Heatwave: England has had its joint hottest summer on record, Met Office says
2 years, 6 months ago

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

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 England has had its joint hottest summer since records began in 1884, according to the Met Office. Four of the five warmest summers on record for England have all occurred since 2003 as the climate crisis increases average global temperatures. “For many, this summer’s record-breaking heat in July – when temperatures reached 40.3°C at Coningsby in Lincolnshire – will be the season’s most memorable aspect,” said Mark McCarthy of the National Climate Information Centre. “However, for England to achieve its joint warmest summer takes more than extreme heat over a couple of days, so we shouldn’t forget that we experienced some persistently warm and hot spells through June and August too.” Experiment illustrates how droughts impact surface water run-off This year started warm, with the warmest New Year’s day on record.

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This January has been the fifth sunniest on record, the Met Office says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

This January has been the fifth sunniest on record, the Met Office says

The Independent  

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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, 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 …

2024 was Britain's fourth hottest year on RECORD: Average UK temperature was 0.64°C above average - and scientists say climate change is to blame
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 was Britain's fourth hottest year on RECORD: Average UK temperature was 0.64°C above average - and scientists say climate change is to blame

Daily Mail  

With Britain in the midst of an arctic blast, it might be tricky to believe. 'With 2024 joining the top ten warmest years for the UK's annual temperature series, once again this is a clear illustration that our climate is changing, right now, and we continue to head up this warming curve,' said Met Office Senior Scientist, Mike Kendon. But …

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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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
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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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 …

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 …

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

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Why is the UK still so cold late April - and when will it get warmer?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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2023 was second warmest year on record for UK, says Met...
1 year, 2 months ago

2023 was second warmest year on record for UK, says Met...

Daily Mail  

The Met Office has revealed 2023 was the second warmest year in the UK since records began in 1884. The Met Office says last year was the second warmest since records began Met Office senior scientist Mike Kendon said: 'The observations of the UK climate are clear. Climate change is influencing UK temperature records over the long term, with 2023 …

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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Last month was Britain's joint hottest September EVER, Met Office reveal - as forecasters predict UK will bask in sunshine with 'unusually warm' 77F set to hit in first week of October
1 year, 5 months ago

Last month was Britain's joint hottest September EVER, Met Office reveal - as forecasters predict UK will bask in sunshine with 'unusually warm' 77F set to hit in first week of October

Daily Mail  

Last month was provisionally Britain's joint warmest September on record, the Met Office revealed today. Met Office Scientific Manager Mark McCarthy said: 'This September's temperature records are heavily driven by how significantly warm the first half of the month was. Swimmers and sunbathers enjoy the hot sunshine at Brighton in September 2023 Commuters riding on the Tube in the hot …

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 …

UK’s hottest day of the year likely to be on Saturday, Met Office says
1 year, 6 months ago

UK’s hottest day of the year likely to be on Saturday, Met Office says

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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

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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

The Independent  

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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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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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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  

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Met Office gives update on when hotter UK weather will return
1 year, 8 months ago

Met Office gives update on when hotter UK weather will return

The Independent  

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The UK had the hottest June since records began in 1884, with climate change a factor
1 year, 8 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, 8 months ago

June was hottest ever recorded in UK, Met Office confirms

The Independent  

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UK saw hottest June on record in 2023: Weather office
1 year, 8 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 …

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  

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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

The Independent  

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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’

The Independent  

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Britain, France, Spain had their hottest years ever in 2022 as Europe’s climate changes
2 years, 2 months ago

Britain, France, Spain had their hottest years ever in 2022 as Europe’s climate changes

LA Times  

People sit on the sun-parched grass in Greenwich Park in London in July. Britain had its hottest year on record in 2022, official figures show, the latest evidence that climate change is transforming Europe’s weather. The U.K.’s Met Office weather agency said Thursday that the provisional annual average temperature in the country was 50 degrees, the highest since comparable data …

UK saw hottest-ever year in 2022 as Europe’s climate warms
2 years, 2 months ago

UK saw hottest-ever year in 2022 as Europe’s climate warms

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain had its warmest year on record in 2022, official figures showed Thursday, the latest evidence that climate change is transforming Europe’s weather. The Met Office weather agency said the provisional annual average temperature in the U.K. was 10.03 degrees Celsius, the highest since comparable records began in 1884. France’s average temperature was above 14 Celsius in 2022, …

UK saw hottest-ever year in 2022 as Europe's climate warms
2 years, 2 months ago

UK saw hottest-ever year in 2022 as Europe's climate warms

The Independent  

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UK on track for warmest year ever after mild autumn
2 years, 3 months ago

UK on track for warmest year ever after mild autumn

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First 10 months of 2022 make it warmest year on record so far, says Met Office
2 years, 4 months ago

First 10 months of 2022 make it warmest year on record so far, says Met Office

The Independent  

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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 …

UK’s record-breaking heatwave will be average summer by 2035, Met Office says
2 years, 6 months ago

UK’s record-breaking heatwave will be average summer by 2035, Met Office says

The Independent  

The record-breaking heatwave experienced across Europe this summer will be considered “average” by 2035, even if countries meet climate commitments agreed under the 2015 Paris Agreement, a new study warns. Sir David King, chair of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group, said: “The science is clear that extreme weather currently faced across the world is at least in large part a …

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

The Independent  

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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

The Independent  

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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

The Independent  

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Heatwave: England records driest July since 1935
2 years, 7 months ago

Heatwave: England records driest July since 1935

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 This July was the driest July for England since 1935, and the driest July on …

'Too Hot to Handle': Estimated to Have Killed 1,000 Brits, UK's 40°C Heatwave Forcing NRIs to Visit India
2 years, 7 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 …

Climate crisis made UK heatwave at least ten times more likely, scientists say
2 years, 7 months ago

Climate crisis made UK heatwave at least ten times more likely, scientists say

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Study: Climate change made UK heat wave hotter, more likely
2 years, 7 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 …

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

Heatwave: July 2022 is driest in England since 1911

The Independent  

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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

The Independent  

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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  

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