The Latest Breaking News from Met Office

When will the UK heatwave end? Met Office issues forecast for 17C drop in temperature

Extreme heat is forecast into the weekend with red warnings issued across parts of England and Wales

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Extreme heat cancels London climate change event on adapting to extreme heat

Climate experts say it demonstrates the need to ‘take climate change seriously and learn from what is happening around the world’

The Independent UK · Jun 23

How does the 2026 heatwave compare to 1976’s record-breaking summer?

The UK is entering extremely hot temperatures this week, as the Met Office warns parts of England and Wales could reach 39 to 40C.

The Independent UK · Jun 23

London weather LIVE: Hottest June day ever in capital as heatwave sends temperatures soaring

36.4C recorded at Heathrow on Friday, beating the previous London June record of 35.6C in Camden in 1957

Evening Standard · Jun 23

Extreme weather causes major travel disruption as temperature could near 40C

The temperature could come close to the UK’s all-time high of 40.3C which was measured in July 2022.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

Which London trains are hit by the heatwave? Full list of disrupted rail services

National Rail has advised passengers to ‘only travel if absolutely necessary’

Evening Standard · Jun 23

Spectacular thunderstorms hit London as lightning strikes spark house fires amid flash floods

Spectacular storms battered London overnight, waking thousands as torrential rain sparked flash floods

Evening Standard · Jun 23

Remembering summer 1976: how the historic heatwave has become our new normal

Half a century on, Britain braces for temperatures up to 40C as global heating brings yet more extreme weather

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Heatwave Warning: Millions Urged to Stay Indoors During UK's Hottest Days of the Year

England and Wales face a potential record-breaking heatwave with temperatures possibly exceeding 38°C. Public health warnings have been issued, urging precautions to mitigate health risks.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

Some UK schools to close amid extreme heat warnings

A "heat-dome" settling over western Europe has led to a rare red weather warning for extreme heat in parts of England and Wales.

AAP · Jun 22