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An earthquake was recorded just 12 miles away from the outskirts of Greater Manchester on Tuesday evening (January 2).

Storm Babet is set to hit Greater Manchester today, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to our region.

A huge wall of rain will sweep in and hit the UK on Monday (June 26), bringing the current heatwave to an end. Brits have been basking in the hot temperatures and sunshine for weeks, despite some thunderstorms and rainy spells.

The Met Office have clarified whether Scotland will experience a rare burst of thundersnow as the country endures unsettled conditions.

Those hoping for some snow to fall this festive period might just be in luck, as parts of Scotland could be in for a white Christmas.

Met Office have issued a yellow warning for heavy downpours across parts of England and Wales.It was put in place at midnight and will not be lifted until 11am today, with the likes of the South East, North West and and West Midlands regions all affected, reports The Express.READ MORE: Prince William's revealing text to Prince Harry and Meghan before Windsor walkaboutThe Met Office has warned that the flooding of homes and businesses is possible where the rain is heaviest and that interruption to power supplies and other services could also be experienced.It added: "Following some rain during Sunday afternoon and evening another band of heavy rain is likely across parts of north Wales and into northern England from early on Monday morning. This will be slow moving for a time with the potential for widely 20-40mm and some spots of 60-80mm, these mostly for parts of north-west Wales."With much of this rain falling in three to six hours some disruption is likely, particularly to travel during Monday morning."Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said rain localised over Northern Ireland will "push its way eastwards across the north of the UK through Sunday evening".He told the Mirror: "This rain will continue to push east and south as we head through to Monday, sunshine and showers following across Northern Ireland and Scotland.

weather that could potentially cause sudden flooding.According to the Met Office, they have issued a yellow weather warning for Wednesday (August 17) and have expected to witness hail and lightning.While people in some areas in England and Wales are warned that disruption to travel could occur alongside power cuts, the public in Scotland must also brace for the extreme weather after the country was also issued a yellow weather warning with heavy rain also forecasted.READ MORE:Huge waterspout seen spiralling from sea to sky in Cornwall as thunderstorm hits UKWhile the heavy rain is unlikely to help the drought conditions the UK are currently experiencing, Professor Hannah Cloke, an expert in hydrology at the University of Reading, expanded on the dangers that the public could face with the forecast of heavy rain."The ground is really dry and when it is so dry it acts a little bit like concrete and that water can't get in so it drains straight off," she said."There is the damage to homes and businesses these floods can cause, and inconvenience with transport disruptions, but if it is very heavy in one place it can also be very dangerous."Greg Dewhurst, a Met Office meteorologist said the public must stay tuned in to the latest developments of the weather warnings.“We’ll see some very heavy showers develop over the coming days, hail, frequent lightning, some flash flooding is possible like we’ve seen in places so our advice is to stay tuned to latest forecasts and local radio stations as well, to get the latest information," he urged.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.There is a possibility of intense rainfall which could see values of at least 50mm in a two or

rainfall, we will be reaching for our umbrellas to shield from showers moving in from the Atlantic.But temperatures are set to remain muggy until Wednesday, climbing into the high twenties.Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said: “A changeable picture will emerge over the coming days with it being on the warm and humid side for many.“It will be warm and muggy and there will be plenty of cloud as high pressure builds on Monday, the day starting sunny and dry before turning wet and windy in north-eastern and western parts of the UK.“There’s going to be a very muggy feel, more so at night, so expect an uncomfortable time sleeping, with temperatures in the late teens.”It comes after showers hit northern England and the Midlands yesterday (Sun).Temperatures in London and the south east could soar as high as 29C tomorrow [Tuesday], before turning sunnier and cooler from the middle of the week.The Met Office also warned an “odd rumble of thunder may be heard in isolated areas”.Forecaster Tom Morgan said: “The main theme over the coming days will be wet weather, in stark contrast to the rest of July.“Many areas will be very warm and humid with plenty of cloud around, even overnight, with temperatures as high as 20C in the early hours, meaning uncomfortable evenings for sleeping are in store.“The odd rumble of thunder may be heard in isolated areas, and it’s going to be pretty muggy and humid, typical of conditions seen in tropical countries.”Meanwhile, England faces a drought in August if the hot and dry weather continues.Officials from the National Drought Group held crunch talks yesterday (Sunday 31) on how to tackle the conditions and protect water supplies.

Billie Eilish will make history when she takes to the Pyramid Stage tonight as Glastonbury Festival’s youngest ever solo headliner.The Grammy-winning singer, 20, will perform alongside her brother and co-writer Finneas O’Connell.The US pop star made her Glastonbury debut in 2019 when she performed on the Other Stage and treated crowds to a string of tracks such as Bad Guy and You Should See Me In A Crown. In the weeks leading up to Glastonbury, Eilish has played a string of UK and European tour dates and also hosted a climate event, Overheated, at London’s O2 Arena.

