Getty Images A child is helped away from the floods near Valencia in Spain Although scientists are hesitant to attribute any specific extreme event to climate change, researchers have been quick to highlight the role that increasing temperatures have played in exacerbating the Spanish floods. “There is no doubt that these intense downpours were intensified … Read more
The Met Office has warned of heavy rain and 80mph winds in certain areas, with the first named storm of the season posing a threat of injuries and danger to life. A yellow warning for wind is in effect for Scotland, Northern Ireland, parts of north-west England, and Wales from 3am until midnight on Sunday. … Read more
The Met Office has upgraded its yellow weather warning, to include parts of North West England, parts of Lancashire included. The warning is in place until midnight tonight. It covers coastal and western parts of Lancashire, including Blackpool, Cleveleys, Lytham and Lancaster. A Met Office forecaster has warned of flooding, especially in coastal areas. Northern … Read more
The first named storm of the season, Storm Ashley, has led to travel disruption across the UK due to high winds and heavy rain. The Met Office has predicted 80mph winds and heavy rain in certain areas, posing a threat of injuries and danger to life. A yellow warning for wind is in effect for … Read more