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• Glasgow Storm 15 January 1968

  central and western Scotland during the early hours. By dawn much of the persistent rain across southern areas had cleared away south-eastwards to leave behind a scattering of showers, some of which were on the heavy side with hail and thunder especially across western Scotland. Showers continued

• Eskdalemuir Storm 26 June 1953

  western Scotland and Northern Ireland developed elsewhere across northern and western districts and some of these became heavy with hail and thunder at times. Showers and thunderstorms continued across some northern and western parts of the country during the afternoon but for southern and eastern

• Amber rain warning issued

  , they are likely to be heavy at times, with a risk of hail and thunder.  Some locations within the warning area may see 10-20mm within an hour and perhaps 30-40mm in 2-3 hours.  Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “A band of prolonged and heavy rain will move north and west across the UK

• A cold start to the week

  on Monday, elsewhere, strong winds, heavy rain and hill snow will move into northwestern areas.  Wintry showers of rain, sleet, hail and snow will then follow from Tuesday. Towards the end of the week there are now signs of some less cold weather, reducing the likelihood of frost, ice and snow

• Longest Tornado Track 21 May 1950

  these became violent and heavy with hail and at least three tornadoes being spawned. Widespread flooding was reported and one tornado left a trail of damage stretching 65-miles, the longest track of a tornado ever recorded across the United Kingdom. Thunderstorms continued into the evening across

• Fresher weather on the way for all

  is quite likely, and for a few unlucky spots, large hail, flash flooding and strong gusty winds, all leading to difficult driving conditions.” The thundery showers will clear overnight before fresher air, already over Scotland and Northern Ireland, gradually replaces the hot air in the southeast

• Highest Wind Speed 13 February 1989

  sunshine, but showers as well, reached all parts by early evening. In the north there were heavy showers with hail and thunder with snow over the Scottish mountains. Temperatures were well above average again everywhere but most places had a very windy day with gales or severe gales even storm force

• Wet and windy picture continues

  there is a chance of impacts both from rainfall and strong winds. Persistent rain feeding into eastern part of northern England in particular, sees the risk of some surface water flooding. There is also the potential for some heavy and thundery showers, which could be slow moving in places with a risk of hail

• Unsettled conditions continue with strong winds in the north

  should soon clear, leading into a weekend of sunshine and showers, some of which could be heavy with a risk of hail or thunder. Some more persistent rain is possible at times in northern Scotland, while southwest Britain is likely to remain the driest overall. Most areas will feel breezy

• A cold and bright Bank Holiday weekend 

  in the way of sunshine and showers. Saturday will see a cold and frosty start for many with plenty of sunshine in the west, but windy and showery conditions in the east. There is a risk of heavy showers for the Midlands and South East, with a risk of hail, and some of the showers could be wintry over