Britain over the course of the May Day bank holiday, with temperatures reaching close to freezing.The thermometer is due to sink to 4C in London, with areas across northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland facing weather as cold as freezing.That is a stark contrast compared to the last bank holiday weekend over Easter, when temperatures peaked at 19C.Although conditions are due to remain fairly dry across the UK over the bank holiday, arctic winds dragged in from the North Sea will bring in the stark temperature drop, with colder mornings and late-season frost.Former Met Office meteorologist John Hammond said: "The mercury will go into reverse, with a cooler trend to end April.“Fresh waves of Arctic air mean a good chance, even across southern Britain, of temperatures falling close to or below freezing."Met Office meteorologist Luke Miall said: “High pressure starts to drift towards the north of the UK this weekend allowing lower pressure to develop in the south of the UK.“This means we start to see an easterly feed to our winds and with this, it will turn cooler over the next few days.”To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.He added: “We will continue to see easterly winds dragging in the winds from the North Sea and this will peg back temperatures through the rest of this month.“It will start to feel that little bit colder particularly if you are on the eastern side of the UK where we will see those cooler winds coming in from the North Sea.”The Met Office’s Greg Dewhurst said: “Looking at the pressure pattern for Saturday, low pressure sat to the south of the UK high pressure sat to the north will bring a brisk easterly flow across the whole of the

UK's Easter mini heatwave is set to continue today (Saturday April 16) after yesterday marked the hottest day of the year so far. Brits were sweltering on Good Friday, particularly in St James Park, London where the record 22C temperature was registered. The continued dominance of high pressure systems will bring similar temperatures today, making the UK warmer than sunny Ibiza.

weather and more strong winds.A yellow weather warning for wind is in place for parts of central and southern England, including London, into Thursday evening.Meanwhile, the Met Office has announced a yellow ice weather warning for northern Scotland from 10pm on Thursday until 9am on Friday.Forecasters said the wind will mean some likely delays to road, rail and air travel, as well as longer journeys and delays for lorries on exposed routes and bridges.Ice is also expected to mean longer travel times for drivers and rail passengers.Gusts as high as 67mph have been recorded so far, with winds expected to remain high in central and southern parts of the country until around 6pm on Thursday.Wales has borne the brunt, with the highest speed recorded in Capel Curig and 63mph in Aberdaron.Speeds also hit 58mph in Andrewsfield, Essex, and 56mph in both Weybourne, Norfolk, and Little Rissington, Gloucestershire.Overnight, temperatures could plummet as low as minus 4C in the countryside while towns and cities may see the mercury get close to 0C.

More wet and windy weather is set to sweep the UK including Greater Manchester on Sunday in the aftermath of deadly Storm Eunice.

snow later this month, the Met Office has warned. People in the Highlands caught their first glimpse of the white stuff earlier this week as temperatures plummeted to below freezing in Kinbrace.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Parts of the UK are being told to prepare for snow in the coming weeks as forecasters predict it to fall in October.Next month is already due to see temperatures plummeting to 10C in places, bringing in frosty conditions for Brits to contend with.Scotland has been the first part of the UK to be hit with snow with Yorkshire expected to see some fall in the weeks to come.Experts say more parts of the UK will follow with snowfall but most will have to contend with wind and rain.The Met Office expects a more conventional Autumn than previous years with the cold spell very much on the way.Speaking to The Mirror, Greg Dewhurst, senior meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "Although snow is

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lockdown restrictions easing on Monday.British Summer Time started on Sunday and temperatures are expected to go as high as 25C this week – making it hotter than Ibiza.Hot air from Spain will see balmy weather hit tomorrow as coronavirus restrictions around socialising outdoors are lifted by the government.And the conditions are expected to last until Wednesday.

Brits are being warned to wrap up and check on loved ones as the UK is set to be hit by freezing temperatures in a severe cold snap.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxBrits are set to sizzle this week as a 'Saharan spurt' sends temperatures rocketing to 31C.It looks set to be one last gasp of summer as a 48-hour September heatwave hits.The Met Office says a 1,500 mile-wide hot spurt of scorching air originating from the Sahara desert will see the mercury reach 30 or above this close to autumn for the first time in four years.The UK will enjoy sweltering highs not seen for weeks, despite the summer being all but over, while recent weeks have seen Britain battered by heavy rain and strong winds.Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said charts suggest 30-31C on Monday in the southeast, with similar on

Temperatures are set to rocket to 31C as a 48-hour September heat wave hits thanks to scorching air originating in the Sahara, says the Met Office.

The UK is set for another sunny weekend as temperatures will continue to be hot across the country today and tomorrow.