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 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 Bridge in the warm autumn sunshine yesterday afternoon People enjoy the weather by the River Thames in London yesterday as temperature rise The conditions are in stark condition to less than a week ago when parts of the country were experiencing sub-zero weather. However, a high of 26C today would still be well off the UK date record for September 19 - set in 1926 when Camden Square in London hit 32.2C.

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UK to finally bask in sunny days this week as Corfu-like temperatures of 21C to arrive after today's Equilux
1 week ago

UK to finally bask in sunny days this week as Corfu-like temperatures of 21C to arrive after today's Equilux

Daily Mail  

It's time to ditch your winter coat as parts of the UK are expected to be hotter than Ibiza and Corfu this week. The Equinox on Thursday marks the beginning of astronomical Spring and temperatures could reach 21C in the South of England. These temperatures are eight degrees hotter than average for this time of year and estimated to be …

UK weather map reveals where in Britain will be warmer than Corfu this week - with parts of the country likely to soak in 20C rays
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1 week, 1 day ago

UK weather map reveals where in Britain will be warmer than Corfu this week - with parts of the country likely to soak in 20C rays

Daily Mail  

Parts of England are set to be hotter than Corfu as the country welcomes the start of spring and warmer days. The Met Office is predicting that the mercury will rise to a whopping 20C on Thursday - the spring equinox which marks the start of the season - in parts of the south of England. Parts of England are …

South of England set for week of sunshine as Scotland faces snow and high winds
3 weeks, 5 days ago

South of England set for week of sunshine as Scotland faces snow and high winds

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. Jonathan Vautrey, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “In the weekend and the …

Mapped: Where temperatures will plunge to -6C as cold snap sweeps Britain
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mapped: Where temperatures will plunge to -6C as cold snap sweeps Britain

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. Met Office spokesperson Stephen Dixon told The Independent that while daytime temperatures would stick …

Weather map reveals where temperatures will plummet as -7C Scandinavian chill grips Britain
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Weather map reveals where temperatures will plummet as -7C Scandinavian chill grips Britain

Daily Mail  

Britain faces another cold and grey week with -7C lows and hill snow as a Scandinavian high pressure system brings chilly winds. Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said areas with the clearest skies could again see temperatures fall to -5C or - 6C overnight into this morning. A plough clears snow from a road near Nenthead in Northumberland this morning …

Britain's topsy-turvy weather continues! Warmest January 14 ever recorded... just days after UK's coldest January night in 15 years
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

UK records coldest January night in 15 years as temperatures plummet to -18.7C
2 months, 1 week ago

UK records coldest January night in 15 years as temperatures plummet to -18.7C

The Independent  

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Britain braces for coldest night of the winter
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain braces for coldest night of the winter

Daily Mail  

Frozen Brits are bracing for the coldest night of the winter so far with temperatures due to drop well below zero. Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen, said, 'Another very cold night is expected tonight with temperatures dipping as low as -16°C where we have lying snow in Scotland and northern England. Large parts of the UK were issued yellow warnings for …

Mapped: Where snow could hit UK on New Year’s Day as temperatures drop to -1C
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mapped: Where snow could hit UK on New Year’s Day as temperatures drop to -1C

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 snow and ice could cause “travel disruption and difficult driving conditions” across northern …

Sub-zero temperatures freeze the UK as London falls to 1C
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sub-zero temperatures freeze the UK as London falls to 1C

Daily Mail  

Much of Britain woke up to frost this morning with sub-zero temperatures across England and yellow warnings for ice and 75mph winds in Scotland. The Met Office issued a yellow warning for ice across most of Scotland until 10am today amid concerns over 'injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces', after a band of rain and snow moved east …

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

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

The Independent  

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Feeling cold, cold, cold! This summer was Britain's coolest in 9 YEARS, Met Office confirms
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Feeling cold, cold, cold! This summer was Britain's coolest in 9 YEARS, Met Office confirms

Daily Mail  

If you've found yourself reaching for your jumpers more than your T-shirts this summer, you're not alone. 'I don't think it will surprise anyone that this summer has been cooler than average for the UK,' Met Office Scientist Emily Carlisle explained. The Met Office has confirmed that this summer was the coldest in Britain since 2015 Summer 2024: The coldest …

UK weather forecast: Summer ‘not over yet’ as Britain set for sunshine and highs of nearly 30C
6 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

When is the weather set to turn for the worse following UK’s hottest day of the year?
7 months, 1 week ago

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

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 heat primarily will be confined to the far …

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, 1 week 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Hottest day of year expected as heatwave spreads amid thunderstorms warning
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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, 3 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 …

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 ago

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

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. Read our privacy policy Soaring temperatures are set to …

England will be scorching for Euros final as temperatures hit 24C
8 months, 1 week ago

England will be scorching for Euros final as temperatures hit 24C

Daily Mail  

Millions of football fans in England can look forward to sunshine and 24C highs on Sunday evening as they watch the team play Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said Sunday evening will then 'feel quite warm in the sunshine', adding that 'any showers that are around should fade away'. So far this month, the …

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

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

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. Met Office meteorologist Dan Harris said: “We are expecting to see a steady uptick …

Spring 2024 warmest in the UK on record, Met Office says
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Spring 2024 warmest in the UK on record, Met Office says

The Independent  

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Why is the UK still so cold late April - and when will it get warmer?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is the UK still so cold late April - and when will it get warmer?

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. It’s certainly not unprecedented in any way.” Weather over …

Temperatures to soar above average for April after Easter weekend washout
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Temperatures to soar above average for April after Easter weekend washout

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. open image in gallery The warmer weather follows a …

Britain is hit by SNOW: First flurries fall as map shows where Scandinavian chill will bring Arctic blast this week with temperatures dropping to -8C
1 year, 3 months ago

Britain is hit by SNOW: First flurries fall as map shows where Scandinavian chill will bring Arctic blast this week with temperatures dropping to -8C

Daily Mail  

Parts of Britain were hit by the first snow of autumn today as a cold weather system from Scandinavia sweeps in and temperatures plunge to as low as -8C. This system could meet colder air and create rain over southern England and Wales which the Met Office said could turn to 'significant snowfall' over higher ground. The first snow of …

UK to be hotter than Greece as mini-heatwave brings 26C this weekend
1 year, 5 months ago

UK to be hotter than Greece as mini-heatwave brings 26C this weekend

The Independent  

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Chilly weekend start to be followed by warmer temperatures
1 year, 6 months ago

Chilly weekend start to be followed by warmer temperatures

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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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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  

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. Much of the UK will see high temperatures and sunny skies continue on Saturday, …

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

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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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Warmer and wetter than average summer for UK, says Met Office
1 year, 6 months ago

Warmer and wetter than average summer for UK, says Met Office

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Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK has been warmer and wetter than average this summer, …

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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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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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 …

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

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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. Heavy rain and hail fell on Saturday evening across the North West as an …

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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UK to be hotter than Athens on Easter Sunday as temperatures hit 18C
1 year, 11 months ago

UK to be hotter than Athens on Easter Sunday as temperatures hit 18C

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In Pictures: UK wakes to sunrises, snow and ice as temperatures plunge
2 years, 2 months ago

In Pictures: UK wakes to sunrises, snow and ice as temperatures plunge

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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. Overnight temperatures fell to as low as minus 9.8C in Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, as …

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 …

‘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

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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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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 – …

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

Temperature rose above 35C on Scotland’s hottest day

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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 on Scotland’s hottest day on record climbed above 35C, …

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

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