UK heatwave: Wales’ hottest temperature record broken twice in one day after reaching 37.1C
2 years, 8 months ago

UK heatwave: Wales’ hottest temperature record broken twice in one day after reaching 37.1C

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Temperature records were broken twice in one day in Wales on Monday, after temperatures spikes at 37.1C in Flintshire surpassing a record set just hours earlier. The Met Office said on Monday that temperatures had reached 35.3C in Gogerddan, near Aberystwyth in west Wales, exceeding the previous record set in August 1990 by just point one of a degree. The Met Office had previously warned that the UK’s highest temperature record could be surpassed twice in the next two days, but shortly before 5 pm on Monday only Wales had set temperature records. The Met Office had earlier forecast that there was a 95 per cent chance highest daily maxium temperature records would be broken in Wales and England.

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Britain's topsy-turvy weather continues! Warmest January 14 ever recorded... just days after UK's coldest January night in 15 years
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain's topsy-turvy weather continues! Warmest January 14 ever recorded... just days after UK's coldest January night in 15 years

Daily Mail  

Just three days earlier, the UK had been shivering through its coldest January night in 15 years as temperatures plummeted under a blanket of heavy snow. But a remarkable turnaround in conditions has now seen a new date record set for the UK's highest temperature on January 14 since records began. TODAY: A fiery pink sunrise over the cliffs at …

Britain suffers new coldest January night for 15 years as temperature plunges to -19C and weather is so cold wild swimmers have to break the ice for a dip
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Britain suffers new coldest January night for 15 years as temperature plunges to -19C and weather is so cold wild swimmers have to break the ice for a dip

Daily Mail  

Britain suffered it's coldest January night in 15 years with weather warnings being extended across the nation. It is the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010 when temperatures dropped below -15C several times at locations across the UK including -22.3C on January 8 in Altnaharra. Met Office data goes back to 1961 Swimmers break the ice during an early morning …

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, 3 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 …

Hottest day of year expected as heatwave spreads amid thunderstorms warning
8 months ago

Hottest day of year expected as heatwave spreads amid thunderstorms warning

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Met Office said “many more locations” would meet its heatwave criteria following Wednesday’s …

UK sees seventh consecutive day of 30C heat in September
1 year, 6 months ago

UK sees seventh consecutive day of 30C heat in September

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Heatwave set to break record for most consecutive September days over 30C
1 year, 6 months ago

Heatwave set to break record for most consecutive September days over 30C

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The heatwave is about to break the record for the …

Met Office says Britain could bake under longest September heatwave EVER as temperatures set to top 30C for entire week - with today's high of 32C set to be hottest day of the year so far
1 year, 6 months ago

Met Office says Britain could bake under longest September heatwave EVER as temperatures set to top 30C for entire week - with today's high of 32C set to be hottest day of the year so far

Daily Mail  

The Met Office has warned the Britain could bake under the longest September heatwave on record, with temperatures set to top 30C for an entire week. Amber Lucy and Daisy Barden enjoy the hottest day of the year on Brighton beach today A packed Brighton beach in East Sussex this afternoon as temperatures soar across England Louise Hutchinson, 25, and …

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

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Parts of the UK have hit heatwave criteria for the …

Will the UK see a 40C heatwave again this summer?
1 year, 8 months ago

Will the UK see a 40C heatwave again this summer?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Met Office’s climate extremes principal fellow and chief …

Earth sets its hottest day record for third time in a week
1 year, 8 months ago

Earth sets its hottest day record for third time in a week

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Earth’s average temperature set a new unofficial record high on Thursday for the third time …

The UK had the hottest June since records began in 1884, with climate change a factor
1 year, 9 months ago

The UK had the hottest June since records began in 1884, with climate change a factor

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K. sweltered through its hottest June since records began in 1884, the country’s weather agency said Monday, adding that human-induced climate change means such unusual heat will become more frequent in the next few decades. “Alongside natural variability, the background warming of the Earth’s atmosphere due to human-induced climate change has driven up the possibility of reaching …

June was hottest ever recorded in UK, Met Office confirms
1 year, 9 months ago

June was hottest ever recorded in UK, Met Office confirms

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This soaring heat meant last month was the hottest …

UK saw hottest June on record in 2023: Weather office
1 year, 9 months ago

UK saw hottest June on record in 2023: Weather office

India Today  

The UK this year has seen its hottest June on record, both in terms of mean temperature and the average maximum temperature, the British Meteorological Office said Monday. "The average mean temperature of 15.8 degrees Celsius for June 2023 in the UK is the highest in a series since 1884," the Met Office said in a statement. "It's officially the …

Temperature records broken across NSW due to consecutive cold fronts, according to BOM
1 year, 9 months ago

Temperature records broken across NSW due to consecutive cold fronts, according to BOM

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed several towns have set temperature records after a freezing morning across the country's south-east. Key points: Several locations across NSW set low temperature records this morning A meteorologist says it is due to a series of small cold fronts Cloud cover prevented other parts of the country from getting so cold One location experienced …

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Met Office fire severity index showed the heatwave …

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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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Warm temperatures are forecast to remain across the UK for …

