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Latest news and updates on rain forecasted for the UK - Where severe weather might affect communities, from flooding to weather warnings, and upcoming forecasts.

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Could devastating flash floods hit London too? Check your long term flood risk

Experts warn London is at risk of flash flooding: 'It doesn't bear thinking about'

Tech July 8, 2025 By Jen Mills

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Young girl clings to tree for life amid 'catastrophic' Texas floods

US July 5, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

A lorry driver situated in his vehicle as it hangs over a broken bridge

Driver left dangling over edge of a bridge after massive landslides in China

World June 26, 2025 By Katie Boyden

People with umbrellas walking along the Millennium Bridge, in London, during a rain shower. Changeable weather is forecast this week, with a chance of heavy rain and thunder hitting parts of the UK, the Met Office said. Picture date: Thursday June 5, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story WEATHER Wet. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Severe thunderstorm weather warning issued in parts of the UK

UK June 13, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Thunderstorm warnings in place this weekend - but when will sunny weather return?

UK June 7, 2025 By Brooke Davies

People make their way through the rain on The Queen's Walk in London. Changeable weather is forecast this week, with a chance of heavy rain and thunder hitting parts of the UK, the Met Office said. Picture date: Thursday June 5, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story WEATHER Wet. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Thunderstorms are hitting the UK but when will the hot weather be back?

UK June 6, 2025 By Brooke Davies

Saharan dust is headed to Florida. It travels to the Sunshine State each summer, causing hazy skies, colorful sunsets, and lower air quality. The dry, dusty air can weaken or block hurricane formation.

Saharan dust cloud hits the US and threatens to drop 'dirty rain'

US June 5, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

Maps show where and when rain will fall across the UK this week

UK May 26, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Lightning Storm in the Night Sky Above Residential Houses in Essex, UK.

Map shows where in UK will be 25 degrees today after Met Office thunderstorm warning

UK May 12, 2025 By Luke Alsford

A woman with an umbrella in rainy weather and image inset of yellow weather warning map.

Heavy rain warning issued across parts of UK ahead of Easter weekend

UK April 15, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

Travel warning for one of Spain's most popular islands amid 'Armageddon' floods

World April 14, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Greg Dewhurst, Senior Operational Meteorologist with the Met Office, told Metro: ‘I would say some snow may be possible at times over the hills in the north in particular, which not unusual for the time of year.’

Met Office issue danger to life warning with amber weather alerts across UK

UK February 23, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

A Metro graphic weather warning map showing where Met Office rain and wind warnings are in place on Sunday in the UK.

Map shows where 'pulsing rain' and 70mph gusts will batter UK this weekend

UK February 22, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

Storm Herminia maps show where flood and weather warnings are in place

UK January 27, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

? Licensed to London News Pictures. 26/01/2025. London, UK. Friends from Spain struggle to hold an umbrella on Westminster Bridge in central London as Storm Herminia sweeps through London, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, with winds expected to reach over 40mph and rain intensifying throughout the day. Photo credit: Dinendra Haria/LNP

How did Storm Herminia get its name and what comes next in 2025?

UK August 3, 2025 By Jasper King

Alamy Live News. 2S8NAH1 Doddiscombsleigh, Devon, UK. 23rd Jan, 2024. Horrible weather. UK Weather: Rain and hail ahead of Strom Eowyn, Doddiscombsleigh, Devon. Credit: nidpor/Alamy Live News This is an Alamy Live News image and may not be part of your current Alamy deal . If you are unsure, please contact our sales team to check.

How do you pronounce Storm Eowyn?

UK January 27, 2025 By Jasper King

A P&O ferry arrives in stormy conditions at the Port of Dover in Kent, as wind, rain and snow warnings are in force across parts of the UK, with the threat of flooding and disruption to New Year's Day travel. Large parts of England and Wales will be hit by strong winds until 3pm on Wednesday, while north-west England and Wales are forecast to see heavy rain for much of the morning.. Picture date: Wednesday January 1, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Jet stream threatens 'strongest winds of winter so far' across UK this weekend

UK January 21, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Screengrab taken from PA Video of snow in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Weather warnings for snow and ice are in force across much of the UK after severe flooding and snow caused travel disruption and school closures. Picture date: Wednesday January 8, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Richard McCarthy/PA Wire

Live tracker map shows where and when snow could hit UK today

UK January 9, 2025 By Gethin Hicks

Members of the public walk their dogs through heavy snowfall on the high street of Saddleworth, England, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Live tracker map shows where and when snow could hit UK today

UK January 9, 2025 By Gethin Hicks

London split by North/South divide with new yellow weather warning

UK January 7, 2025 By Gethin Hicks