The Latest Breaking News from Met Office

Temperatures of 30C on way as yellow rain warning issued for parts of UK

Fans staying out to watch England play Mexico in the early hours will see temperatures in the mid to high teens.

Evening Standard · Jul 5

'Persistent heavy rain' warning issued as Scots told to brace for flooding

Parts of Scotland have been told to brace for flooding after a weather warning was issued

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5

Week-long heatwave due in England with 34C peak in south-east

Heat health alerts in place in most regions of England from Sunday to Saturday with mercury also rising in Wales

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

England breaks record for warmest June since records began, Met Office says

Scientists warn that extreme weather events such as heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of human-induced climate change.

Euronews · Jul 1

New heat health alert for London as eight day heatwave to arrive in days

The yellow heat health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency UKHSA and begins this weekend

Evening Standard · Jul 1

Warmest June on record for England and second warmest for UK

Temperatures climbed above 30C somewhere in the country for seven days in a row.

Evening Standard · Jul 1

New heat health alert issued as temperatures could hit more than 30C at weekend

The UK Health Security Agency also warned of a potential increase in water-related incidents, including risks from cold water shock and drowning.

Evening Standard · Jul 1

I'm a Climate Communicator: Britain's Heatwaves Feel Like Summer—But They're a Sign of Something Much Bigger

As the climate crisis stops feeling like something futuristic and becomes horrifyingly immediate.

Marie Claire · Jul 1

UK Heatwave Set to Return This Weekend as Met Office Warns Temperatures Could Reach 30°C Next Week

Britain is set for another heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 30°C in parts of southern England next week, following a brief cooldown after record highs earlier this summer.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Rain and thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK ahead of weekend heatwave

The country is set for a week of contrasting weather

Evening Standard · Jun 30