Wild Weather Hits UK Just Days After Warmest Summer Ever

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Britain’s warmest summer ever has come to an abrupt and dramatic end — and now the nation is bracing for chaos :cloud_with_rain::dashing_away:  The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for strong winds, torrential rain, thunder, and even hail as powerful Atlantic storms sweep across the country. With up to 60mm of rain expected in some areas, flooding, travel delays, and power outages are all on the cards. And just as schools reopen, families are being warned of a wet and wild commute.  This comes only days after remnants of Hurricane Erin rocked parts of the UK. Now, heavy downpours, coastal gales, and thunderstorms are set to make the first week of September unforgettable — for all the wrong reasons.  Watch now to find out where it’s hitting hardest, what to expect, and how this wild weather follows the hottest summer Britain has ever seen :sun::right_arrow::tornado: WooGlobe Ref : WGA911429 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Britain's hottest summer on record is ending with a bang, and not the sunny kind.

00:04Heavy rain, gales, and even hail are crashing in as the weather flips overnight.

00:09After a record-breaking summer with sizzling temperatures and endless sunshine,

00:13the UK is bracing for a brutal weather U-turn.

00:16The Met Office has issued multiple yellow warnings for rain and wind.

00:20Stormy conditions are sweeping in from the Atlantic, hitting Cornwall and Devon first.

00:24By Wednesday, powerful gusts and up to 60 mm of rain could flood parts of the country.

00:30Thunderstorms and hail are also expected, especially in the south.

00:34Travel chaos is likely, with road delays, train disruption, and even power outages.

00:39And just as kids return to school, parents are being warned to expect a drenched and dangerous commute.

00:45All of this comes after remnants of Hurricane Aaron rocked Britain last week.

00:49Now, coastal gales and soaking rain are taking center stage.

00:52It's an abrupt end to what was officially the warmest UK summer ever recorded.

00:56With an average of 16.10 degrees Celsius, it's even hotter than the legendary summer of 76.

01:03From record heat to a stormy slap in the face.

01:06Britain's weather never fails to surprise.

01:09So grab that umbrella, and maybe some sandbags.

01:12Because this wild weather isn't done just yet.

01:14Let's get started.

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