eveningstandard--2019-11-11--UK weather forecast: Five danger to life flood warnings in place as Britain braced for further downp

UK weather forecast: Five danger to life flood warnings in place as Britain braced for further downpours

Five severe "danger to life" flood warnings are in place today as the UK braces for another week of downpours.  Heavy showers, expected across large parts of the country, will be a risk to communities already affected by flooding.  The Met Office has placed yellow weather warning for rain issued over swathes of northern England on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.  Flooding and disruption to transport are likely, especially in areas where river banks and flood defences have recently been breached, forecasters said.  A further 39 flood warnings - where immediate action is required - have been put in place by the Environment Agency.  There are an additional 99 flood alerts, where flooding is possible and residents will be asked to make preparations.  Some heavy bands of rain will sweep across England on Monday, clearing the south east around midday to make way for sunny spells and showers.  There will be longer spells of rain across the north west this evening.  As Monday passes, Tuesday will start out cold with sunny spells and some showers but a band of more persistent rain will make its way south throughout the day.  Rain and showers will continue through the rest of the week with it becoming drier and colder as winter temperatures set in in some areas.  A Met Office spokesman said: "Overnight heavy rain was brought through eastern England but is now moving out to the North sea. Behind it is a much more heavy regime of heavy rain with perhaps hail.  "Tonight, areas in the very north of England and south Scotland may experience persistent rain including the Lake District, Dumfries and Galloway. But, it will eventually move southwards tomorrow into areas already affected by heavy rainfall.  "It's a very unsettled picture," he continued. "Obviously there are still Environment Agency warnings in place because the rain could cause problems for communities recently devastated by rain."  Snowfall could be seen in high lands in Wales and Scotland and even on lower areas in the West Midlands as temperatures dip later on this week. It will be the first snowfall this Autumn for some communities.  Flooding blighted towns in northern England and the Midlands last week when areas were hit by one month's worth of rain in a day.  Dozens of people were forced to sleep in shopping centres overnight on Thursday and by Friday morning dramatic images of abandoned cars submerged in water emerged.  Throughout the day, teams attempted to rescue residents trapped by the floodwater.  A woman was found to have died after being swept away by the high waters.  Later, she was identified as former High Sheriff of Derbyshire Annie Hall. She was found in the River Derwent after being engulfed by water in Darley Dale, Near Matlock.  Over the weekend, parts of Doncaster in South Yorkshire remained under one metre of water with only tractors able to get in by road.  Half of the 700-person population of Fishlake had to be evacuated as water continued to rise during heavy rain.  Many took refuge in the nearby Hare and Hounds pub while some sought shelter in a local church.  Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Matlock on Friday and said he was "in awe" of flood-hit communities who had showed great resilience.  Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the Labour opposition, spent his weekend meeting flooded residents in Conisbrough.  Snow could fall on hills and higher ground, mainly in Scotland and Wales later on this week. However, the Met Office spokesman said snowfall could also be seen in lower ground in the West Midlands, the Cotswolds and Shropshire.


eveningstandard--2019-11-13--UK weather forecast latest: Met Office issues 'danger to life' warnings with Brits braced

UK weather forecast latest: Met Office issues 'danger to life' warnings with Brits braced for more downpours

More 'danger to life' weather warnings have been issued with torrential downpours set to spread across the majority of the England and Wales over the coming days.  The Met Office has issued three rain warnings over Wednesday and Thursday, bringing possible travel and power disruption while more flooding could cut off some communities in England.  It comes after wet weather wreaked havoc across Yorkshire and the East Midlands over the last week as floods ripped through towns and rural areas.  Thirty-five flood alerts are still in place as Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges people in affected areas to heed the warnings of emergency services.  A further 80 flood alerts are in place over possible flooding elsewhere in England and seven in Wales.  Areas at risk in the coming days include Somerset and East Sussex in southern England, as far north as the Lower River Nidd near Harrogate in Yorkshire, and the Holderness Drain in east Yorkshire.  Forecasters say "heavy persistent rain" puts already affected areas at particular risk while snow is set to fall on higher ground.  Met Office spokesman Mark Wilson said Wednesday will be "another cold day" with more "unwelcome rainfall" coming in from the west of England and Wales.  "That rain will spread through many southern areas through Wednesday and Thursday and we could see some snow in higher ground in Wales overnight," he said.  "And it doesn't really settle down into Friday and the weekend - on Friday we will see some more showers and winds across the country.  "We do not need anymore rainfall in the UK," he added. "It will be quite cold, there will be more showers and we will keep a close eye on the amount that falls."  Mr Wilson said some parts of the UK could see up to 60mm in the next few days, which is almost a months worth of the average rainfall.  On Thursday one of the two rain warnings, covering Yorkshire and the East Midlands, suggests that "communities could be completely cut off perhaps for several days".  "The reason we have the extra warning there is because of the recent sensitivity," Mr Wilson added. "There could potentially be bigger impact here although they are similar warnings."  London also faces localised flooding, he said, while any higher ground in the UK could have the potential for wintry precipitation.  "There will be some rain over the weekend but it should be a better picture," he added. "Saturday will see some more heavy ran to come across eastern England. Elsewhere further west it is looking drier for many areas."  On Tuesday, the Prime Minister announced relief funding would be made available for those affected by the floods.  It came amid criticism the Government had not done enough to help, as the flooding threatened to become an election issue.  He said funding for locals councils to help affected households would be made available to the tune of £500 per eligible household.  Up to £2,500 would be available for small to medium-sized businesses which have suffered severe impacts and which are not covered by insurance.  Mr Johnson also said 100 Armed Forces personnel would be deployed to help the recovery effort in badly-hit areas of South Yorkshire.  The PM chaired a meeting of the Government's emergency committee Cobra on Tuesday afternoon, as pressure mounted on ministers to take action.  Speaking afterwards, he said the country had to "prepare for more floods" this winter because the ground is so waterlogged.  But Shadow Cabinet Office minister Jon Trickett said the Government's action was "too little, too late".  "Labour will provide an extra £5.6 billion in flood defence funding, to level up flood defences over 10 years," he said.  It comes after Jeremy Corbyn branded the Government's response as "woeful", while Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson said it was not taking it seriously enough.  The Fire Brigades Union welcomed Labour's announcement to "level up" flood defences, cautioning that it must "go hand-in-hand" with a properly resourced fire and rescue service.  Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: “Flood defences play a vital role in protecting communities from flooding, but it is firefighters who are called in to save lives, property and businesses when floods hit.  "This is a welcome announcement, but it must go hand-in-hand with a properly-resourced fire and rescue service that has a statutory duty to respond to flooding.  "Large-scale floods are only going to become more likely as the climate breakdown takes hold - and both firefighters and flood defences will be crucial for keeping the public safe.”


eveningstandard--2019-11-14--UK weather forecast news LIVE: Latest flood Met Office warnings and snow updates throughout Britain

A 'danger to life' weather warning has been issued in parts of the East Midlands and Yorkshire with half with month's rain forecast to fall on the already flooded region.  Heavy rain is expected on Thursday, Friday and over the weekend, which could lead to further flooding for communities in South Yorkshire around the Lower River Don.  The Met Office warned Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire could see as much as 35-45mm of rain in the next 12 to 24 hours.  Thirty-six flood warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency, meaning flooding is expected, along with 124 flood alerts, which means flooding is possible.


eveningstandard--2019-11-14--UK weather forecast: Snow hits parts of country as temperatures plunge amid 'danger to life&apo

UK weather forecast: Snow hits parts of country as temperatures plunge amid 'danger to life' warning after floods

Snow has begun falling across parts of the country as Yorkshire prepares for more downpours after being hit with days of flooding, as “danger to life” warnings were in place.  Dartmoor was pictured blanketed in snow on Wednesday evening after temperatures plummeted across parts of Devon and South Wales amid travel warnings.  Police in the Welsh town of Ystradgynlais warned motorists to only use their vehicles if necessary and some roads were sealed off due to dangerous conditions.  The snow was expected to continue falling throughout the night, mixed with sleet and rain, but could settle on high ground, according to forecasters.  Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued a warning suggesting there could be a danger to life in parts of the East Midlands and Yorkshire as more rain is forecast to fall on the already flooded region.  A yellow weather warning for rain is in place for areas around Nottingham, Sheffield, and Doncaster from 9am on Thursday, as the snow falling across the South West moves north and turns to rain.  Met Office meteorologist Luke Miall said "the worst of the winter weather has now moved through" the South West, but "it's the same one that's going to push its way north and will affect the flooded areas from last week".  The heaviest of the rain is expected to hit the area between 9am and 10am and continue throughout the day.  Forecasters are predicting between 35mm and 45mm of rainfall, and 33 flood warnings are in place across the region after the Met Office warned there could be a risk to life "because these areas are very waterlogged already".  Mr Miall added: "Even some amount of rain could cause rivers to rise."  Mr Miall said the weather is looking "slightly better, but not dry" as we head towards the weekend, describing the forecast as a "mixed bag" with showers still falling across the country.  On Wednesday, the Prime Minister faced heavy criticism over his response to the flooding during a visit to the worst-hit areas.  During Boris Johnson's trip to Stainforth, South Yorkshire, one frustrated woman, who was pushing around a wheelbarrow, refused to speak to him.  She said: "I'm not very happy about talking to you so, if you don't mind, I'll just mope on with what I'm doing.  "You've not helped us up to press. I don't know what you're here today for."  Another told him: "You've took your time Boris, haven't you?"  The Prime Minister later paid a visit to Fishlake, where he told reporters: "We will get people back on their feet."  On Tuesday, he announced that relief funding would be made available for those affected by the floods and said that funding for local councils to help affected households would be made available to the tune of £500 per eligible household.


