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The Sun
10 hours ago
- Climate
- The Sun
UK weather: Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning with over two inches of rain set to fall in just two hours
STORM clouds are gathering over the UK as the Met Office issues a yellow thunderstorm warning – with more than two inches of rain set to fall in just two hours. The warning, covering London and the South East as well as the South West and East of England, runs from 10am until 9pm on Thursday and could hit millions of Brits. 5 5 5 Forecasters have warned of torrential downpours, flash floods and 'difficult driving conditions' with the potential for travel disruption across road and rail networks. In a statement, the Met Office said: 'Thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to develop during Thursday morning and through the afternoon. 'These could produce torrential downpours in a few places with as much as 25-35mm of rain falling within an hour and perhaps 60mm within 2 hours. 'Frequent lightning and hail will be additional hazards. 'Storms will tend to become more confined to the south and east of the warning area later in the afternoon before dying out during the evening.' Meteorologists say some areas could be hit with a week's rainfall in an hour. Forecaster Clare Nasir said: 'The rain slides down towards Wales, West Country, central southern England into Thursday morning. 'And we'll see some damp weather also across the north and the west of Scotland. 'Some sharp showers with the risk of thunder likely through the afternoon across central and southern parts of England and Wales. We could see some impactful weather here.' The Met Office has assessed the potential impact of the storms as 'medium', though the Environment Agency currently has no flood warnings in place. Dramatic moment world knew Hawaii tsunami was coming after 8.8 mag earthquake shook Ring of Fire sparking evacuations But the London Fire Brigade urged residents to prepare in case of sudden flash floods. A spokesperson said: 'The warmer weather we have been having will dry out and crack soil. This makes it harder to absorb and soak up a sudden and heavy downpour. 'Couple this with torrential rain and we could see streets and homes flooded. 'Our firefighters know what they need to do in a flood, but it's important Londoners know as well and follow our flooding advice.' Tips include preparing a 'grab bag' with essentials in case you need to leave home, using sandbags to protect properties, and checking on neighbours. Drivers are also urged not to attempt to drive through flooded roads. The warning comes after Britain endured a wildly changeable summer – swinging from record-breaking heatwaves in June and early July to washouts in recent weeks. A hosepipe ban imposed earlier this month remains in force, affecting 8.5million customers across South East Water, Southern Water, Thames Water and Yorkshire Water. While the downpours may bring relief to parched gardens, meteorologists warn that wet and windy weather looks set to dominate heading into August, with 'unseasonably deep' low pressure systems moving in. The Met Office added that conditions should turn 'broadly changeable' by mid-August, with the chance of some drier and more settled spells later in the month. 5
Gulf Business
3 days ago
- Climate
- Gulf Business
UAE weather: Highest, lowest temperatures recorded
Image credit: WAM/Website The UAE experienced extreme temperature variations and unexpected rainfall in some areas this week, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) The lowest temperature recorded nationwide early this morning was 27.1°C in Jais Mountain, Ras Al Khaimah, at 12:45am, while the highest reached a scorching 49.6°C in Mezaira, located in the Al Dhafra region, at 3:00pm on Sunday, July 27. — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) Read- Adding to the weather extremes, light rainfall was reported over Showkah and Wadi Isfay in Ras Al Khaimah on Sunday. The NCM has issued a five-day weather forecast starting Sunday, July 27, warning of intense heat, dusty winds, and intermittent cloud cover expected to affect various parts of the country. Weather system overview Meteorologists attribute the current conditions to a surface low-pressure system extending from the East, combined with a weak upper-air disturbance. This system is expected to influence the UAE's weather throughout the week. Sunday forecast – July 27 The weather on Sunday is expected to be generally fair to partly cloudy, with a chance of convective cloud development in the eastern and southern regions. These clouds may bring scattered rainfall. Humidity is set to increase in coastal areas overnight and into Monday morning. Winds will be light to moderate in most areas, but could become fresh to strong