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'Hurricane force winds' to hit London? BBC Weather apologises for 'data glitch' in UK forecasts

The BBC apologized for incorrectly forecasting “hurricane-force winds” for Somerset and much of the UK due to a data error.
BBC Weather stated they are addressing data issues on their app and website, asking for patience from users.
Meteorologist Matt Taylor reassured the public that Hurricane Milton is not expected to reach the UK, urging calm amid misinformation.

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BBC forced to apologise after major Weather app glitch predicts 13,000mph winds and 404C heat

These winds would be 100 times faster than Hurricane Milton, which is currently ravaging Florida

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Apology from BBC after glitch predicts hurricane force winds in Dorset

There will not be a hurricane in Dorset BBC Weather has admitted after a technical glitch on its website

5 months ago·Weymouth, United Kingdom

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Birmingham Mail

BBC says 'don't be alarmed' after Birmingham 'hurricane winds' glitch

The broadcaster also predicted 404C sunshine elsewhere in the UK

5 months ago·Birmingham, United Kingdom

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'Hurricane' forecast for Oxfordshire leaves people baffled

As Hurricane Milton battered Florida, the BBC was left battling a major glitch on its weather app

5 months ago·Oxford, United Kingdom

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BBC issues statement as app predicts 'hurricane force winds' in Scotland

THE BBC has apologised for its weather app and website incorrectly forecasting “hurricane force winds” to hit the UK – including parts of…

5 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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'Hurricane force winds' mistakenly forecasted for Leigh by BBC

HURRICANE force winds have been mistakenly forecasted for St Helens on the BBC today (Thursday).

5 months ago·St Helens, United Kingdom

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Wales Online broke the news in Wales, United Kingdom 5 months ago on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

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