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Met Office warns of severe marine heatwaves across Northwest European seas

Met Office warns of severe marine heatwaves across Northwest European seas

Surface waters in the Northwest European seas are experiencing marine heatwave conditions ranging from strong to severe. Meanwhile, the UK expects warmer weather as high pressure brings dry conditions and a risk of thunderstorms.

Weather ·6 Jul 2026, 09:05 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Spain and Greece as authorities warn of toxic smoke

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Spain and Greece as authorities warn of toxic smoke

Emergency crews are battling significant wildfires in Greece, Portugal, and Spain. Teams are working to contain spreading flames amidst strong winds.

World ·5 Jul 2026, 21:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump delivers 250th anniversary address following weather delays

Trump delivers 250th anniversary address following weather delays

President Donald Trump delivered his 250th anniversary address on the National Mall following a day of weather-driven disruptions and evacuations.

Weather ·5 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office reports record global warming and rising greenhouse gas levels

Met Office reports record global warming and rising greenhouse gas levels

New Met Office data indicates that UK temperatures are rising by 0.25C per decade and winter rainfall has increased. These shifts are impacting infrastructure and environmental resilience.

Weather ·5 Jul 2026, 02:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Europe Heatwave Death Toll Exceeds 1,300 as Infrastructure Buckles

Europe Heatwave Death Toll Exceeds 1,300 as Infrastructure Buckles

A relentless heatwave has claimed more than 1,300 lives across Europe, causing infrastructure failures that have strained public health and transit systems.

Weather ·4 Jul 2026, 18:02 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
France records 2,025 excess deaths during June heatwave

France records 2,025 excess deaths during June heatwave

Public Health France reports a 29.1% surge in mortality during late June as extreme temperatures strain medical infrastructure and funeral services. The findings have prompted political criticism regarding the government's preparedness for extreme weather.

World ·4 Jul 2026, 03:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Heat health alerts issued as temperatures set to hit 30C

Heat health alerts issued as temperatures set to hit 30C

A yellow heat-health alert is in effect across multiple UK regions as the Met Office forecasts temperatures reaching 33°C. Officials are warning of potential impacts on health services, infrastructure, and vulnerable groups.

Weather ·3 Jul 2026, 20:05 ·Rhys Morgan 5 min read
Spain records over 1,000 heat-related deaths during second-hottest June

Spain records over 1,000 heat-related deaths during second-hottest June

Official data confirms Spain’s second-hottest June resulted in 1,029 heat-attributable deaths, driven by an intense five-day heatwave and an African anticyclone.

World ·2 Jul 2026, 01:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read