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The Sun
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Iconic British cricket ground engulfed in water as flash floods and thunderstorms wreak havoc across UK
THE Spitfire Ground in Canterbury has been engulfed in water amid weather chaos that has wreaked havoc on the UK. Previously known as St Lawrence Ground, Spitfire is one of Britain's most historic cricket venues. 2 2 It has been in use since 1847, with first-class cricket having been played there for well over a century. The Spitfire Ground has been home to Kent County Cricket Club since it opened. While it also stages the world's oldest cricket festival, Canterbury Cricket Week. It has previously put on England matches, with the women's national team having played there as recently as May. The Spitfire Ground possesses a capacity of 6,000. Earlier today, the ground's official social media account posted a picture of the pitch largely engulfed by water. Heavy showers and thunderstorms in the UK have led to the Met Office issuing yellow warnings. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK It was even warned that there could be as much as 75mm of rain in a single hour. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page, said: 'A band of very heavy rain will pivot over Northern Ireland during Sunday night, bringing totals of possibly 50-75 mm in just a short period of time. "This high intensity rainfall can lead to flooding, with impacts on properties, transport networks and power outages. 'The heavy rain comes at the start of a new working week so expect disruption to the Monday morning commute and check the flood risk in your area to protect your property.'
The Independent
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
UK could see half a month's rainfall in under 24 hours amid more weather warnings
Parts of the UK could be battered with half a month's worth of rainfall in less than a day, the Met Office warned. The forecaster said Northern Ireland could experience some of the worst of a heavy spell of rainfall on Sunday evening into Monday. It comes as new amber-level rain warnings were put in place for the eastern counties of Northern Ireland, as well as several counties south of the border. The warning applies for Antrim, Armagh and Down between 11pm on Sunday until 8am on Monday. But as there remains some uncertainty regarding the extent of the heaviest rain, a wider yellow weather warning for rain remains in place in Northern Ireland from 6pm on Sunday to 6pm on Monday. The expected rainfall carries a risk of flooding, power cuts and dangerous driving conditions. Forecasters also warn there is a small chance that some communities could be cut off by flooded roads, while fast-flowing or deep floodwater could pose a danger to life. Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said: 'It looks like Northern Ireland is the place where we could see the most rainfall and certainly the most impactful rainfall. They could see 50 to 75mm of rain within 12 to 18 hours.' The region records an average of 89mm of rain in July, meaning more than half a month's rainfall could hit Northern Ireland in less than a day. Chief meteorologist Andy Page added: 'This high intensity rainfall can lead to flooding, with impacts on properties, transport networks and power outages. 'The heavy rain comes at the start of a new working week, so expect disruption to the Monday morning commute and check the flood risk in your area to protect your property.' A yellow-level thunderstorm warning was in place for the western half of Northern Ireland between midday and 8pm on Sunday. Across much of Wales and south-west England, the Met Office warned of a 'danger to life' as thunderstorms were forecast in the regions on Sunday. On Monday, the thunderstorm warning moves to much of Scotland and England. It is in place between 3am and 9pm. UK five-day weather forecast This evening and tonight: Rain continues to affect Scotland and Northern Ireland overnight, while further heavy showers spread into the South, but drier with clear spells across Wales and central England. Feeling fresher in the South, but remaining rather muggy for northern areas. Monday: Another cloudy, damp start, particularly for the South East and across Northern Ireland. Brighter elsewhere, though showers soon return: heavy, thundery, and with a risk of hail by the afternoon. Tuesday to Thursday: Sunny spells and scattered showers remain the theme this week as low pressure continues to bring unsettled conditions. Less showers, more sunshine by Thursday, with temperatures around the seasonal average.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Weather warnings cover UK with Brits drenched - see exact time rain will stop
