North West England
A Regions weather region page covering climate averages, typical hazards, records and recent events, alongside the 12 reports filed on it so far.
Pastor killed by falling sign at festival
A pastor was killed and six others injured when a heavy sign blew over in high winds at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex, leading to the event's
Notting Hill Carnival draws two million
The 60th Notting Hill Carnival is underway in west London, attracting an estimated two million visitors over the weekend.
England's Water Shortfall Threatens Farms
A combination of prolonged drought, high consumption, and infrastructure issues is pushing England toward a severe water shortage, with a projected...
Flood alerts for England thunderstorms
Flood alerts are in place across England as heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the bank holiday weekend, with warnings of travel...
Yellow thunderstorm warning in West England
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain across West England, starting Wednesday night and continuing into...
Super El Niño Forecast Winter 2026/27
A strong Super El Niño is shaping Winter 2026/27, with models predicting record-strength anomalies that will drive a split-flow pattern across North...
Yellow warnings remain in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
A Met Office yellow warning for thunderstorms is active until 22:00 BST, covering large parts of England and Wales. Heavy rain of 20-30 mm in an hour...
Rare Cows Introduced to Historic Estate as Part of Rewilding Project
A rare breed of cattle has been introduced to a historic house in North Yorkshire as part of a 30-year conservation project
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Sweep Across UK, Raising Flood Risks
The UK faces continued heavy showers and thunderstorms, with a Met Office yellow warning in place for northern England and north Wales. The downpours...
Drought Conditions Worsen Across England and Wales, Triggering Hosepipe Bans
England and Wales are experiencing their driest July on record, leading to drought declarations and hosepipe bans affecting nearly 30 million people.
UK Records Hottest Day of the Year as Fifth Summer Heatwave Reaches Peak
The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year with a provisional temperature of 38.1C in southern England, as Europe swelters under a major heat...
England and Wales Record Driest July as Dry Spell Persists
England and Wales experienced their driest July on record, with minimal rainfall leading to extreme dryness and high temperatures. Forecasts suggest...