The Latest Breaking News from Met Office

Thunderstorm warnings issued as heavy rain and hail to hit parts of UK

Four yellow warnings are in place until Tuesday evening and the weather could affect driving and rail conditions, the Met Office said.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Edinburgh weather: Rare 'super pollen' bomb to strike city as officials give health warning

Those with hay fever are no strangers to being forced indoors and closing their windows to avoid airborne pollen.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 20, 2023

Thunderstorms expected as yellow weather warning in place for part of Scotland

A YELLOW weather warning is in place for much of the north of Scotland today.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2023

Met Office issues new thunderstorms and rain urgent yellow alert

The weather forecaster said they could potentially be severe enough to cause transport disruption

Nottingham Post · Jun 20, 2023

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for 'heavy rain and thunderstorms' for parts of Wales

Up to 30-40 mm of rainfall is expected in a few hours in places accompanied by lightning and gusty winds

Wales Online · Jun 20, 2023

Met Office issues thunderstorm weather warning across South West

Heavy rain and 'sudden flooding' has been forecast

Bristol Post · Jun 20, 2023

Thunder to strike Leeds again on Tuesday says Met Office

Thunder is forecast for Leeds on Tuesday

Leeds Live · Jun 20, 2023

What is thunderstorm asthma, and what causes it?

The issue was first reported in 1983 and has returned to the fore after the Met Office predicted thundery weather

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2023

Sea off Scotland's east coast 'notably warmer' as record heat increases seen

GLOBAL sea surface temperatures in April and May were the highest on record, with some of the most intense heat increases on Earth recorded in seas…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023

UK temperatures to soar once again as 30C heat forecast within the next few days

After experiencing a record hot heatwave for the year recently, swathes of the country were then mercilessly battered with heavy thunderstorms and torrential rain

Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2023