17 h. ago Warning of possible flooding from storms as heatwave comes to an end

The Met Office said heavy rain could cause some problems but temperatures would no longer be as ‘oppressively hot’.

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18 h. ago Thousands of Australians without power and flash flood warnings in place after ‘bomb cyclone’

Flooding and coastal hazard warnings remain in place for entire NSW coastline as storm moves south

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20 h. ago Scotland hit with thunderstorm and flood warnings as England basks in heatwave

Scots should brace for heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and gusts of 40mph in the next few hours

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24 h. ago Australia bomb cyclone live: Flood emergency warnings issued as strong winds leave thousands without power

Areas near the Victorian border could also be impacted today

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35 h. ago The Guardian view on Europe’s heatwave: leaders should remind the public why ambitious targets matter | Editorial

With net zero targets under attack from the populist right, dangerously high temperatures should refocus mindsAt times like now, with dangerously high temperatures in several European countries, the urgent need for adaptation to an increasingly unstable climate is clearer than ever. From the French government’s decision to close schools to the bans in most of Italy on outdoor work at the hottest time of day, the immediate priority is to protect people from extreme heat – and to recognise that a heatwave can take a higher toll than a violent storm.People who are already vulnerable, due to age or illness or poor housing, face the greatest risks from heatwaves. As well as changes to rules and routines, public health warnings are vital, especially where records are being broken and people are unfamiliar with the conditions. In the scorching European summer of 2022, an estimated 68,000 people died due to heat. Health, welfare and emergency systems must respond to those nee...

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62 h. ago Flash flood warning for 50,000 homes as residents to be given emergency advice

London's City Hall has reached out to thousands of households warning them they are now at increased risk and given them advice on preparing for flash floods

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68 h. ago Sadiq Khan warns 50,000 basement flats in London at risk of flash flooding due to climate change

City Hall reaches out to thousands of households with advice on preparing for and handling flash floods

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3 d. ago UK weather maps show double lightning storm blast after 35C heatwave

New weather maps reveal UK's scorching temperatures look set to break as wild storms blow in to batter the nation with thunderstorms and torrential downpours - here's when

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9 d. ago What weather can Scots expect this week after weekend heatwave and thunderstorms?

Scotland experienced varied weather last week, including scorching temperatures, thunderstorms, and flood warnings.

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1 week ago Thunderstorm weather warning as Scots braced for flooding and travel chaos

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for parts of Scotland as residents are told to prepare for flooding and lightning strikes.

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1 week ago Met Office warns of flooding and damage to buildings TODAY despite 32C heatwave

The weather may change abruptly in your area today and on Sunday, so much so that around 20mm of rain will fall in just a few hours across parts of Lancashire, the Met Office says

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1 week ago How to stay cool throughout the heatwave in the US right now

More than 40 million people in the U.S. were under heat alerts on Friday June 20

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1 week ago Met Office warns homes could be flooded as 'intense' thunderstorms to hit UK

Extreme conditions bringing torrential rain are on the way

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1 week ago Met Office issues thunderstorm warning with 'flash flood' risk despite heatwave

The national forecaster said that scattered thunderstorms could bring a risk of sudden flooding and travel chaos on Saturday afternoon and night

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2 w. ago Fake fundraising pages sprout after floods ravage West Virginia, leaving at least six dead, including a 3

Rescue crews continue to search for the missing

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2 w. ago Met Office issues yellow warning as thunderstorms, heavy rain and floods expected

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings and alerts for parts of the UK

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2 w. ago Met Office thunderstorms warning in place in Wales with threat of flooding

Wales is at risk of seeing thunderstorms for much of Saturday, with a yellow Met Office weather warning in place until 6pm

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2 w. ago UK yellow and amber weather warning as Brits braced for 'flash flooding and power cuts'

While Brits have been basking in the summer sun in the past few days, many are set to see a major change in weather - with some homes being told to prepare for "power cuts"

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2 w. ago Perthshire on flood alert as heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten Scotland

A yellow weather warning for rain is in place for the area from midnight tonight until 6pm on Saturday with forecasters warning it could lead to flooding in some areas

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2 w. ago Met Office issues amber thunderstorm warning for parts of eastern England

Intense rainfall could lead to flooding and power cuts as widespread yellow warnings also issued.

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