Met Office defends Storm Bert weather warning

The agency says assessments before last month's storm did not suggest the severe floods coming.

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Strong Storm in San Francisco Brings a Tornado Warning

Less than two weeks after a tsunami warning, residents were jolted awake before 6 a.m. to consider a new potential disaster scenario.
The New York Times - 3d
Strong wind warnings continue in wake of Storm Darragh

A yellow weather warning for wind remains in place after two men were killed during Saturday's storm.
BBC News - Dec. 8
UK 'not ready' for extreme weather like Storm Darragh

The head of the Climate Change Committee calls on the government to invest in adaptations now.
BBC News - Dec. 8
Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening as Macron weathers political storm

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The Guardian - Dec. 7
Emergency alert system used for red weather warning

People across Wales and south-west England received the alert on their mobile phone.
BBC News - Dec. 6
Millions in Northern U.S. Under Winter Storm Warnings

Forecasters warned of the possibility of wind gusts as strong as a hurricane as another round of heavy lake-effect snow and blustery cold moves through the Northeast.
The New York Times - Dec. 5
Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering

Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5
Heavy rain and gales set to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Three Met Office yellow warnings for wind and rain cover large parts of the UK with areas of low pressure set to bring heavy rain and gales.
BBC News - Dec. 4
Amorim warns Man United fans: 'Storm will come'

Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that "a storm will come" despite his positive start as head coach.
ESPN - Dec. 4