eveningstandard--2019-11-22--UK weather forecast: Met Office issues weather warnings with two weeks of rain set to fall in 30 hou

UK weather forecast: Met Office issues weather warnings with two weeks of rain set to fall in 30 hours

Britain is braced for a washout weekend with forecasters warning of two weeks worth of rain in the space 30 hours.  Heavy and persistent rain is expected across the country on Saturday with parts of the Midlands that have struggled with heavy flooding set to be hit by another deluge.  Yellow warnings for rain have been issued for Friday, Saturday and Sunday in southwestern England and parts of Scotland.  The rain was due to start in south-west England from 12pm on Friday and last until 6pm on Saturday - meaning a deluge for roughly 30 hours.  About 20 to 30mm of rain is expected widely in the region, though the up-slopes of Dartmoor in south Devon could see 40 to 50mm of rain.  The average rainfall for Devon and Cornwall during November is roughly 135 to 45mm.  A spokesman for the Met Office added that areas such as Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire will see persistent rain arriving from the south early on Saturday morning, which will last through most of the day.  According to the Met Office, rain will be heavy at times, especially on hills where the rainfall could also reach up to 40 to 50mm.  The region is still recovering from heavy flooding that caused devastation in many communities in the last two weeks.  Luke Miall, forecaster at the Met Office, said that although it will be a wet weekend, "temperatures will be milder".  "On Saturday we're looking at temperatures between 8C and 11C, and maximum temperatures on Sunday will be around 12C," he said.  Mr Miall said the next week is also looking unsettled and said forecasters are anticipating having to issue further warnings.  On Friday, 19 households evacuated from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire after a landslip during the floods were allowed to return home.  Some 60 residents had been forced to live with friends, family or in temporary accommodation for more than two weeks while efforts were made to stabilise the cliff face at Berry Hill Quarry site.  Met Office data up to November 17 shows that Nottinghamshire has seen the most rain of all UK counties compared with the average, having seen 189 per cent of its monthly average already.  There are currently 45 flood alerts and six flood warnings in place that have been issued by the Environment Agency. Four of the flood warnings are in the Midlands.  Wet weather is also expected to develop across north-eastern Scotland from Saturday afternoon.  The Met said that general rainfall of 20-40mm was likely through Aberdeenshire, and areas of high ground could reach 60-80 mm in addition to thawing snow.


eveningstandard--2019-12-07--UK weather forecast: Brits brace for gale force winds and severe weather warnings as Storm Atiyah ba

UK weather forecast: Brits brace for gale force winds and severe weather warnings as Storm Atiyah barrels into country

Brits are bracing for 70mph winds, heavy rain and even snow as Storm Atiyah barrels into the country this weekend.  The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for severe gales for west Wales and south west England from 3pm on Sunday through to 9am on Monday.  Storm Atiyah, named by the Irish meteorological service Met Eireann, is expected to move from west to east during this period.  The first named storm of the season could bring winds of 50-60 mph inland and up to 70 mph on the coast, the Met Office said.  Areas outside the warning area could still see winds of between 40 and 50 mph.  Widespread heavy rain will sweep across the country while snow is set to fall on higher grounds in northern England, Scotland and Wales, forecasters said.  Sophie Yeomans, a Met Office meteorologist, warned that strong winds on Sunday could trigger delays on the roads and rail disruption.  She urged the public to "take care around the coast" due to large swells possibly being whipped up.  Ms Yeomans added: "Christmas markets with loose items, loose structures, it's one of those to check is everything secure - your Christmas lights, inflatable Santas."  "Make sure that you're aware of those wind warnings," she added.  She explained that the windy conditions would be worse on the Irish coast.  The Met Office previously said that strong winds are also expected for western parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland, with gusts of up to 57mph overnight.  The unsettled weather is expected to move to the east coast of north England and Scotland in the early hours of Monday morning with gusts up to 55mph.  Ms Yeomans warned residents along the east coast of England to be wary of large waves on Monday.  Looking ahead, she said conditions on Monday would be dry in general, with the odd shower in places, but still cold and windy.  While it was too early to be certain, she explained Tuesday was expected to usher in another wet and windy spell mid-week.  Meanwhile, Met Office spokesman Steven Keates said there will be snow on higher grounds all the way through until Thursday.  "We are not collecting widespread snow in populated areas and it will be nothing unusual for this time of year," he said.


eveningstandard--2019-12-15--UK weather forecast: Severe weather warning for ice with heavy rain forecast amid plummeting tempera

UK weather forecast: Severe weather warning for ice with heavy rain forecast amid plummeting temperatures

Another severe weather warning for ice is in place on Sunday night after heavy rain across a large swathe of the UK.  The yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office covering northern England and southern Scotland between 3am and 10.30am on Monday.  Three similar warnings were issued on Saturday night and Sunday morning, covering Northern Ireland, the east coast from Sheffield up to Perth in central Scotland and northern Wales.  As temperatures plummeted, parts of the country woke up to a dusting of snow after flurries fell across western parts of Scotland and northern England overnight.  Showers also caused sleet to develop in the South West, the Met Office said.  Frequent rain has fallen again on Sunday in western parts of the UK, while the east experienced sunnier conditions.  It was a windy day for many, especially in the South West and south coast, where gusts were expected to reach 50mph.  Forecaster Matthew Box said showers are expected to die off overnight and Monday should be a drier day.  Speaking about Monday morning, Mr Box said: "There will be good spells of sunshine across much of the UK."  This dry spell will last until Monday afternoon when rain is forecast in the south, which should hit London in the early hours of Tuesday morning.  "We will see persistent rain overnight into Tuesday," he said.  While the forecast for Christmas is still unclear, Mr Box said a low pressure system could bring unsettled windy weather followed by "crisper" and more settled weather.  "Whether we see an unsettled windy and wet Christmas or a dry and perhaps sunny Christmas Day remains to be seen," he said.  It comes after police issued warnings to motorists in some areas of northern England on Sunday morning after a fresh covering of snow left vehicles stranded.  North Yorkshire Police said the A170 at Sutton Bank, Thirsk, was closed overnight and reported problems on the A59 Harrogate to Skipton road, in the Yorkshire Dales.  One traffic officer wrote on Twitter: "Blubberhouses is particularly treacherous with a number of vehicles stuck or stranded so please take care or use the A65."  Further south, police warned of snowy conditions on the M62 at its highest point between Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.  There were also reports of a covering of snow in Cumbria and over on the east coast near Scarborough.  New: Daily podcast from the Evening Standard  Subscribe to The Leader on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast or your chosen podcast provider. New episodes every weekday from 4pm.


eveningstandard--2019-12-17--UK weather forecast: Warnings over 70mph gales as Britain braced for 'two weeks' worth of

UK weather forecast: Warnings over 70mph gales as Britain braced for 'two weeks' worth of rain in one day'

Forecasters have warned of 70mph gales hitting the UK as Britain braces for up to two weeks' worth of rain to fall in just one day.  Nine yellow weather warnings for rain, wind and ice have been issued by the Met Office running up until Saturday.  Temperatures are set to plunge across the UK on Tuesday, with areas that saw rain during the day facing a freeze overnight.  Vast swathes of the Midlands have been included in a yellow warning for ice until 10am on Wednesday.  London looks likely to escape the worst of the weather, with cold temperatures throughout the week making way for an unseasonably mild weekend before Christmas.  Simon Partridge, a meteorologist at the Met Office, told the Standard: “The rain we’ve seen in the south east will clear away this evening. The areas that saw rain will get icy later on.”  Overnight on Tuesday and into Wednesday most of country the country will see fog, with temperatures dropping to as low as -5C in England and -8C in Scotland.  However, London is due to remain milder, with the mercury staying in the positive, Mr Partridge said.  As Wednesday moves on it is expected to get wetter across the UK.  Gale force winds are also forecast, especially in the west of the country, with a yellow weather warning predicting winds as fast as 70mph - which may cause disruption to transport links.  This weather front brings with it milder temperatures but also more rain, with a warning in place for the south west of England on Wednesday evening predicting up to 60mm of water to fall in as little as six hours.  Overnight the rain will push east, turning more showery as it moves across the country.  However, weather warnings for rain are in place for the south east of England during Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Mr Partridge added: “The weather will be unsettled heading into the end of the week. On Friday temperatures could reach 12 or 13C - three degrees higher than average.  “This mild weather is blowing up from the south, alongside the earlier gales.  “It will remain unsettled over the weekend and into next week.  “We won’t see any more snow this week or next - it will likely stay unsettled.”


eveningstandard--2019-12-22--UK weather forecast: More than 80 flood warnings in place across country but rain will ease off, exp

UK weather forecast: More than 80 flood warnings in place across country but rain will ease off, experts say

