Met Office says it will learn lessons from Storm Bert after criticism over its 'incompetent' warnings as 300 flood alerts stay in place after wild weather
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Met Office says it will learn lessons from Storm Bert after criticism over its 'incompetent' warnings as 300 flood alerts stay in place after wild weather

Daily Mail  

The Met Office has insisted it will learn lessons from Storm Bert after criticism over its 'incompetence' that led to a 'clear underestimation' of the devastating impact. But Met Office services director Simon Brown insisted 'observed rainfall totals were broadly in line with the forecast and the severe weather warnings issued in advance.' He said 50 weather warnings were issued last week, but added: 'I'm committed to learning the lessons from Storm Bert to support even greater preparedness.' While the Met Office can warn of flooding within a weather warning, flood alerts and warnings themselves are issued by flood agencies such as the Environment Agency for England or Natural Resources Wales. He added that 'many factors' are involved in the Met Office's warning strategy, including 'how flood models influence the assessed flood risk, which is why we work with devolved agencies when appropriate, including Natural Resources Wales, to understand river responses to forecast rainfall and in part determine the level of warning'.

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Forecasters face backlash over latest named storm: BBC weatherman says Met Office naming system is 'counter-productive and causes unnecessary worry' after Storm Conall had 'no impact'
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Forecasters face backlash over latest named storm: BBC weatherman says Met Office naming system is 'counter-productive and causes unnecessary worry' after Storm Conall had 'no impact'

Daily Mail  

A top BBC meteorologist has claimed storm naming can be 'counter productive' after Storm Conall swept through Britain with only a single yellow rain warning. ‘That’s certainly been the case with Storm Conall, which slid across the south of the UK to the Netherlands with just a glancing blow of up to 30mm of rain for some southern counties.’ But …

Britain braces for another soaking as Storm Bert clean-up continues: Map shows rain warning for the South as up to TWO INCHES is set to fall with more flooding 'likely' for areas hit by weekend downpo
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Britain braces for another soaking as Storm Bert clean-up continues: Map shows rain warning for the South as up to TWO INCHES is set to fall with more flooding 'likely' for areas hit by weekend downpo

Daily Mail  

Further torrential downpours will hit southern England tonight after the Met Office issued a fresh warning for up to two inches of rain over a 14-hour period. Flooding at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park in Northamptonshire today after Storm Bert A business owner clears water from his property at Billing Wharf in Northamptonshire today Flood damage today at The Myrtle Press, …

UK counts the cost of devastating storm
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

UK counts the cost of devastating storm

China Daily  

By JULIAN SHEA in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-11-26 10:47 Rail passengers wait with their luggage at Paddington Station in London, England on Monday after train cancellations that were attributed to Storm Bert. MINA KIM / REUTERS Hundreds of flood warnings were in place across the United Kingdom on Monday and rail services were severely disrupted, as …

UK counts the cost of devastating storm
3 weeks, 6 days ago

UK counts the cost of devastating storm

China Daily  

Rail passengers wait with their luggage at Paddington Station in London, England on Monday after train cancellations that were attributed to Storm Bert. MINA KIM / REUTERS Hundreds of flood warnings were in place across the United Kingdom on Monday and rail services were severely disrupted, as the country dealt with the continued impact of Storm Bert, which hit over …

UK counts the cost of devastating storm
3 weeks, 6 days ago

UK counts the cost of devastating storm

China Daily  

Rail passengers wait with their luggage at Paddington Station in London, England on Monday after train cancellations that were attributed to Storm Bert. MINA KIM / REUTERS Hundreds of flood warnings were in place across the United Kingdom on Monday and rail services were severely disrupted, as the country dealt with the continued impact of Storm Bert, which hit over …

Storm Bert leaves hundreds flooded and five dead in the UK
4 weeks ago

Storm Bert leaves hundreds flooded and five dead in the UK

Hindustan Times  

Storm Bert left a trail of disruption across the UK, with hundreds of flood warnings in place for Wales and the west of England. With hundreds of flood warnings issued for Wales and the west of England, Storm Bert caused havoc throughout the United Kingdom. Five people were reported to have died by local media, after the storm brought heavy …

Storm Bert sweeps through UK, leaving 3 dead, hundreds of home flooded
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4 weeks ago

