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Staying safe in autumn wind and rain

From clearing gutters to calling 105 in a power cut, simple steps for stormy weather.

28 September 2026 · Source: Met Office

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October outlook: dry start with fog and chilly nights

High pressure is likely to bring settled weather to central and southern UK.

28 September 2026 · Source: Met Office

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Heavy rain to sweep across the UK on Wednesday

A fine Monday gives way to drizzle, gales in the north west and then heavy rain.

28 September 2026 · Source: Met Office

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Birmingham could hit 25C on Tuesday before heavy rain

A warm, blustery Tuesday gives way to a wet and windy Wednesday.

28 September 2026 · Source: Met Office

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First frosts: how to protect your garden

Clear, calm nights will bring a growing risk of frost in the weeks ahead.

27 September 2026 · Source: Met Office

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A dry September: just 58 per cent of normal rain

The dry spell follows the hottest summer on record, with change due this week.

27 September 2026 · Source: Environment Agency

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Yellow, amber and red weather warnings explained

What each warning colour means and what you should do.

27 September 2026 · Source: Met Office

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Storm names for 2026-27: Austen, Boelo and Chloe

The 21 names were chosen from more than 40,000 public suggestions, including Shaun.

27 September 2026 · Source: Met Office

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Nights now longer than days after the equinox

Birmingham now has under 12 hours of daylight, and it is shrinking by minutes a day.

27 September 2026 · Source: Royal Museums Greenwich

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Yellow thunderstorm warning: up to 75mm of rain could fall in 12 hours

The Met Office is urging people to prepare an emergency kit as storms bring the risk of flooding and power cuts.

27 August 2026 · Source: Yahoo News UK