Temperature hits 30C in UK for first time this year
1 year, 9 months ago

Temperature hits 30C in UK for first time this year

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Temperatures in the UK have reached 30C for the first …

Summer 2022 saw Britain's deadliest EVER heatwave
2 years, 5 months ago

Summer 2022 saw Britain's deadliest EVER heatwave

Daily Mail  

Thousands more people died than expected this summer as a result of Britain’s baking Saharan temperatures, official figures show. The graph shows the number of daily deaths between June and August 2022, the five-year average of daily deaths and heatwave periods The graphic from the ONS shows the proportion of daily excess deaths among the over-70s and under-70s in England …

Heatwave: England has had its joint hottest summer on record, Met Office says
2 years, 7 months ago

Heatwave: England has had its joint hottest summer on record, Met Office says

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England has had its joint hottest summer since records began in 1884, according to the …

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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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The Met Office has issued a four-day extreme heat warning The amber warning spans down …

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

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Outside the hottest areas, much of England and Wales and south-east Scotland could see …

'Too Hot to Handle': Estimated to Have Killed 1,000 Brits, UK's 40°C Heatwave Forcing NRIs to Visit India
2 years, 8 months ago

'Too Hot to Handle': Estimated to Have Killed 1,000 Brits, UK's 40°C Heatwave Forcing NRIs to Visit India

News 18  

‘How to beat the heat?’, ‘15 hacks to stay cool this summer without AC’ — Many UK citizens took to Google for answers and tips to beat the killer heatwave that has caused the temperature to rise to 40 degrees Celsius. Though UK residents have experienced mild summers of 20-23 degree Celsius, this year’s heat has proved quite unbearable for …

Study: Climate change made UK heat wave hotter, more likely
2 years, 8 months ago

Study: Climate change made UK heat wave hotter, more likely

Associated Press  

Human-caused climate change made last week’s deadly heat wave in England and Wales at least 10 times more likely and added a few degrees to how brutally hot it got, a study said. They said Thursday that temperatures were 2 to 4 degrees Celsius warmer in the heat wave than they would have been without climate change, depending on which …

UK’s new temperature record of 40.3C confirmed by Met Office
2 years, 8 months ago

UK’s new temperature record of 40.3C confirmed by Met Office

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Verification of these records has confirmed the extreme heat that we experienced last week …

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

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The heatwave was the UK’s most intense and widespread – …

Europe Heatwave: Over 1,000 Killed In Spain As Day Temperature Touches 40 Degrees Celsius
2 years, 8 months ago

Europe Heatwave: Over 1,000 Killed In Spain As Day Temperature Touches 40 Degrees Celsius

ABP News  

With heatwave conditions aggravating in Europe, Spain’s health ministry reported 1,047 deaths this year as temperatures soared to touch 40 degrees celsius in many parts of the country over the past 10 days, reported news agency ANI. The maximum temperature has surpassed record levels in several countries including UK that recorded over 40 degrees celsius. The mercury was way above …

Temperature rose above 35C on Scotland’s hottest day
2 years, 8 months ago

Temperature rose above 35C on Scotland’s hottest day

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Temperatures on Scotland’s hottest day on record climbed above 35C, …

Climate scientists concerned as UK temperature soars to record 40 degrees Celsius
2 years, 8 months ago

Climate scientists concerned as UK temperature soars to record 40 degrees Celsius

India Today  

The UK has had one of its hottest days on record, with the heat soaring above 40 degrees Celsius for the first time ever on Tuesday. Prof Peter Stott, at the Met Office, said that he is shocked that the UK has recorded more than 40.2 degrees Celsius this year, smashing the previous record set in 2019. Peter Stott’s research …

Europe's heatwave leaves some Londoners wondering if climate change could make this ancient city unbearable in the future
2 years, 8 months ago

Europe's heatwave leaves some Londoners wondering if climate change could make this ancient city unbearable in the future

ABC  

The UK has experienced scorching heat like it never has before, and it is causing all sorts of problems in a country built for cool, drizzly weather. The unprecedented summer temperatures in the UK are compounded by infrastructure that just "isn't set up for this kind of heat," Dr Thompson said. "I've been to Australia and you're much more adapted …

Britain records its hottest day ever as temperatures exceed 40°C; spate of fires across London
2 years, 8 months ago

Britain records its hottest day ever as temperatures exceed 40°C; spate of fires across London

India TV News  

Britain records its hottest day ever as temperatures exceed 40°C; spate of fires across London Britain heatwave: While there were those who decided to use the day as an excuse to take off from work and head to the beach for a cooling swim, the majority decided to stay indoors and out of the scorching sun. Highlights UK hits hottest …

Fires still burning across UK after temperatures hit 40C on hottest ever day
2 years, 8 months ago

Fires still burning across UK after temperatures hit 40C on hottest ever day

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A new record for the hottest day ever seen, of 40.3C, was recorded in …