Storm Bert sweeps through UK, leaving 3 dead, hundreds of home flooded

China Daily  

LONDON -- Strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding brought by Storm Bert caused travel disruption and power outages across the United Kingdom over the weekend, leaving three men dead. Natural Resources Wales issued two severe flood warnings on Sunday afternoon for the River Monnow at Forge Road, Osbaston, and Skenfrith, warning of a danger to life. Rail services were also …

Storm Bert: Several dead as winds and rain wreak havoc across parts of Britain including Wales
4 weeks ago

Storm Bert: Several dead as winds and rain wreak havoc across parts of Britain including Wales

CNN  

CNN — At least five people have died as Storm Bert swept across the United Kingdom, causing power outages and widespread train and flight cancelations. Another man in his 80s died after his car entered water at a ford in the northern county of Lancashire Saturday afternoon, PA Media reported, citing local police. Total rainfall in the last 24 hours …

Storm Bert live: Commuters face chaos as trains cancelled and roads flooded
4 weeks ago

Storm Bert live: Commuters face chaos as trains cancelled and roads flooded

The Telegraph  

Storm Bert’s “devastating” impact across the UK has continued into Monday as Brits were issued with “do not travel” warnings. The Met Office forecast that rain in the south-east of England would clear on Monday but blustery showers could stick around for the north-west. Rail passengers have been urged not to travel between Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, and Stansted Airport after multiple …

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning with potential flooding, power cuts and travel chaos
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning with potential flooding, power cuts and travel chaos

The Independent  

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Met Office warns of further rain after chaos caused by flash floods across the country
3 months ago

Met Office warns of further rain after chaos caused by flash floods across the country

The Independent  

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Weather forecast today: Met Office warning as over a month’s rain to fall in two days on southern Britain
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather forecast today: Met Office warning as over a month’s rain to fall in two days on southern Britain

The Independent  

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Met Office issues three days of weather warnings for heavy rain as summer officially ends
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Met Office issues three days of weather warnings for heavy rain as summer officially ends

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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for rain with flooding and power cuts possible
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for rain with flooding and power cuts possible

The Independent  

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Large swathes of Britain to be lashed by thundery downpours as Met Office issues three new warnings - as UK braces for flooding and travel chaos
5 months, 1 week ago

Large swathes of Britain to be lashed by thundery downpours as Met Office issues three new warnings - as UK braces for flooding and travel chaos

Daily Mail  

Huge swathes of the UK are expected to be drenched in thundery downpours at the Met Office issue stark new warnings to brace for flooding and travel chaos. A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from 8am today until 11.59pm for parts of England, including tourist hotspot Cornwall, and Wales with 'thundery downpours' forecast. Up to 40mm could …

Met Office extends UK weather warning as thunderstorms batter southern England
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Met Office extends UK weather warning as thunderstorms batter southern England

The Independent  

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Weather radar: Met Office warns of torrential rain after -6C cold snap as hundreds of flood alerts issued
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Weather radar: Met Office warns of torrential rain after -6C cold snap as hundreds of flood alerts issued

The Independent  

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Storm Agnes latest: Met Office issues new weather warning for torrential rain
1 year, 2 months ago

Storm Agnes latest: Met Office issues new weather warning for torrential rain

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Storm Betty to bring heavy rain and 70mph winds amid UK weather warnings
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Storm Betty to bring heavy rain and 70mph winds amid UK weather warnings

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Met Office issues weather warnings as heavy gales and downpours expected across UK
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Met Office issues weather warnings as heavy gales and downpours expected across UK

The Independent  

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Storm Claudio latest: Met Office issues new weather warning as trains cancelled
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Storm Claudio latest: Met Office issues new weather warning as trains cancelled

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Thunderstorm warning as torrential downpours batter the UK
2 years, 3 months ago

Thunderstorm warning as torrential downpours batter the UK

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UK weather latest: London's Victoria station floods amid 'danger to life' storm warning
2 years, 4 months ago

UK weather latest: London's Victoria station floods amid 'danger to life' storm warning

The Independent  

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Met Office warns of floods as heatwave ends with heavy thunderstorms
2 years, 4 months ago

Met Office warns of floods as heatwave ends with heavy thunderstorms

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