19 h. ago Met Office provide Storm Erin update as nation prepares to be battered by strong winds and rain after heatwave

The tropical storm has already resulted in the deaths of nine people in Cape Verde

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41 h. 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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41 h. 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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2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway train services cancelled and visitor attractions closed as Storm Floris hits

The region is currently being battered by strong winds and heavy rain with a yellow weather warning in force until midnight

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2 w. ago Met Office maps show exactly what time Storm Floris will hit Greater Manchester

Storm Floris is set to batter the country with heavy rain and strong winds on Monday

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2 w. ago Storm Floris LIVE: Ferries cancelled as Brits brace for 85mph winds and rain

Storm Floris has already led to ferry cancellations as Brits are set to be battered by heavy rain and strong winds on Monday, with the Met Office issuing a rare amber weather warning

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2 w. ago Storm Floris LIVE: Ferries and trains cancelled as Brits brace for 85mph winds and rain

Storm Floris has already led to ferry cancellations as Brits are set to be battered by heavy rain and strong winds on Monday, with the Met Office issuing a rare amber weather warning

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4 w. ago Typhoon Wipha: Hong Kong issues highest storm alert after over 200 flights cancelled

City comes to standstill as typhoon brings strong winds and heavy rain

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