78 m. ago Brits warned never to take a shower during thunderstorms for terrifying reason

A yellow weather warning is currently in place for the UK today, with 64 locations expected to be battered with a fierce band of rain sweeping across the country until 5pm

Events

21 h. ago The worrying health issues 'wet dog smell' may signal in pets as Scotland battered by rain

It's the odour we all dread but that 'wet dog smell' could be signalling deeper health issues with your pooch.

Science

30 h. ago Thunderstorm warning LIVE weather and traffic updates as heavy rain set to batter Greater Manchester

The Met Office warns there could be a chance of localised flooding caused by sudden downpours

Events

32 h. ago UK weather maps show England to enjoy balmy 23C spell after thunderstorms set to hit UK

Weather maps suggest a comfortable, warm spell is on the way in September after the UK is set to be battered by rain and thunder in the coming days, according to weather warnings

Events

50 h. ago Met Office issue two days of severe thunderstorm warnings across Wales

Thunder and rain is going to batter Wales all afternoon and into the evening

Events

56 h. ago Met Office issue yellow weather warning as months worth of rain set to batter UK today

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across the Southwest of England and south Wales, with some places set to see 60mm of rain fall in just a few hours

Events

68 h. ago Met Office maps show exact time huge band of rain set to batter UK this week

A yellow rain warning has been issued by the Met Office affecting parts of the UK on Wednesday

Culture

69 h. ago Batten down the hatches, Britain: Heavy rain and strong winds to batter parts of the country as warmest summer on record comes to an abrupt end

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as the nation braces itself to be buffeted by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder and hail tomorrow.

Events

5 d. 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

Politics

8 d. ago Met Office maps show exact areas of UK set to be battered by rain this week

The Met Office has said that this summer is on track to "almost certainly" be the warmest on record, but the end of the season is likely to be dominated by "unsettled and changeable" weather.

Politics

9 d. ago Fears ailing Burning Man festival is cursed as 20 hour wait times, rain turning desert into thick clay and dust storms batter event

Thousands of people descend on the Nevada desert every year to attend the iconic Burning Man festival. But the annual event has now become synonymous with chaos and tragedy.

Events

9 d. ago Amanda Owen worries fans as ex Clive shares opens up about health issue

Amanda Owen has left her fans worried about her wellbeing and hard at work on her Yorkshire farm with her ex Clive also opening up on the "tough" life on the farm

Society

2 w. ago Britain will be battered by wind and rain next week as Hurricane Erin blows across the Atlantic after 24C Bank Holiday weekend

The major category 3 hurricane is forecast to remain out in the Atlantic Ocean, then the remnants could be seen in the UK by late Sunday - bringing big waves to the country's east coast.

Science

2 w. 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

Society