This weekend, the searing temperatures that had been baking the British Isles gave way to roaring thunderstorms as huge swathes of the UK faced flash flooding weather warnings Roaring thunder and torrential downpours have been battering the British Isles for days but the end could be in sight, according to the Met Office. Last week, the national forecaster issued several weather warnings, covering huge swathes of the UK as it warned of a "danger to life " risk from flash flooding in some areas. The threat of flooding remains strong today, with the East and West Midlands, North East England, North West England, Wales, and Yorkshire and Humber all under a yellow warning. The agency predicted heavy and thundery rain which could cause localised surface water flooding through today, causing delays and cancellations to public transport, as well as interrupting power supplies and flooding of some homes and businesses. Similar conditions will continue into tomorrow, but by Tuesday conditions will be dry as all warnings are removed from the map. On its weather warnings page, the Met Office said: "Showery outbreaks of rain, heavy and perhaps thundery in places, will move northwestwards from late Sunday morning and through the afternoon before gradually easing during the evening. "Accumulations of 10-20 mm are expected fairly widely, with a few places potentially receiving as much as 40 mm, much of this falling in just a few hours. This could lead to some surface water flooding." The Met Office says people should consider preparing a flood plan and emergency flood kit if they fear their property could be at risk. To avoid delays, you should check road conditions or bus and train timetables, and consider amending travel plans. Andy Page, the Met Office Chief Meteorologist, warned "intense rainfall" could also produce "frequent lighting and hail" and building damage. But the gloomy weather will not last long as weather maps show a return to the scorching conditions we've been experiencing over recent weeks. Forecasters, from WX Charts, have predicted the exact day next week that some Brits will see temperatures rise to summer levels. WX Charts has predicted weather fortunes could switch on July 24 as maps have started to turn red in southeastern England. Temperatures are set to peak at 25C near Oxford and London could get 24C weather on that day. The good weather is set to keep rising the next day and weather maps turn darker on July 25. Temperatures are set to peak at 28C at 6pm on Friday. Areas like London and Birmingham will see temperatures rise to 27C as the warm temperatures also reach the Midlands. The warmer weather will also creep up to Newcastle, where weather maps have turned orange and predicted temperatures around 22C for the city.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
UK set to be hit by more rain and thunderstorms as yellow weather warnings continue past weekend
More areas of the UK have been warned to expect heavy rain and thunderstorms through the weekend and into next week as the Met Office issues fresh yellow weather warnings. The forecaster issued two yellow rain alerts for Scotland and southwest England on Sunday as a thunderstorm warning was put in place for much of the UK on Monday. The rain warning covering Scotland is set to be in place until noon on Sunday, while the warning for the South West will last until 9pm that day. On Monday, the UK is braced for further thunderstorms as the Met Office issued a further yellow warning between 11am and 9pm. The Met Office said people in these areas should prepare for the slight chance of power cuts and that homes and businesses could be flooded. These thunderstorms could bring 15 to 20mm of rain within an hour in places, with perhaps as much 30mm in a few hours, according to the Met Office. Chief meteorologist Andy Page said: 'Intense rainfall will impact parts of the UK as thunderstorms move in from France. 'This weekend is expected to be busy on the roads as more schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays, so it's important people keep up to date with the very latest forecast. 'There will be spells of more pleasant weather in parts of the UK through the weekend, with some sunny spells in between systems as they move through.' Earlier on Saturday, an amber alert came into force for London, parts of the South and southeast England from 4am to 11am. Downpours were seen across the capital in what was the first amber warning issued for London since January 2024. Here is the full Met Office forecast for the next few days: Sunday: Remaining unsettled on Sunday with showers or longer spells of rain, some heavy and thundery in places. Fresher than recent days but still warm, particularly in any sunny spells. Outlook for Monday to Wednesday: Low pressure lingers into early next week, keeping conditions unsettled with sunny spells and heavy showers. Showers will gradually ease by Wednesday, with temperatures staying close to the seasonal average.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
UK summer holidays set to get off to a wet start
The Met Office has issued four weather warnings across the UK for Saturday, with millions warned to expect heavy rain over the weekend. Two new yellow warnings include one for rain covering Wales and the South West of England from Saturday evening until Sunday night, and another for thunderstorms in Northern Ireland on Saturday afternoon. Existing yellow warnings are in place for most of England until Saturday evening and for Eastern Scotland from Saturday afternoon until Sunday lunchtime. An amber alert for London and parts of the South and South East of England was active earlier on Saturday, marking the first such warning for London since January. Chief Met Office meteorologist Andy Page advised that intense rainfall and thunderstorms will impact parts of the UK, urging people to stay updated, especially with summer holidays beginning.
