Weather

Storm Austen will hit the UK this week, but what areas will be affected?

Full list of places affected and exact timings as Storm Austen set to hit UK

The first storm of the 2026/27 season - Storm Austen - will hit the UK this week

The first storm of the 2026/27 season - Storm Austen - will hit the UK this week

Storm Austen to batter UK this week with heavy wind and rain - how it got its name

Mary Long Dhonau (in red) with children from the school, alongside (l-r) Vikki McCausland (Environment Agency), Miss Musgrave from Pocklington School, Tegan Illingworth (Blue Heart project), and Shelley Evans (JBA Consulting and IPFRA)

Mary Long Dhonau (in red) with children from the school, alongside (l-r) Vikki McCausland (Environment Agency), Miss Musgrave from Pocklington School, Tegan Illingworth (Blue Heart project), and Shelley Evans (JBA Consulting and IPFRA)

Pocklington pupils learn about flood safety through 'Flood Mary' children's book

Jenny Latchford

Jenny Latchford

Extreme heat warning as experts gather in York to discuss climate change

Paul 'Mortz' Mortimer was on the coast to witness the Northern Lights above Whitby Abbey on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Paul 'Mortz' Mortimer was on the coast to witness the Northern Lights above Whitby Abbey on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Stunning photos as Northern Lights exploded over Yorkshire from York to Whitby

The Northern Lights above Whitby Abbey on Saturday night (October 10)

The Northern Lights above Whitby Abbey on Saturday night (October 10)

WATCH – Northern Lights captured above Yorkshire landmark

Good Morning Britain

Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK

L-R: Keira Brown, Rhiannon Commins, Julie Kettlewell, Chris Park

L-R: Keira Brown, Rhiannon Commins, Julie Kettlewell, Chris Park

York school to host screening of Chris Packham climate change film

A full Moon will be visible in UK skies this week - have you seen the Corn Moon before?

A full Moon will be visible in UK skies this week - have you seen the Corn Moon before?

What is a Corn Moon? Exactly when you can see the full Moon in UK skies this week

L-R: Jack Johnson, OCU Group; Curtis Hesketh, Northfield Utilities; Kimberley Robinson, OCU Group; Thomas Moorby, OCU Group; Nevin Field, OCU Group; and Qasim Elahi, Yorkshire Water

L-R: Jack Johnson, OCU Group; Curtis Hesketh, Northfield Utilities; Kimberley Robinson, OCU Group; Thomas Moorby, OCU Group; Nevin Field, OCU Group; and Qasim Elahi, Yorkshire Water

Work underway to cut sewage discharges into River Derwent tributary

The aftermath of flooding in Heslington over the August bank holiday weekend

The aftermath of flooding in Heslington over the August bank holiday weekend

City of York Council

Streets 'inches deep in water' in York village prompts concerns and probe

Veteran RAF meteorologist Bill Shiel Dods

Veteran RAF meteorologist Bill Shiel Dods

D-Day forecaster’s ‘head would have exploded’ at modern weather technology

Is your name on the list of storm names confirmed by the Met Office for 2026/27?

Is your name on the list of storm names confirmed by the Met Office for 2026/27?

Austen, Boelo and Chloe among Met Office's 21 confirmed storm names for 2026 and 2027

The storm captured as it swept to Malton on Sunday (August 30)

The storm captured as it swept to Malton on Sunday (August 30)

Video and pictures

WATCH - Dramatic lightning strike caught on video over North Yorkshire

The UK weather agency issued the warning just before 9am this morning (Sunday, August 30)

The UK weather agency issued the warning just before 9am this morning (Sunday, August 30)

Yellow weather warning for York and North Yorkshire

The crowd watch Geese perform on the Gallery stage during the Leeds Festival on Saturday

The crowd watch Geese perform on the Gallery stage during the Leeds Festival on Saturday