Downpours which have blighted Britain over recent days and disrupted Christmas travel plans are easing off, but more than 80 flood warnings remain in place.  The Met Office, which had put a yellow warning in place until 9am on Sunday, said the weather is improving across the UK today.  But showers are still expected in eastern and western parts of the country including Wiltshire, Yorkshire and East Anglia, it said.  The Environment Agency has issued 88 flood warnings – meaning flooding is expected – for the Midlands, the south, the south west and south east of England.  The agency also issued 237 flood alerts - meaning flooding was possible and people needed be prepared - for the same areas and into the country's north. The Met Office has not issued any national weather warnings.  The south was soaked by showers throughout Saturday.  Surrey had to deal with a tornado as strong winds whipped through Runnymede and Chertsey, felling trees and damaging homes.  Overnight, emergency services in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, had to rescue a mother and her three young sons who became stuck in their car in flood water in Edgecott.  Thames Valley Police urged drivers not to move or ignore “road closed” signs placed on the routes most at risk of flooding.  On Friday night, one officer had to strip down to his boxer shorts to check on a car stuck in Kingsey.  Kent was also badly affected, with the River Medway on the verge of bursting its banks between Teston and West Farleigh near Maidstone.  Elsewhere, the residents of Little Venice Caravan Park in Yalding, Kent, had to be rescued by motorboat.  The Environment Agency also issued a warning, advising people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through standing water. It said just 30cm of flowing flood water is enough to flood a car.  So far this autumn, rainfall records have been broken for South Yorkshire, Nottingham and Lincolnshire and across the country it has been the fifth wettest autumn since records began.  Met Office forecaster Luke Miall said weather is improving across the board with highs of 11C in the Midlands and south, and 5C in northern England and Scotland on Sunday.  "There are more brighter spells but there will be small showers in parts of the county in the afternoon," he said.  "On Monday, it improves as the day goes on across England.  "Those buying Christmas food and gifts will see winds that are not so strong.  "In Scotland and Northern Ireland, however, it will still shower."  The brighter spell follows days of rain across southern England. Nearly 100 yellow rain warnings were in force on Saturday with experts predicting two weeks' worth of precipitation in some parts of the country.  Groundwater levels across parts of the south are still very high, there are likely to be ongoing flood issues in the region.  The rain will gradually clear over the next few days just in time for a crisp, sunny day on December 25 according to the Met Office.


eveningstandard--2019-12-26--Boxing Day weather: Met Office forecasts rain and wind for UK with over 120 flood warnings or alerts

Boxing Day weather: Met Office forecasts rain and wind for UK with over 120 flood warnings or alerts in place

The Met Office has warned that shoppers will have to battle miserable conditions if they want to take advantage of Boxing Day sales.  A huge deluge of rain is expected to sweep across the UK on Thursday, with some parts of the south west of England likely to experience up to 30mm (1.2in) of rainfall.  Other regions could see as much as 20mm (0.8in) as the weather front travels across the country.  The Environment Agency has issued 35 flood warnings – where flooding is expected – and 93 flood alerts – where flooding is possible.  Coastal areas in the south west are also forecast to be hit by winds of up to 50mph.  The conditions are set to put a dampener on what was a mostly pleasant Christmas Day for the UK with Met Office forecaster Alex Burkill predicting that “pretty much everywhere” will see some level of wet weather.  “For most places there is going to be a lot of cloud and some rain around too,” Mr Burkill said.  “The heaviest will be in south-west England and Wales.  “Because of the amount of rain we have seen this month there could also be some localised flooding.”  There is some good news for London shoppers however, with the skies expected to clear by the afternoon as temperatures reach 12C in the South and 5C further north.  Looking ahead, the rain is expected to persist until Saturday in the north west of England while sunshine should return for the London and the south east in time for the weekend.


eveningstandard--2019-12-27--UK weather forecast: Floods close roads as warnings remain after week's worth of rain falls in

UK weather forecast: Floods close roads as warnings remain after week's worth of rain falls in one day

Heavy flooding has swept swathes of the UK after more than a week’s worth of rain and 50mph winds battered the country throughout Boxing Day.  The south-west has seen a number of road closures on Friday as dozens of flood warnings remain in place following yesterday’s deluge.  Bastreet in Cornwall suffered the heaviest rainfall, with 31.6mm recorded over the past 24 hours, compared with a monthly average of 150mm for December, the Met Office confirmed.  The Environment Agency has issued 30 imminent flood warnings across England, along with 85 alerts which suggesting flooding is still possible.  Drivers in south-western England faced delays on Friday morning after the A35, A39 and A377 were all closed in Devon due to inundated roads.  The fire brigade rushed to rescue motorists from a car and a lorry that became stranded earlier today because of a fallen tree and flood waters near Leigh Cross.  Floods in Norfolk, Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire covered roads and left cars submerged, while a burst water main in Milton Keynes affected around 50 homes.  Environment Agency flood duty manager Clare Dinnis said parts of southern England and north Lincolnshire were most at risk of flooding following prolonged spells of rain.  “While the weather outlook is improving, groundwater levels continue to rise after recent rainfall, meaning that there is a continued risk of groundwater flooding in parts of southern England over the next few days,” she said.  “We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely and to operate our flood defences, reducing the risk of flooding to thousands of homes and businesses and helping to keep people safe.”  The agency has been using pumps to reduce water levels at Currymoor, Somerset.  Last night firefighters were called to Plymtree, Devon, to rescue a driver who was unable to leave their car because of the height of the water.  A period of high pressure is expected to bring a dry end to the year for many over the weekend.  However, Met Office forecaster Helen Roberts warned of a split in the forecast later today, with northern parts of the UK set for more rain, as conditions in the south improve.  Saturday’s weather is expected to be similarly split, with drier, brighter spells for England and Wales, and rain for western Scotland.  There was patchy fog on Friday morning, especially across Wales, the Midlands and south-west England.  However conditions are expected to improve and Ms Roberts added that the high pressure will “keep things fairly quiet for the next five to 10 days or so” for much of the country.


newsweek--2019-01-17--California Blizzard Winter Storm Harper Forecast Life Threatening Avalanche Warning Issued

California Blizzard: Winter Storm Harper Forecast 'Life Threatening,' Avalanche Warning Issued

Residents in parts of California have been told to brace themselves for a potentially life-threatening blizzard. The National Weather Service said the severe winter storm which has been hammering the West coast is expected to continue through to the end of the week.  Forecasters said very heavy snow is expected to hit the Sierra Nevada area, such as the Lassen Volcanic National Park, and also the mountains of northern California, including higher elevations of Western Plumas County.  A blizzard warning has been put in effect for areas above 6,500 feet for Thursday morning (January 17). Heavy snowfall is also forecast in areas above 5,500 feet, with as much as six feet of snow expected to fall in some of the higher areas.  “In addition to the heavy snow, heavy rain will also fall across the lower elevations, with most of it happening through Thursday evening,” The National Weather Service said in a forecast.  The blizzard warning is only the fifth issued for the Sierra Nevada area in the past 10 years. Experts are warning those in affected areas to avoid travel if possible as the unsettled weather could result in people being stuck in their vehicles for a long period of time.  “If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages,” a National Weather Service spokesperson said.  “This is a life-threatening situation, especially in the higher elevations. Road crews and first responders may not be able to rescue you. Stay indoors until the snow and wind subside. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented.”  Elsewhere, the Sierra Avalanche Center has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the areas around Lake Tahoe until Friday morning. The main affected areas are the Central Sierra Nevada mountains between Yuba Pass (Highway 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) on the south.  “Blizzard conditions and existing weak layers in the snowpack have created very dangerous and complex avalanche conditions,” the center said in a statement. “Expect widespread, large, and destructive avalanche activity in the mountains. Natural avalanches are likely and human-triggered avalanches are very likely.”  The center adds that “very dangerous” avalanche conditions are expected across all terrains and travel in any area is not recommended.


newsweek--2019-02-11--New York Winter Storm Warning Advisory How Much Snow Will There Be New Jersey Snowfall Forecast

New York Winter Storm Warning, Advisory, How Much Snow Will There Be? New Jersey Snowfall Forecast

Snow was expected to hit the Midwest and the Great Lakes Monday night and make its way east through the night into Tuesday morning. Once there the storm was expected to bring anywhere from six to 12 inches of snow, with more falling in certain areas, according to the National Weather Service.  There was a winter weather advisory issued for the southern part of New York, including New York City, and for southern Connecticut. North of there and more inland there was a winter storm watch in effect.  The winter weather advisory was set to begin at 6 a.m. EST Tuesday and last 24 hours until 6 a.m. Wednesday. That was issues for Southern Connecticut, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester. The winter weather advisory was set to start at 6 a.m. EST Tuesday as well but only stay in effect until midnight for New York City, Northern Nassau and Northwest Suffolk. A winter storm watch was issued for Tuesday morning through Tuesday night in Orange and Northern Passaic, according to the NWS.  The snow in those areas was expected to reach one to four inches along the coastlines and four to seven more inland but in all areas, the snow was expected to impact travel. There would also be ice and rain accumulation following the snow.  Upstate there was a winter storm warning for the “western and southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, and  Lake George Saratoga Region in eastern New York, and the southern Green Mountains in Vermont,” according to Weather Prediction Center.  There eight to 14 inches of snow was expected starting around 10 a.m. EST Tuesday and lasting through most of Wednesday. In Onondaga, Madison and Oneida counties there was six to 10 inches of snow expected and was likely to begin around 6 a.m. Tuesday and last until 7 a.m. Wednesday.  In Jefferson and Lewis counties even more snow was expected with estimates around 14 to 18 inches. Anyone in the area under one of the watches, advisories or warnings should be sure to check their local forecast and follow any instructions from authorities on how to prepare or what to do once the snow arrives.  New Jersey would also be getting some snow, though it would be only about two to five inches and likely isolated to the northeastern part of the state. There was a winter weather advisory in effect there from 6 a.m. Tuesday until the same time Wednesday.  That advisory meant that snow would cause slippery conditions that might cause travel issues and make driving difficult.


thedailyrecord--2019-01-16--Forecasters issue ice weather warning for East Ayrshire

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for East Ayrshire.  Forecasters say that icy patches and wintry showers are expected to hit the area from this evening and into tomorrow morning.  The warning is in place for Wednesday, January 16 at 10pm until Thursday, January 17 at 11am.  The Met Office say that weather could result in some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.  Forecasters have said that there may be some ice on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.  A Met Office spokesperson said: "Icy patches are expected to develop later Wednesday evening or overnight over southern Scotland and Northern Ireland and during the early hours of Thursday over England and and Wales.  "There will also be some wintry showers about, mainly over hills and mountains, but also to some lower levels at times, most likely in parts of Scotland and northern, eastern and central England.  "With the exception of high ground, most places will not see any snow settling."  Read more news from the Kilmarnock Standard


thedailyrecord--2019-04-03--Snow and gales for Scotland as forecasters issue severe weather warning

