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England faces extreme heat as temperatures hit 38.1C in hottest day of 2026

England faces extreme heat as temperatures hit 38.1C in hottest day of 2026

England faces severe disruption as temperatures hit 38.1C at Kew Gardens, prompting expanded amber heat warnings, travel delays, and wildfires.

NHS ·14 Aug 2026, 06:33 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Met Office says North Sea heatwave amplified Storm Babet damage

Met Office says North Sea heatwave amplified Storm Babet damage

New research from the Met Office and the University of Reading finds that a prolonged marine heatwave in the North Sea intensified the impacts of Storm Babet.

Weather ·21 Jul 2026, 11:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues yellow storm warning for 54 areas across England

Met Office issues yellow storm warning for 54 areas across England

A yellow weather warning is in effect for 54 districts in central and eastern England, highlighting risks of lightning, heavy rain, and travel disruption.

Weather ·21 Jul 2026, 10:36 ·Rhys Morgan 5 min read
Met Office issues flood warning from storms as heatwave comes to an end

Met Office issues flood warning from storms as heatwave comes to an end

Following a record-breaking heatwave, the UK faces a transition to volatile weather with the Met Office warning of thunderstorms and potential flash flooding.

Weather ·21 Jul 2026, 06:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
UK temperatures to hit 35C as new heatwave warnings issued for England

UK temperatures to hit 35C as new heatwave warnings issued for England

England is bracing for a sustained period of heat as temperatures climb toward 35C in several counties. Authorities are preparing for potential strain on infrastructure and health services.

News ·21 Jul 2026, 02:48 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Storm Ingrid brings 60mph winds and flood risks to UK travel networks

Storm Ingrid brings 60mph winds and flood risks to UK travel networks

Persistent rain and high winds are causing travel disruption, power cuts, and potential structural damage across large portions of the UK.

Weather ·19 Jul 2026, 05:07 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues eight weather warnings as Storm Bram brings 90mph gusts

Met Office issues eight weather warnings as Storm Bram brings 90mph gusts

Storm Bram brought severe weather and 90mph gusts to the UK, causing widespread infrastructure disruption and triggering danger-to-life flood warnings.

Weather ·18 Jul 2026, 16:32 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office forecasts warmer temperatures across UK as high pressure returns

Met Office forecasts warmer temperatures across UK as high pressure returns

High pressure is set to bring warmer, settled conditions to the UK next week, though dry conditions have sustained wildfire risks in several national parks.

Weather ·17 Jul 2026, 22:33 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Extreme Heat Warning extended as temperatures forecast to reach 38°C

Extreme Heat Warning extended as temperatures forecast to reach 38°C

The Met Office has extended record-breaking heat warnings across parts of the UK as humidity and tropical nights create severe public health and infrastructure risks.

Weather ·17 Jul 2026, 20:35 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues yellow wind and rain

Met Office issues yellow wind and rain

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings as a shift in the UK's weather pattern brings heavy rain, strong gusts, and potential travel disruption.

Weather ·17 Jul 2026, 10:04 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Met Office publishes impact tables for severe weather warnings

Met Office publishes impact tables for severe weather warnings

The Met Office manages the National Severe Weather Warning Service to provide advance notice of hazardous conditions using an impact-based approach. This system categorizes risks into three color-coded levels to help the public and emergency responders prepare for severe weather.

Weather ·16 Jul 2026, 22:41 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
England and Wales flood risk remains very low despite active Thames alert

England and Wales flood risk remains very low despite active Thames alert

While national flood risk remains stable, officials have issued a specific alert for the Tidal Thames riverside between Putney Bridge and Teddington Weir.

Weather ·16 Jul 2026, 09:33 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Warnings of train delays and cancellations as UK temperatures surpass 37C

Warnings of train delays and cancellations as UK temperatures surpass 37C

Network Rail has imposed emergency speed restrictions and service cuts across the UK as extreme heat threatens to warp tracks and damage overhead wires.

Weather ·15 Jul 2026, 03:07 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Met Office issues yellow rain warnings as unsettled weather hits UK

Met Office issues yellow rain warnings as unsettled weather hits UK

A shift in weather patterns is bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorm risks to parts of the UK, prompting multiple yellow weather warnings.

Weather ·13 Jul 2026, 18:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Environment Agency issues 52 flood warnings as Storm Herminia brings rain

Environment Agency issues 52 flood warnings as Storm Herminia brings rain

Storm Herminia is causing significant disruption across the UK, with numerous flood warnings in place and heavy rainfall expected to continue through the week.

Weather ·13 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
North Wales declares major incident as UK wildfire risk hits exceptional

North Wales declares major incident as UK wildfire risk hits exceptional

Emergency services have evacuated approximately 60 residents near Conwy Mountain as extreme heat triggers nationwide wildfire risks and resource strain.

Weather ·13 Jul 2026, 09:04 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
England faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave persists into next week

England faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave persists into next week

The Met Office and UKHSA have issued urgent heat and wildfire alerts across England as record-breaking temperatures continue to strain public services.

Weather ·12 Jul 2026, 16:34 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
London faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave hits record temperatures

London faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave hits record temperatures

Emergency services have elevated the wildfire threat level in London to extreme as sustained high temperatures and dry conditions persist. Authorities have issued urgent safety warnings regarding barbecue use and water safety as the heatwave continues.

Weather ·11 Jul 2026, 15:02 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
UK heatwave continues as health alerts remain in place through Sunday

UK heatwave continues as health alerts remain in place through Sunday

The UK is experiencing record-breaking temperatures, leading to active heat health alerts and the implementation of hosepipe bans across several regions. Authorities have also issued urgent warnings regarding the extreme risk of wildfires caused by dry conditions.

Weather ·11 Jul 2026, 13:05 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues four-day amber extreme heat warning for England and Wales

Met Office issues four-day amber extreme heat warning for England and Wales

A four-day amber warning is in effect across England and Wales as an Omega block weather system drives temperatures toward 38°C. Officials are warning of significant disruption to infrastructure and health risks for the general population.

Weather ·11 Jul 2026, 09:04 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read