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Met Office warns supersized El Niño brings stormy UK winter

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 10:43 PM UTC · How we work

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Met Office Warns

Met Office warns a supersized El Niño could bring a wet, stormy winter to the United Kingdom.
Storm-related payouts to UK homes rose 32% to £244 million in 2025.
Total weather-damage claims on UK homes and possessions reached £758 million in 2025.
Checkatrade estimates a professional roof inspection costs about £250 per visit.

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Governor Newsom Deploys

Governor Gavin Newsom announced deployment of swift water rescue vehicles to 13 California fire departments ahead of storm season.
California Office of Emergency Services director Caroline Thomas Jacobs is coordinating meetings with local agencies for winter planning.
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for San Pablo, San Francisco and Monterey Bays through March.
Kelvin-wave-driven sea-level rise adds 6-12 inches along the California coast, intensifying king-tide flooding risks.

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Met Office Warns

Met Office warns a supersized El Niño could bring a wet, stormy winter to the United Kingdom.
Storm-related payouts to UK homes rose 32% to £244 million in 2025.
Total weather-damage claims on UK homes and possessions reached £758 million in 2025.
Checkatrade estimates a professional roof inspection costs about £250 per visit.

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