Hill snow and sleet have hit parts of the country as the wintry start to spring continues.  Temperatures dipped below freezing across the board overnight and are expected to remain in single figures for most of Wednesday.  Forecasters said a deep area of low pressure was centred over the UK, bringing with it the potential to drive showers and produce long spells of wet and changeable weather.  Met Office meteorologist Mark Wilson said: "In the north of the UK there will be more persistent rain and hill snow today, particularly on higher ground in southern Scotland and northern England.  "There is a weather warning in force in those areas for until 10 o'clock.  "There could be some snow to lower levels, but essentially it's a high-ground feature and it could cause some localised disruption over high routes."  Parts of Cumbria, Northumberland and Durham were in the warning area in England, while north of the border it covered parts of Dumfries and Galloway, East and West Lothian, East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire.  Up to 5cm of snow could accumulate above 200m and up to 10cm above 400m, the Met Office said.  The band of rain and hill snow will push eastwards through Wednesday, while Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to see strong winds with coastal gales.  There will be sunshine and some rain for the southern and western parts, although showers are forecast to be heavy with hail and thunder mixed in.  Temperatures will remain on the cold side, with around 5C or 6C the maximum for many and 10C expected in the south-east.  Little change in the conditions is expected for Thursday, although the focus for most of the showers will be in the south-west of the UK.  Hill snow will persist across high areas in the north, while in the south-west some drier and brighter weather is expected to arrive.  There is an improving picture towards the end of the week, with brighter, drier and warmer conditions expected for many parts on Friday and into the weekend.


thedailyrecord--2019-12-02--Heavy rain to batter Scotland as forecasters issue 18-hour weather warning

Heavy rain is expected to batter large parts of Scotland this week.  Forecasters have issued an 18-hour yellow weather warning from 6am on Thursday to midday on Friday, December 6.  Met Office experts are anticipating persistent heavy rain which could lead to localised flooding in the Highlands.  Areas expected to be affected by the heavy showers include Fort William , Tobermory, Portree and Ullapool.  A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Persistent heavy rain followed by showers are likely to produce some localised flooding and travel disruption.  “Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer.  “Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer.  “Some minor interruptions to power supplies and other services are possible.”


thedenverpost--2019-02-13--Colorado weather forecast calls for red flag winter storm warnings on same day

Colorado weather forecast calls for red flag, winter storm warnings on same day

Nothing speaks to Colorado’s diverse landscapes, climates and weather more than Wednesday’s statewide weather forecast featuring simultaneous red flag, winter and high-wind warnings.  If you are in the foothills of the Eastern Slope just west of Denver, beware of powerful winds. If you live between Steamboat Springs and Gunnison, be prepared for winter driving conditions including falling snow and icy roads. And if you live in the southeast corner of Colorado, be on the lookout for smoke plumes because the fire danger is high.  In the middle of all this weather mayhem, Denver sits in a comfort zone, where sunny skies and southwest breezes will push temperatures up to around 60 degrees.  Temperatures in Denver will gradually decrease through President’s Day weekend, with highs of 57 degrees on Thursday, 54 on Friday, 44 on Saturday, 32 on Sunday and 29 on Monday.  During that period it could rain, snow or both beginning late Thursday night. At around 11 p.m. it could start to rain. Early Friday the rain could turn to snow in Denver. There is a slight chance for snow Sunday night, weather forecasters say. On Monday it could snow as well, the NWS says.


theguardianuk--2019-01-16--UK weather snow and ice warnings as cold snap forecast

UK weather: snow and ice warnings as cold snap forecast

Winter is predicted to tighten its grip across the country with temperatures widely dropping close to or below freezing, ending a spell of unseasonably warm weather.  The Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow showers, strong winds and icy conditions for much of the UK.  While the cold weather will be noticeable to most, the snow is not expected to accumulate, the Met Office said  Dan Suri, the Met Office’s chief meteorologist, said: “From Thursday colder Arctic air will have spread across the country, with temperatures struggling to reach above 5C [41F] or 6C for most of us. This is close to the average January temperature for the UK, but since it has been quite a mild winter so far, many will notice the difference by the end of the week.  “It’s going to feel very cold overnight with temperatures widely dipping close to or below freezing.”  The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings across much of the UK. There could be ice on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, putting people at risk of slips and falls, and some commuters could experience longer journey times on the roads, and on buses and trains. Drivers have been told to take care travelling over the hills and in northern coastal areas.  Colder air will move across the UK on Wednesday followed by even colder air arriving from the Arctic on Thursday.  Widespread frost and icy stretches are expected from Wednesday night and will continue into the weekend, the Met Office said. Scotland, parts of the north, and eastern England could also see snow showers.  The drop in temperatures does not mean the return of the “beast from the east”, which brought heavy snowfall last year.  Marco Petagna, a Met Office meteorologist, said: “It has been so mild this winter that it will be a bit of a shock to the system even though temperatures will be average for this time of year or just below.”  Dr Emer O’Connell from Public Health England said: “Experience shows us that every winter thousands of people are seriously affected and even die from illnesses linked to the cold.”  She added: “All of us should be heating our homes to at least 18C, keeping up to date with weather forecasts and planning our days around them – simple steps can really help protect against the cold.”


theindependent--2019-01-06--UK weather forecast Yellow warning issued as Britain braces for 75mph gale force winds

UK weather forecast: Yellow warning issued as Britain braces for 75mph gale force winds

Gale force winds are set to batter parts of Britain on Monday as forecasters warn of widespread travel disruption.  A Met Office yellow weather warning has been issued for Scotland as “very strong winds” of up to 75mph are expected to sweep across northern and eastern areas until Tuesday.  The high winds are likely to cause delays to bus, rail, air and ferry services and make journeys longer in affected areas, according to the Met Office.  There is also a risk of power cuts across Scotland, and possible delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed road routes and bridges.  The Met Office said: “Very strong winds are expected to affect northern and parts of eastern Scotland on Monday and Monday night.  “Gusts of 65 to 75mph are likely, particularly in the far north and northeast, before winds gradually ease from the west during Tuesday.”  Some coastal and seafront routes in Scotland could also see spray from large waves.  Met Office meteorologist Mark Wilson said: “Winds will strengthen across all areas [of the UK] but particularly in northern Scotland.”  The rest of the UK will remain largely cloudy at the beginning of the week, but it is set to feel much colder as the week progresses.  A chill could see temperatures of around -2C or -3C in Scotland on Tuesday morning while northern England, Wales and the Midlands will stay just above 0C.  A bitterly cold start is expected on Wednesday morning with temperatures of -3 or -4C in Scotland, around -3C in Blackpool, Manchester and the Lake District, while Newcastle could manage 2C to 3C.  There could also be some freezing fog in northern areas on Wednesday.  A cold snap in central and eastern parts of Europe saw heavy snowfall and travel chaos over the past week.  Three people died in Greece after blizzards swept across much of the country. The body of the 66-year-old woman was recovered from an overturned car in the southeastern region of Keratea on Saturday.  Two men – including the woman’s husband – were found dead close by to the vehicle. It is thought the car was swept away by flood waters caused by the bad weather.  Heavy snow also caused significant travel problems in Germany and forced the evacuation of one town in Austria.


theindependent--2019-01-23--UK weather forecast Met Office issues severe ice warning as freezing temperatures drop below -10C

UK weather forecast: Met Office issues severe ice warning as freezing temperatures drop below -10C

The Met Office has warned of more snow and icy conditions across Britain, with falling temperatures set to make it the chilliest day of the week.  A “yellow” severe weather warning for ice is in place across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the west coast of Scotland until 11am today.  Motorists have been advised to be extra careful on the roads, and there is a risk of slipping on pavements and cycle paths.  Police in North Yorkshire warned of “incredibly bad driving conditions” in the region overnight.  The wintry conditions are expected to cause some disruption to rush-hour rail services, with Merseyrail warning of delays and cancellations, and Greater Anglia Rail advising customers of speed restrictions.  Wednesday is expected to be the coldest day of the week, with northern parts of the country waking up to temperatures of -2C. In Braemar, Aberdeenshire, the overnight temperature dropped to -10.2C.  Temperatures will climb to only 3C or 4C across much of the country this afternoon. While coastal regions can expect more snow and sleet showers throughout the day, most of the inland snow will be restricted to hilly areas. Eastern parts of the country will see some sunshine.  Aidan McGivern, Met Office meteorologist, said Wednesday would see “widely frosty conditions (and) icy patches, so watch out for slippery roads and pavements.”  He added: “It’s a mixture of sunny spells for eastern areas and showers for western areas. Temperatures will languish in the mid-single figures.”  Tuesday’s hail, snow and sleet showers caused significant travel disruption in large parts of the country. Police Scotland said wintry conditions had caused 125 crashes throughout the day.  There were a series of flight cancellations and delays at airports in Manchester, Belfast and Stornoway because of the icy conditions.  The M40 saw severe delays as snow covered the southeast on Tuesday afternoon, while the B974 in Aberdeenshire was shut after several vehicles got stuck in the snow.  Forecasters warned the freezing temperatures and icy conditions will prevail again early Thursday morning.  Temperatures are set to climb slightly towards the end of the week, reducing the likelihood of frost, ice and snow for a few days before another cold snap arrives next week.  Tony Wardle, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “Our latest forecast shows signs of a change to less cold weather from Friday due to a westerly wind pattern, rather than colder north easterly winds as previous forecasts suggested.  “Beyond this briefly less cold spell, it looks like temperatures will once again take a downward turn with the chance of snow, ice and frosts returning next week.”


