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2027 could be UK’s hottest year on record amid ‘unprecedented’ El Nino

The weather event is predicted to be the largest since the 1800s

The Independent UK

‘Unprecedented’ El Nino event to bring storms and rain to UK, says Met Office

The weather event in the Pacific is predicted to have a knock-on effect across the world, including the UK.

Evening Standard

Met Office gives new hint of September heatwave in London: 'May turn warmer later'

‘Temperatures will probably be near normal at first, but may turn warmer later with a chance of some hot periods in the south’

Evening Standard

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UK hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms as Met Office warns of flash flooding

Some areas in the country had the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time” this week

The Independent UK

UK Weather Warnings Issued as 50mm Rain Brings Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risk

Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten flash flooding in the UK after a record dry spell. The Met Office warns of difficult driving conditions and ongoing drought despite the rainfall.

International Business Times UK

Thunderstorm warnings issued across country amid ‘first meaningful rain’

The application comes as areas in the country were predicted to have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week.

Evening Standard

Warning issued as Scots face heavy showers and thunderstorms

A thunderstorm warning has been issued across parts of Scotland

The National (Scotland)

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Met Office asks public to vote for Shaun the Sheep-inspired official storm name

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The Independent UK

Met Office forecasts ‘meaningful rain’ across the UK for the first time in months

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The Independent UK

Mapped: Where thunderstorms and heavy rain will hit the UK this week

The Met Office has forecast an ‘intense downpour’ across parts of England and Wales after the driest July on record

The Independent UK

Shaun the Storm? Sheep could lend his name to weather event as Met Office opens vote

The public is being asked to choose between Shaun and his cousin Timmy the lamb

The Independent UK

Rain falls again in London - how long will the wet weather last and when will hosepipe bans end?

Forecasts suggest more rain is on on its way in the coming days, after the capital saw the driest July on record

Evening Standard

It’s up to ewe: Shaun the Sheep options for future storm name

People can vote between the names Timmy and Shaun from beloved animation Shaun The Sheep.

Evening Standard

Rain in coming days will not solve drought overnight – forecaster

Some areas in the country will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’, the Met Office said, after weeks of heatwaves.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

UK weather forecast: Britain to be hit by heavy downpours and thunderstorms as temperatures fall

Some areas of the country are set for their ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’

The Independent UK

Flooding warning as rain finally forecast for drought-stricken land

Wessex Water has introduced a hosepipe ban for 1.4 million customers across the South West, marking its first restriction in 50 years and taking the total number of people affected in England to over 27 million. Met Office forecasters have warned that incoming heavy showers could lead to surface water…

The Independent UK

New hosepipe ban comes into force for 1.4 million Brits as forecasters issue flooding warning

Met Office says some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week

Evening Standard

Latest hosepipe ban comes into force as forecasters warn of flooding

Some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week, the Met Office said, after weeks of heatwaves and dry weather.

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Evening Standard

Heavy rain to bring threat of floods after another hosepipe ban announced

Some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’, the Met Office said.

The Independent UK

Rain is on the way – but is it enough to end the drought?

The wet weather comes after five back-to-back heatwaves

Evening Standard

Wessex Water announces hosepipe ban for first time in 50 years

The water firm said the temporary use ban will come into effect from midnight on Tuesday for all 1.4 million customers that it supplies.

The Independent UK

Rain and thunderstorms to hit UK after summer of extreme heat and drought

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London

Evening Standard

Rain and cooler conditions forecast after fifth heatwave of the summer

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London.

The Independent UK

Met Office warns another heatwave could hit UK in September after sweltering 38C temperatures

Crews are continuing to fight wildfires in South Wales

The Independent UK

Met Office warns rainfall may not be enough to reverse drought effects

The chief meteorologist said that rain is on its way, but a question mark remains over how much will fall

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