UK weather: Britain is bracing for 60mph winds and torrential rain this week

Storm Francis has struck Britain with full force with London drivers struggling through flash floods as 70mph winds and torrential rain sweep in overnight.  More than a month’s worth of rain is anticipated as summer ends with a distinctly autumnal feel and forecasters warn of further travel chaos and power cuts.  Motorists in the capital … Read more

Bradford man killed when winds smashed chimney through roof

Tributes are paid to ‘kind, genuine and funny’ homeowner, 47, who was killed when chimney smashed through roof into his bedroom at 5am in high winds Mark Spence was a long-standing fan of the Bradford City football club  His 28-year-old partner survived the collapse but suffered serious injuries West Yorkshire Police said they are investigating … Read more

UK weather: Britain is bracing for 60mph winds and torrential rain this week

Staycationers beware! Britain is bracing for 60mph winds and torrential rain this week as autumn comes early with forecasters warning of travel chaos and power cuts Met Office issues wind warning from 9am tomorrow until noon on Wednesday for most of England and Wales Spell of strong winds expected to develop across the South West … Read more

Storm will smash into Britain TONIGHT with 70mph winds threatening to bring down trees

Winds up to 70mph are expected across Britain tomorrow as another storm smashes into the country’s coastal regions – threatening to bring down trees and creating monster waves. It comes after winds of up to 66mph were recorded at Pembrey Sands in Wales as Storm Ellen hit Ireland and western parts of Britain on Tuesday … Read more

Hurricane Douglas nears Hawaii, bringing high winds and rain

Hawaii prepared for the onslaught of Hurricane Douglas on Sunday, with predictions of high winds, rain and storm surge. ‘It’s definitely going to be a triple threat,’ said National Weather Service meteorologist Vanessa Almanza said. Rainfall from the storm can be anywhere from 5-15 inches.  It’s ‘probably not a good day to go to the … Read more

UK weather: Britain will be hit by five inches of rain and 50mph winds today

Heatwave, what heatwave? Britain will be hit by five inches of rain and 50mph winds today with warnings of floods and power cuts as temperature falls to 66F Met Office warns of flooding, train delays and power cuts today in North West England and western Scotland  Forecasters say showers will merge into periods of heavy … Read more

UK weather: Britain will be hit by five inches of rain and 50mph winds today

Heatwave, what heatwave? Britain will be hit by five inches of rain and 50mph winds today with warnings of floods and power cuts as temperature plummets to 10C overnight Met Office warns of flooding, train delays and power cuts today in North West England and western Scotland  Forecasters say showers will merge into periods of … Read more

Torrential rain and floods on the way as weather warnings released across Britain amid 50mph winds

Britain’s heatwave has come to an abrupt end this weekend, with weather warnings for torrential downpours and heavy winds set to hit parts of the country today and tomorrow. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain today from 6am until 3pm tomorrow in parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and in the North … Read more

Piers Morgan proudly brandishes ‘Britain’s biggest sausage roll’ as he winds up vegans yet again

Piers Morgan wound up the vegan community once again on Wednesday as he posed on Twitter brandishing a giant sausage roll. Holding up the meaty snack, grinning widely, the 55-year-old foodie posted the image, adding the caption: ‘Now THIS is what I call a sausage roll!’ He went on: ‘Apparently it’s Britain’s biggest… 40cm long & … Read more

Golden Gate Bridge ‘sings’ during high winds

San Francisco residents were serenaded by the iconic Golden Gate Bridge on Friday as the high winds passed through a new installation on the overpass and released melodic tones that echoed through the city. Social media users shared videos revealing an eerie and at times angelic humming sound emitting from the bridge, with some claiming … Read more