4 h. ago One dead in California floods as state braces for brutal week of Christmas storms

An atmospheric river is forecast to drive storms across the state this week, bringing rain, high winds and risk of floodsOne person has died in California amid heavy flooding, as residents across the state brace for a week of brutal storms that are predicted to bring extensive rainfall throughout the Christmas weekend.Authorities in Redding, a city in northern California, reported that a motorist died on Sunday after becoming stranded in their vehicle. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago California braces for brutal storms and heavy rain forecast for Christmas week

One person has died amid flooding and an atmospheric river is forecast to drive storms across the state this weekOne person has died in California amid heavy flooding, as residents across the state brace for a week of brutal storms that are predicted to bring extensive rainfall throughout the Christmas weekend.Authorities in Redding, a city in northern California, reported that a motorist died on Sunday after becoming stranded in their vehicle. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago One dead amid heavy rains in California as storms threaten flooding over Christmas

More heavy rain brought by atmospheric rivers is expected for California by midweek

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9 h. ago Which parts of the US can expect a white Christmas this year – and which will need to brace for storms, flooding and travel chaos

Deadly flooding is set to continue as record warmth heats up Christmas for millions of Americans

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16 h. ago Rising prices, closing early and no Christmas parties: Festive season ‘perfect storm’ leaves pubs on the brink

Pubs across the UK describe tough Christmas trading conditions after some were left without any festive party bookings for the first time - as they fear they won’t even be able to keep their doors open until the New Year

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3 d. ago Weather tracker: Early snowfall in New York and a storm ruins Christmas lights in Spain

Long Island receives 21cm of snow, while a tornado tears down decorations near MálagaHeavy snow fell in parts of New England this week. New York’s Central Park received a few centimetres of snow, while 21cm (8.5in) was dumped in parts of Long Island. This is the earliest New York has experienced snowfall since 2018.New York narrowly missed out on widespread snowfall a few weeks ago. The low-pressure system tracked ever so slightly to the north of New York, enabling the warmer air to edge in. Meanwhile, upstate New York and other parts of New England were on the colder side of the system and received significant snow accumulations. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Coronation Street star says 'calm before the storm' in sweet Websters Christmas update

The stars who play the iconic family in the ITV soap were seen out away from the cobbles

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1 week ago Jason Manford 'heartbroken' as storm breaks beloved Christmas decoration

The Salford-born comic has had a rough start to the festive season

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1 week ago Christmas lights trail on edge of Greater Manchester cancelled amid Storm Bram

It's the first time the attraction has hosted a festive lights trail

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1 week ago Storm Bram lashes Scotland as Christmas markets close and trains delayed

Scotland is experiencing heavy rain and strong winds, causing travel disruptions and triggering an amber weather alert.

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2 w. ago Three snow storms could bury half of Britain in Arctic blast before Christmas

Advanced weather modelling maps show as many as three snowstorms could sweep across the UK in the days before Christmas, with the white stuff possibly still on the ground by December 25

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