‘Unusually dry’ August sees highs of 28C due on Sunday as heatwave continues
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Unusually dry’ August sees highs of 28C due on Sunday as heatwave continues

The Independent  

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UK braces for heavy rain and windy weather with possible snow in northern England
1 month, 4 weeks ago

UK braces for heavy rain and windy weather with possible snow in northern England

The Independent  

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Warmer weather headed for UK after Storm Ashley with some areas seeing temperatures of 17C
5 months, 1 week ago

Warmer weather headed for UK after Storm Ashley with some areas seeing temperatures of 17C

The Independent  

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Britain to enjoy 'summer's last hurrah' with highs of 26C before giving way to heavy rainfall at the weekend - as autumn gets into full swing
6 months, 1 week ago

Britain to enjoy 'summer's last hurrah' with highs of 26C before giving way to heavy rainfall at the weekend - as autumn gets into full swing

Daily Mail  

Britain is enjoying 'summer's last hurrah' with temperatures hitting 26C today before heavy rainfall is expected to drench parts of the country this weekend. And a temperature of 26C today would the first time such a high had been reached in the UK in nearly a fortnight since Aviemore in the Highlands hit 26.2C on September 7. Pedestrians cross Westminster …

UK to bask in 25C ‘Indian summer’ heat before warning of thunderstorms and heavy showers
6 months, 1 week ago

UK to bask in 25C ‘Indian summer’ heat before warning of thunderstorms and heavy showers

The Independent  

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Rain warnings for southern Britain, with final burst of summer for the North
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain warnings for southern Britain, with final burst of summer for the North

The Independent  

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Thunderstorms set to hit UK as Met Office gives verdict on ‘September heatwave’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Thunderstorms set to hit UK as Met Office gives verdict on ‘September heatwave’

The Independent  

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UK weather forecast: Summer ‘not over yet’ as Britain set for sunshine and highs of nearly 30C
7 months ago

UK weather forecast: Summer ‘not over yet’ as Britain set for sunshine and highs of nearly 30C

The Independent  

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What a difference a week makes! Grey skies over Bournemouth beach fail to attract crowds just seven days after sunseekers soaked up 34.8C heat - with heavy downpours and 60mph gusts on the way
7 months, 1 week ago

What a difference a week makes! Grey skies over Bournemouth beach fail to attract crowds just seven days after sunseekers soaked up 34.8C heat - with heavy downpours and 60mph gusts on the way

Daily Mail  

Beachgoers were faced with a dull, overcast day today in a stark contrast to the hottest day of the year seven days ago as Brits see the last of summer. Beachgoers were faced with a dull, overcast day today in a stark contrast to the hottest day of the year seven days ago as Brits see the last of summer …

UK set to be hit with heavy rainfall after Britons basked in mini-heatwave
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UK set to be hit with heavy rainfall after Britons basked in mini-heatwave

The Independent  

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When is the weather set to turn for the worse following UK’s hottest day of the year?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

When is the weather set to turn for the worse following UK’s hottest day of the year?

The Independent  

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It's officially the hottest day of the year! Temperatures hit 33.9C in Cambridge as sunseekers flock to beaches and parks in the South - while thunderstorms deluge northern England and Scotland with t
7 months, 2 weeks ago

It's officially the hottest day of the year! Temperatures hit 33.9C in Cambridge as sunseekers flock to beaches and parks in the South - while thunderstorms deluge northern England and Scotland with t

Daily Mail  

Britain enjoyed its hottest day in two years today as the country basked in a mini-heatwave with temperatures climbing to as high as 33.9C. Holly Mason and Hattie Chadwick, both 21, enjoy a day at Bournemouth beach in Dorset today Thousands of people flock to Bournemouth today to enjoy the hottest day of the year so far Swimmers dive into …

Come on, my sun! It's about to hit 33C as an intense spell of hot weather rolls across Britain
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Come on, my sun! It's about to hit 33C as an intense spell of hot weather rolls across Britain

Daily Mail  

Britain is set to swelter today and tomorrow as an intense spell of hot weather will lift temperatures as high as 33C. Pictured: Holidaymakers have been enjoying the sunshine at the beach in Bournemouth, Dorset, earlier this week Festival goers enjoy the sunshine during the Boardmasters festival at Watergate Bay on Friday in Newquay The Met Office is predicting a …

