58 h. ago Southport Airshow finishes early as heavy rain and strong winds batter coast

It comes after the Met Office forecast a 'huge wall of rain' will hit much of the UK this weekend

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3 d. ago Weather maps show how wet and windy it will be on the worst day of the weekend

The Met Office says Wales will hit by more heavy rain and strong winds this weekend marking a damp end to the summer holidays

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2 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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2 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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4 w. ago Storm Floris brings winds of 100mph and disrupts travel in parts of UK

Weather warnings issued in northern England and Scotland as heavy rain and strong gusts lash BritainStorm Floris – live updatesGusts of more than 100mph from Storm Floris have brought significant travel disruption, power cuts and the widespread cancellation of events across large parts of the UK.Central and northern Scotland was the most battered area on Monday, on what felt like a winter’s day. Continue reading...

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4 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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4 w. ago Storm Floris disrupts travel in parts of UK with 85mph winds

Weather warnings issued in northern England and Scotland as heavy rain and strong gusts lash BritainWeather warnings are coming into force in parts of Britain, with Storm Floris expected to cause severe travel disruption.A yellow warning for wind for northern parts of the UK became active at 6am on Monday and will last until 6am on Tuesday. The warnings have been upgraded to amber for much of Scotland and will be in effect from 10am to 10pm. Continue reading...

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4 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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4 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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4 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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