Britain's West battered by Atlantic storm

Rain and gales have been battering half of Britain today as the weather took a stormy turn. The west of the country has been the worst hit, with hazardous conditions on the roads, thunderstorms and flash flooding.

Photo: Mike Thomas

But most eastern areas have been spared, and have enjoyed a largely dry and sunny day with just a few scattered showers.

Natural England said spring tides and the storms expected today and over the next two days could cause further problems and warning signs might be washed away.7

Read more: Daily Mail

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Gales and Rains battered Britain warned of rare June Storm

January earlier this year, Britain faced gales up to 106 mph. Now it seems a repetition of the same has already set in with alarms for a bigger storm in June.

Photo courtesy: SWNS.COM/Daily Mail

Daily Mail reports Thursday that large areas of the UK have been put on alert for heavy rain and gales of up to 70mph today as a rare June storm swept in from the Atlantic.

Downpours at Edgbaston in Birmingham have already delayed the start of the third Test between England and West Indies this morning. 

The Met office has issued an amber weather warning for Wales, South West England, East of England, London and the South East, the West Midlands and the East Midlands Thursday.

Read details/see more photos of gales/rain battered Britain: Mail Online

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