Storm Dudley: Last News

Easter bank holiday weekend under some sunny rays.Good weather can't last forever, as much as we wish it would, and we could soon be back to work under cloudy skies, with a chilly breeze set to replace those four days of sun.The start of the year brought some miserable weather in the shape of the howling winds of Storm Dudley and Eunice, so any spring sun is a welcome treat, particularly on the first bank holiday of the year.Allowed by the good weather, enthusiastic Brits turned to drinking and sightseeing over the weekend, even turning a British beauty spot into a poo-covered mountain.Some showers are expected today as the UK looks forward to a summer without Covid restrictions.Though not technically a heatwave, most of the hot weather is set to end today, Monday April 18, with the Met Office advising that things will be feeling "noticeably fresher".The Met Office's Simon Partridge said: "There will be a noticeable dip [on Monday] because we’ll have a very weak cold front move across the country tonight and that will introduce slightly cooler air in the west."So we’ll have a noticeably fresher feel although [it will be] mostly dry with a decent amount of sunny spells around – but just not as warm as it has been. That’s kind of going to be a repeating theme through the remainder of the week."For a heatwave to be confirmed, the temperatures need to reach a certain threshold for three days in a row and be above a certain temperature.

It might already be time to pull out those summer shorts and book a trip to the pub garden as the UK is set to reach soaring temperatures this April. Weather experts have predicted that a premature summer will be pushing its way through spring in a few short weeks, heating up conditions to 28C.

flood warnings have been issued for Tuesday as rivers have burst their banks.An evacuation advisory was issued by the Environment Agency for residents in the village of Ironbridge, Shropshire yesterday (February 21) as levels on the River Severn rose dramatically in just a matter of hours.All trains out of Rotherham were cancelled after the River Don began to flow into the railway tracks, while homes in York and Tadcaster were also flooded.It comes as Storm Franklin became the third storm in a week to cause widespread damage to property and major transport disruption after Storm Dudley and the deadly Storm Eunice.More than 280 flood warnings and alerts remain in place across the country this morning as water heavy and sustained rainfall over the weekend continues to seep into rivers and streams, causing a delayed rise in river levels.Two of those warnings are "severe", warning of "danger to life" on the River Severn at both Wharfage, Ironbridge and Wribbenhall, Bewdley. The Met Office forecast for Tuesday reads: "A band of rain, heavy at first, accompanied by some strong winds in the north will move southeast and ease.

Storm Franklin is battering Scotland today as flood and wind warnings are in place during the country's wild weather outburst in just days.

Storm Franklin will arrive this evening, and stay through to 7am Monday (February 21).While it is expected to be less dangerous than Storm Eunice, amber weather warnings have been issued in Northern Ireland.The amber warning areas will face winds of between 60 and 70mph - but coastal areas could see the wind reach 80mph.While Manchester-based Chadderton Weather Centre, the violent storm phenomenon could bring wind gusts of up to 80mph in the northwest.The data was taken from the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation, as reported by the Mirror.Writing on Twitter, the independent meteorologist warned of "isolated brief tornadoes", as well as cloud-to-ground lightning.Environment agencies have also issued hundreds of alerts for flooding across the UK, and the North West is expected to be worst hit by up to 80mm of rain.Eunice destroyed buildings and left 1.4 million homes without power on Friday - bringing the strongest winds seen on these shores since the Great Storm of 1987.Storm Dudley also hit parts of the UK last week, and meteorologist Becky Mitchell said three named storms in such quick succession is a first since the system was introduced seven years ago.Keep up to date with all the latest news stories. by signing up for one of Daily Star's free newsletters here.She told the PA news agency: "This is the first time we have had three named storms within a week, and we started the storm naming system in 2015."At the moment we've got a really active jet stream, which is why we're seeing so many storms track right towards the UK."We had Dudley on Wednesday, Eunice on Friday and Franklin today."Ms Mitchell said there will "definitely be some impact" from Storm Franklin but it is not expected to be "as severe" as Eunice

Storm number six of the season, Storm Eunice, has wreaked havoc across the country.

Thirteen pedigree dogs were tragically killed after a tree blown over by Storm Dudley knocked a power line of 11k onto their kennel block, electrocuting them.

Storm Eunice has landed in Scotland, and with it, all the travel disruptions and cancellations that come with a major storm.

