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As the economic and human impacts of extreme weather and climate change increase, forecasts not just of what the weather will BE, but of what the

The red alert - the highest level, meaning lives could be at risk - came in from 15:00 GMT.

SOUTHAMPTON residents have been warned to brace for a wet winter as flooding is set to hit parts of the city.

More than half of over-75s ‘do not consider themselves vulnerable to heatwave’ (Andrew Milligan/PA) More than half of over-75s in Scotland do not consider themselves vulnerable to heatwaves, a poll has suggested. Researchers for the British Red Cross said their findings show the risks posed by heat are not matched by public concern. Three in 10 people in Scotland also believe the country is not hot enough to suffer adverse effects from heatwaves, the charity added. It comes as much of Scotl...

Lack of awareness about heatwaves risks lives, British Red Cross warns Two in five people in the UK say they have never seen information on how to protect themselves during a heatwave, the charitys new report found The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now There are always big stories on WalesOnline - dont miss any with our daily emailInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up now We use your sign-up to provide content in ways youve consented to and to improve our...

Drivers may be unprepared to flee rising floods in bad weather, Met Office warns  People are more vulnerable this year due to Covid, the agency said A temporary barrier holding back the River Severn in Ironbridge, Shropshire, in February Credit: Lorne Campbell / Guzelian  Drivers may not be prepared to flee winter floods in expected bad weather, the Met Office has warned, as it predicts a wet start to next year. Long-range forecasts suggest wet and mild conditions in January and February, hei...