Liam Dutton
Outlook less stormy but flood risk remains
Following weeks of storms, bringing widespread disruption across the UK, I’m sure you’ll be glad to hear that the outlook is looking less stormy – that’s the good news.
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Liam Dutton
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Liam Dutton
Severe gales and coastal flood risk on Thursday
Following my blog yesterday, I just wanted to give an update on some very windy weather that’s going to affect the northern half of the UK during Thursday.
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Liam Dutton
Saturday’s soaking rain
There’s no doubt that the weather across the UK has been disappointing this week. Cloud, rain and brisk winds have been the main theme, with temperatures below average for this time of year.
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Liam Dutton
Flood risk increases as heavy rain returns
After a relatively quiet and cold first half of December, the weather is going to turn much more unsettled from Wednesday onwards – bringing heavy rain and an increased risk of flooding.
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Liam Dutton
How much longer will the rain and floods continue?
The past week has seen much of the UK lashed by low pressure after low pressure, bringing gales, heavy rain and flooding. How much longer will it continue?
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Liam Dutton
Higher risk of winter floods after a wet summer
The Environment Agency released its autumn/winter flooding outlook today which says that there’s a higher risk of flooding than normal in the coming months.
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Liam Dutton
How high tides and gales increase coastal flood risk
A combination of high tides and onshore gale-force winds mean that there is a risk of water spilling on to the land along the immediate coastline.
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Liam Dutton
The state of our water resources after wettest summer in 100 years
So what is the state of our water resources across England and Wales where just a few months ago drought was a huge concern?
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Liam Dutton
How full are our rivers and reservoirs?
After the announcement today that the final four water companies with hosepipe bans are lifting them with immediate effect.
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Liam Dutton
Environment Agency warns of flood risk
A few days ago I wrote about why the risk of flash flooding remains this week as the weather continues on a very unsettled note.
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Liam Dutton
More downpours elevate flood risk
Much of the UK has seen heavy downpours in the last 24 hours as an area of low pressure sits over us with strong winds and rain spiralling around it.
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Liam Dutton
Low pressure returns as normal service is resumed
Today may be the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, but the weather will far from reflect summer during the coming days.
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Liam Dutton
A ‘once in 50 years’ storm? I don’t think so
There are signs that the weather may be a bit better next week compared to the week we’ve just had – news that I’m sure many will be pleased to hear.
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Liam Dutton
Flood risk returns as more rain heads our way
After a brief respite from torrential rain that brought severe flooding to parts of England and Wales earlier this week, the risk of flooding is set to return as more heavy rain heads towards the UK.
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Liam Dutton
What impact has this week’s sunshine and heat had on our water resources?
Whilst many of us may be pleased that the warmth and sunshine has arrived, it’s important not to forget that southern and eastern parts of England are still officially in drought.