The swarm of insects hit the counties of Hampshire, West Sussex and Dorset and were captured on the Met Office's radar.

Britain is in for warm weather over the coming August Bank Holiday long weekend as temperatures are forcasted to soar up to 30C with the warm spell expected to last through into September.

The Met Office earlier issued a severe 'yellow' warning for rain in Northern Ireland and Scotland and warned that the wet weather could cause travel disruption.

The first week of meteorological autumn has brought a chill in the air as temperatures fell to 0C (32F) in Scotland and 4C (39F) even in the South East of England overnight.

Brits enjoyed a last blast of scorching summer weather today, with glorious sunshine - but heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to ravage the UK.

The east is expected to bear the brunt of the rain tomorrow, with the Met Office issuing yellow weather warnings for the region from midnight until 6pm. Pictured: Porthcawl, Wales yesterday.

The Environment Agency had six flood warnings in place today - for imminent flooding - and 32 flood alerts, mostly in northern England and East Anglia. Looking ahead, a wet and windy week is predicted.

Those across the UK looking to go for a Sunday stroll today should pack an umbrella as rain and showers are expected for most parts.

Those hoping to head out to watch bonfire displays across the UK for Guy Fawkes night tomorrow will have to wrap up warm as 1,200 mile-wide freeze is set to blanket some areas.

The woman in her 60s was killed instantly when a tree crashed onto her while she was driving through Moors Valley Country Park in East Dorset. The Met Office had enforced weather warnings today.

The study by the University of Plymouth examined forecast data going back 150 years and focused on upland areas like Dartmoor. They predict there will be more rain in the summer in future.

Britain has endured severe conditions in recent days with a week's worth of rain falling over the South West in six hours this morning, after the coldest night of autumn so far yesterday bringing -10C (14F) lows.

Met Office experts have revealed their long range predictions and suggest the UK will see a milder winter than usual, and appear to have ruled out snow falling on Christmas Day.

The picture captured by the International Space Station shows the wake of Bouvet island in the South Atlantic - the pattern can also be seen on satellite imagery from the same day.

Northern parts of the UK will see freezing temperatures and Scotland and the Highlands may see temperatures as low as -9.7C tonight.

Britain was hit by a week's worth of rain today, with photos showing roads and residential areas submerged with water, after a deluge swept across the country.

Jet stream winds steering three low pressure systems from Iceland will send temperatures plummeting, prompting the Met Office to warn of flying debris from buildings and on sea fronts.

Freezing temperatures of less that -7C are expected to sweep across the UK after the high pressure which brought widespread mist and frost, gives way to freezing fog patches across parts of England.

The 655-foot (199.5-metre) tower, which had been the tallest structure at the Oxfordshire site, was brought tumbling down at 7.30 this morning.

The Met Office has hailed it as the 'storm of the century' due to its sheer size, with warnings covering huge swathes of the UK.

Following four deaths during Storm Ciara last week, the Met Office raised the alert to amber for Dartmoor and south Devon, most of Wales, the Pennines and large swathes of Yorkshire.

Londoners bemoaned the 'pathetic' flakes that fell for just a few minutes this morning before joking that the city would still fall to its knees regardless - paralysed by the smallest bit of bad weather.

Kevin Lorryman's home is just one of dozens in the East Yorkshire communities of Snaith and East Cowick which were inundated a week ago when the River Aire spilled out of its washlands.

Snow is expected to hit parts of the UK while temperatures plummet to -8C in mini 'Beast from the East' set to batter lockdown Britain until next week (pictured, snow settling in Co Durham).

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