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Wintry weather with heavy rain and high winds will continue for the rest of week in Hemel Hempstead. Photo: Md Nadim Mahmud/Pexels

Wet and windy weather set for Hemel Hempstead over next 48 hours

A picture of a field England during the drought earlier this summer. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Surge in fires reported across Hertfordshire linked to hot and dry weather

Gritters

Gritters attend 'melting' roads in Hertfordshire during extreme weather

A report has found that Hemel Hempstead is among the top ten locations in the country for number of days where temperatures exceed 27C - considered unsafe for youth sport. Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP via Getty Images

Hemel Hempstead among worst places for unsafe temperatures for youth sport

Don't put away your brolly just yet - April showers are on the way

Brits are rushing to buy this “storm-proof” umbrella – now 40% off

These hand warmers have fallen to their lowest price since Black Friday

Electric hand warmers drop to £9.99 as late winter prices slide

Hertfordshire County Council says last year's dry summer helped reduce waste disposal costs across the county

Dry weather 'has helped to reduce waste disposal costs' in Hertfordshire

Snuggle up under a heated blanket and let the winter slip away unnoticed

This heated blanket is better than half price on Amazon right now

Heated garments are incredibly useful in the winter - but they don't usually come this cheap

This £20 heated vest is selling fast as shoppers ditch bulky coats

Cars are at their most vulnerable in the winter - and another cold snap is on the cards

Cold snap warning: 270,000 drivers break down every January

Compact hand warmers like these are perfect for winter

Cold hands this winter? These £9.99 rechargeable handwarmers will help
A pair of clever rechargeable handwarmers with long battery life is down to just £9.99 on Amazon – and winter hasn’t finished with us yet
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A heated gilet with a free power bank for £30? This is a winter bargain you mustn't miss

Get ready for Storm Goretti with this bargain heated gilet - 63% off

Woman on a smartphone in a snowstorm. Photo: ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images

How phone signal and WhatsApp is affected by snow

It works like a magnet, to draw in moisture and keep it away from the glass

This £9 gadget stops your car windscreen fogging up overnight

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

Electronic hand warmers are a great accessory on a cold day

Huge saving on these electronic hand warmers - perfect for winter days

Winter is a tough time for cars - which is why breakdowns surge during the colder months

The hidden winter car problem leaving drivers stuck in the cold

The hand-warmers are perfect for chilly winter days

Cold hands? These £9.99 rechargeable warmers are going viral on Amazon

Winter weather is the worst time for cars - but you don’t need to spend a lot of money to prepare for it

Free winter car fixes that prevent breakdowns in freezing weather

Held on by magnets, and with a soft protective lining, this windscreen cover can save you time on a cold day - and it's just £3

This £3 Black Friday bargain stops your car windscreen icing up

This is the cheapest way to heat your home with a Dyson fan

This winter hack gets you a £400 Dyson heater for a tiny monthly fee

A fleecy neck gaiter like this will keep you warm in sub-zero temperatures

This super-warm neck gaiter is just £5 in a Black Friday sale

These lightweight "snoods" are an incredibly versatile bit of outdoorwear

Bag a Regatta Multi-Tube scarf in the Regatta sale for less than £2

Hurricane Melissa pictured by satellite as it churned northwest through the Caribbean Sea on Monday evening

Why 'supercharged' Hurricane Melissa is so powerful - and dangerous

Tumella's umbrella comes with a lifetime warranty

Grab a 40% saving on this best-rated windproof umbrella

The Northern Lights as seen over Whitley Bay, in England's North East, last year

When the Northern Lights could appear over the UK this week

Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend and if your clocks will update automatically.

Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend

People brave train and wind. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Travel delays likely across Herts this weekend as Storm Amy hits
People are being told to plan ahead as Storm Amy is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Dacorum and Hertfordshire this weekend.
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Clearing condensation - or even ice - takes seconds with this clever car heater

Banish windscreen fog: Get an instant in-car heater for just £9.99

Hemel Hempstead railway station

Strong winds push tree onto Hemel Hempstead rail line disrupting commuter trains

The Northern Lights as seen from Herne Bay in Kent last October

Tips to spot the Northern Lights tonight as aurora appears in UK skies

Date autumn starts as Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain to UK.

Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain - date autumn starts

The fan's built-in water tank creates an evaporative effect to blast you with a cold mist

£10 fan comes with water tank to blast you with a cooling mist of air

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, which covers Hertfordshire, has been issued by the Met Office and is valid for Thursday July 31

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Hertfordshire

People enjoying a park on a warm day.

Watch: When heatwave could return as high temperatures forecast

Should you sleep with a fan on?

The 4 reasons you should never sleep with a fan on - even in heatwave

Today will be one of the hottest June days on record

Can my child be sent home in a heatwave? School rules explained

Flying ants.

Watch: Flying Ant Day explained including when ants take flight

Four key sun safety tips as the Met Office forecasts temperatures to exceed 30°C in some parts of the UK.

Watch: Four key sun safety tips as temperatures surge in the UK

Date Bootid meteor shower peaks and the best time to see it

People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

The UK Health Security Agency has warned people to stay safe and take precautions in the heat with temperatures due to pass 30C this weekend

Amber health warning as temperatures set to soar

Amber heat health alerts issued for England.

Watch: Amber heat health alerts issued - how to stay cool

Met Office forecasts temperature surge and intense thundery showers

Watch: Temperature surge and intense thundery showers forecast

Met Office map shows when heavy rain is forecast to hit the UK.

Map shows when rain is forecast for UK as thunderstorm warning issued
Watch a Met office map showing the times and places heavy rain is expected to hit the UK, as the forecaster issues a thunderstorm warning.
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Hosepipe.

Watch: Could a hosepipe ban be imposed?

People walk in the park.

Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for Early May bank holiday

Isolated showers are forecast for parts of the country.

Thundery showers forecast for parts of the UK as cold front moves over

Group of friends having party outdoors. Photo: New Africa stock.adobe.com

BBQ mistakes to avoid in Dacorum or risk fines of up to £5,000

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

If you're feeling hot and bothered, there are ways to keep cool at home in the hot weather

How to keep your house cool during hot weather

Keep your home cool by closing windows.

Five ways to keep yourself cool as Met Office forecasts highs of 25°C

Unsettled weather.

Watch: Met Office weather outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

People walk in the park.

Temperatures to reach 17°C in some parts of the UK today

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