theindependent--2019-01-24--UK weather forecast Met Office issues severe ice warning as snow and sleet hit Britain

UK weather forecast: Met Office issues severe ice warning as snow and sleet hit Britain

Forecasters have warned of icy conditions across Britain, as the big freeze brings more wintry and potentially-hazardous conditions to many parts of the country.  A “yellow” severe weather warning for ice is in place across most of Scotland, northern England, the Midlands and south-east until 11am on Thursday.  Motorists have been advised to be extra careful on the roads following several motorway crashes on Wednesday.  The Met Office said commuters could also experience problems getting around in the cold snap today, following yesterday’s weather-related transport disruption.  Rail services in the northwest and eastern England were hit by a series of delays and cancellations, and the runway at Liverpool Airport was briefly closed because of the icy conditions.  Overnight temperatures plunged as low as -8.5C at Altnaharra in Sutherland, while -5C was recorded as far south as Cavendish in Suffolk.  The Met Office said the combination of sub-zero temperatures and yesterday’s rain showers could leave treacherous stretches of ice on pavements and cycle paths. More sleet and snow, expected to move south across England today, could make conditions worse.  Aidan McGivern, Met Office meteorologist, said it would be “cold and frosty out there for most of us… watch out for those icy patches".  He added: “We start the day with a mixture of rain, sleet and snow falling onto frosty surfaces so there’s a continued risk of ice to watch out for.”  An area of cloud, rain and hill snow over central England will move towards southern areas later on Thursday. Some freezing rain is expected to affect parts of Greater London for a time.  The areas behind the band of wintry weather – particularly in northeast England – could see some brighter spells of sunshine.  Temperatures on Thursday will generally be milder than Wednesday, however, with highs of around 10C in the southwest.  Friday will see temperatures rise slightly, as a warm front moves across the country and reduces the likelihood of ice and snow over the weekend.  But wintry conditions and freezing temperatures are set to return next week. Mr McGivern predicted “a mixture of rain, sleet and snow” and more “frost and ice to watch out for”.


theindependent--2019-01-28--London weather forecast Warnings issued as aposheavy snowapos and ice to blanket capital and So

London weather forecast: Warnings issued as 'heavy snow' and ice to blanket capital and South East

London and the South East are expected to bear the brunt of an Arctic blast as heavy snow and ice hit, bringing travel disruption and power cuts.  Up to 10cm of snow is expected to fall overnight on Tuesday evening, turning to ice on Wednesday morning.  The capital is set to be worst affected but the East of England, Midlands and South West will also be hit by the wintry weather.  Weather warnings of snow and ice are in place from 9pm Tuesday to 12pm Wednesday in these places.  Snowfall of up to 3cm is likely to be widespread but some areas could see up to 10cm, especially over higher ground.  The Met Office has warned of “a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel”.  There is also a “slight chance” some rural areas could be cut off and that power cuts will cause disruption to services, such as mobile phone coverage.  The public has also been warned of the risk of slips and falls on icy surfaces.  Forecasters predicted there could be also be some snow over higher ground in Scotland and northern England on Monday evening, while much of the UK will wake to a cold and frosty start on Tuesday morning.  London is expected to see highs of just 4C or 5C this week.  Temperatures will hover around zero most nights, potentially plunging to -3C on Wednesday.  Forecaster Ellie Creed said: “It’s a case of normal wintry hazards that we would expect – snow, ice, frost are going to be quite prevalent over the next few days.”  The cold snap comes after parts of the UK were battered by 70mph winds over the weekend.  Areas of Wales were left without electricity on Sunday after overhead cables were brought down.  Transport for London (TfL) has insisted London will not grind to a standstill amid the predicted snowfall.  A spokeswoman told the Evening Standard all transport agencies would be “working around the clock to minimise disruption” to Tube, bus, rail and road networks.


theindependent--2019-01-28--UK snow forecast Met Office issues weather warnings as freezing conditions sweep country and temper

UK snow forecast: Met Office issues weather warnings as freezing conditions sweep country and temperatures fall

Britain is bracing for heavy snow, sleet and ice after the Met Office issued two yellow weather warnings for the next few days.  Snow showers will develop in the northwest on Monday night, and by Tuesday a band of rain, sleet and snow will move eastwards across the country.  A yellow weather warning for “possibly heavy snow” is in place for London and the southeast, from Tuesday night to Wednesday lunchtime.  The Met Office said there was a chance of travel disruption in the southeast and a small risk of power cuts, triggered by the freezing weather.  The weather experts warned rural communities should take particular care, as they are at risk of becoming cut off.  The snow in eastern England is likely to clear on Wednesday, but around 1cm to 3cm is expected to accumulate “quite widely”, the Met Office said, with the possibility of 5cm to 10cm falling on higher ground.  “It’s a case of normal wintry hazards that we would expect – snow, ice, frost are going to be quite prevalent over the next few days,” said forecaster Ellie Creed.  Temperatures may fall to -2C in London and Manchester on Tuesday, with conditions likely to be colder outside of major cities.  A yellow weather warning for ice is also in place until Monday lunchtime for Scotland.  Temperatures will further plummet in early February, with snow showers continuing across the country next week.  The Met Office said there was a chance of “disruptive snow” in the coming days but added that the forecast was still uncertain.  The freezing temperatures follow a wintry weekend that left parts of Wales without electricity on Sunday after overhead cables fell.


theindependent--2019-01-28--UK weather forecast aposHeavy snowapos warnings issued by Met Office as freezing conditions swe

UK weather forecast: 'Heavy snow' warnings issued by Met Office as freezing conditions sweep country and temperatures fall

Britain is bracing for heavy snow, sleet and ice after the Met Office issued two yellow weather warnings for the next few days.  Snow showers will develop in the northwest on Monday night and by Tuesday a band of rain, sleet and snow will move eastwards across the country.  A yellow weather warning for "possibly heavy snow" is in place for London and the southeast, from Tuesday night to Wednesday lunchtime.  The Met Office said there was a chance of travel disruption in the southeast and a small risk of power cuts, triggered by the freezing weather.  It warned rural communities to take particular care, as they are at risk of becoming cut off.  The snow in eastern England is likely to clear on Wednesday but around 1cm to 3cm is expected to accumulate "quite widely", the Met Office said, with the possibility of 5cm to 10cm falling on higher ground.  "It's a case of normal wintry hazards that we would expect - snow, ice, frost are going to be quite prevalent over the next few days," said forecaster Ellie Creed.  Temperatures may fall to -2C in London and Manchester on Tuesday, with conditions likely to be colder outside of major cities.  A yellow weather warning for ice is also in place until Monday lunchtime for Scotland.  Temperatures will further plummet in early February, with snow showers continuing across the country next week.  The Met Office said there was a chance of "disruptive snow" in the coming days but added that the forecast was still uncertain.  The freezing temperatures follow a wintry weekend that left parts of Wales without electricity on Sunday after overhead cables fell.


theindependent--2019-01-29--UK weather - live updates Heaviest snow of winter forecast as Met Office issues ice warnings across

UK weather - live updates: Heaviest snow of winter forecast as Met Office issues ice warnings across Britain

Britain is facing its heaviest wintry storms of the year so far today, with up to 10cm of snow forecast to fall on higher ground as temperatures drop across large parts of the country.  Weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued by the Met Office and flurries were reported in Glasgow overnight. Snow showers are even forecast in London, but may fall as sleet and not settle.  Around 0.4in to 1.2in (1cm-3cm) could accumulate on lower-lying levels, with the possibility of 2in to 4in (5cm-10cm) falling on higher ground, Marco Petagna from the Met Office said.  Please allow a moment for our liveblog to load


theindependent--2019-01-31--UK weather forecast aposRisk to lifeapos snow warning issued as temperatures hit -14C

UK weather forecast: 'Risk to life' snow warning issued as temperatures hit -14C

A severe weather alert warning of a risk to life has been issued as forecasters warned heavy snow would spread to more parts of Britain.  The Met Office has an amber warning for snow in place across the southwest and south Wales for 2pm to 9pm on Thursday as up to 10cm is predicted to fall in some places.  It follows the coldest temperatures so far this winter, with the mercury dropping to -14.4C in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, on Thursday morning.  It is the lowest recorded in the UK for seven years since temperatures fell to -15.6C in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, in 2012.  The lowest ever recorded in the UK was -27.2C, again in Braemar, on 10 January 1982, and in Altnaharra, Scotland, on 30 December 1995.  Forecasters have warned a band of rain will arrive on Thursday afternoon, quickly turning to snow and becoming heavy at times.  Between 3cm to 7cm of snow will accumulate within two to three hours, and up to 10cm in some areas.  The Met Office has warned travel delays are likely on roads and could cause some vehicles to become stranded, while there is likely to be delays to rail services.  Highways England has urged motorists to “take care when driving” and advised the key routes affected include the A30, the A38 and the M5.  Met Office spokesperson Grahame Medge warned motorists could be putting their lives at risk if they found themselves stranded and unprepared – and told them to only travel if absolutely necessary.  “If people don’t heed the warning and put themselves at risk then there’s the potential for situations to become dramatic quite quickly,” he told The Independent.  “For example, if someone set off on a journey and their car got stuck and they were in their car for a long time and weren’t prepared, it could become a risk to life.  “We are warning people to be ready for that situation; try to plan ahead and make sure you have a hot drink, warm clothing and a phone with battery.”  The AA advises motorists to keep a blanket, shovel, de-icer and torch in their cars during the winter months.  In the event of severe weather, the AA also recommends carrying winter clothing, such as a hat, scarf and gloves, sturdy footwear and a flask of hot drink.  Areas which will be most affected by the amber warning in England are Hampshire, Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.  In Wales, the warning is for Blanenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan.  Mr Medge said temperatures would continue to be cold overnight on Thursday, through to the early part of next week.  “It will be down to freezing and below quite widely across England with grass and air frost on Thursday night, and sub-zero temperatures quite widely across Scotland,” he said.  “When we get snow that tends to warm the temperatures a bit so temperatures on Friday will be in low single figures for a large part of the UK.  “This weekend is expected to remain reasonably cold and snow is expected on Sunday.  “Monday is looking to be drier but remaining cold into the early part of next week.”  Southeastern trains said 21 trains were being cancelled or altered on Thursday morning to minimise the impact of ice forming on the rails and to ensure lines were clear.  Transport for Wales warned snowfall could cause short-notice delays and alterations on its services on Thursday and Friday while the alert is in place.  There are already changes to services in place on the Heart of Wales line and Cambrian line.  Bristol airport said it was running as normal on Thursday morning, but advised customers to allow extra time for travelling to the airport and to keep up to date with weather and travel updates.  Manchester and Liverpool airports were brought to a standstill on Wednesday morning, although a full service had resumed at Liverpool by 2pm and one runway was also opened at Manchester by midday.  Several schools in the cities were also forced to close their doors because of the harsh conditions.  Councils have prepared for heavy snowfall, with more than 1.4 million tons of salt stockpiled, the Local Government Association said.


