerry, Sligo & Leitrim have been upgraded to Status Orange for #StormAshley Status Orange warning is now valid from 12pm to 8pm Sunday...
Flood alerts in place across England amid travel disruption warning
Flood alerts are in place across England amid warnings that thunderstorms and heavy rain will cause travel disruption.There were more than 70 alerts cautioning of possible flooding on Tuesday evening as the Met Office issued a weather warning for thunderstorms.Flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, were also in place for seven locations on Tuesday evening, including two in Bristol.Other warnings were issued for Gog Brook in Warwick, Bunches Brook from Broadway to Childswickham in Worcestershire, and for low-lying properties near the River Brue and Glastonbury Millstream from Lovington to Highbridge in Somerset.A warning was also issued for the B1040...