Summer sunshine ahead! Tropical Storm Debby to raise temperatures above 30C next week - but not before more downpours today and tomorrow
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Summer sunshine ahead! Tropical Storm Debby to raise temperatures above 30C next week - but not before more downpours today and tomorrow

Daily Mail  

Britons are set to enjoy a return to hot weather from this weekend with temperatures soaring above 30C thanks to the influence of Tropical Storm Debby in the US. The Met Office said an 'increasingly hot and humid air mass' will push across the UK's southern half this weekend following an unsettled week for many areas. The Met Office said …

Warm and settled spells of 27C highs will dominate southern England
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Warm and settled spells of 27C highs will dominate southern England

Daily Mail  

Britain will see a North-South split in the weather this week with southern areas set to enjoy sunshine and 27C highs but northern parts enduing heavy rain. The Met Office said temperatures would be warm this week with highs of at least 24C every day in the South, but it will be slightly below heatwave criteria. The Met Office issued …

Flood alerts issued in England as rain sweeps across UK marking end to heatwave
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Flood alerts issued in England as rain sweeps across UK marking end to heatwave

The Independent  

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Hottest day of year expected as heatwave spreads amid thunderstorms warning
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Hottest day of year expected as heatwave spreads amid thunderstorms warning

The Independent  

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Brits bask in temperatures of 32C in hottest day of the year so far as Met Office issues official heatwave warning - but storms are on the way within hours
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Brits bask in temperatures of 32C in hottest day of the year so far as Met Office issues official heatwave warning - but storms are on the way within hours

Daily Mail  

After weeks of unseasonably soggy weather, Britain basked in the hottest day of the year yesterday – and didn't we just revel in it. Pictured: West Bay in Dorset on Tuesday At West Bay beach in Dorset on Tuesday, sun-seekers splashed into the summer holidays as they donned their best bathing suits for a day by the sea Children and …

Don't rain on our heatwave! Thunderstorm warning issued and up to two inches of rain to drench South East England within hours as temperatures soar above 30C
8 months ago

Don't rain on our heatwave! Thunderstorm warning issued and up to two inches of rain to drench South East England within hours as temperatures soar above 30C

Daily Mail  

Thunderstorms will strike Britain from tomorrow amid 'danger to life' warnings over flooding after the hottest day of the year so far today as temperatures hit 32C. A sunbather enjoys the hot weather at St James's Park in London this afternoon People sailing on Bristol Harbour today as the heatwave continues in the UK People enjoy the warm weather on …

UK weather set to be more hot and more wet, Met office reveals
8 months ago

UK weather set to be more hot and more wet, Met office reveals

The Independent  

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How long will the UK heatwave last? Temperatures to hit 27C, but more wet weather on the way
8 months ago

How long will the UK heatwave last? Temperatures to hit 27C, but more wet weather on the way

The Independent  

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UK temperatures: Highs of 27C forecast as weather set to improve for summer holidays
8 months, 1 week ago

UK temperatures: Highs of 27C forecast as weather set to improve for summer holidays

The Independent  

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Heatwave likely as UK set to bask in highest temperatures of the year, says Met Office
9 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave likely as UK set to bask in highest temperatures of the year, says Met Office

The Independent  

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Summer may finally be on the way as Met Office says temperatures could reach 25C this week
9 months, 1 week ago

Summer may finally be on the way as Met Office says temperatures could reach 25C this week

The Independent  

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Why is the weather so bad - and when will UK weather get warmer?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Why is the weather so bad - and when will UK weather get warmer?

