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Weather warnings expanded as UK to swelter in up to 38C heat

On Sunday, an amber extreme heat warning issued by the Met Office was expanded to last from Monday until Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jun 21

Thousands gather for summer solstice as UK braces for sweltering heatwave

Forecasters have said there is ‘growing confidence’ this week could break the record for the hottest June temperature.

Evening Standard · Jun 21

Saturday hits 27.7C as potential heatwave sparks health warnings

Temperatures are expected to peak around 35C on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 20

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UK heatwave mapped: Where will get hotter than Ibiza as 37C ‘extreme heat’ warning issued

The Met Office has issued a rare amber weather warning for extreme heat ahead of an expected heatwave

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Will there be a heatwave this week and when will the hot weather end?

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow heat health alerts for the East Midlands, east of England, London, and the South East. These are in effect from 3pm on Wednesday until 8pm on Monday 22 June. According to the Met Office , temperatures in the South East could…

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Heat to rise to possible record-breaking highs over rest of bank holiday weekend

The UK saw the hottest day of the year so far on Saturday.

Evening Standard · May 23

Further rainfall could exacerbate flooding in south-west England – Met Office

A yellow rain alert has been issued for Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset for Monday and into Tuesday, which will affect previously sodden ground.

Evening Standard · Feb 2

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Heavy rain and gale-force winds set to batter UK until next week

Northern Ireland receives yellow weather warning as forecasters warn of hazardous conditions

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

London weather: Thunderstorm alert raised to severe as capital warned of 'significant flooding' threat

Amber warning for thunderstorms issued for between 4am and 11am on Saturday

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Temperatures could hit 30C on Saturday amid amber heat health alert

A second amber heat health alert in two weeks came into force on Friday.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025

London weather: Amber heat health alert in force as temperatures set to soar to 30C

A second amber heat health alert in two weeks came into force on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2025

Hottest day of the year as temperatures reach a scorching 33.2C in London

People have been sunbathing in parks and flocking to the capital’s lidos and bathing pools to escape the scorching heat

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2025

UK hits hottest day of the year so far with provisional high of 33.2C

Parts of the country will see the ‘perfect conditions’ for thunderstorms as the heatwave continues, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2025

Met Office warns Britons tornado could hit as severe thunderstorms set to strike UK

Storm weather warning comes into force as UK set for hottest day of year with temperatures expected to soar up to 34C

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2025

Will Scotland be affected by UK thunderstorm warning?

After a period of warm, sunny weather, a thunderstorm warning has been issued across parts of the UK

Evening Standard · May 10, 2025

Heavy showers to hit parts of UK with risk of thunderstorms and flooding

The heavy showers will mainly affect the West Country, South Wales and parts of the West Midlands.

Evening Standard · May 10, 2025

Thunderstorms to hit parts of UK with warnings of possible flooding

Heavy and potentially thundery showers could arrive on Sunday, mainly affecting the West Country, South Wales and parts of the West Midlands.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

UK set for cooler than average bank holiday after record-breaking hot weather

Temperatures are expected to fall from the highs experienced in the south of England this week.

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Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

UK weather: Met Office reveals 'corridor' where heatwave will peak as temperatures could reach 30C

Temperatures have been 10C higher than usual for the time of year, and a heatwave could even be on the cards this week

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

Hot spell to continue with highs of 25C forecast for Tuesday

The Met Office said the highest temperature recorded on Monday was 24.5C in St James’s Park, London.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

Hottest day of the year as temperatures hit 24.5C in London - and it's only going to get warmer

Temperatures set to climb in next few days and approach monthly record

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

UK records hottest day of year so far

The Met Office said the highest temperature recorded on Monday was 24.5C in St James’s Park, London.

The Fashion Central · Mar 24, 2025

UK Hit by Storms and Hail Just Days After Hottest Spring Equinox in 50 Years

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2025

UK weather: Thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain to follow warmest spring equinox in 50 years

Thunderstorms and flooding could strike the UK as the warmest spring equinox for decades fades from view

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2025

Strong winds and heavy rain approaching UK as Eowyn dies down

Around 35,000 properties in Scotland were still without power on Saturday evening, a spokesperson for the Scottish Government said.

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