#weather-impact

#weather-impact

"I don't think it's the product," says Brian Lowit, the owner of Mount Desert Island Ice Cream in Mount Pleasant. "People are just like, 'I'll stay cooler by staying in my house.'"

Dublin Bus has confirmed all services are operating normally despite the heavy rain in the area, advising commuters to allow extra time for their journeys.

Flash floods struck New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, leading to stranded vehicles and major roadway closures; New Jersey declared a state of emergency.

The disaster, which struck on Friday, has claimed at least 78 lives, with rescuers still searching for dozens more, including 10 girls and a camp counsellor.

Network Rail stated that the high temperatures would make track temperatures reach about 50C (122F), leading to speed restrictions and revised timetables for train services.

This natural event, when vast numbers of winged ants, known as alates, take to the skies at once in search of mates from other colonies, could be one of the most prolific for years.

Strawberry season in the UK has arrived ahead of schedule this year, with growers attributing the early bounty to a combination of warm days, cool nights, and ample sunshine.

Your support makes all the difference. B&Q owner Kingfisher has seen UK sales bounce back thanks to a warm weather boost for the DIY chain.

"Given the ferocity of recent storms and the damage that extreme weather can inflict on people's homes and property, it is no surprise that storms now account for nearly one in five of home insurance claims."

The recent warm and dry spring in the UK has led to the production of extraordinarily large strawberries, with some reaching sizes akin to plums or kiwi fruits.

During the past week I've ridden the Kawasaki W650, the Royal Enfield Himalayan, the Honda Trail 125, and yesterday a pleasant ride on the Vespa GTS scooter.

A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains."