9 h. ago Storm Floris damage finally cleared after tree crashes into house

Storm damage caused the tree to crash into a Kilwinning home.

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37 h. ago Terrifying moment lightning strike causes tower of flames in South Carolina as hurricane weather threatens US

A lightning strike in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, exploded a transformer into a tower of flames, causing widespread power outages and traffic chaos. The dramatic moment was caught on police dash cam

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60 h. ago M6 shutdown LIVE: Overturned lorry sparks traffic chaos with major delays

The M6 has closed in both directions after a lorry overturned on the northbound carriageway with police and other emergency services racing to attend the scene of the crash

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5 d. ago Last of 72,000 homes in Scotland which lost power in Storm Floris reconnected

SSEN said record wind speeds and widespread storm-force gusts caused ‘considerable network damage’.

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5 d. ago Traffic chaos from rogue ducks in usually quiet London commuter village

Traffic chaos from rogue ducks in usually quiet London commuter village - quacks 'causing tinnitus'  My London

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6 d. ago UK heat blast brings 28C summer scorcher as Brits to roast this weekend

While Storm Floris may have moved on from the UK, the dreary skies and damp conditions have remained - but that's about to change this weekend after forecasters predicted a 28C heat blast

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6 d. ago Full weather forecast for Oasis Edinburgh gigs after Storm Floris chaos

Bucket hats may be in order this weekend

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6 d. ago Met Office verdict on whether Storm Dexter will hit UK as 'wet and windy' weather returns

Another storm is moving towards the UK - just days after Storm Floris wreaked havoc across the country

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6 d. ago Fewer than 1,000 Scottish homes still without power after Storm Floris

Engineers are expected to return on Thursday morning to carry out the remaining work.

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6 d. ago Power back on for most homes hit by Storm Floris blackout in reconnection drive

Angela Constance spoke earlier about the clear-up mission following the storm.

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7 d. ago Most homes that lost power during Storm Floris reconnected – Justice Secretary

Angela Constance said 98% of the 71,000 homes that lost power in Scotland have since been restored.

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7 d. ago Lucky escape for driver as tree falls on car on busy Welsh road

The A497 was shut in both directions after a tree fell on a car during Storm Floris with drivers asked to avoid the area

Transport

7 d. ago Met Office maps show exact date temperatures will soar to 28C in UK

Parts of the country will see temperatures of almost 30C next week following the recent disruption of Storm Floris

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7 d. ago Rollercoaster chaser could still set record despite Storm Floris setback

The former UK head of Google for Education believes people should be encouraged to do what they love.

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7 d. ago Roller coaster chaser could still set record despite Storm Floris setback

The former UK head of Google for Education believes people should be encouraged to do what they love.

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7 d. ago Storm Floris aftermath leaves thousands without power for second night

The brutal weather system brought winds of up to 90mph, leaving tens of thousands of homes in the dark and causing chaos across the power network.

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7 d. ago Thousands spend second night without power after Storm Floris

The storm swept in on Monday bringing disruption to roads, railways and power networks.

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7 d. ago London set to enjoy blaze of warm sunshine for the rest of summer... thanks to a tropical storm

Tropical Storm Dexter is likely to build a ridge of high pressure over the UK in the coming days

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7 d. ago UK set for huge weather divide this weekend as Met teases return of summer

The Met Office has warned a North-South weather divide is set to emerge this weekend as the remnants of storm Floris make way for 'a more typical summer pattern'

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8 d. ago Crews in Scotland ‘working tirelessly’ to rectify storm damage to railway lines

Ross Moran, rail director for Network Rail in Scotland, said lines have experienced a ‘devastating’ impact due to the high winds and debris.

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