Revellers at huge Yorkshire music festival brace for stormy conditions

The Met Office has forecast a wet bank holiday weekend across York

The Met Office has forecast a wet bank holiday weekend across York

Met Office forecasts heavy rain for York over bank holiday weekend

Warning for thunderstorms issued and bank holiday weather across York

Those attending festivals this weekend have been warned about strong winds and potential rain by the Met Office

Those attending festivals this weekend have been warned about strong winds and potential rain by the Met Office

Met Office issues warning for festivalgoers as forecast for bank holiday revealed

Yorkshire Water has issued a safety warning for visitors ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend

Yorkshire Water has issued a safety warning for visitors ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend

Yorkshire Water issues reservoir safety warning ahead of Bank Holiday

York Museums Trust has called off its Evening in the Gardens event which was due to be held at Museum Gardens on Friday (August 28)

York Museums Trust has called off its Evening in the Gardens event which was due to be held at Museum Gardens on Friday (August 28)

Music and street food event at popular York venue cancelled due to wet weather

The weather isn't looking too hopeful in York and across North Yorkshire towards the end of this

The weather isn't looking too hopeful in York and across North Yorkshire towards the end of this

York to face extreme weather conditions after warning issued

Stormy weather is predicted across the country - here's how to stay safe

Stormy weather is predicted across the country - here's how to stay safe

Storm warning as homeowners face costly damage - six things to do now

The Met Office has shared some advice, including what you should and shouldn't do during a thunderstorm

The Met Office has shared some advice, including what you should and shouldn't do during a thunderstorm

Met Office shares 6 things you should and shouldn't do at home during a thunderstorm

Yellow weather warnings will be in place across the UK on Wednesday and Thursday (August 26 and 27).

Yellow weather warnings will be in place across the UK on Wednesday and Thursday (August 26 and 27).

Met Office warns UK to brace for thunderstorms as 'danger to life' warnings issued

The Shambles in York city centre, a popular destination for visitors to the city.

The Shambles in York city centre, a popular destination for visitors to the city.

York set for sunny weekend as Met Office predicts dry conditions

The UK could be in for a wet autumn and winter due to an

The UK could be in for a wet autumn and winter due to an

'Unprecedented' El Nino to bring autumn and winter storms to UK, Met Office warns

Yorkshire Water has launched flood protection schemes in Carlton Miniott and Easingwold

Yorkshire Water has launched flood protection schemes in Carlton Miniott and Easingwold

Yorkshire Water investing millions to tackle flooding across communities

Yorkshire has been issued with a weather warning for thunderstorms.

Yorkshire has been issued with a weather warning for thunderstorms.

Yorkshire issued with yellow weather warning by the Met Office

Brooklyn Jackson took this photo of Clifford's Tower bereft of its typical grassy carpet.

Brooklyn Jackson took this photo of Clifford's Tower bereft of its typical grassy carpet.

Dry weather changes the face of York and its landmarks - in pictures

Rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for parts of the UK just days after the latest heatwave

Rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for parts of the UK just days after the latest heatwave

Rain and thunderstorms forecast for UK as weather cools after fifth heatwave

A woman uses a Selfridges bag to block the sun.

A woman uses a Selfridges bag to block the sun.

The latest weather forecast for York

A hearty pie brings winter vibes. Picture: Pixabay

A hearty pie brings winter vibes. Picture: Pixabay

Bring on the pies to remind us of autumn and winter

Sun cream stains can be an annoyance to get out of clothes

Sun cream stains can be an annoyance to get out of clothes

Homes and interiors

People urged to follow these steps to get sun cream stains out of clothes

Yorkshire Water has launched a £2.5 million storm overflow project to cut discharges into the River Ouse

Yorkshire Water has launched a £2.5 million storm overflow project to cut discharges into the River Ouse

Yorkshire Water starts £2.5m storm overflow project in York

Yorkshire Water is urging households to save water as the fifth heatwave of the year continues to drive up demand

Yorkshire Water is urging households to save water as the fifth heatwave of the year continues to drive up demand

Yorkshire Water urges households to cut usage as fifth heatwave this year hits

Claudia Winkleman filming at York Railway Station for series 4 of Channel 4's The Piano.

