The Latest Breaking News from Met Office

UK heatwave to end this weekend before temperatures set to soar again next week

Cooldowns are expected across parts of the country this weekend, according to the Met Office

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Highland residents evacuated as 'large' fire takes hold in Cairngorms

FIREFIGHTERS are battling a “large” blaze in the Cairngorms National Park ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15

Met Office warns UK’s 20th century climate ‘now gone’ in favour of extreme conditions

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

Heatwave fuels 19 wildfires across UK as more health warnings issued

Emergency services are currently dealing with 19 wildfire incidents in England and Wales as the Met Office forecasts highs of 33C.

Evening Standard · Jul 13

When will it rain again in London? Capital facing longest dry spell in years

After nine days of heatwave conditions in London, is there any sign of a change in the weather?

Evening Standard · Jul 13

Forecasters share when current July heatwave is likely to end

The Met Office and BBC Weather have shared their best estimates for when the current July 2026 heatwave will end

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13

Britain's Summer of Heatwaves May Be Far From Over as Forecasters Warn of More Hot Weather

The UK is likely to experience more heatwaves this summer, with forecasters predicting above-average temperatures due to climate change, raising public health concerns and highlighting climate-related risks.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

More than 2700 excess heat deaths recorded in England and Wales in just two months

More than 2700 people died from heat-related causes during May and June’s record hot spells in England and Wales, experts have estimated

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13

May and June heatwaves killed about 2,700 people in England and Wales, data suggests

Extreme heat led to 440 deaths a day during June peak, say scientists, with climate crisis ramping up temperatures

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

Parts of UK may get ‘brief respite’ from scorching weather

Parts of the country might be hit with a little rain.

Evening Standard · Jul 12