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Easter Monday Chaos: Brits Brace for Rainy Return Journeys

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Travel chaos looms as heavy rain threatens post-Easter journeys. Stay tuned for more on the forecast and travel warnings!

As Brits bid farewell to the Easter weekend, a downpour of rain is set to disrupt the return journeys of around two million people. The RAC has issued warnings, urging motorists to delay travel plans due to anticipated traffic and adverse weather conditions. From Nottinghamshire to Greater Manchester, heavy rainfall poses a significant risk of travel disruptions, emphasizing the need for caution on the roads.

Despite the somber weather forecast, Easter Monday traditions persevere. In Washington, D.C., families gather at the Smithsonian National Zoo for a long-standing Easter Monday celebration, symbolizing unity and community spirit. Meanwhile, in the sports arena, Newport County gears up for a thrilling clash against Crawley Town, adding a touch of excitement to the damp holiday atmosphere.

The Met Office's hourly forecast paints a gloomy picture for the North East, predicting a drab end to the otherwise sunny Easter weekend. With flood alerts and weather warnings in place across the country, millions of travellers face a wet journey home. This blend of holiday festivities and weather-related challenges encapsulates the essence of Easter Monday in the UK.

Intriguingly, the mention of 'Killer Bunnies & Mini Egg Espresso Martinis' adds a quirky twist to the Easter Monday mix, highlighting the cultural delights that accompany the holiday. Additionally, the historical significance of Easter Monday at the Smithsonian National Zoo sheds light on the tradition's evolution and enduring appeal.

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Easter Monday washout sparks travel warning (iNews)

Heavy rain could spark travel chaos for an estimated two million Brits making return journeys following the Easter weekend. The RAC has said that more than ...

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UK weather: Drivers warned as heavy rain forecast for large parts of ... (Sky News)

The RAC has advised motorists to wait until later in the day to travel due to significant traffic as poor weather could add to drivers' woes.

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Nottinghamshire weather on Easter Monday | West Bridgford Wire ... (West Bridgford Wire)

Today's Nottinghamshire weather ...

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Met Office warns drivers of heavy Easter Monday rainfall (Basingstoke Gazette)

The RAC and Met Office have warned drivers about heavy rainfall forecast for Easter Monday (April 1, 2024) which could cause disruption.

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Parts of UK forecast heavy rain as travellers return home from Easter (Metro)

The warning for the River Brue, issued by the government, says: 'We are monitoring rainfall and river levels closely and staff have been checking rivers in the ...

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Easter Monday washout feared in the south as 112 flood alerts still ... (Daily Mail)

More than two million car journeys for leisure will be made this soggy Easter Monday as people prepare to go back to work tomorrow.

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Heavy rain for Easter Monday: Hour-by-hour Met Office forecast for ... (ChronicleLive)

Heavy rain is set to end the Easter Weekend on a drab note in the North East.

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Sunny Easter weekend to bow out with drizzly bank holiday as 90 ... (Teesside Live)

The Met Office is predicting rain to gradually spread its way across Teesside overnight, with a 90% chance of rainfall in Middlesbrough at 6am on Easter Monday.

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How Easter Monday at Smithsonian National Zoo became a tradition ... (WUNC)

We take a look at the history of Easter Monday at the Smithsonian National Zoo and how it became a tradition for Black families in Washington, D.C..

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Greater Manchester weather as warnings in place across country on ... (Manchester Evening News)

But conditions have taken a turn for the worse this morning (April 1), with a wet start to Easter Monday. Periods of rain are set to continue throughout the day ...

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UK weather outlook for the start of April: Easter Monday rain, what ... (yourweather.co.uk | Meteored)

Rain will push northwards on Easter Monday with sunny spells and scattered showers following. Staying unsettled and wet for the rest of the week.

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Flood warnings in place as millions set to hit roads on Easter Monday (Yahoo Cars UK)

Parts of the UK are set to be battered by downpours as travellers return home at the end of the Easter weekend. Forecasters expect heavy rain across the ...

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Killer bunnies & Mini Egg Espresso Martinis: A culture guide for ... (Euronews)

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Easter Monday weather: Heavy rain set to end bank holiday in ... (The Independent)

The end of the Easter weekend will be hit by heavy downpours as millions hit the road, the Met Office says.

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Championship: Four huge games back-to-back on Easter Monday! (Sky Sports)

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Lancashire weather forecast: Flood warnings in place for Easter ... (Blackpool Gazette)

Easter Monday is set to be a washout as a torrential downpour is set for parts of the UK as motorists return home from their bank holiday break.

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Leicestershire villages compete in annual Easter Monday 'bottle ... (Bracknell News)

Two neighbouring villages in Leicestershire have competed against each other in an annual Easter sporting tradition known as “bottle kicking”.

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Notts County tickets – Easter Monday at Meadow Lane (MK Dons)

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Lancashire weather forecast: Flood warnings in place for Easter ... (Lancashire Post)

Easter Monday is set to be a washout as a torrential downpour is set for parts of the UK as motorists return home from their bank holiday break.

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Leicestershire villages compete in annual Easter Monday 'bottle ... (shropshirestar.com)

Two neighbouring villages in Leicestershire have competed against each other in an annual Easter sporting tradition known as “bottle kicking”.

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Leicestershire villages compete in annual Easter Monday `bottle... (Daily Mail)

The sporting tradition known as 'bottle kicking' takes place between Hallaton and Medbourne as participants compete to bring a wooden barrel of beer across ...

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Flood warnings in place across parts of England on Easter Monday (Manchester Evening News)

Forecasters expect heavy rain across the south of England on Easter Monday, with the risk of hail and thunder.

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Villagers in Leicestershire compete in annual Easter Monday 'bottle ... (Leicestershire Live)

The contest between Hallaton and Medbourne takes place every Easter Monday and participants compete to bring a wooden barrel of beer across a boundary ...

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Leicestershire villages compete in annual Easter Monday 'bottle ... (Bridgwater Mercury)

Two neighbouring villages in Leicestershire have competed against each other in an annual Easter sporting tradition known as “bottle kicking”.

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What is open on Easter Monday in Belgium? (The Brussels Times)

The day is an official bank holiday, and every year, shops, banks, post offices and other services are closed to the public. From banks to pharmacies: What is ...

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Easter Monday: Morning rain but dry and sunny afternoon (The Brussels Times)

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