UK weather: Rain and flood warnings issued as downpours continue

It has already been a record-breaking start to 2026 for some parts of the UK and February is continuing where January left off.

Unsettled weather fuelled by Storms Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra added to deluge for many.

Northern Ireland recorded its wettest January in 149 years. The country recorded 195.6mm of rain, 170% of its average for January.

For parts of south-west England and south Wales, it has rained for 36 days continuously days, every day of the year so far.

Meanwhile, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, has already received more than its February average rainfall – less than one week into the month.

Unfortunately for many, the wet weather shows no sign of letting up in the short term.

The weekend looks more showery, though less windy and a little milder; however, there are signs pointing towards a colder, drier spell toward the end of the month.