UK weather: Four days of warnings as month's rain to fall
The Met Office warns of four days of severe weather with over half a month's rain possible in one day. Yellow warnings for rain and wind risk travel chaos and flooding.
The Met Office warns of four days of severe weather with over half a month's rain possible in one day. Yellow warnings for rain and wind risk travel chaos and flooding.
The Met Office warns of up to 80mm of rain in 24 hours for parts of SW England and Wales, with flood alerts active. Check your local forecast and travel advice.
The Met Office warns of disruptive weather with 36 flood warnings across the UK. Heavy rain and strong winds forecast from Sunday, with further disruption likely next week.
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Dozens of flood alerts are active across England and Wales with up to 120mm of rain forecast. Met Office warns of travel disruption and potential flooding. Stay informed.
Met Office issues yellow warning for heavy rain and gusty winds across southern and central UK this weekend. Up to 80mm possible, causing travel disruption and flooding risks.
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