UK weather: Temperatures to plummet to -6C as Britain braces for more wintry weather
“A wetter and windier day round there and we could see some strong, possibly gale-force winds around Scotland,” Mr Partridge said. More unsettled weather is set to…
Saharan dust cloud shrouds Europe in orange glow
Saharan dust has swept across southern England as residents awoke to orange skies on Wednesday. Sand whipped up by winds in the desert has been blown over…
Today’s snowflakes couldn’t cope with the Big Freeze of 1963
Parents at a Merseyside school were admonished this week for keeping their children at home after the half-term holiday because… it was windy. “I have to say…
Storm Franklin: UK to be hit by 80mph winds as weather warning issued
Franklin is due to hit Northern Ireland later on Sunday, and the Met Office has issued an amber wind warning. The forecaster said the low-pressure system will…
One million hit by power cuts – and Storm Eunice chaos could go on into next week
More than a million homes were left without power after Storm Eunice brought chaos to roads and rail and damaged homes and landmarks across Britain. On Friday…
Storm Eunice: One million hit by power cuts – and chaos could go on into next week
A tower at a power station in Kent collapsed, and the Hinkley Point B nuclear power station was partly shut down after the weather led to electrical…
Storm Eunice travel chaos: Rail industry issues blanket ‘do not travel’ warning
In Wales, all train services have been cancelled for the entire day. Seven train operators have suspended all services, according to National Rail Enquiries. They are: c2c,…
‘Stay indoors’ alert as 100mph gusts from Storm Eunice set to cause chaos
Train services in Scotland will remain suspended on Thursday morning so that safety checks can be carried out on the lines, ScotRail said. In a statement posted…
Storm Eunice: ‘Stay indoors’ alert as 100mph gusts set to cause chaos
Train services in Scotland will remain suspended on Thursday morning so that safety checks can be carried out on the lines, ScotRail said. In a statement posted…
UK weather: Storm Dudley could bring 90mph gusts and heavy rain
The low-pressure system will strike the UK on Tuesday 15 February and the highest winds are due to whip across the country in the middle of the…
Storm Malik: UK issues danger to life warning as Danish storm expected to batter Britain with 80mph winds
A storm is set to blow in across the north of the UK and Shetland Islands, bringing with it 80mph winds and a danger to life warning….
How to drive your car safely in snow and ice this winter
In a manual car, move away slowly by slipping the clutch as gently as you can, keeping the engine revs low, and ensure you change gear early…
It’s the warmest New Year’s Day on record
Today is the warmest New Year’s Day on record after the mercury hit 16.2C (61.1F) in London. That made the capital one degree warmer than Death Valley…
How to stay safe when driving through flood water in the UK
Yet more persistent and prolonged rainfall has led to widespread localised flooding in many areas, while standing water after heavy downpours on already sodden ground is also a…
Power outages blamed for death in village pummelled by Storm Arwen
Could be ‘very long time’ before electricity is fully restored Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng described the storm as unlike any other, and promised to do everything possible…
How to de-ice your car windscreen in frosty weather this winter
How to de-ice a car The only things you should ever use to de-ice your car is an appropriate ice scraper and/or some de-icer liquid. Some drivers…
Storm Arwen: Snowed in at a pub for three nights with an Oasis tribute act… you gotta roll with it
Ms Townsend said the Noasis band had played on Friday night and since then had been mucking in with kitchen and washing up duties as well as…
Storm Arwen: Met Office warns of 75mph winds
What to expect from Storm Arwen Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life Probably damage to trees, temporary structures and buildings,…
How to de-ice your car windscreen in frosty weather
How to de-ice a car The only things you should ever use to de-ice your car is an appropriate ice scraper and/or some de-icer liquid. Some drivers…