15 h. ago Met Office issues 'red flag' warning to Brits visiting UK beaches this weekend

People planning trips to the seaside this weekend should take note of this warning

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17 h. ago Hay fever sufferers issued red ‘very high’ Met Office warning in ten UK areas this week

In addition to the ten "very high" warnings, 11 UK areas have been issued with amber "high" warnings

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35 h. ago Met Office weather maps reveal exactly when UK will reach 33C as another heatwave forecast

Due to the extreme temperatures forecast by the Met Office, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat-health alert affecting six UK regions including East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, and South East

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43 h. ago UK to test nationwide emergency alert system for second time

Alert to take place on 7 September, designed to warn of danger to life, but putting phone on silent will not deter alarmThe UK will hold a further test of its emergency alert system on 7 September this year – and putting your mobile phone on silent won’t mute the alarm.The government system is designed to warn if there is danger to life nearby, including severe weather threats. It also allows the sending of vital information and advice. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Exact date and time of next mobile phone emergency alert system test is revealed

The emergency alert is used to warn if there is a danger to life nearby, in instances like extreme weather

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46 h. ago Exact time and date of next mobile phone emergency alert system test is revealed

The emergency alert is used to warn if there is a danger to life nearby, in instances like extreme weather

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46 h. ago Households urged to avoid drying clothes on washing lines from Tuesday

The Met Office has issued a 'very high' pollen count warning for parts of the UK this week as the country is set for another heatwave, which will see temperatures soar to 30C in some areas

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52 h. ago The exact date YOUR mobile will blast out alert siren as the Government tests emergency system for 'danger to life' situations

The emergency alert is used to warn if there is a danger to life nearby, in instances like extreme weather.

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2 d. ago London weather: Heavy rain drenches capital before third summer heatwave

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for London

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3 d. ago Weather: London to be hit by thunderstorms ahead of possible third heatwave

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for London

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3 d. ago Met Office expands thunderstorm warning as flash floods could hit UK

Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across England ahead of what is expected to be the third heatwave of 2025

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4 d. ago Met Office issues THUNDERSTORM warning as maps reveal areas facing lightning and floods

It is likely that thunderstorms will cause widespread travel disruption with the Met Office saying there is 'a good chance driving conditions will be affected.'

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4 d. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as 3 regions face lightning and floods

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5 d. ago Met Office issues heatwave verdict as 'very warm' temperatures to return to UK

Temperatures could reach up to 30C next week

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5 d. ago Met Office warns Brits in 8 areas to 'pack emergency flood kit' for 33 hours of rain

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for a large part of Scotland, where a large amount of rain could lead to flooding and dangerous travel conditions this weekend

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6 d. ago Yellow weather warning for rain issued by Met Office into cooler weekend

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for parts of Scotland

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7 d. ago Met Office issues UV warning as levels reach ‘high’ and ‘very high’ this week including Greater Manchester

It comes after the UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far

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7 d. ago Scotland hit with thunderstorm and flood warnings as England basks in heatwave

Scots should brace for heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and gusts of 40mph in the next few hours

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7 d. ago Thunderstorm weather warning issued by Met Office as heatwave finally ends

Thunderstorms are expected in Scotland and north-east England on Wednesday

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8 d. ago Key signs you're unknowingly suffering from heatstroke according to an expert

With temperatures set to reach as high as 35 degrees in some areas of the UK this week, the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued amber heat-health alerts

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