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weather formation coming in from the Atlantic will unleash gale-force winds not seen in 35 years today (18 February), according to forecasters.The arrival of Storm Eunice overnight has led to alarmed meteorologists from the Met Office issuing a rare red warning of "extremely strong winds" for south Wales and the southeast of England from 7am.It means rush hour in the affected areas could potentially be turned deadly as roofs are blown off, power lines brought down and trees uprooted.Even mobile phone signals could go down in the worst-hit areas as signal towers struggle under the winds, which are expected to possibly reach 100mph in some places.It means the storm could be the worst to reach our shores since the infamous Great Storm of 1987, which killed 18 people.The 'sting-jet' expected today is an area of extreme wind that forms within storms over a narrow area, lasting a few hours and generating potentially deadly gusts. Other levels of weather advisory are also in place for most of the UK, with an amber warning for wind covering much of the southern half of England and Wales, and a yellow warning applying to northern England and Wales.Scotland, Lancashire and Cumbria will also see some heavy snow across both higher and lower ground.Met Office Chief Meteorologist Frank Saunders said: “After the impacts from Storm Dudley for many on Wednesday, Storm Eunice will bring damaging gusts in what could be one of the most impactful storms to affect southern and central parts of the UK for a few years.“The red warning area indicates a significant danger to life as extremely strong winds provide the potential for damage to structures and flying debris.

weather warning - the highest alert, meaning a high impact is very likely - has been issued by the Met Office due to the rare combination of high tides, strong winds and storm surges.Forecasters say there is a risk of "flying debris resulting in danger to life" and "damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down", the Mirror reports.The warning covers the coastline of Devon, Cornwall and Somerset as well as the south coast of Wales and will be in effect from 7am until 12pm on Friday.

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen has seen nothing but peaceful skies overhead, sparking concern for what the hours ahead might bring.Taking to Twitter to share a sunset photo from her perspective in view of her almost 191,000 followers, the Channel 5 star questioned: "The calm before the storm ?????"She then hashtagged the details: #yorkshire #storm #StormEunice #StormDudley #calm #shepherdess"@xfloral_jessx stood with her fellow Northerner in solidarity, replying: "We’re a different breed up north, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes!"Meanwhile fellow farmer @kaulomengri shared of their own preparations: "Hatches have been battened, peacocks, chickens and ducks locked down, horse and goats given extra hay in their rack..."She added to Amanda: "Hope you all weather the storm in good order!"However, some of Amanda's other Twitter followers were more alarmed by what Storm Eunice might have in store for the shepherdess, whose huge brood of animals includes a heavily pregnant mare.Amanda had proudly shared photos of her horse's ultrasound scan just days earlier.@r0berta_o voiced her fears, writing: "Oh Goodness It doesn’t look good, take care!"@Sharoncam70 added: "Wow!! Please be careful all x."Other followers predicted that Amanda, who is an ambassador for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, will likely be well prepared for the event to come.Late last night, she had taken to social media to share the "diabolical conditions" already caused by Storm Dudley, urging followers to "hang onto your hats".She added: "Some of our more outlying flocks are coming back down from the moor & into the land tomorrow in case the snow comes."Meanwhile, Amanda and her nine children have been helping protect the animals in a variety

We've already experienced Malik, Corrie, and Dudley so far this year, but now forecasters have warned that Storm Eunice is set to arrive imminently. Storm Dudley recently hit northern areas of England and Scotland, and now the Met Office has warned people to "stay indoors" over the coming days as Storm Eunice takes hold.

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Scots were left stunned yesterday as bizarre clouds formed over parts of the country in the midst of Storm Dudley.

Perth and Kinross residents could endure further travel and power disruptions as stormy snowy weather is expected to hit the region once again.

UK and left thousands of people without power — but the incoming Storm Eunice could be even worse with snow expected.The effects of Dudley could be seen across the UK as Capel Curig in Wales experienced gusts of 81mph while Emley Moore in Yorkshire saw 74mph winds, and a bemused onlooker discovered a strange-shaped cloud in Glasgow.This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest updates. Reporters working on dailystar.co.uk will be working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.

Met Office issued a rare red warning as parts of the country are continued to be battered by Storm Eunice and Storm Dudley.Meteorologists have claimed that wind speeds could hit 100mph and have warned people to stay indoors, where possible, with the storms causing power cuts, travel disruption and damage to towns across the country.Yesterday (February 16), a terrifying footage has shown the moment a plane carrying Manchester City's squad rocked furiously during an aborted landing.Pep Guardiola and his players had been diverted from their planned route to Manchester Airport due to high winds.

Battered overhead power lines torn down by trees during Storm Dudley have been repaired by rail workers.

A rare red weather warning has been issued regarding Storm Eunice as the UK looks set to face winds of up to 90mph. Brits are being warned to prepare themselves for further disruption as more severe weather is set to hit parts of the country.

A train operator is 'strongly urging' people not to travel on the railways tomorrow as Storm Eunice hits the UK.