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Britons will have to endure one more day of icy blasts before temperatures soar into double digits – as the country’s record-breaking Big Freeze finally comes to an end. Bitter-cold 80mph winds, freezing rain and dangerous icy conditions are set to hit parts of the UK on Sunday, as Britain faces the tail-end of the … Read more
Britain is today braced for up to eight inches of snow and 50mph gale-force winds as Storm Darcy prepares to blast the UK with cold air from Russia and Eastern Europe – and the Met Office issues amber warnings for the South East on Sunday. Forecasters have today issued yellow warnings for snow and ice … Read more
Bats are able to soar up to a mile above the ground during flight by riding late night winds and updrafts, according to a new study into the flying mammals. Scientists already knew bats could reach such lofty heights, but until this new study by Southeastern Louisiana University they didn’t know how they soared so far … Read more
Dust left deep beneath the oceans three to five million years ago has confirmed that climate change is pushing westerly winds towards the poles, say scientists. The winds, commonly known as the westerlies, play an important role in shaping the world’s weather by influencing rainfall, ocean currents and tropical cyclone paths. They typically blow from … Read more
British Army is testing tiny autonomous ‘bug drones’ that can fly in strong winds of 50mph and spy on enemies more than a mile away ‘The Bug’ was developed by the British defence firms BAE Systems and UAVTEK It is a fist-sized recon drone that weighs just 6.7 oz — the same as a smartphone … Read more
It’s the Boxing Day gales! We will have a dry Christmas Day across most of the country… before 80mph winds blow in on the 26th A yellow weather warning will be in place for most of the country Along with storm damage, power cuts and travel disruption are also predicted The weather is expected to … Read more
A Winter’s GALE! 60mph winds are set to thrash UK this week causing chaos on the roads and rail with 56 parts of Britain braced for flooding By Mark Duell for MailOnline Published: 14:32 GMT, 14 December 2020 | Updated: 14:34 GMT, 14 December 2020 Advertisement Strong winds will hit parts of Britain this week … Read more
Britain braces for a cold snap as Arctic winds send mercury plummeting as low as -5C in Scotland with frost across England this week and 60mph gales Parts of Britain are braced for a chilly week ahead as winds continue to blow in from the Arctic Mercury will plummet with widespread icy conditions in Scotland … Read more
An Arctic blast is set to bring strong winds and torrential rain to the North from tonight with Britain also preparing for its coldest winter in eight years in the run-up to Christmas. After recent mild winters, this year is expected to be colder than average according to forecasters at The Weather Company, with the Met … Read more
Coronavirus, riots… now tornadoes for New York City: Twister warning as 75mph hurricane-strength gusts batter the tri-state area and leave debris strewn across NYC Tornado warnings were issued for six counties in and around New York City on Sunday night with winds of 60mph forecast to whip through the area In Greenwich, Connecticut hurricane-strength gusts … Read more