""January has been exceptionally wet because we've seen a very persistent Atlantic weather pattern. A strong jet stream has repeatedly steered low-pressure systems towards the UK, bringing frequent spells of rain and wind. With little opportunity for drier conditions in between, the ground has become saturated, so even moderate rainfall has had a greater impact. This succession of Atlantic systems is the main reason rainfall totals this month are well above average for many areas.""
""Rain fell frequently throughout January as a series of Atlantic low-pressure systems brought repeated rounds of wet and windy weather. This came off the back of above-average rainfall in both November and December, meaning the ground was already sensitive to rainfall. Storms Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra each contributed to a month dominated by saturated ground, flooding and unsettled conditions. Some communities continue recovery operations as February begins, with warnings for rainfall and snow in the current forecast and another unsettled week ahead.""
January 2026 brought frequent heavy rain and strong winds across the UK as a persistent Atlantic pattern steered successive low-pressure systems over the region. Ground conditions were already wet after above-average rainfall in November and December, so soils became saturated and even moderate additional rain caused greater runoff and flooding. Storms Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra produced repeated wet and windy spells, widespread saturation, and local flooding with ongoing recovery operations into February. Northern Ireland recorded its wettest January in 149 years and the UK overall saw rainfall about 17% above the long-term January average.
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