- Due to extreme weather, the Met Office has issued red heat warnings as the heatwave spreads from the UK into Europe.
- Urgent guidance issued by the Met Office regarding extreme heat affecting Western Europe and England.
- Heatwave impacts expected across England and Wales, leading to warnings for major cities including London and Birmingham.
- Met Office issues yellow alerts for severe weather across England and Wales.
Flooding and severe weather warnings are active across the West Midlands, England, and Wales.
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What happened
Flooding and severe weather warnings are active across the West Midlands, England, and Wales.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Flood warnings have been issued for the area of Birmingham due to weather warnings.Sub-event
A burst water main in Bilston adds to ongoing flooding and severe weather warnings in the West Midlands.1 source
Flooding reported in West Midlands as Met Office issues warnings for England and Wales.1 source
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The entities involved
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Met Office
United Kingdom's national weather service
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Wales
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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- High temperatures in London, flooding in Birmingham, and flood alerts issued across England by the Environment Agency.
- Met Office issued weather warnings for the East Lancashire region on August 19, 2026.