UK rainfall in August already above average – but heatwave on the way
Rainfall across the UK is already above the national average for August, with more on its way ahead of a heatwave this weekend.
Met Office
Downpours begin as parts of UK braced for almost a month’s rain in one day
Heavy downpours have started to lash parts of the UK on a day where almost a month’s worth of rain is forecast to fall in some areas.
Britain braced for ‘fresher feel’ as week of wind and rain forecast
Heavy downpours on Monday will herald the start of an “unsettled” week of wind and rain, according to the Met Office.
Scotland faces further drenching after Saturday’s storms
Parts of Scotland and northern England could see two weeks’ worth of rainfall today while the rest of the UK surveys the damage caused by recent heavy winds.
Unseasonable heavy rain and strong winds across the country
More than 70mm of rain fell in Cumbria on Saturday as the country was struck by unseasonable heavy rain and strong winds.
Flooding closes railway between Cumbria and Scotland
Flooded tracks have forced train operators to cancel services between Cumbria and Scotland in a day of disruption on the rail network caused by strong winds and heavy rain.
Passenger misery as high winds cause rail disruption
Travellers have been hit by widespread disruption as rail operators across the country battled hazards caused by wet and windy conditions.
Severe weather to disrupt weekend events across the UK
Weather warnings have been issued for much of the UK, leading to the cancellation of large-scale weekend events.
Heavy rain causes poor driving conditions
Wet weather caused hazardous driving conditions in parts of the UK on Friday morning.
Unseasonal weekend weather to bring strong wind and downpours
Warnings for rain and wind come into force across nearly all of the UK on Friday as unseasonal weather causes widespread disruption.
Flooded tunnel causes severe disruption on Scotland’s rail network
Rail passengers have faced severe disruption between Edinburgh and Glasgow as firefighters drain a flooded tunnel.