UK weather: Remnants of two hurricanes sweeping the country this week - with weather warnings in place
Remnants of a second hurricane will sweep across the UK later this week - bringing further heavy showers and thunderstorms.
Remnants of a second hurricane will sweep across the UK later this week - bringing further heavy showers and thunderstorms.
The London Fire Brigade tackled numerous calls as people reported flooding in the capital following heavy downpours
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Flights to popular destinations including Rome, Paris and Copenhagen have all been cancelled from the London airport
A potential tropical cyclone forming in the Atlantic Ocean could bring dangerous storm surge and tropical storm conditions to the Mid-Atlantic coast of the United Sates, the National Hurricane Center said on Thursday, September 21.The National Weather Service issued a tropical storm watch and storm surge watch for some coastal areas in Virginia, warning residents of strong winds and the possibility of life-threatening inundation.These satellite images by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) shows the low-pressure system on Thursday morning. Credit: CSU/CIRA & NOAA via Storyful
Sussex was hit by torrential rain last night (Thursday, September 21).
Rail services hit with disruption after heavy rains as firefighters report floods in the capital
London was hit by flooding overnight on September 20-21, as the Met Office warned of heavy rain across parts of southeast England.The London Fire Brigade said it was “receiving numerous calls about flooding across London this evening with roads and properties affected.”This footage, posted on X, shows the recorder’s surprise as the car he’s in goes through some deep floodwater.The source said he’d “never seen anything like this,” and that “emergency services [were] everywhere”. Credit: @FPLAkshay_ via Storyful
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The National Hurricane Center said Thursday that tropical storm conditions have the possibility of developing Friday over portions of the U.S. southeast and mid-Atlantic coasts.
London was hit by spot flooding overnight on September 20-21, as the Met Office warned of heavy rain across parts of southeast England.The London Fire Brigade said it was “receiving numerous calls about flooding across London this evening with roads and properties affected.”This footage, posted on X, shows heavy rain and surface flooding in north London. Credit: @alex_wx_ via Storyful
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Large hailstones pelted parts of northern Texas on Thursday, September 21 as a severe storm moved through the region.Video taken by Falcon Storm Chasing shows gusty winds blowing hail in Krum, Denton County, on Thursday afternoon.The National Weather Service warned that “strong to severe” thunderstorms would continue in the region overnight into Friday. Credit: Falcon Storm Chasing via Storyful
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Rail passengers have been facing cancellations and significant delays after heavy rain overnight. Flooding also hit London as rainfall of up to 4cm was predicted in some areas. The wet and windy weather is not easing off just yet as the remnants of Hurricane Nigel are set to arrive in the UK this weekend.