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Much needed rain on the way for many

[Published 06:15 26/08/2026]

Alford.
Posted by Dubhglas75

Heavy and thundery showers push northwards today, with brighter conditions following from the south. Further bands of thundery downpours and longer outbreaks of rain will push across the UK in the coming days. Significant amounts of rain are likely, and the baked ground will lead to increased run-off, raising the risk of flooding....READ IN FULL

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