Britons can expect to enjoy “dry and mild weather” over the coronation weekend, the Met Office has said. The King’s coronation is less than two weeks away, with street parties planned across the nation. For those looking to be outside over the long weekend, Met Office press officer Grahame Madge said that they can expect “fairly settled conditions”. “The remaining … [Read more...] about UK to enjoy ‘dry and mild’ coronation weekend weather, says Met Office
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Travel Weather: Wind, snow and ice warnings as cold weather hits UK againTravel Weather:
Britons are set for another cold blast as snow, ice and strong winds are set to hit parts of the nation. The Met Office issued a yellow warning for strong winds across central and southern parts of England on Monday as gusts of up to 55mph were forecast to be felt across many areas and up to 65 mph across coastal areas and hills. The warning covers the East and West … [Read more...] about Travel Weather: Wind, snow and ice warnings as cold weather hits UK againTravel Weather:
In Pictures: UK shivers in the snow as cold spell continues
The Met Office has warned that snow storms are expected to hit large swathes of central and northern England from Thursday, but the cold snap has already arrived in many areas. It came after the coldest night of the year so far, and more sub-zero overnight temperatures are expected in all four UK nations in the coming days. … [Read more...] about In Pictures: UK shivers in the snow as cold spell continues
In Pictures: UK shivers as cold snap sweeps in
People in the north of England and Scotland have woken up to snow as a cold snap swept in. Tuesday could be the coldest night of the year so far, with temperatures set to plunge to minus 15C in some isolated Scottish glens. People in southern England and South Wales can expect to see snow on Wednesday but it is unclear whether it will settle, the Met Office said. … [Read more...] about In Pictures: UK shivers as cold snap sweeps in
Northern lights seen across the UK
The northern lights were seen across the UK on Sunday – and could appear again on Monday night, according to the Meteorological Office. The Met Office tweeted a series of pictures taken by members of the public which captured the light phenomenon in North Uist in Scotland, North Wales, Cambridgeshire and Shropshire. The national weather service tweeted: “A coronal … [Read more...] about Northern lights seen across the UK
Travel Weather: Storm Otto to bring high winds, rain, and travel disruption to parts of the UK
Storm Otto is set to cause disruption to parts of Scotland and north-east England as it moves across the UK on Friday. The storm, the first to be named this winter, has been labeled Otto by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) and is expected to bring disruption to travelers across northern areas of the UK. TransPennine Express has warned customers to check their … [Read more...] about Travel Weather: Storm Otto to bring high winds, rain, and travel disruption to parts of the UK
In Pictures: Snow creates winter wonderland for some but floods hit travel plans
A cold snap will see snow and ice continue to cause disruption in parts of the UK over the coming days, the Met Office has warned. It comes after wintry conditions moved in from the Arctic over the weekend, with people in areas such as Hexham, Northumberland, waking up to settled snow. The rest of the week is predicted to be cold with patchy showers, particularly in … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Snow creates winter wonderland for some but floods hit travel plans
In Pictures: Heatwaves, storms, and a big freeze all hit UK in 2022
It is fair to say the UK experienced all four seasons in 2022. A stormy start to the year made way for record high temperatures – and then floods and a big freeze. In January, Malik – the first named storm of the year – battered northern parts of the UK, with winds of over 100mph reported in parts of Scotland and widespread disruption to travel and power … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Heatwaves, storms, and a big freeze all hit UK in 2022
Travel Weather: Snow to sweep most of UK on weekend but rain to follow with end to cold snap
Most of the UK will see another blanket of snow over the weekend followed by a band of rain and milder air, bringing an end to the cold snap, forecasters have said. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice covering the majority of Scotland, Wales, the north of England, and the Midlands from 3 am to 9 pm on Sunday. Another warning for snow and … [Read more...] about Travel Weather: Snow to sweep most of UK on weekend but rain to follow with end to cold snap
In Pictures: Britain turns into a Winter Wonderland
As the wintry weather causes gridlock on the roads and grounds flights for some frustrated travelers, others were out enjoying the snow around the UK. A person jogs through the snow in Richmond Park in south-west London (James Manning/PA) Cars were abandoned on the A22 near East Grinstead on Sunday night (Jane Kirby/PA) Snow and ice greeted workers in London’s Canary … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Britain turns into a Winter Wonderland
Travel Weather: Snow could hit southern England as ice-cold temperatures drop to minus 10C (14 F)
Snow could hit parts of southern England within days as ice-cold temperatures plummet to minus 10C (14 F), forecasters say. The UK will see at least seven days of arctic weather accompanied by wintry downpours and “freezing fog,” which could affect morning commutes. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) sent out a Level 3 cold weather alert covering England until Monday, and … [Read more...] about Travel Weather: Snow could hit southern England as ice-cold temperatures drop to minus 10C (14 F)
Travel Weather: Heavy snow for Scotland and freezing nights forecast as Arctic winds hit UK
Temperatures are expected to plunge below minus 8C by the middle of the week with a warning of heavy snow in Scotland, the Met Office has forecast.Winds which are currently blowing from the east are expected to shift to the north bringing an Arctic chill to the country and below-average temperatures for the time of year. A yellow snow warning is in place for Wednesday which … [Read more...] about Travel Weather: Heavy snow for Scotland and freezing nights forecast as Arctic winds hit UK
Travel Weather: Weather warnings in place as UK braced for rain and strong winds
Disruption is expected after the Met Office issued weather warnings across swathes of the UK for wind and rain on Monday night.Rain and strong winds are expected across parts of Northern Ireland, Wales and south-west England between 6pm and midnight, the weather service forecasts. It anticipates a “short period of very strong winds” with guest of 50-60 mph, perhaps hitting as … [Read more...] about Travel Weather: Weather warnings in place as UK braced for rain and strong winds
