The Latest Breaking News from Met Office

Yellow heat health alerts come into force as UK set to be gripped by fifth heatwave

The health alerts run 9am Saturday to 9pm Tuesday and warn that the hot weather is likely to affect the wellbeing of the population

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Hosepipe ban: When will restrictions end?

Nine water companies across England and Wales have imposed hosepipe bans following persistent hot and dry weather

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Village hit by record-breaking 50 days without rain as further heatwave looms

Wisley previously saw 36 continuous dry days back in the notorious 1976 heatwave — but this record now stands to be beaten by more than 14 days

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Temperatures across the UK set to drop ahead of another potential heatwave

July was the driest month ever recorded in southern England – and meteorologists have said there may not be significant rainfall in the area for some time

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Storm could cause flooding in Scotland today - see where

Thundery showers are set to batter parts of the country and a handful of flood alerts are in place in Scotland – while central and southern…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5

London sees more rain as dry spell broken by ‘pathetic’ showers

Showers were reported across parts of southwest and central London as weather changes

Evening Standard · Aug 4

Britain Endures Driest July on Record as Met Office Says Thunderstorms Will Not End Drought

The UK experiences its driest July on record, with drought conditions, heatwaves, and thunderstorm warnings affecting millions. Farmers face severe challenges, and wildfire risks increase across parched lands.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

Firefighters forced to escort dog walkers away from wildfire scorched Dunwich Heath

Firefighters warned parts of the burnt ground could be hiding temperatures higher than 60C at the surface level of the scorched heath

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Thunderstorm warnings issued for Scotland as heatwaves hit England

A THUNDERSTORM warning has been issued for much of central and north-east Scotland, while heat alerts are in place south of the Border ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4

UK weather forecast: What can we expect in August after scorching heatwaves?

The Met Office forecasts changeable weather over the coming month

The Independent UK · Aug 4