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UK Weather Hazards (Wind (Strong winds can damage properties and cause…
UK Weather Hazards
Rain
Too much rain in a short amount of time can cause flooding which can damage homes, possessions, disrupt transport networks and can also causes death by drowning.
It can make businesses to close, and recovering from the flooding can cost a lot.
Wind
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Winds are strongest in coastal areas of the UK, particularly the west coast, and in upland areas.
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Thunderstorms
Heavy rain, lightning and winds occur in storms.
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Heat waves
Sometimes the UK can have long periods of hot weather which can have and impact of people as they can suffer from heat exhaustion and over breathing.
Disruption to transport from rails buckling and roads melting but the tourist industry will benefit from the good weather.