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Heavy rain on dry ground may cause UK floods but will not reverse drought

‘First meaningful rain for a long time’ is forecast but water firms continue to ask customers to restrict use

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

New hosepipe ban comes into force for 1.4 million Brits as forecasters issue flooding warning

Met Office says some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Latest hosepipe ban comes into force as forecasters warn of flooding

Some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week, the Met Office said, after weeks of heatwaves and dry weather.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Thunderstorm warnings could be issued this week as ‘intense rainfall’ looms

The deluge is expected to hit on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025

Wind up to 70mph, heavy rain expected to batter parts of Britain

A number of yellow weather warnings come into force on Friday morning across Northern Ireland, Wales and parts of Scotland.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Weather warnings for wind and rain issued as temperatures rise

The Met Office said it could be 16C in parts of the UK on Friday.

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

UK braced for strong winds, rain and snow as Storm Eowyn set to batter country

A major change in the UK’s weather will start on Thursday, the Met Office said, as heavy rain and strong gusts hit the country.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

New weather warnings as snow and ice cause travel havoc and school closures in UK

Flooding closes main roads as cold air forecast to return from Monday – and possibility of more snow later in week

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025

M25 closes due to lorry crash as commuters face travel disruption from snow, rain and ice

Most of the UK saw heavy snow or icy rain fall over a wintry weekend that had two larger amber weather warnings

Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2025

Weather warnings persist as commuters urged to brace for travel disruption

It comes after most of the UK saw heavy snow or icy rain fall over a wintry weekend that had two amber weather warnings.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025