near cloud formations, raising dust and sand, which may reduce horizontal visibility. Expected temperatures: Coastal and Island areas: Highs between 42°C and 47°C; lows from 29°C to 33°C. Humidity: 70–90 per cent (max), 25–45 per cent (min) Internal areas: Highs from 44°C to 49°C; lows from 27°C to 32°C. Humidity: 65–85 per cent (max), 20–35 per cent (min) Mountainous regions: Highs from 36°C to 41°C; lows between 26°C and 31°C. Humidity: 70–90 per cent (max), 20–35 per cent (min) Winds: Southeasterly to northeasterly at speeds of 10–25 km/h, reaching 40–50 km/h in some internal and mountainous areas. Weekly outlook Monday, July 28: Fair to partly cloudy with a continued chance of convective clouds in the East and South. Winds will remain southeasterly to northeasterly, light to moderate, with gusts up to 40 km/h. Visibility may be reduced due to blowing dust. Seas will be slight in both the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea. Tuesday, July 29: Conditions remain similar, with cloud development in eastern and southern areas. Winds will shift to north-westerly, reaching up to 40 km/h. The Arabian Gulf may experience slight to moderate waves, while the Oman Sea stays calm. Wednesday, July 30: Partly cloudy skies are forecast in the East. Winds will be light to moderate north-westerly, occasionally fresh, raising dust in open areas. Sea conditions remain stable. Thursday, July 31: Fair to partly cloudy skies continue. Winds will shift from south-westerly to north-westerly, strengthening during the day. Blowing dust and sand may reduce visibility in western regions. Rough seas are expected in the western Arabian Gulf, while the Oman Sea will remain slight. The NCM advises residents to stay updated and take necessary precautions during extreme weather conditions.
CBS News
7 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
More sunshine, warmer temps Thursday in Minnesota amid air quality alert
Wildfire smoke will continue to spread into Minnesota on Thursday, with an air quality alert in effect until 11 p.m. Friday for most of the state. Any storms left over from Wednesday night around the Twin Cities will continue to fade and exit as high pressure nudges eastward. This will clear the clouds for some sunshine Thursday afternoon, helping highs reach the mid-80s. Aside from a few clouds, expect more sunshine Friday with highs a touch warmer in the upper 80s. The weekend looks to remain fairly tame with models only indicating isolated pop-ups storms across northern Minnesota each afternoon. Temperatures and humidity continue to climb with highs both days near 90 degrees. Looks like a slightly better chance for storms late Sunday with a little relief from the heat and humidity by mid-week.
CTV News
22-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Tornado warnings ended, thunderstorm watches continue
Tornado warnings have ended for the RM of Macdonald and the RM of Morris. Uploaded on July 21, 2025. (CTV News Winnipeg) Tornado warnings previously issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for the RM of Macdonald and the RM of Morris have now ended. The warnings, which ended at approximately 7:20 p.m., said meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado over Osborne moving southeast at 25 km/h. Severe thunderstorm watches remain in effect for Winnipeg, parts of southern Manitoba and the Interlake region. The watches indicate that a trough of low pressure is triggering isolated to scattered thunderstorms, which may reach severe thresholds.
CBS News
18-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Flash flood warnings issued in San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for some areas in San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties. Meteorologists issued the advisory for communities in the San Bernardino Mountains, including Lake Arrowhead, Blue Jay and Cedar Glen, until 4 p.m. The NWS also issued a broader flash flood warning for the communities near Lucerne Valley until 4:45 p.m. The NWS issued a flash flood warning for Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake, but those expired at 3:15 p.m. About 28,000 people will be affected by these advisories, according to the NWS. In L.A. County, meteorologists issued a flash flood warning in the San Gabriel Mountains, west of Mount Baldy. It will last until 6 p.m. This advisory will affect fewer people than the warnings in San Bernardino County, a little more than 60 people. The NWS recommended that anyone in the advisory areas to move to higher ground and to move away from a burn scar area quickly. Residents should avoid walking or driving through floodwaters. The NWS also issued a special weather statement for strong winds in Ventura County, until 3:30 p.m., and communities near Covina, Glendora and San Dimas, until 4 p.m.
