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UK weather: more than half a month’s rain to fall in south of England

Fri 18 Aug 2023 07.46 BST

More than half a month’s rain could fall across the south of England on Friday, which could lead to some homes and businesses being flooded, the Met Office has said.

Between 30mm and 40mm of rain was expected to fall in some areas in six hours, the forecaster said. Typically in August, 63mm of rain falls across the south-east of England over the entire month.

Buildings and structures could be damaged by flooding and lightning strikes, and homes could lose power. Drivers in affected areas could be delayed by spray and standing water, and rail passengers could face longer journeys.

Holidaymakers beginning their summer getaway were advised to check weather forecasts for updates and prepare for longer journey times.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in swaths of the south and the West Midlands between 6am and midday. The affected area covers the whole of the south-east and the Solent area, including London and stretching to Birmingham.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... met-office

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it owns that the weather forecast is now just a list of ways you might die

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I am done covering weather on this board. I am a serious storm chaser too. 30 years of forecasting and chasing.

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Since this is my thread I am asking for you to lock it.

I am tired of being kicked in the teeth in my life. Too many tears.

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Since this is my thread I am asking for you to lock it.

I am tired of being kicked in the teeth in my life. Too many tears.

No, we can't lock this thread because posts by others are still in it. It wouldn't be fair to them if Wjfox or I were to do that. Besides, this thread is an important part of this forum.

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Why are you throwing a complete tantrum over this? You're a grown adult - act like one. Fine, I'll reopen the other thread if it calms you down.

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Feeling the heat: how extreme weather is pushing up UK home insurance costs

Mon 28 Aug 2023 09.00 BST

Record temperatures, flash floods, storms – the UK’s weather is becoming more extreme, and it is having an impact on our homes. Last summer’s heatwave caused subsidence cases to triple at one major insurer, and experts say that the damage wrought by wild weather could mean we all end up paying more for home insurance.

Data from Halifax Home Insurance shared with Observer Cash gives an insight into the effect of the hot weather on UK homes. The number of subsidence cases it received in August and September last year was three times the typical monthly average, while across 2022 it received 45% more claims than the previous year.

A major cause of subsidence is dry weather. During a dry spell such as last year’s drought, houses built on clay-rich soil suffer as the moisture is sucked away by trees and bushes. This causes the clay to shrink and foundations to drop, causing structural problems.

In one case settled by Halifax, the insurer paid out more than £365,000 for repairs, underlining how much damage can be done. “We have seen a direct impact of the unusually high temperatures of last summer,” says Tim Downes, a Halifax home insurance claims expert. “The impact of climate change on severity and frequency of weather events such as extreme heat, storms and flooding is unquestionable.”

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/ ... subsidence