Claudia Winkleman filming at York Railway Station for series 4 of Channel 4's The Piano.

'Why this is a much-needed tonic in a troubled world'

Darren McElwain, owner of the Technology Shop in Malton, with the eclipse glasses available in his shop.

Darren McElwain, owner of the Technology Shop in Malton, with the eclipse glasses available in his shop.

Were you there? When York watched the historic 1999 solar eclipse in 15 great photos

Northern has warned that “extreme heat” is due to affect its services through York

Northern has warned that “extreme heat” is due to affect its services through York

Rail firm warns of disruption for York passengers due to ‘extreme heat’

Using the pulse point method might help you sleep at night.

Using the pulse point method might help you sleep at night.

Expert reveals simple method to help you sleep during a heatwave

Using the pulse point method might help you sleep at night.

Using the pulse point method might help you sleep at night.

Expert reveals simple method to help you sleep during a heatwave

Temperatures are set to soar in York this week.

Temperatures are set to soar in York this week.

York cafe in 700-year-old building closes as heatwave makes kitchen ‘dangerously hot’

Experts advise against using multiple pairs of sunglasses to look at the eclipse

Experts advise against using multiple pairs of sunglasses to look at the eclipse

Here's when to watch solar eclipse in York and North Yorkshire

People enjoy the sun in Museum Gardens as an amber heat health alert is issued for York after highs of 33C were forecast for the city by the Met Office

People enjoy the sun in Museum Gardens as an amber heat health alert is issued for York after highs of 33C were forecast for the city by the Met Office

Amber heat health alert issued for York after 33C forecast

Shoppers enjoy the sun in York as the city prepares for highs of 33C forecast later this week

Shoppers enjoy the sun in York as the city prepares for highs of 33C forecast later this week

Highs of 33C forecast for York as Met Office considers issuing more heat warnings

Met Office considers rare extreme heat warning amid 36C heatwave forecast

Shoppers enjoy the sun in Coney Street as highs of 31C are forecast for York

Shoppers enjoy the sun in Coney Street as highs of 31C are forecast for York

Highs of 31C forecast for York as heat health alert issued

The Met Office has forecast a warm and dry weekend across York

The Met Office has forecast a warm and dry weekend across York

Met Office forecasts warm temperatures during sunny weekend in York

People enjoy the sun in York as the city braces for more warm weather

People enjoy the sun in York as the city braces for more warm weather

York under heat health alert as temperatures set to rise to 28C – here’s when

The Met Office has forecast a warm and sunny weekend across York

The Met Office has forecast a warm and sunny weekend across York

Cooler weather to return to York as Met Office predicts sunny weekend forecast

Some areas of the UK imapcted by drought could be at risk of trees shedding their branches amid the prolonged hot weather

Some areas of the UK imapcted by drought could be at risk of trees shedding their branches amid the prolonged hot weather

Heatwave falling tree branches warning issued for some areas of the UK

L-R: North Yorkshire Council’s leader, Cllr Carl Les, NY Highways officer Paul Wigman and NY Highways Thirsk depot supervisor Alex McFarlane with one of the roadside signs

L-R: North Yorkshire Council’s leader, Cllr Carl Les, NY Highways officer Paul Wigman and NY Highways Thirsk depot supervisor Alex McFarlane with one of the roadside signs

Roadside signs urge visitors to help prevent North Yorkshire wildfires

Heat warning issued for York and North Yorkshire as temperatures set to rise

An obstruction on the carriageway is affecting traffic in both directions on the A1(M) between the M1 and J44.

An obstruction on the carriageway is affecting traffic in both directions on the A1(M) between the M1 and J44.

Drivers face slow traffic near York after major road becomes blocked