55 h. ago Flooding possible as yellow thunderstorm warning in place – Met Office

Flood alerts are in force as heavy rainfall is expected in some parts of the UK.

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2 d. ago Met Office tells Brits in 64 places to check seven items around their homes

The Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning urging Brits in 64 areas across the country to take precautions as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected

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8 d. ago Met Office tells Brits in 30 areas to prepare 'emergency' kit with three items

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain as heavy showers are expected - Brits in 30 areas are told they might want to consider preparing an 'emergency' flood kit

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1 week ago UK weather: Exact date rainstorms will drench Brits after Bank Holiday scorcher

While most Brits are set for a scorcher today there will be pockets of rain in some western parts - but the pleasant weather will come to a sharp halt on Wednesday when heavy rain, hail and thunder are expected

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2 w. ago Hurricane Erin live updates: Swimming banned at New Jersey beaches due to life

Despite not yet being a Category 3 storm, Hurricane Erin is ‘sprawling’ – extending out nearly 500 nautical miles across, according to the National Hurricane Center

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2 w. ago Two more homes near collapse as Hurricane Erin waves pound North Carolina

At least 11 other houses have toppled into the surf in Rodanthe in the past five years

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2 w. ago Homes evacuated as Hurricane Erin to create dangerous waves along US coast

Tropical storm conditions were anticipated for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeast Bahamas

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2 w. ago Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along US coast

Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week

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2 w. ago Thousands without power after Hurricane Erin strikes Puerto Rico

The Coast Guard allowed all ports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to reopen

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2 w. ago Hurricane Erin weakens to category 3 as storm lashes Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

First Atlantic hurricane of 2025 diminishes but tropical storm warnings issued for Turks and CaicosHurricane Erin was downgraded to a category 3 hurricane early Sunday as its outer bands continued to lash the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with heavy rains and tropical-storm force winds.While Erin’s maximum winds diminished, the storm’s overall size grew and forecasters issued tropical storm warnings for the Turks and Caicos Islands and a watch for the south-east Bahamas. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Hurricane Erin weakens to category 3 as parts of Caribbean brace for tropical storm

First Atlantic hurricane of 2025 reached category 5 status before weakeningHurricane Erin was downgraded to a category 3 hurricane early Sunday as a tropical storm warning was issued for the Turks and Caicos Islands – and winds and heavy rains whipped the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, reached category 5 status before weakening, with maximum sustained winds of 125mph (205kph), according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Hurricane Erin intensifies to category 5 as it moves through north

Erin not expected to make landfall, though nearby islands, including Puerto Rico, brace for floodingHurricane Erin has intensified into a category 5 storm as it churns its way over the Atlantic, brushing past islands in the north-east Caribbean.The National Hurricane Center (NHC), in Miami, said on Saturday that Erin – which it described as “catastrophic” – was still not expected to hit land in the US and would swerve away, but forecasters have warned that strong winds and heavy rain could cause flooding and landslides on nearby islands. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Hurricane Erin intensifies to category 5, moving through north

Erin not expected to make landfall, though nearby islands, including Puerto Rico, brace for floodingHurricane Erin has intensified into a category 5 storm as it churns its way over the Atlantic, brushing past islands in the north-east Caribbean.The National Hurricane Center (NHC), in Miami, said on Saturday that Erin – which it described as “catastrophic” – was still not expected to hit land in the US and would swerve away, but forecasters have warned that strong winds and heavy rain could cause flooding and landslides on nearby islands. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Tropical storm turns into Hurricane Erin as it approaches Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Hurricane is predicted pick up steam toward Florida before veering away from the US mainlandA tropical storm sped up to become Hurricane Erin mid-morning on Friday, as it approached Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides on its way to becoming a major Atlantic hurricane.The huge storm was swirling across the Caribbean and is ultimately expected to head towards Florida, picking up speed over warm ocean water, before ultimately veering away from the US mainland. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Erin nears

Tropical Storm Erin is approaching Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides

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3 w. ago Tropical Storm Erin expected to become season’s first hurricane by Friday

On Thursday evening, Erin was ‘near hurricane strength,’ officials warned

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3 w. ago Caribbean officials warn of heavy rains and big waves as Tropical Storm Erin nears

Officials in the northern Caribbean are warning of heavy rains and dangerous swells as Tropical Storm Erin approaches the region

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3 w. ago Met Office issue weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain in Perthshire

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Perth and Kinross with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to hit the region over the next two days.

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3 w. ago Will Storm Erin hit UK as tropical storm tears through African islands?

Forecasters are divided on where the storm will end up by the end of the week.

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