News / UK and world by Press Association June 10, 2018, 6:21 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter A wildfire that has forced the evacuation of hundreds of homes in south-western Colorado has nearly doubled in size in hot, dry and windy weather. The fire has burned 26 square miles, up from nearly 14 square miles on Saturday. Fire spokesman Brian Eady says the change is the result of both natural fire growth and blazes firefighters intentionally set to control the fire’s movement. Incident commander Todd Pechota told residents at a community meeting that the situation is “going to get worse before it gets better”. Residents of about 1,300 homes have been ordered to evacuate, including 220 on Saturday. No homes have been lost. Sign up to our Daily newsletter More from the Evening Telegraph Colorado wildfire doubles in size during hot and windy weather Mikko Korhonen wins Shot Clock Masters by six shots … [Read more...] about Colorado wildfire doubles in size during hot and windy weather
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How hot is it today, what’s the UK weekend weather forecast and when will the ‘European Monsoon’ hit?
BRITS are in for a right roasting this weekend as another mini heatwave is expected to sweep the nation. Here is what we know about the hot spell on its way to the UK. How hot is it today? UK temperatures reached a sweltering 22C at 3pm in what continues to be a dry and fine day. Brighton, Cumbria and Edinburgh have seen the brightest skies, without a cloud in sight. Thunderstorms are expected in the North West, around Londonderry, where temperatures remain around 19C. Cloud cover will spread across central areas, and there will be a risk of rain in the South West, around Exeter later today. What's the UK weekend weather forecast? Temperatures are expected to reach 26C in the south east over Saturday and Sunday with most of the country seeing warm sunshine. But there will be some downpours on both days. Heavy showers are set to break out in the south, but the east may escape the downpours with heavier cloud cover. Eleanor Bell, principal meteorologist for The Weather Company, told the … [Read more...] about How hot is it today, what’s the UK weekend weather forecast and when will the ‘European Monsoon’ hit?
Yellow weather warning issued for Northern Ireland as heavy rain expected on Saturday
0 Comments Yellow weather warning issued for Northern Ireland as heavy rain expected on Saturday BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland with heavy rain expected on Saturday. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/yellow-weather-warning-issued-for-northern-ireland-as-heavy-rain-expected-on-saturday-36989490.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article36700015.ece/c79e0/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_3217383d-1c5b-4509-9ea3-724a7124d9ec_1 Email The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland with heavy rain expected on Saturday. The warning will be in place between 12pm and 9pm. There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds. Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services. Spray … [Read more...] about Yellow weather warning issued for Northern Ireland as heavy rain expected on Saturday
What is a pollen bomb, does it make hay fever symptoms worse and how has UK weather created it?
A POLLEN bomb is about to cause misery for millions of hay fever sufferers across the UK. Warm weather has seen Brits basking in glorious 25C temperatures but it is also causing a huge surge in pollen levels. We reveal all... What is a pollen bomb? According to the New Scientist, plants need a period of cold then warm weather before they can flower. But because of the long winter, plants that couldn't flower earlier in the spring are more likely to do so all at once. The term is known as a "condensed spring" because it is far shorter than normal. This causes more pollen to be produced - causing misery for hayfever sufferers. Tree pollen is likely to be worse, which affects one in four Brits. Does it make hay fever symptoms worse? Sadly it does, with the Met Office issuing a warning on June 6 for high levels of pollen across Mid and South England, and all of Wales. This wave of pollen bombs is set to last for three weeks. There is a high tree pollen count, with grass and weed becoming … [Read more...] about What is a pollen bomb, does it make hay fever symptoms worse and how has UK weather created it?
UK weather forecast sees sunny 26C weekend give way to rain as ‘European Monsoon’ hits Britain with plummeting temperatures next week
BRITAIN is expected to be hit by a "European Monsoon" next week after the country basks in sunny conditions this weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach 26C in the south east over Saturday and Sunday with most of the country seeing warm sunshine. The warm weather is being driven by a tropical plume moving north from Africa and the continent. Along with the sunny conditions though there will be heavy showers and there is a risk of thunderstorms, especially in southern and western areas. Most of the time though it will be ideal for a BBQ or picnic, if you can avoid the downpours. But things are set to deteriorate as the week continues as westerly winds move in bringing more changeable weather and longer spells of rain, known as a "European Monsoon". Brian Gaze, director and forecaster of The Weather Outlook, told The Sun Online: "Early next week there should be quite a lot of fine and quite warm weather but the likelihood of showers remains. "Later in the week more typical British … [Read more...] about UK weather forecast sees sunny 26C weekend give way to rain as ‘European Monsoon’ hits Britain with plummeting temperatures next week