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A brief spell of heat and thunderstorms

Posted on 11 June, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

Southern parts of the UK can expect some very warm and humid conditions on Friday, along with an increasing risk of some heavy, thundery showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible from Thursday, but they will become more likely and potentially more … Continue reading →

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Very strong winds recorded over northern parts of the UK

Posted on 9 January, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

As forecast by the Met Office, a powerful low pressure system passed to the north of the UK in the early hours of this morning bringing exceptionally strong winds in places. Two low level stations recorded wind speeds of over … Continue reading →

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Top UK wind speeds as Gonzalo’s remnants felt

Posted on 21 October, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

TABLE UPDATED AT 11:50AM Many parts of the UK are seeing strong winds today as the remnants of ex-tropical storm Gonzalo pass over the north of the country. Below are the top ten strongest gusts of wind we have recorded … Continue reading →

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Rain over the Bank Holiday Weekend, with more to come

Posted on 27 May, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

The Bank Holiday weekend saw a good deal of dry and bright weather in places, but there was also heavy rainfall in some spots over the three days with some significant rainfall totals. Much of England and Wales had a … Continue reading →

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The worst storm in years?

Posted on 28 January, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

Various articles in the news today said that the weather over the weekend was the worst storm to hit the UK in years, and that there is more to come this week. There was indeed a very deep area of low … Continue reading →

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Updated: Latest snow depths Friday 18 January

Posted on 18 January, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

As forecast, many areas of the UK have had heavy snowfall today, particularly in Wales and the south and west of England. The heaviest snowfall so far has been in Wales, where a red warning is currently in place. Sennybridge … Continue reading →

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Rainfall totals update

Posted on 23 November, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

The table below shows total rainfall from midnight on the 20th November until 7.00 am this morning. Some areas have had over 90 mm of rain over the last three days. Location Total (mm) Exeter Airport                       92 Tyndrum 91 Westonbirt                           … Continue reading →

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Heavy rain in the west but very warm in the south east

Posted on 17 August, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

The UK’s weather will see marked contrasts over the next few days – with heavy rain in the west today and very warm weather in the south east. Forecasters at the Met Office have issued severe weather warnings for the … Continue reading →

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