theindependent--2019-01-31--UK weather forecast Fresh snowfall leads Met office to issue warning of treacherous icy conditions

UK weather forecast: Fresh snowfall leads Met office to issue warning of treacherous icy conditions on roads as temperatures could drop to -12C

More snow will bring treacherous icy conditions to Britain's roads, forecasters have warned as they suggested temperatures could drop to -12C in parts of Scotland.  This year’s record low of -10.8C could be broken, the Met office said, adding that London could see its second dusting of snow of the winter.  Yellow weather warnings for ice are in place in north-western Scotland and the northern and western isles, alerting travellers to be wary of slippery roads.  A similar warning is in place for north-west England, south-west England, Wales, Yorkshire and Humber.  The Midlands, east of England, Greater London and the south of England should also beware of fog making driving on icy roads even more complicated on Thursday morning.  A yellow warning for snow is also in place across large swathes of England and is due to remain in place until late on Friday night.  Councils have prepared for heavy snowfall, with more than 1.4 million tonnes of salt stockpiled, the Local Government Association said.  Most of Scotland should also be prepared for snowfall, forecasters said as they urged commuters to check local conditions before venturing out.  The deepest snowfall recorded by the Met Office at 9am on Wednesday was 11cm at Tulloch Bridge in Inverness-shire.  Depths of 9cm were also recorded in Thomastown in Co Fermanagh and Spadeadam in Cumbria.  Manchester and Liverpool airports were brought to a standstill on Wednesday morning, although a full service had resumed at Liverpool by 2pm and one runway was also opened at Manchester by midday.  An injured climber was also rescued during a seven-hour operation after falling down a gully during an avalanche on Wales' Mount Snowdon.  The man was amongst a team of climbers caught in the snowslide on and had suffered a broken leg.  Volunteers from Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, an RAF rescue team and the coastguard launched a successful rescue operation after the group became trapped in the mountain’s Right Hand Trinity gully after fresh snow fell on Tuesday afternoon.  Several schools in the cities were also forced to close their doors because of the harsh conditions.  The latest weather warnings came after Nest thermostats failed to work and users around the world wre unable to adjust their app-and website-controlled heating systems because the online service was down.  Nest's range of thermostats, smoke detectors and cameras are intended to make people's houses safer by adding the internet to commonly used technology.


theindependent--2019-02-06--UK weather forecast Met Office issues warnings over 70mph winds as snow set to return

UK weather forecast: Met Office issues warnings over 70mph winds as snow set to return

Winds of up to 70mph are set to batter Britain before snow returns at the end of the month, forecasters have warned.  Weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for large swathes of the UK from 10pm Wednesday until Thursday morning and much of Friday and Saturday.  Heavy rain is also predicted for Scotland at the end of the week and into the weekend.  Gales could cause large waves, disruption to travel and power cuts, Met Office forecaster Alex Burkill warned.  Rain is also expected for much of the country on Wednesday night, especially in the South and South East, before it pushes west later on.  “The biggest issue is the strong winds; they are really going to be strengthening Wednesday evening," Mr Burkill told The Independent. “The windiest places will be will be South coastal parts and the South West, where we are likely to see gusts of 60-70mph. Across the bulk of the country we could get gusts of 50mph in the early hours of Thursday.  “It won’t be a particularly cold night. Most places will be around 6-7C but there’s likely to be some snow mixed in with the rain over the hills in Scotland.”  While Thursday will be drier and less windy with highs of about 9-10C, the weather will become more unsettled on Friday "with rain for most places, which could be heavy at times," Mr Bukhill said.  He also warned of "very strong winds for most of the UK of up to 50-60mph and exposed parts seeing gusts of 70mph."  The unsettled weather will continue into Saturday, turning more settled on Sunday, he said.  There will be highs of 12C on Friday, 11C Saturday and 9C Sunday, although it could feel colder in the wind.  Temperatures are expected to stay around average or slightly above for much of February, although snow could return at the end of the month.  “With those wind speeds we are likely to get some large waves and inland there may be some tree branches blowing around,” Mr Burkill said. “People need to be aware there’s likely to be some disruption to travel and there could be some power cuts and other utilities could be affected. As we go through much of February it looks like temperatures will stay around or above normal however towards the end of the month into March there are hints that we could end up with some snow.”  The forecaster said the latest storm has not yet been named – but it has not been ruled out.


theindependent--2019-02-07--UK weather forecast Wind and flood warnings issued by Met Office as 80mph gales pummel Britain

UK weather forecast: Wind and flood warnings issued by Met Office as 80mph gales pummel Britain

Power cuts and travel delays could hit the UK as Atlantic gales of up to 70mph sweep in from this morning.  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across Wales and southern and central parts of England.  It advised the public there could be disruption to roads and rail, and possible blackouts.  Overnight winds reached 79mph on the Isle of Wight and 67mph on the Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall.  London and other inland regions are expected to weather gusts of 50 to 60mph early on Thursday morning, as the wind pushes further north.  While the winds will ease off into breezy weather mid-morning, leaving sunshine and showers, gusts are due to pick up again by midday on Friday, with a warning for then covering most of the UK and remaining in place until Saturday evening.  This will be accompanied by a warning for persistent heavy rain in Scotland, where as much as 60mm is forecast to fall over high ground. The Met Office said melting snow over the weekend would contribute to the risk of flooding.  It said there was also a risk of thunder and hail throughout the rest of the week.  He said: “Be mindful that there could be some tricky conditions on the roads, for example there will be strong winds that could affect transport, like high-sided vehicles crossing bridges, so there could be delays.”  Temperatures will stay mild on Thursday, with highs of 7C in Scotland and 10C in the south of England, Mr Wilson added.


theindependent--2019-03-18--UK weather forecast Flood warnings issued with more rain on way before temperatures climb to 17C

UK weather forecast: Flood warnings issued with more rain on way before temperatures climb to 17C

Torrential rain and high river levels have left much of England and Wales at risk of flooding on Monday, experts have warned.  The Environment Agency has put 18 flood warnings and 27 lower-risk flood alerts in force, with the majority in Yorkshire and the Midlands. Natural Resources Wales have one flood warning and four flood alerts in place.  The Met Office said more showers are expected to hit western parts of the country today following the weekend’s heavy downpours, which saw a month’s worth of rainfall in some areas.  However, conditions are expected to get warmer and drier over the next few days as the rain finally eases up.  And forecasters are predicting a return to February’s mild and pleasant weather, with temperatures set to climb as high as 17C by the end of the week.  The Environment Agency said its teams were still out operating flood defences on Monday, having installed a series of temporary barriers to keep communities safe.  Six flood warnings are in place along the River Ouse, including two in York, with a further five warnings on the River Swale and one on the River Ure.  The River Severn had six flood warnings in force along its course, while there were further warnings were issued along the River Dee at Farndon and Keswick in Cumbria.  Fire engines had to pump flood water away to protect homes in Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden in West Yorkshire at the weekend.  West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service also tweeted pictures of firefighters rescuing people trapped in vehicles in rising floods.  Meteorologist John West said the current high river levels were due the weekend’s rain, with parts of Wales having half a month’s rain in the space of a day.  Mr West said on Monday: “The wettest areas over the next few hours are the south-west, Scotland and west Wales. We are probably going to see an additional 10mm over the hills of west Wales.”  The meteorologist said temperatures could rise toward the mid-teens on Tuesday before climbing even higher by the end of the week.  He added: “There’s certainly going to be a bit of an improvement. We should probably get up to about 11 degrees as a max somewhere in the south-east (on Monday), that jumps up by Tuesday with highs of 14 in the south-east.  “We will probably hang on to those temperatures in the mid-teens, we could see 16 or 17 as we go through the back end of the week.”


theindependent--2019-04-03--UK weather forecast Met Office issues snow warning as temperatures set to plummet

UK weather forecast: Met Office issues snow warning as temperatures set to plummet

