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All the latest news, updates, maps and forecasts on UK storms. Named by the Met Office, the storms are typically associated with high winds and heavy rain, and can lead to infrastructure damage, transport delays and flooding.

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A motorist drives past a sign warning about ice along a road near the town of Greenfield, northeast of Manchester, northern England on January 9, 2026. The United Kingdom, France and Germany shivered through severe winter weather on January 9, with tens of thousands of homes suffering the cold snap without power. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Drivers warned of treacherous icy roads and thick fog in wake of Storm Chandra

UK 2 days ago By Frankie Lister-Fell

BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833) Pic: BNPS Pictured: Rescue teams were seen going caravan to caravan last night (Wednesday) Residents at a caravan park have been evacuated after Storm Chandra caused the nearby river to burst its banks. Homes and cars were flooded at The Iford Bridge Home Park on the banks of the River Stour in Dorset as rescue teams were seen going caravan to caravan.

Caravan park evacuated after Storm Chandra causes river to burst its banks

UK 6 days ago By Sam Corbishley

BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833) Pic: BNPS Date: 28th January 2026. UK Weather: General view of Hucklesbrook ford near North Gorley in the New Forest in Hampshire A lorry driver has drowned after his vehicle was swept away in a flooded ford. The man, who was aged in his 60s, was driving a tipper truck through the fast-flowing Hucklesbrook Ford at North Gorley, near Ringwood, Hants, at the time of the tragedy. It is thought the vehicle was swept into the rising flood water caused by Storm Chandra. The incident happened after 1pm yesterday (Tues). Emergency services descended on the rural scene and recovered the vehicle late last night. The man was declared dead at the scene.

Man, 60s, dies after his lorry entered a river during Storm Chandra

UK 6 days ago By Sarah Hooper

An easyjet plane on approach to Newcastle Airport tarmac.

Terrifying moment Easyjet plane sways while trying to land

UK January 27, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

Billy Vernon in his flooded home in Weycroft near Axminster, Devon as the river Axe bursts its banks following heavy rain from storm Chandra. January 27, 2026.

Dad and two sons trapped in house after 'flood water pours through windows'

UK January 27, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

People walk across Sixth Avenue as snow falls in New York City

Bone-chilling winter storm triggers most flight cancellations since Covid

US January 26, 2026 By Rory McKeown

A de-icing crew works during winter storm Fern on a Southwest Airlines flight at Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S

More than 10,000 flights grounded across the US as millions brace for monster storms

US January 24, 2026 By Sarah Ping

Extra wide shot of a pier with part of it missing

Storm Ingrid washes away historic pier and crumbles sea wall after 60mph winds hit UK

UK January 25, 2026 By Sarah Ping

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Sister mourns 'gentle giant' crushed in his caravan by falling tree in Storm Goretti

UK January 12, 2026 By Barney Davis

Hotel staff find baby seal paying a visit Credit Quay Hotel and Spa

Hotel staff delighted by baby seal who turned up for spa day after Storm Goretti

UK January 11, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Snow covered Birmingham Airport. Holiday makers battle the snow leaving Birmingham Airport after all flights were cancelled after being hit by heavy snow.

Airlines warn of Storm Goretti disruption after more snow and ice forecast

UK January 10, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

Heavy overnight snowfall in Harbourne, Birmingham. January 9, 2025. // Brits are facing significant travel disruption on planes, trains and roads as Storm Goretti wreaks havoc across the country. Tens of thousands of homes are without power. Photo released 09/01/2026

Storm Goretti tracker map shows parts of UK under huge snowfall

UK January 9, 2026 By Brooke Davies

Storm Bram batters the seafront in Penzance, Cornwall, this morning.

How regulars braved 100mph Storm Goretti by heading to the pub

UK January 9, 2026 By Molly Lee

People walk in snow in Aviemore as heavy snow continues to cause disruption to many part of the Highlands. Photo credit should read: Paul Campbell/PA Wire

Storm Goretti tracker map shows where snow and ice could hit large parts of UK

UK January 9, 2026 By Josh Milton

A composite image shows a snow covered road and an image of a Met Office weather map.

Storm Goretti tracker map shows where 'eight inches' of snow could hit UK

UK January 8, 2026 By Josh Milton

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Pontus Lundahl/TT/Shutterstock (16214217c) Snowy and windy as the storm Johannes moves in over northern Sweden on saturday, in ?re, Sweden on december 27, 2025. Storm Johannes Sweden, Stockholm - 27 Dec 2025

Three killed as Storm Johannes cuts power to thousands across Scandinavia

World December 28, 2025 By Barney Davis

?? Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/11/2025. York UK. Flooding in York city centre this morning where the River Ouse has broken its banks rising to 3.07m & is expected to continue rising throughout the day. Photo credit: Andrew McCaren/LNP

Storm Claudia flooding leaves villages under water as UK braces for cold weather alert

UK November 15, 2025 By Herbie Russell

A screen capture from video shows trekkers leaving their campsite, as unusually heavy snow and rainfall pummeled the Himalayas, in the Tibet Region, China, October 5, 2025. Geshuang Chen/Handout via REUTERS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT

British women rescued after stranded for three days in remote Himalayan valley

World November 1, 2025 By Frankie Lister-Fell

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Xinhua/Shutterstock (15630649a) This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows a gas station damaged by the Hurricane Melissa in Montego Bay, Jamaica. At least seven people were killed across the northern Caribbean as category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday on the southwestern coast of the island of Jamaica, according to local media reports. Jamaica Hurricane Melissa Aftermath - 29 Oct 2025

Hurricane Melissa: A call for climate accountability

World October 29, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

Brits Andrew Tracey and Michaela Menezes are both sheltering in place in Jamaica

British people stranded in Jamaica say country is 'disaster zone'

World October 29, 2025 By Sarah Hooper