'Dangerous' gusts up to 50mph set to sweep London as Met Office issues wind warning
Gales of 45–55mph and a yellow warning affect London and the southeast, risking travel disruption, short-term power cuts, tree and property damage, and potential surface flooding.
London travel news LIVE: District line misery returns as signal fault sparks Tube delays
Signal faults on the District line and between St Pancras and Blackfriars are causing severe delays and cancellations for London commuters, with high winds expected.
Strong winds of up to 80mph to hit UK with yellow weather warning issued
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Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain as parts of UK brace for flooding
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N.Y. weather: Hurricane Erin brings dangerous surf and coastal conditions
Staten Island residents should prepare for hazardous coastal conditions this week as Hurricane Erin approaches, with life-threatening surf and rip currents expected.
Americans warned to prepare for hurricane threat in the Northeast
Meteorologists for AccuWeather issued a warning for millions of Americans living along the Northeast coastline to prepare for a potentially catastrophic hurricane disaster.
Update: Coastal flood advisory issued for Northern California until 2 a.m. Friday
The North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco Bay Shoreline are under a coastal flood advisory with expected minor flooding and potential one-foot inundation.
Heat health alert for London as 'longest' heatwave to hit with temperatures reaching 31C
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for parts of England as temperatures are forecast to soar to 31C on Thursday. This alert will last from 10am on Wednesday until 10am next Tuesday.
The National Weather Service warns of potential scattered severe thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon and evening, with wind gusts over 58 mph and possible power outages.