Temperatures are expected to fall below freezing again tonight with heavy hail and snow in parts of the country as the wintry start to spring continues.  The cold weather is predicted to last until the weekend as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for parts of northern England and southern Scotland.  The forecast follows hill snow and sleet which was seen around those parts of the country this morning.  Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said: "There won't be any major change tonight so it's going to be a cold one again with possible temperatures of minus 2C and minus 3C."  Last night saw temperatures of around minus 3C in parts of the country with the coldest weather seen in Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, where temperatures dropped to nearly minus 4C.  Up to 5cm of snow could accumulate in areas above 200m and up to 15cm is possible in the Scottish Highlands, the Met Office said.  Temperatures are expected to remain in the single figures during the day, around 5C or 6C as a maximum for many, with 10C expected in the south-east.  Forecasters said a deep area of low pressure was centred over the UK, bringing with it the potential to drive showers and produce long spells of wet and changeable weather.  Met Office meteorologist Mark Wilson said: "In the north of the UK there will be more persistent rain and hill snow today, particularly on higher ground in southern Scotland and northern England.  "There is a weather warning in force in those areas for until 10 o'clock. There could be some snow to lower levels, but essentially it's a high-ground feature and it could cause some localised disruption over high routes."  Parts of Cumbria, Northumberland and Durham were affected by the warning, as were parts of Dumfries and Galloway, East and West Lothian, East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire across the Scottish border.  The band of rain and hill snow will move eastwards through Wednesday, while Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to see strong winds with coastal gales.  Elsewhere, there will be sunshine and some rain in southern and western parts of the country, but heavy showers with hail and thunder are also forecast.  Similar conditions are expected on Thursday, although most of the showers will move to the south-west of the UK.  Mr Burkill added that the cold weather was not entirely unexpected for this time of year.  "It's cold for sure, but it's not perhaps as uncommon as you might think," he said.  "Snow is actually more likely to fall in April than in November."


theindependent--2019-04-17--UK weather forecast Temperatures to hit 25C over Easter weekend as heatwave sparks aposdeadly pol

UK weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 25C over Easter weekend as heatwave sparks 'deadly pollen bomb' warning

Britain is set to bask in blue skies, sunshine and the warmest temperatures of the year during the long Easter weekend, as forecasters predicted highs in the mid-twenties.  The four-day spring break is expected to see the hottest days of the year so far, with temperatures climbing to 23C or 24C in the southeast, and possibly even reaching 25C in isolated spots.  It will leave parts of the country warmer than the Spanish holiday destinations of Marbella and Torremolinos, where temperature will struggle to reach 20C over Easter.  The anticipated heatwave has prompted concerns about pollen, with Sonia Munde, head of services for Asthma UK, warning: “A deadly pollen bomb is due to hit … putting people with asthma at risk of a potentially life-threatening asthma attack.”  Discussing the ways that asthma sufferers can protect themselves, Ms Munde added: “Take your prescribed preventer medicine to soothe your irritated airways so you’re less likely to react to the pollen trigger.  “Take hay fever medicines such as antihistamines as they stop the allergic reaction that triggers asthma symptoms and keep itchy eyes and runny noses at bay. Everyone with asthma should keep their blue reliever inhaler with them at all times in case of an emergency.”  The Met Office said an earlier spring might have led to plants flowering sooner, potentially increasing the risk of pollen.  Temperatures will climb into the high teens on Wednesday before climbing above 20C on Thursday in time the four-day break. Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin said: “As we go into the long weekend, the weather is fine, warm and sunny.”  Temperatures could reach the high teens in many parts of the country on Wednesday, said Mr Deakin, who predicted any residual cloud over the Midlands, Wales and Scotland to “melt away” this afternoon.  Although clear and sunny conditions will be widespread on Friday and Saturday, some parts of the UK will experience a turn for the worse over the second half of the holiday.  The Met Office is predicting some cloudy spells and patchy rain in the north and west on Saturday and Sunday.  “The second half of the weekend, there’s a bit of uncertainty about that,” said Mr Deakin. “I suspect many places will stay fine and with sunshine, but there is an increasing chance of a bit more cloud and rain at times in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and into other western areas.”  The last time Britain enjoyed temperatures over 20C was a late winter heatwave at the end of February, when several records for the season were broken.  The warmest-ever February day was recorded at Ceredigion in Wales, with the mercury hitting 20.6C. Daily maximum temperatures for the month reached their highest since records began in 1910, according to the Met Office.


theindependent--2019-06-17--UK weather forecast Met Office issues flood warnings as thunderstorm set to lash Britain with rain

UK weather forecast: Met Office issues flood warnings as thunderstorm set to lash Britain with rain

Britain is braced for two days of thunderstorms which could bring hail, lightning and more flooding.  The Met Office has weather warnings for storms and floods in place from 6pm on Tuesday until 9pm on Wednesday.  The alert covers a large part of southern and eastern England, stretching from Bath in the southwest to Hull in the north.  Heavy downpours could cause particular disruption to already rain-hit places such as Lincolnshire, where almost 600 households in and around Wainfleet were told to leave as the area was hit by flash flooding.  The town first flooded on Wednesday after more than two months’ worth of rain fell in two days, causing the River Steeping to burst its banks.  The Environment Agency described the situation as “unprecedented” after 132mm of rain fell between Monday and Wednesday.  RAF Chinook helicopters dropped an additional 76 tons of sand and ballast in the area on Sunday after drafting in 270 one-ton sandbags in an attempt to repair the bank on Friday.  Forecaster Dean Hall said the Met Office was “keeping an eye on it as there could be some issues with surface water and flooding”.  There were six flood warnings and 17 flood alerts in place on Monday morning, affecting parts of eastern and western England.  The northeast, Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to see periods of heavy rain and hail on Monday, broken up by bright, sunny spells.  Rain will also hit parts of northwest England, the Midlands and Wales, but will die out by the evening, forecasters say.  In the southeast, a cloudy start to the week is expected, while temperatures in the region, East Anglia and along the south coast are predicted to hit around 21C and 22C.  Things are then expected to take a turn for the worse on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Sunny spells and showers are predicted for Thursday and Friday, with the heaviest rainfall in the north.  Forecaster Bonnie Diamond told The Independent: “On Tuesday temperatures will be in the low twenties in southern England with a chance of 24C in the best of the sunshine.  “Quite a wide area could see showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday.  “With the heaviest showers there’s a chance 15-30mm could fall within an hour, and with that there’s a chance of hail.  “It looks like it will be fine and dry this weekend but next week will be more unsettled, particularly for northwestern parts of the UK, although it could stay drier and warm in the southeast.”


theindependent--2019-06-21--Glastonbury 2019 weather forecast Met Office issues thunderstorms warning ahead of festival

Glastonbury 2019 weather forecast: Met Office issues thunderstorms warning ahead of festival

Glastonbury is back in business this year and the full lineup has been announced, so the biggest question remaining is whether the weather will be any good.  With Stormzy, The Cure and The Killers all set to headline the Pyramid stage, festival-goers are keen to know if the British summertime will deliver a beautiful setting for performances from the world’s best live acts... or if they’ll need to pack a raft and some wellington boots instead of sunglasses and shorts.  At the moment it’s looking mixed: weather during 28 – 30 June is currently set to be fairly warm and dry, with some risk of thunderstorms as an area of high pressure arrives in the UK from Europe.  According to the Met Office, temperatures will rise considerably next week and forecasters are “confident” that southern parts of the UK will be hit by heavy thunderstorms.  However, spokesman Grahame Madge told Somerset Live that uncertainty still surrounds how far the storms will spread as a plume of hotter air is pushed towards the UK from the south.  “Conditions continue to be quite unsettled for next week,” he said. “At this stage we are quite confident that the current weather pattern will drive up a plume of hotter air from the south through next week.  “This means that a lot of warmth will be brought up, but also moisture will be brought with that, and we are confident that this will spark thunderstorms in large parts of southern England, and this will quite possibly be a daily occurrence.  “However, the uncertainty is around just how far west these thunderstorms will travel.”  “We are expecting these storms on Monday and Tuesday, and there is a continued risk of heavy thundery showers heading further into the week up to Thursday, and these could well be torrential downpours,” he continued.  “However, the current model is indicating that these will be further east and could miss Somerset entirely, but at the moment it is proving very hard to track this warm air coming up from the south. It is very possible that Somerset could see some heavy thunderstorms.”  Definitely bring your waterproofs, then.


theindependent--2019-06-27--UK weather forecast Warnings of 50mph winds before temperatures soar to 34C this weekend

UK weather forecast: Warnings of 50mph winds before temperatures soar to 34C this weekend

Parts of the UK will be battered by 50mph winds – before temperatures soar to 34C this weekend.  The worst of the strong, gusty winds are expected to hit the west country from midnight on Thursday.  A weather warning is in place until 12pm on Friday for Cornwall, Devon, Isles of Scilly, Plymouth and Somerset – where Glastonbury Festival is being held on Worthy Farm.  The Met Office warned the wind could cause delays to road, rail, air and ferry travel.  But it’s good news for festival-goers as the blustery weather should soon blow over in time for a warm and sunny weekend.  The winds will remain strong in the southwest on Thursday night before early cloud clears on Friday to leave a sunny day with most places feeling hotter.  The best of the heat will be seen in the South, where temperatures could reach 30C on Friday, while elsewhere it will still be warm with highs in the 20s.  Forecasters are predicting the best of the sunshine is to come on Saturday when the mercury could hit 33C or 34C.  The hottest temperatures will be seen in eastern and central parts but it will be a fine and dry day for most, with many places experiencing 30C.  It will then turn cooler and breezy at times on Sunday and Monday with scattered showers and sunny spells.  Met Office forecaster Bonnie Diamond told The Independent: “On Saturday the focus is the heat as the highest temperatures move eastwards to central and eastern parts of England.  “We could see temperatures of 30C quite widely and up to 34C.  “It will still be very warm in parts of the west on Saturday.”  But she added that the temperature will drop again from the middle of next week.  She said: “From Monday it will be widely cooler temperatures, still in the high teens and low 20s.  “That’s closer to the average for the time of year.  “Temperatures could be on the cool side towards the middle of the week and a bit unsettled with the chance of some showers.”


