UK Flood Alert: 26 Areas Told to Prepare Emergency Kit
The Met Office warns heavy rain could cause surface water flooding in 26 UK regions. Households are urged to prepare an emergency kit with torches, batteries, and power packs before Thursday.
The Met Office warns heavy rain could cause surface water flooding in 26 UK regions. Households are urged to prepare an emergency kit with torches, batteries, and power packs before Thursday.
The Met Office warns of flooding risk across Herefordshire and Worcestershire from Thursday, January 15. Check your flood risk and prepare an emergency kit now.
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The RAC advises drivers to use a simple button to prevent windscreen misting as the Met Office issues warnings for heavy rain and flooding across the UK.
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A 32-hour yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued by the Met Office, threatening flooding and travel chaos across parts of Scotland. Get the full list of affected areas.
The UK faces a severe weather battleground with freezing rain, flood risk, and potential snowfall. Get the latest Met Office warnings and travel advice.
A rare 'freezing rain' event is creating treacherous black ice across 26 UK regions. The Met Office warns of travel chaos and power cuts. Stay safe and check updates.
The Met Office has issued a rare warning for hazardous 'black ice' caused by freezing rain across 26 areas of the UK. A yellow weather alert for snow and ice is in effect. Read the full list of affected regions.
The Met Office warns of rare freezing rain creating dangerous ice. Key areas in Scotland are named. Stay updated with the latest weather alerts and travel advice.
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A rare 'freezing rain' event is forecast to turn roads into ice rinks in Birmingham this Sunday. The Met Office warns of severe travel disruption and extended cold health alerts. Read the full forecast.
A rare and hazardous freezing rain event is forecast for parts of the Midlands this Sunday, January 11. The Met Office warns of instant ice formation on all surfaces, creating extreme travel hazards. Read the full forecast and affected areas.
A rare and dangerous freezing rain event is forecast to hit Birmingham and the West Midlands early Sunday, creating instant black ice. Travel chaos and health warnings are in place. Read the full forecast.
The Met Office confirms a rare risk of 'freezing rain' across the Midlands on Sunday, January 11, warning of icy stretches and hazardous travel conditions. Read the full forecast.
Birmingham faces a rare and dangerous freezing rain event early Sunday, January 11, 2026, following a week of snow. The Met Office warns of black ice and disruption.
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Birmingham is set for a rare and dangerous weather phenomenon this Sunday, with freezing rain and black ice expected after a week of snow. Get the latest forecast and safety advice.
Birmingham is set for a rare and dangerous 'freezing rain' event this Sunday, with temperatures plummeting to -2C. This icy phenomenon, rarely seen in the UK, will cap off a snowy week. Read the full forecast and safety warnings.
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Storm Goretti threatens Birmingham with rare freezing rain and ice pellets this Sunday. The Met Office has issued amber and yellow warnings. Stay informed and prepare.
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A 'rare and dangerous' freezing rain event is forecast for northern England this Saturday at 6pm. The Met Office warns of extreme hazards for travel and aviation. Read the full forecast.
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