The Latest Breaking News from Met Office

Rare red weather warning issued for extreme heat – but what does it mean?

The heat could bring disruptions to rail, road and air travel, with the possibility of some tarmac melting

The Independent UK · Jun 22

What is a ‘pollen bomb’ – and will my hay fever symptoms worsen this week?

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The Independent UK · Jun 22

UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England

Britain braces for an unprecedented June heatwave, with the Met Office issuing an amber extreme heat warning for four days. Temperatures are forecast to soar, potentially reaching 38C in England and challenging decades-old records. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity and warm nights, poses significant risks to health, infrastructure,…

The Times of India · Jun 22

UK set to swelter in up to 38C as extreme heat warning expanded

The Met Office said the baking heat could last until at least Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jun 21

Record-breaking heat expected in parts of UK this week, says Met Office

Health alerts are in place as very high humidity adds to danger of heat stress for the most vulnerable

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21

Met Office extreme heat warning expanded as 38C temperatures in store

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The Independent UK · Jun 21

UK heatwave mapped: Where is going to be hottest this week as temperatures could hit 40C

Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 40C

The Independent UK · Jun 21

Weather warnings expanded as UK to swelter in up to 38C heat

On Sunday, an amber extreme heat warning issued by the Met Office was expanded to last from Monday until Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jun 21

Scotland set for sweltering temperatures this week as heatwave hits UK

Much of Scotland is set to see scorching temperatures this week as a heatwave hits the UK

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21

Thousands gather for summer solstice as UK braces for sweltering heatwave

Forecasters have said there is ‘growing confidence’ this week could break the record for the hottest June temperature.

Evening Standard · Jun 21