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El Nino climate phenomenon becomes strongest on record ahead of peak
An unprecedented El Nino climate phenomenon has shattered historical temperature benchmarks in the Pacific, driving severe droughts and threatening global food supplies.
Nurses fainting in inhumane conditions due to extreme heat, union warns
Nurses are collapsing on hospital wards as an amber extreme heat warning pushes unconditioned healthcare facilities to breaking point, sparking union demands for urgent infrastructure upgrades.
UK issues amber heat-health alerts as third heatwave begins
The UK has entered its third heatwave of the year, with amber health alerts issued for London, the Midlands, and southern England as prolonged high temperatures strain water supplies.
Yorkshire could bask in 27C heat as late September heatwave looms, maps show
Weather models suggest late September heatwaves could bring mid-20s temperatures to Yorkshire and up to 29C across parts of England.
Met Office names middle of summer temperatures coming to UK next week as 25C forecast
The Met Office has announced a brief return to mid-summer weather, with temperatures set to climb to 25C across parts of the UK before midweek storms.
Met Office issues autumn weather verdict and update on chance of UK heatwaves
The Met Office has released its autumn weather forecast, revealing a northwest-southeast split and the possibility of late-season heatwaves in southern areas.
Met Office names 46 areas facing downpours on Wednesday - full list
Successive low-pressure waves are bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and changeable weather conditions to multiple regions across the UK.
A Godzilla El Niño is coming — and London is on the front line
An exceptionally strong Godzilla El Nino is developing in the Pacific, threatening the UK with severe storms and putting vulnerable London on high alert.
Exact date 29C heatwave returns to UK as Midlands set for widespread warmth
A fresh surge of warm weather is sweeping toward the UK, bringing late-season warmth to central and southern regions with temperatures expected to rise.
Met Office gives verdict on September heatwave for UK
Temperatures are set to reach 25C in London, but the Met Office clarifies that the brief warm spell falls short of an official heatwave.
UK weather to bring rising temperatures and hot conditions
A notable temperature rise is sweeping across the UK, creating a sharp north-south contrast with warm continental air in the south and unsettled conditions in the north.
Cooler temperatures with wet and windy weather forecast for UK this week
The UK is experiencing an abrupt transition to unsettled weather as an Atlantic low-pressure system brings widespread rain, gales, and flood warnings.
Met Office says Spanish plume thunderstorms likely next week
The Met Office has warned that a classic Spanish plume will sweep across the UK, bringing temperatures of 28 °C and severe thunderstorms.
Met Office warns historic El Nino could become largest in living memory
A historic El Niño taking shape over the Pacific Ocean threatens to become the largest event of its kind, driving global temperature extremes.
Met Office warns developing El Niño will be strongest in living memory
A powerful weather pattern developing in the Pacific Ocean is projected by the UK Met Office to become the strongest of its kind in living memory.
El Nino set to be most intense ‘for over a century’: UK forecasters
UK forecasters have warned that the impact of this year's El Nino event is expected to be the most intense in more than a century, driving extreme weather effects.
Met Office warns record El Nino event will drive 2027 temperature highs
The Met Office has warned that an unprecedented El Niño event developing over the Pacific will drive global temperatures to new highs.
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.
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.
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.