MET Office yellow weather warning as heavy rain and gale force winds leaves roads underwater in UK

Heavy rain and gale force winds have been forecast to batter the country during the UK’s second weekend in its second national lockdown.  The MET Office has issued yellow weather warnings in the south of England and across Northern Ireland as both areas are set to be hit with torrential rain and winds.   A large … Read more

Britain braces for blast of 50mph winds and torrential rain but with warm highs up to 65F

Tropical end to Autumn: Britain braces for blast of 50mph winds and torrential rain from the Azores but with unseasonably warm highs up to 65F The mercury hit up to 18C in Wales yesterday as Britain basked in unseasonably warm temperatures But unsettled weather is on the way with gusts of up to 50mph blowing … Read more

Typhoon Goni batters Philippines with 174mph winds, killing 10

At least ten people have died as a devastating super typhoon has wreaked havoc in the Philippines, bringing 174 mile-per-hour winds triggering volcanic mudflows that engulfed some 150 houses.  Typhoon Goni – one of the most powerful typhoons in the world this year – blasted into the eastern island province of Catanduanes at dawn with … Read more

Super-typhoon with 174mph winds batters Philippines

At least ten people have died as a devastating super typhoon has wreaked havoc in the Philippines, bringing 174 mile-per-hour winds triggering volcanic mudflows that engulfed some 150 houses.  Typhoon Goni – one of the most powerful typhoons in the world this year – blasted into the eastern island province of Catanduanes at dawn with … Read more

Flood warning as storms make Halloween a horror: Aiden will hit Britain with gale-force winds

Hurricane Zeta halloween a horror: Storm will hit Britain with gale-force winds and six inches of rain as the remains of Hurricane Zeta sweep across the country Storm Aiden, the first of the 2020/21 season, is expected to bring strong winds and up to six inches of rain And tomorrow the tail end of Hurricane … Read more

Fishermen brave huge waves as winds batter Cornwall – with weathermen warning MORE torrential rain

Fishermen brave huge waves as winds batter Cornwall – with weathermen warning of yet MORE torrential rain bringing half term washout Incredible pictures of Perranporth in Cornwall yesterday show two fishermen being battered by high winds  Torrential rain is expected across most of the UK over half term, as millions will have their plans dampened … Read more

Parts of UK have coldest temperatures on record for the time of year as 40mph winds batter coast

Summer is officially behind us as parts of the UK recorded the coldest September night on record, the Met Office confirmed. Large waves battered the coastline around the UK and chilly temperatures gripped the nation. The village of Katesbridge, in Northern Ireland’s County Down, fell to a teeth-gritting -3.7C (25.3F) – a new September minimum temperature … Read more

UK weather: Britain braces for 65mph winds and heavy ‘persistent’ rain tomorrow

Hold onto your hats (and MASKS)! Britain braces for 65mph winds and heavy ‘persistent’ rain tomorrow – with sunny weekend with highs of just 15C Strong northerly winds will develop across East Anglia tomorrow morning with 65mph gusts possible Met Office warns of possible power cuts, train disruption, delays on the roads and spray in … Read more

Woman killed by winds during Storm Jorge ignored by passers-by

Woman, 44, was blown over by gale force winds during Storm Jorge and suffered fatal head injuries after she was ignored by passers-by who thought she was drunk, inquest hears Linda McKenna, 44, repeatedly fell over as she battled against Storm Jorge She was seen on CCTV in the early hours of March 1 and … Read more

Iron on the Moon is RUSTING due to oxygen blown in on solar winds from Earth

Rusting iron has been found on the Moon and it was likely the result of oxygen being carried to the lunar surface from Earth by solar winds, a new study discovered. The oxidised iron mineral hematite – a form of rusted iron – was discovered at high latitudes on the Moon by planetary scientists from … Read more