UK breaks record for highest temperature as Europe sizzles
2 years, 8 months ago

UK breaks record for highest temperature as Europe sizzles

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered Tuesday amid a heat wave that has seared swaths of Europe, as the U.K.'s national weather forecaster said such highs are now a fact of life in a country ill-prepared for such extremes. As the nation watched with a combination of horror and fascination, Met Office chief scientist Stephen …

UK temperature tops 40C for first time ever breaking record three times in one day
2 years, 8 months ago

UK temperature tops 40C for first time ever breaking record three times in one day

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Temperature records were broken three times in one day in the UK on Tuesday, after …

UK sees one of the hottest days ever with forecasters warning of worse to come
2 years, 8 months ago

UK sees one of the hottest days ever with forecasters warning of worse to come

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK has experienced one of its hottest ever days, …

UK temperature hits 40C for first time on record
2 years, 8 months ago

UK temperature hits 40C for first time on record

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Temperatures have reached 40C for the first time on record …

LIVE: UK records ‘highest ever’ temperature as heatwave scorches country
2 years, 8 months ago

LIVE: UK records ‘highest ever’ temperature as heatwave scorches country

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Hottest night on record for UK as temperatures set to rise to 41C on Tuesday
2 years, 8 months ago

Hottest night on record for UK as temperatures set to rise to 41C on Tuesday

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Temperatures didn’t fall below 25C in places, exceeding the previous highest daily minimum record …

‘Britain is melting’: The U.K. records its hottest day ever as a heat wave scorches Europe
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Britain is melting’: The U.K. records its hottest day ever as a heat wave scorches Europe

LA Times  

A person wets her hair in a fountain in London’s Trafalgar Square on Tuesday, which saw record-setting high temperatures in Britain. As the Sun tabloid declared on its front page: “Britain is melting.” The heat wave’s culprit: increasing temperatures from climate change coupled with hot air being pumped north from Africa. The agency issued its first-ever “red alert” this week …

The U.K. breaks its record for highest temperature as the heat builds
2 years, 8 months ago

The U.K. breaks its record for highest temperature as the heat builds

NPR  

The U.K. breaks its record for highest temperature as the heat builds Enlarge this image toggle caption Aaron Chown/PA via AP Aaron Chown/PA via AP LONDON — Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered Tuesday amid a heat wave that has seized swaths of Europe — and the national weather forecaster predicted it would get hotter still in …

UK to see hottest day on record with melting 40C temperatures predicted
2 years, 8 months ago

UK to see hottest day on record with melting 40C temperatures predicted

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We then have a pretty unprecedented day tomorrow, the temperature will be very hot …

Scottish temperatures soar above 30C in heatwave
2 years, 8 months ago

Scottish temperatures soar above 30C in heatwave

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning of “extreme heat” in eastern, …

Millions swelter as UK endures its 1st extreme heat warning
2 years, 8 months ago

Millions swelter as UK endures its 1st extreme heat warning

Associated Press  

LONDON — Millions of people in Britain stayed home or sought shade Monday during the country’s first-ever extreme heat warning, as the hot, dry weather that has scorched mainland Europe for the past week moved north, buckling rail lines and forcing two airports to close their runways. The red heat alert covers a big chunk of England and is to …

Ireland records hottest temperature in more than a century at 33C
2 years, 8 months ago

Ireland records hottest temperature in more than a century at 33C

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It said: “Phoenix Park has broken the highest 21st temperature record with 33C which …

More wildfires in 48 hours than in all of last July
2 years, 8 months ago

More wildfires in 48 hours than in all of last July

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In the last 48 hours England and Wales have recorded at least two dozen wildfires, …

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

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK is facing travel disruption, closed schools and health …

Where are the hottest places in the UK today?
2 years, 8 months ago

Where are the hottest places in the UK today?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The rise in temperatures has forced the UK Health Security Agency to issue a level 4 heat-health alert - …

Meltdown Monday: Epic heatwave stuns UK, here's how it is making headlines
2 years, 8 months ago

Meltdown Monday: Epic heatwave stuns UK, here's how it is making headlines

India Today  

The front pages of newspapers in Britain were dominated by heatwave warnings on Monday as the weather forecaster issued its first-ever red “extreme heat” warning for parts of England on Monday and Tuesday. Guardian front page, Monday 18 July 2022: Red alert: 'ferocious' heatwave set to send temperatures beyond 40C pic.twitter.com/9BZ2H8shWb — The Guardian July 17, 2022 The Mirror “Blowtorch …

UK witnesses its first ever 'extreme heatwave' as weather office warns of 'serious illness, death risks'
2 years, 8 months ago

UK witnesses its first ever 'extreme heatwave' as weather office warns of 'serious illness, death risks'

India TV News  

Highlights Britain's 1st-ever extreme heat warning is in effect for large parts of England amid hot weather The “red” alert will last throughout Monday and Tuesday when temperatures may reach 40 C Climate experts warn that global warming has increased the frequency of extreme weather events Britain's first-ever extreme heat warning is in effect for large parts of England as …

Climate change means UK’s heat record could be broken - less than three years after it was set
2 years, 8 months ago

Climate change means UK’s heat record could be broken - less than three years after it was set

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery A group of boys paddle in the fountain at Trafalgar Square to cool off during …

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