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UK air haze and cars covered in dust this March finally explained by experts | Weather | News

UK air haze and cars covered in dust this March finally explained by experts | Weather | News

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Saharan dust is covering cars in parts of England this week (Image: Getty) After weeks of sunshine, much of the UK has suddenly been swallowed up by clouds, while drivers are seeing a fine layer of dust and grime plastered across their cars. As well as forecasts for possible snow and ice hitting parts of the UK this week, people in England, particularly in the north of England, have noticed another weather related problem affecting them. People in Lancashire as well as those over the border in Yorkshire have spotted poor air quality where they live, with high pollution levels, hazy skies full of dust and even layers of brown grime and dust settling on their cars. According to climate experts, the reason is due to Saharan dust from Africa being carried on the wind to the UK. Posting on Reddit community r/Lancashire, member u/GlennSWFC said this morning: “Does anyone know what’s causing the air pollution in Lancashire today? “I opened up my weather app this morning and it showed the air quality map where …

Is it safe to travel to Tenerife? Latest advice as Storm Therese prompts ‘maximum caution’ warning

Is it safe to travel to Tenerife? Latest advice as Storm Therese prompts ‘maximum caution’ warning

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Travellers in Tenerife have been told to take “maximum caution” as Storm Therese sweeps the Canary Islands. Tenerife has declared a state of emergency due to heavy rainfall. Access to Mount Teide has closed due to snow, shortly before the busy Easter travel period. Aemet, Spain’s meteorological agency, issued yellow and orange weather warnings across the Canary Islands on Thursday, with strong gusts of wind, downpours, flash flooding and rough seas forecast. Island president Rosa Dávila said that the Island Emergency Plan will remain active while Aemet holds orange weather warnings. Dávila said on Friday: “The night has left numerous incidents such as falling lights, outages, power outages and water accumulation. Several rescues have also been carried out in coastal areas and ravines due to the strong waves and rising water.” Here’s everything travellers need to know about the storm in Tenerife and the latest travel advice. Where has Storm Therese hit? On Thursday, Aemet said isolated cold front Therese had “deepened west of the Iberian Peninsula”. The storm is predicted to travel over the …

Met Office names areas of England facing snow before Saturday | Weather | News

Met Office names areas of England facing snow before Saturday | Weather | News

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It’s been a warmer and sunnier few weeks but snow could return to the UK once more before the end of the week, according to the latest Met Office weather maps. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind on Thursday covering mostly the north of England and Nothern Ireland, and this will be followed up with snow on Friday according to the forecaster’s latest weather maps. According to its latest forecast maps, snow will hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England by 8am on Friday, March 13. Areas set to be affected include Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear, Cumbria and County Durham, including towns and cities such as Preston, Burnley, Skipton, Hexham, Kendal, Lancaster, Settle and parts of Manchester. In Scotland, much of central Scotland will be affected including Glasgor, Biggar, Strathyre and Loch Rannoch. The Met Office’s forecast for Friday says: “A cold and windy day with a mixture of sunshine and blustery showers. Showers merging to give more persistent rain and snow in places, the snow most …

Met Office map shows all 69 areas facing snow – full list | Weather | News

Met Office map shows all 69 areas facing snow – full list | Weather | News

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A map from the Met Office shows 11 areas under a yellow warning for snow and ice. People living in the affected parts of the British Isles have been warned built up snow and ice could lead to slips and falls as well as delayed journeys. The warning came into force at 3pm on Monday and ends at 10am on Tuesday (February 17). There’s also a risk from icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, according to the Met Office. Rain, sleet and snow spread southeastwards overnight, with scattered, wintry showers forecast to move in from the northwest into this morning. The Met Office’s Chief Forecaster, Steve Willington, said: “A cool pool of air dominates much of the UK for the start of this week, bringing with it blustery showers, winter hazards and the possibility of some disruption at times. “Initially, the snow risk is reserved for northern parts of Scotland with the highest accumulations – possibly 5-8cm – over the highest ground, though a couple of centimetres are possible to low levels …

Met Office urges drivers in 56 UK areas to stock up on nine items | Weather | News

Met Office urges drivers in 56 UK areas to stock up on nine items | Weather | News

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It warns that snow, which will be heavy at times, may disrupt travel. Some roads and railways are likely to be impacted by longer journey times, some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces, and likely some ice patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths. The Met Office weather warnings state: “Outbreaks of rain spreading eastwards on Saturday night will fall as snow initially, even to low levels for a time, before becoming confined to higher ground as milder air arrives from the west. Temporary snow accumulations of 1-3cm will be possible at low levels, with 3-7cm above about 150m, and perhaps 10-15cm above 400m. “Areas sheltered to the north of high ground may see very little snow. Ice will be an additional hazard, particularly across northeast England and parts of Scotland, where precipitation has the potential to fall on frozen ground, leading to very slippery conditions.” The Met Office has also urged UK drivers to stockpile several essential items amid the latest yellow snow and ice warnings. It says: “Snowy, wintry …

