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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
Southern Water seeks first drought water ban since 2006 amid heatwave

Southern Water seeks first drought water ban since 2006 amid heatwave

Southern Water has applied for a drought order to bar non-essential business water use amid low reservoirs and a severe European heatwave.

World ·13 Aug 2026, 17:43 ·Leah Bennett 3 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
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 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
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
Met Office issues rare red extreme heat warning as UK temperatures hit 40C

Met Office issues rare red extreme heat warning as UK temperatures hit 40C

A record-breaking heatwave has triggered a red extreme heat warning across England and Wales, causing significant disruption to travel and public services. Meteorologists warn the intense conditions are being driven by a persistent heat dome trapping hot air from the continent.

Weather ·9 Jul 2026, 02:05 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, winds and flooding across UK

Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, winds and flooding across UK

Storm Chandra has triggered a major incident in Somerset and caused widespread disruption across the UK. Emergency services are urging caution as saturated ground increases the risk of further flooding.

Weather ·7 Jul 2026, 18:39 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warnings across UK for weekend

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warnings across UK for weekend

The UK faces a turbulent weather shift as high humidity triggers widespread yellow thunderstorm warnings, bringing risks of flash flooding and travel delays.

Weather ·7 Jul 2026, 13:35 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office warns of potential third heatwave following weekend thunderstorms

Met Office warns of potential third heatwave following weekend thunderstorms

Following a weekend of unsettled weather, the UK faces a potential third heatwave as high pressure builds from the west. Temperatures could reach the low 30Cs in some southern and eastern areas by the end of the week.

Weather ·7 Jul 2026, 02:36 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office downplays chance of extreme 39C heat in latest forecast

Met Office downplays chance of extreme 39C heat in latest forecast

Official forecasters have cautioned that the extreme temperatures seen in late June are unlikely to repeat, despite incoming high pressure across England and Wales.

Weather ·7 Jul 2026, 01:32 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
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

Storm Bram triggers danger to life warnings as 90mph winds hit the UK

Storm Bram is causing severe weather across the UK, bringing gale-force winds and heavy rain that have triggered danger-to-life warnings and travel disruption.

Weather ·6 Jul 2026, 07:07 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office forecasts very warm conditions with southern heatwave potential

Met Office forecasts very warm conditions with southern heatwave potential

The Met Office is tracking high pressure shifts that will bring warm and potentially hot conditions to the UK, alongside a risk of heavy, thundery showers.

Weather ·6 Jul 2026, 01:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office expands thunderstorm warning as flash floods could hit UK

Met Office expands thunderstorm warning as flash floods could hit UK

The Met Office has broadened a yellow thunderstorm warning covering parts of England, cautioning residents to prepare for flooding, lightning, and hail. The alert spans 12 hours on Sunday, following a period of record-breaking heat.

Weather ·4 Jul 2026, 22:07 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read