theindependent--2019-08-07--UK weather forecast Met Office issues aposdanger to lifeapos flood warning with storms to batte

UK weather forecast: Met Office issues 'danger to life' flood warning with storms to batter Britain

The UK could see floods with the potential for property damage and "danger to life", as thunderstorms, rain and “unseasonably strong” winds expected to arrive on Thursday evening prompt extreme weather warnings.  Boardmasters music festival in Cornwall was cancelled hours before the gates were due to open on Wednesday over fears for the safety of attendees, while a sailing race on the Isle of Wight hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was brought forward amid forecasts of 50mph winds on the south coast.  The Met Office has issued five separate yellow warnings for rain, wind and thunderstorms, less than a fortnight after the UK experienced its second hottest day on record.  Heavy rainfall is set to engulf the southwest on Thursday evening, caused by a band of low pressure from across the Atlantic, predicted to affect most of the country before clearing into the North Sea on Friday evening, a Met Office spokesperson said.  Thunderstorms are expected to follow swiftly behind, which could see parts of the UK receive 35mm of rainfall in a 24-hour period.  Friday’s rain could bring floods, resulting in damage to homes and businesses, temporary isolation of rural communities and travel delays, while the ensuing storms could wreak similar havoc along with power outages, the Met Office’s website said.  Betting company Ladbrokes reportedly cut their odds of this being the wettest August in the UK’s history to 2:1, however a Met Office spokesperson said “there are no red flags waving at the moment”.  However, for residents in the Derbyshire town of Whaley Bridge threatened by the potential collapse of a nearby dam, the forecast spells worry.  The region is subject to the Met Office’s yellow warning for rain on Friday, which will likely bring 10-15mm, but the unpredictable nature of Saturday’s thunderstorms make it difficult to predict if they will also affect the area.  The adverse weather will also affect Scotland, which is also subject to two separate thunderstorm warnings on Wednesday and Thursday.  In the south, revellers at Boomtown Fair in the South Downs National Park in Hampshire will likely battle with rain and wind.  The organisers of Boardmasters festival, who had expected to welcome headliners Wu-Tang Clan and Foals, and around 50,000 attendees, said in a statement: “The safety of you, the fans and attendees, as well as performers and crew comes first, and the potential risk is too severe for the event to go ahead at this time.”  Meanwhile, Kensington Palace announced William and Kate’s outing as skippers in a Cowes sailing race would take place on Thursday, a day earlier than planned.  Aiming to raise money for eight charities by alongside figures like Bear Grylls, John Bishop and Helen Glover, the event would have seen eight teams vie for a trophy first awarded by King George in Cowes almost a century ago, dubbed the King’s Cup.  The unstable weather is expected to continue until the middle of August.  “Stay up to date with the forecast, keep up to date with the weather warnings and follow any guidance from the organisers of any events that you are attending,” the Met Office advised.


theindependent--2019-08-29--UK weather forecast Met Office issues warning for heavy rain and possible flooding

UK weather forecast: Met Office issues warning for heavy rain and possible flooding

Forecasters have issued several yellow warnings for heavy rainfall over the coming days, with flooding possible across swathes of Britain.  The glorious Bank Holiday weekend weather is set to be replaced by periods of rain, wind and even hail storms at times, the Met Office said.  Forecaster Oli Claydon told The Independent parts of the north and west of the UK would see windy and wetter conditions over the next 48 hours.  “We have got some periods of prolonged showers and persistent rain in the north and the west, especially on the coast of Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is also quite breezy up there,” he said.  From Friday lunchtime to Saturday afternoon, two yellow warnings have been issued, for most of Northern Ireland and a large swathe of western Scotland, he added.  The warnings caution locals to expect heavy rainfall which is likely to cause “flooding of a few homes and businesses”.  The unseasonable storms will also affect transport links, with bus and train services slowed down and spray on motorways also hindering traffic.  A band of rain will move across the UK from the west, Mr Claydon said, but in the south and east the weather will be drier and brighter.  Temperatures could even reach as high as 25C in the best spots but by the weekend it will have taken a turn for the worse.  “There will then be a band of rain with a cold front which will cover the UK from north to south. It will bring rainfall through the day and on Saturday at various times.”  By Sunday there will continue to be scattered showers and even hailstorms at times, Mr Claydon added.  “The unsettled nature of the weather looks to continue in the beginning of next week.”


theindependent--2019-09-02--UK weather forecast Flood warnings issued and heavy rain predicted as September starts with washout

UK weather forecast: Flood warnings issued and heavy rain predicted as September starts with washout

Downpours are forecast in much of the UK, with flood alerts in place in parts of Scotland and England, as the early part of September looks set to be a washout.  The north and west of the UK are set to bear the worst of the wet and windy weather, which the Met Office predicts could continue into the following week.  Met Office meteorologist Oli Claydon said that despite the extreme weather taking hold across the Atlantic, things are expected to be much more “business as usual” in the UK.  “Broadly speaking for the UK there’s a northwest/southeast split for the next couple of days, with at times wet and windy weather for Scotland and the North, and drier weather in the South and East,” Mr Claydon said.  “It’s quite a pronounced difference to the northwest where they’re going to be affected through much of the week.”  While there will be some rain in southeast England, for the most part it is expected to remain dry. But the Environment Agency warns the region could still see flooding next to rivers and in coastal areas due to seasonal high tides.  Flood alerts are in place along coasts and rivers around England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and along the west coast of Scotland.  After a summer of record-breaking temperatures in parts of the UK, colder climes are set to take hold, having already dropped several degrees in Scotland and Northern Ireland on Saturday and Sunday.  Cloud cover and stiff breezes are expected to contribute to chillier conditions, but when skies are clear, temperatures should remain warm.  The Met Office predicts highs of 23C on Tuesday, which could drop slightly as the week continues.  “Rain can be expected in nearly all parts of the UK at some point through the week, with a cold front moving east from Tuesday evening,” Mr Claydon said. ”It will also be windy at times in the north, especially on Wednesday with further rain moving in."  Northern Ireland and Scotland could see difficult driving conditions, with up to 50mm of rainfall in higher areas in Scotland.  But Mr Claydon said the UK won’t be feeling the effects of Hurricane Dorian this week.  “It’s making incredibly slow progress, moving at one to two miles per hour due to various meteorological processes,” Mr Claydon said. “But that will speed up at some point and the pressure will weaken as it becomes an ex-hurricane.  “It’s looking like the most likely track for that is north of the UK, so it doesn’t look likely we’ll see the impact of that.”


theindependent--2019-10-11--UK weather forecast: Met Office issues rain warnings ahead of wet and windy weekend

Flooding could hit parts of the UK as “persistent” rain soaks the country ahead of a wet and windy weekend, the Met Office has warned.  Forecasters have issued weather alerts for Wales, northwest England and western Scotland, where deluges were expected on Friday.  This wet weather is set to continue into the weekend, with downpours also possible on Sunday.  Yellow weather warnings for rain are in place across most of Wales and parts of northwest England until 6pm on Friday. A similar alert for western Scotland is in place until 3pm.  Flooding of “a few homes and business” is likely while roads could become waterlogged, causing delays for drivers, the warnings state. Trains could also be affected.  Downpours are likely to ease on Saturday but “it will still be a wet, grey, rainy day,” particularly in the southern half of the UK, said Met Office spokesman Ollie Claydon.  “There’s a band of rain that is fairly persistent and is still going to be a feature by Sunday,” he told The Independent.  He added: “That’s right across the south coast and up to south Wales and a little bit further into the Midlands.  “It’s also going to be quite windy, especially in the northwest and the southwest.”  Further bands of rain are set to move in later in the weekend, with “only the far north of Scotland holding on to any sort of brightness,” Mr Clayton said.  The Met Office added “autumnal, unsettled weather” would continue into next week, with further showers and longer spells of rain in many parts of the country. It is also forecast to be windy, “with a chance of coastal gales at times”.


theindependent--2019-10-13--UK weather forecast: More than two inches of rain expected to fall as severe warnings issued for Eng

UK weather forecast: More than two inches of rain expected to fall as severe warnings issued for England

A severe weather warning has been issued as more than two inches of rain is expected to fall in parts of the UK on Monday, according to the Met Office.  Three flood warnings in southwest England and more than 30 flood alerts have been put in place, causing fears of travel disruption at the start of the week.  The Met Office has issued a warning for heavy rain across central and southern England, including London, Birmingham and Manchester, for Monday.  Between 40-60mm of rain could fall in some parts of England, forecasters said, with up to 25mm expected widely.  Although it is too early to predict which exact areas will see the heaviest rain, the Met Office said southern parts of England are most likely to see “significant rainfall”.  "[The heavy rainfall] brings a risk of flooding and disruption, but the situation is uncertain, such that the likelihood of this across any given county is small," forecasters said.  Grahame Madge, a spokesperson for the Met Office, said areas from the Isle of Wight up to the M4 are predicted to see the worst weather.  He added that there were no weather warnings in place for the rest of the week but forecasters have urged people to continue looking for more warnings as the unsettled weather is expected to continue.  After a brief lull on Tuesday, “intense showers” with the possibility of coastal gales are expected to return on Thursday and Friday.  However, it will be slightly warmer than average for the time of year, with much of England seeing temperatures in the mid-teens.  Southeast England is forecast to see the warmest temperatures at 18C, while the north of England will see the coolest temperatures – between 11C and 12C.  Luke Miall, a Met Office meteorologist, said: “Looking ahead to next week, I’m afraid there is more rain on the way."  “It will be dry on Tuesday though – we’ve got a ridge of high pressure pushing through, giving us the driest day of the week," he added.  “And thereafter, further wet weather with showers likely as we head towards the end of the week.”