In Pictures: Fresh weather warnings as heavy rain causes travel disruption
Torrential downpours saw parts of London endure more than half-a-month’s rainfall in one night, leading to rush-hour travel disruption in parts of the South East of England.Some train and underground services were hit by cancellations and delays due to the heavy rainfall overnight into Thursday. And more disruption is expected, with new weather warnings issued for heavy … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Fresh weather warnings as heavy rain causes travel disruption
Travel Weather: Weather warnings of strong winds and heavy rain set to batter parts of UK
Strong winds and heavy rain will batter parts of the UK as November gets off to a blustery start.The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for wind and rain on Wednesday, with a spell of very windy weather expected to hit Irish Sea coastal areas before spreading to parts of northern … [Read more...] about Travel Weather: Weather warnings of strong winds and heavy rain set to batter parts of UK
Travel Weather: Blustery beginning to November as Storm Claudio brings high winds to Britain
Storm Claudio is set to bring gusty weather overnight, with winds in excess of 70 miles per hour possible in some coastal areas of England.The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind for the south until 8am on Tuesday, saying the weather could risk causing disruption. As well as strong winds in that area in the early hours of the morning, people across much of … [Read more...] about Travel Weather: Blustery beginning to November as Storm Claudio brings high winds to Britain
Travel Weather: Above-average temperatures to continue over final October weekend
The UK will see above-average temperatures continue this weekend with London recording a potential high of 23C (73.4F) – well above the 15C (59F) average maximum for the month of October.The Met Office said the temperatures are “unusual but not exceptional” and there is some way to go before reaching the record high for October, which was 29.9C (85.82F) recorded in Gravesend on … [Read more...] about Travel Weather: Above-average temperatures to continue over final October weekend
Skygazers across UK enjoy ‘magical and unusual’ partial solar eclipse
Skygazers in the UK enjoyed a partial solar eclipse on Tuesday, which could be seen across Europe.In what was described by onlookers as a “magical and unusual” event, around 25% of the sun was blocked out from 10.08 am until almost midday in London as the moon passed between it and the Earth. Observers in western Siberia, Russia, had the best views, but the phenomenon … [Read more...] about Skygazers across UK enjoy ‘magical and unusual’ partial solar eclipse
Travel Weather Forecast: Weather predicted to turn autumnal for UK in coming week
The weather is predicted to be more autumnal this week – with showers, cloudy skies and sunny spells expected across the four nations. The Met Office has said the south coast of England is predicted to see heavy showers to begin with, before blustery winds move in and clouds take over for England and Northern Ireland. Some western parts, including Wales and western … [Read more...] about Travel Weather Forecast: Weather predicted to turn autumnal for UK in coming week
Travel Weather: Torrential rain and thunderstorms forecast across England and Wales
Torrential rain and thunderstorms could hit parts England and Wales, forecasters say. After weeks of sweltering weather, which has caused drought and left land parched, the Met Office’s yellow thunderstorm warning for Wednesday forecasts conditions in which “20-30 mm of rain is possible within an hour”. Communities in central, southern and eastern parts of England – and … [Read more...] about Travel Weather: Torrential rain and thunderstorms forecast across England and Wales
Travel Weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for parts of Wales and southern England
The deluge is set to hit on Friday after days of record-breaking temperatures across much of the UK. Editor's Note: As I'm leaving for the UK later today, I couldn't be more delighted by this news. I love a good English rainstorm, and it will bring cooler temperatures. The Met Office has placed a yellow weather warning across most of south and mid-west Wales, and areas … [Read more...] about Travel Weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for parts of Wales and southern England
In Pictures: UK tries to keep cool in heatwave as temperatures soar
The UK is facing travel disruption, closed schools and health warnings as the country braces for extreme heat over the next two days with temperatures set to soar into the high 30s in some areas on Monday, while Tuesday is predicted to be even hotter. The chief executive of the Met Office, Professor Penelope Endersby, confirmed “we may well see the hottest day in the UK in … [Read more...] about In Pictures: UK tries to keep cool in heatwave as temperatures soar
In pictures: Britain sizzles as record heatwave approaches
Britons have made the most of the hot weather as forecasters warned of potentially unprecedented temperatures to follow next week. The Met Office has forecast dry weather in Wales, the Midlands, the South East and southwest England as temperatures could jump to 31C (88F) in most places on Sunday, when an amber extreme heat warning comes into force. Saturday kick-started … [Read more...] about In pictures: Britain sizzles as record heatwave approaches
Travel Weather: Dangerous heat headed for the UK starting this weekend with record high temperatures
The Met Office has warned that people’s lives could be at risk as it indicated it is likely that a new UK record temperature could be set early next week. Meteorologists gave an 80% chance of the mercury topping the UK’s record temperature of 38.7C (101.7F) set in Cambridge in 2019, with the current heatwave set to peak on Tuesday. Temperatures will climb over the weekend, … [Read more...] about Travel Weather: Dangerous heat headed for the UK starting this weekend with record high temperatures
In Pictures: UK basks in heatwave ahead of more dangerous temperatures
The current UK heatwave is expected to last into the weekend with an amber weather warning for extreme heat issued across a large part of the UK ahead of further soaring temperatures this week. The rare warning was first issued last July. It states that there could be a danger to life or potential serious illness as a result of the scorching temperatures. The record … [Read more...] about In Pictures: UK basks in heatwave ahead of more dangerous temperatures
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