The Independent  

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Thundery showers to hit parts of UK amid wet start to summer
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Thundery showers to hit parts of UK amid wet start to summer

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When it will get warmer in the UK? Met Office forecasts 25C highs after bank holiday washout
10 months, 3 weeks ago

When it will get warmer in the UK? Met Office forecasts 25C highs after bank holiday washout

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Temperatures to soar above average for April after Easter weekend washout
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Temperatures to soar above average for April after Easter weekend washout

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Further storm warnings as temperatures tipped to hit 33C on hottest day of 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Further storm warnings as temperatures tipped to hit 33C on hottest day of 2023

The Independent  

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Hot weather to continue as temperature approaches 32C in London
1 year, 6 months ago

Hot weather to continue as temperature approaches 32C in London

The Independent  

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Parts of UK already in heatwave as hottest day of year could be on way
1 year, 6 months ago

Parts of UK already in heatwave as hottest day of year could be on way

The Independent  

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UK weather mapped: Heatwave in your area as Indian Summer sees temperatures soar to 31C
1 year, 6 months ago

UK weather mapped: Heatwave in your area as Indian Summer sees temperatures soar to 31C

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UK expected to enjoy final blast of summer next week
1 year, 6 months ago

UK expected to enjoy final blast of summer next week

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August weather forecast: Heavy rain, thunder and strong winds with ‘no signals’ for heatwave
1 year, 7 months ago

August weather forecast: Heavy rain, thunder and strong winds with ‘no signals’ for heatwave

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Britons to enjoy warm weather next month after miserable start to August
1 year, 8 months ago

Britons to enjoy warm weather next month after miserable start to August

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When will the UK heatwave end? Met Office gives fresh update
1 year, 9 months ago

When will the UK heatwave end? Met Office gives fresh update

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Warm weather not going anywhere as dry conditions forecast throughout the week
1 year, 9 months ago

Warm weather not going anywhere as dry conditions forecast throughout the week

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More thunderstorms and 30C temperatures forecast after hottest day of the year
1 year, 9 months ago

More thunderstorms and 30C temperatures forecast after hottest day of the year

The Independent  

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‘Thundery showers’ in some places then ‘plenty of sunny spells’ predicted over the weekend
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Thundery showers’ in some places then ‘plenty of sunny spells’ predicted over the weekend

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UK heatwave 2023: Health warning escalated as heat wave set to make UK hotter than Spain
1 year, 9 months ago

UK heatwave 2023: Health warning escalated as heat wave set to make UK hotter than Spain

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Is there a heatwave coming to the UK? ‘Hottest day of the year’ expected as Britain braces for ‘African plume’
1 year, 10 months ago

Is there a heatwave coming to the UK? ‘Hottest day of the year’ expected as Britain braces for ‘African plume’

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Summer just won't leave south-east Queensland behind as low-intensity heatwave rolls in
2 years ago

Summer just won't leave south-east Queensland behind as low-intensity heatwave rolls in

ABC  

Parts of south-east Queensland and the northern New South Wales coast are expected to experience a low-severity heatwave this week, with temperatures forecast to peak on Wednesday. Key points: Temperatures around the mid-30s are expected in south-east Queensland and along the northern NSW coast The average March temperature in Brisbane is about 28C The BOM forecasts the heat will begin …

Britain: Several parts of nation officially declared as drought-hit amid heatwave
2 years, 7 months ago

Britain: Several parts of nation officially declared as drought-hit amid heatwave

India TV News  

Britain weather: Amid prolonged heatwave conditions, large parts of England were on Friday officially declared as being drought-hit, which means restrictions will be placed on domestic and commercial water use for residents in those areas. The National Drought Group made up of senior decision-makers from the Environment Agency, government, water companies and key representative groups met earlier on Friday before …

UK heatwave: Forecast in your area as sweltering temperatures could reach 36C
2 years, 7 months ago

UK heatwave: Forecast in your area as sweltering temperatures could reach 36C

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Much of UK to see heatwave conditions as hot and dry weather continues
2 years, 7 months ago

Much of UK to see heatwave conditions as hot and dry weather continues

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Heatwave: Drought and searing temperatures expected in Europe and UK
2 years, 7 months ago

Heatwave: Drought and searing temperatures expected in Europe and UK

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Heatwave: July 2022 is driest in England since 1911
2 years, 8 months ago

Heatwave: July 2022 is driest in England since 1911

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UK’s record-breaking heatwave was most intense and widespread
2 years, 8 months ago

UK’s record-breaking heatwave was most intense and widespread

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In Pictures: UK tries to keep cool in heatwave as temperatures soar
2 years, 8 months ago

In Pictures: UK tries to keep cool in heatwave as temperatures soar

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In Pictures: Britons head to coast to cool off as temperatures soar
2 years, 8 months ago

In Pictures: Britons head to coast to cool off as temperatures soar

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