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Met Office Issues Severe Rain, Storm Warnings for UK Bank Holiday

8/29/2026

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Met Office warned heavy rain and thunderstorms will blanket the United Kingdom during the August 28-31, 2026 bank holiday.
Over 20 flood alerts were active across England on Friday morning as rain approached.
Reading, Leeds and Creamfields festivals were warned of gusts up to 35 mph, with some southern sites reaching 40-50 mph.
71.3% of England stayed in drought, with August receiving only 34% of expected rainfall.

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Met Office warned heavy rain and thunderstorms will blanket the United Kingdom during the August 28-31, 2026 bank holiday.
Over 20 flood alerts were active across England on Friday morning as rain approached.
Reading, Leeds and Creamfields festivals were warned of gusts up to 35 mph, with some southern sites reaching 40-50 mph.
71.3% of England stayed in drought, with August receiving only 34% of expected rainfall.