Met Office issues 10 hour weather warning for 93 areas on Wednesday – full list | Weather | News

Met Office issues 10 hour weather warning for 93 areas on Wednesday – full list | Weather | News

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The Met Office has issued weather warnings for ice in 99 regions in the UK on Wednesday, with 93 of these areas under the same 10-hour alert. Covering almost the entirety of Northern Ireland is covered by a yellow weather warning for ice which kicks off at 3am tomorrow morning, January 28 and will remain in place until 10am. The weather agency warns that ice will form overnight Tuesday and may lead to some disruption through Wednesday morning. Temperatures will plunge to below sub zero and, after the recent very wet weather, icy patches are likely to develop on some untreated surfaces. Elsewhere, spanning 10 hours another yellow weather warning for ice will start at midnight tonight. Remaining in place until 10am tomorrow the weather warning covers 93 areas in England, Wales and Scotland. The mercury will fall below freezing soon after midnight, leading to ice patches forming. Those in the areas covered by the warnings are being urged to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces …

School closures: Full list of UK schools shut as Storm Chandra to spark chaos | UK | News

School closures: Full list of UK schools shut as Storm Chandra to spark chaos | UK | News

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Schools could close across the UK as Storm Chandra hits (Image: Getty) Schools across the UK could close on Tuesday as Storm Chadra sweeps across the country. In Northern Ireland, they have confirmed they will be closed. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for counties Antrim, Derry, and Down, with strong winds expeected between 5am and 9pm. An amber warning for rain is also in place in south Devon, much of Dorset, southern Somerset, and southeast Cornwall. Between 30-50mm of rain could fall widely, with up to 60-80mm over higher ground of south Dartmoor. A separate yellow alert for rain and wind covers the entirety of Northern Ireland from midnight tonight until 11.59pm on Tuesday. The Education Authority said the “situation has been discussed with the department and minister”. There are currently no immediate plans to announce widespread school closures. READ MORE: Storm Chandra to hammer UK with snow, rain and 80mph winds READ MORE: Met Office names 47 areas of England facing power cuts before Wednesday Strong winds are expected. (Image: …

Heavy rain and high winds to continue as Storm Ingrid batters parts of the UK

Heavy rain and high winds to continue as Storm Ingrid batters parts of the UK

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Downpours and high winds are likely to continue after Storm Ingrid wreaked havoc in the South West and washed away part of a historic pier in Devon, the Met Office said.It will be a wet weekend for many, with yellow weather warnings for heavy rain in place across parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and south-west England and Wales.A yellow warning is in place for an area covering Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and much of south Wales until 10pm on Saturday, while separate warnings in Northern Ireland and Scotland will run until 9am on Sunday. Source link

Met Office issues new weather warnings as 28 areas told ‘be prepared’ | Weather | News

Met Office issues new weather warnings as 28 areas told ‘be prepared’ | Weather | News

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The Met Office has issued two new weather warnings for rain as downpours of up to 40mm and localised flooding are forecast. A yellow alert is in place for much of Northern Ireland from 10am today until 11.59pm, covering five out of the six counties. County Fermanagh is the only one to escape the downpours and, elsewhere, areas of high ground could see accumulations of 30 to 40mm, potentially causing flooding and travel disruption. The Met Office said: “Persistent rain leading to some flooding and transport disruption on Thursday. Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer. Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer.” The second yellow warning has been issued for parts of South Wales and South West England, in effect from 8am today until 4pm. The Met Office said: Frequent showers and some longer spells of rain, heavy at times, are likely during Thursday. 5 to 15 mm is likely to fall widely in a few hours, with up to 20 mm in a few places. “Given saturated …

Man found dead after tree falls on caravan during Storm Goretti | UK | News

Man found dead after tree falls on caravan during Storm Goretti | UK | News

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A man has been found dead after a tree fell onto a caravan as weather warnings remain in place after Storm Goretti hit the UK. Devon and Cornwall Police said emergency services were called at around 7.35pm on Thursday to the Mawgan area of Helston where work took place on Friday to remove the tree. A man in his 50s was found dead within the vehicle. His death is not being treated as suspicious, and his next of kin have been informed, police said. The storm brought winds of almost 100mph after forecasters issued a rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds in the South West.” About 27,000 properties were without power in the South West at 9am on Saturday, according to the National Grid’s website, along with close to 2,300 in the West Midlands and about 300 in the East Midlands, while all power has been restored in Wales. Downing Street said support was being offered to homes left without power. Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in force until Sunday and rail disruption …