57 h. ago Storm Benjamin hits TODAY with 75mph wind & heavy rain as Met Office issues yellow warnings & Brits brace for flooding

COMMUTERS face travel chaos this morning as Storm Benjamin batters the country - with 75mph winds and heavy flooding expected. Four weather warnings have been issued across the UK today, with strong gusts and heavy rain set to wreak havoc. The storm first hit UK shores at 3pm yesterday, arriving on the southwest coast. According...

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4 d. ago Flu warning as experts explain why virus outbreak could be worse this year

Flu cases are already rising in England as experts warn that the common virus could wreak more havoc than usual this year, with cases spiking in children and young adults

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4 d. ago Why dimming the sun isn't a bright idea: Scientists warn controversial geoengineering technique could wreak havoc on the weather

Dimming the sun is a sci-fi worthy climate intervention involving injection of particles into the atmosphere - but scientists in New York warn the 'risky' idea my not work as some hope.

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9 d. ago UK weather: Met Office gives bleak forecast amid concern thunderstorms are looming

The Met Office has delivered its latest forecast after weather maps emerged, showing thunderstorms are soon likely to wreak havoc across some parts of the UK, including the Southwest of England

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1 week ago UK weather: Exact places violent thunderstorms and 20mm of rain to wreak havoc

The Mirror reported yesterday how thunderstorms are set to abruptly end our recent high pressure - and send up to 20mm of rain across communities in just a few hours

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1 week ago Add 1 item to lawns in October to avoid bald patches and root

Garden designer and TikToker Ish has warned that leatherjackets are becoming an "epidemic" in the UK, and if left untreated, can wreak havoc on well-maintained lawns

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2 w. ago Revealed: The 12 surprising items you should NEVER flush down the toilet

We all know by now that wet wipes should never be flushed down the toilet. But experts have revealed 11 other surprising items that could wreak havoc on your pipes.

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2 w. ago Which fruit juice is best for you? Top diet expert on which to drink

Drinking fruit juice may seem like an easy way to pack in more essential vitamins and minerals, but experts have long warned the refreshing drink could wreak havoc on blood sugar levels.

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3 w. ago Storm Amy and 60mph winds wreak havoc as Alfred Dunhill Links Championship day 3 cancelled

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship was suspended on day two but has now been cancelled due to brutal weather conditions caused by Storm Amy

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3 w. ago Scotland weather: Storm Amy continues to wreak havoc in Scotland following travel chaos, power cuts and floods

Severe gales are forecast to continue in parts of the country

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3 w. ago Britain to feel Storm Amy's wrath: Wind warnings issued for whole of UK as 100mph gusts and torrential rain wreak havoc with 'do not travel' alerts issued, schools closed and outdoor events cancelled

Met Office amber and yellow warnings have been extended to cover all of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland , running from 11am today until 9am on Sunday.

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3 w. ago Britain to feel Storm Amy's wrath: Wind warnings issued for whole of UK as 95mph gusts and torrential rain wreak havoc with 'do not travel' alerts issued, schools closed and outdoor events cancelled

Met Office amber and yellow warnings have been extended to cover all of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland , running from 11am today until 9am on Sunday.

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3 w. ago People are only just learning how storms are named as Amy set to wreak havoc across UK

As Brits brace for the extreme winds and heavy rain that Storm Amy is expected to bring, many are asking how storms actually get their names - and the Met Office has all the answers

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3 w. ago Storm Amy: Scotland set to be battered by first named storm of the season

The Met Office have warned of winds of up to 80mph and danger to life.

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last month Weatherwatch: Flash droughts come on quickly but effects can wreak havoc

Better water management and efficient irrigation required to tackle issue, which can increase risk of wildfiresDroughts have occurred throughout history, but in recent years meteorologists have discovered a new and distinct form of this old threat: flash droughts.Flash droughts came to prominence in the 2010s, with Prof Jason Otkin of the University of Wisconsin proposing a formal definition in 2018: a period of less than three weeks in which the moisture level in the top 40 centimetres of soil drops severely enough to affect vegetation. Continue reading...

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