Rain and showers are forecast for Thursday with a fresh feel to the weather. Humidity increases on Friday as a warm airmass associated with the recent extreme heatwave in the USA makes it’s way across the Atlantic. Rain and showers will affect the north-west of the UK, but with more sunshine in eastern England, temperatures...
Even though the fresher feel on Monday might make you think that we’ve “had our summer”, the reality is that temperatures are now actually closer to the seasonal average – around 17C to 24C (63-75F). The blustery showers and sunny spells are also all very normal for a British summer. There may even be an...
Darren Bett Lead Weather Presenter PA Media Storm clouds gathered above Whitley Bay in North Tyneside on Saturday evening following high temperatures across the UK in recent days Wind and rain are drifting across the UK, bringing more mild temperatures following a wave of extreme heat, the Met Office said. It forecast Sunday would feel...
Reaction from day two where England finish strongly as they limit India with the bat. Read full article at source...
Fossil Free Football say: “Particular concern is for the fixtures in the no-shade stadium in Charlotte where a heat index of 38C (Real Madrid v Pachuca) and 41C (Benfica v Bayern) is forecast for the next two matches. “This underlines the dangers facing players and fans at this tournament and in 2026. Fifa have done...
Accurate weather forecasts are not just vital for planning our daily lives but knowing about upcoming severe weather can help us to change our behaviour, save lives and mitigate damage to property. It is impossible to assess the full economic value of weather forecasts globally, but the numbers are huge. According to NOAA (National Oceanic...
The public are being urged to be mindful of wildfires in the hot weather. Devon and Somerset Fire Service said people could prevent the risk of a wildfire by not having campfires or barbecues in the countryside and to discard cigarettes carefully. It said it wanted to keep the public and countryside safe from the...
By the end of this week temperatures will rise to well above the June average, forecast to hit 28C in nearby Pilton, Somerset. It will feel warm at night too with temperatures not dropping below the mid-teens. However, by the middle of next week – just in time for the start of the festival –...
The warm weather will be concentrated across East Anglia and south-east England on Monday and Tuesday before spreading across the Midlands, east Wales and north England by the weekend. On Monday we’re likely to reach 26C, by Wednesday the heat becomes much more widespread with highs of 28C and by the weekend the hot spots...
The first yellow heat-health alerts have been issued for 2025 while the Met Office is also warning of thunderstorms which will bring frequent lightning, gusty winds, hail and torrential downpours. Some communities could be hit with more than half a month’s worth of rain in the space of a few hours, with some flash flooding...
There is no standout lead story across the fronts of Wednesday’s papers. But a handful touch on small boat crossings. “Now it’s good weather to blame for boat surge!” is the headline in the Daily Express. A photo of the “major new search for missing Maddie” appears on the front, as police resume their hunt...
Tom Edgington and Rob England BBC Verify BBC Good weather and the willingness of people smugglers to cram more people onto small boats have been highlighted by the government as factors driving the level of migrant Channel crossings. The Home Office has released figures showing that the number of “red days” – when conditions are...
The reason for the change in weather is down to the jet stream – a fast wind high in the atmosphere – shifting position and alternating the pressure pattern in the UK. Settled weather associated with high pressure has been replaced by areas of low pressure – unsettled weather – moving in from the Atlantic....
Low reservoir levels and reduced river flows have become commonplace across the UK due to a spring deficient in rain. Many water companies will be hoping for a wet summer to redress the balance and help avoid the need to introduce restrictions to water usage in the months ahead. However, the seasonal forecasts are a...
Not all parts of the country will experience the warmth this weekend as high pressure will only influence conditions across parts of England and Wales. Meanwhile, low pressure systems will continue further north – bringing showers or longer spells of rain to northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland over the next few days, with maybe...