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Scots told to brace for thunderstorms as weather warning issued

Parts of Scotland have been told to brace for thunderstorms after a warning was issued by the Met Office

The National (Scotland)

England records warmest spring since records began after 'exceptionally early' heatwave

A highest ever May temperature of 35.1C was provisionally measured at Kew Gardens in London

Evening Standard

England and Wales record warmest ever spring, Met Office reveals

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The Independent UK

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England and Wales sizzled in warmest spring on record, Met Office figures show

The record was influenced by the ‘exceptionally early’ heatwave last week

The Independent UK

Britain to be lashed by two days of heavy rain, bringing heatwave to abrupt end

Met Office maps show a blanket of heavy rain stretching across the UK, which could see up to 8mm of water dumped on some areas every hour

The Independent UK

Heavy rain to hit parts of UK on Saturday after record-breaking hot spell

Temperatures on Friday will remain above average for much of the UK, and potentially in the high 20s in the south and east, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

Met Office confirms weekend forecast after ‘truly historic spell’ of hot weather

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The Independent UK

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Met Office Warns Record 35°C Kew Gardens Scorcher Will Force Tropical Nights Of Sleepless Humid Misery Across UK

The UK is enduring record-breaking May heat above 35°C, with tropical nights causing humid, sleepless conditions as climate change drives more extreme weather

International Business Times UK

Experts warn annual temperature ‘could be above pre-industrial levels by 2030’

Experts also warn that northern Europe could see some very wet winters over the next five years

Evening Standard

Bulletin AM briefing: Met Office releases UK weather update as heatwave continues

Met Office releases new weather forecast with welcome news for many Britons. Iran targets US base after Trump’s military strikes. Mandelson vetting warned of diplomat’s ties to Russian oligarch. Jill Biden feared Joe was ‘having a stroke’ during disastrous debate against Trump. The medical condition ‘rising twice as fast’ among…

The Independent UK

Global temperatures set for record highs and could hit 1.9C above pre-industrial levels by 2030

There is a 75% chance the 2026-2030 five-year mean will exceed 1.5C above the 1950-1990 average, scientists say

The Independent UK

Bulletin AM briefing: UK heatwave latest as Brits endure sleepless night

Met Office delivers latest UK weather forecast as heatwave continues. New study shows the true impact of Iran war on UK firms. White House left unimpressed by coverage of Trump ‘nodding off’. Most people cannot spot AI deepfakes in scam test, survey finds. British star beats Taylor Swift to become…

The Independent UK

How hot will the UK be today? Met Office delivers latest forecast as heatwave continues

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The Independent UK

Temperatures soar across Europe as 'heat dome' drives May records

A “heat dome” is driving unusually high temperatures across Europe, pushing readings well above seasonal norms. The UK and France have already set May records while Spain and Italy are facing heat alerts and limits on outdoor work. Scientists say climate change is making these kinds of extreme heat events…

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Evening Standard

Temperatures to cool for some after six water deaths in record-breaking UK heat

The Met Office said Tuesday was the hottest day in May on record for both England and Wales.

Evening Standard

'Exceptional' May heat to ease after London sizzles in record-breaking 35C

Temperatures reached 35.1C in Kew Gardens on Tuesday afternoon, with more ‘tropical nights’ expected in the coming days

The Economic Times

More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western Europe

Scientists say human-driven climate change is amplifying such extremes, with weather events like heatwaves, droughts and floods becoming more intense and frequent. The United Kingdom's Met Office weather agency said Monday was the hottest May day on record, with temperatures hitting 34.8C at Kew Gardens, southwest London -- a full…

The Guardian - UK

UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row

Temperature reaches 35.1C at Heathrow on Tuesday after 34.8C high at Kew Gardens in London on Monday

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The Independent UK

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for ‘intense’ thunderstorms

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Bangkok Post

Records under threat from spring heatwave in western Europe

LONDON - Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures Tuesday as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above normal levels for May.

Evening Standard

London swelters through 'tropical night' – as more temperature records could be broken today

The UK’s previous warmest May night was measured on Sunday when temperatures did not fall below 19.4C

The Guardian - UK

Amber health alert extended in parts of England as 35C predicted

Heat warning now in place until 5pm on Thursday, with Tuesday temperatures on track to break May records

France 24

Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record

France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. The French government said seven people…

Evening Standard

London heatwave: Wildfire threat to Buckingham Palace as climate change 'turns Royal Parks into tinderboxes'

Exclusive: Royal Parks have exactly the ‘land cover types most susceptible to wildfire under drying conditions,’ say mapping experts

The Guardian - UK

I stopped checking the weather forecast – and got a series of wonderful surprises

Like so many Britons, I usually consult a weather app before venturing out of the house – and often cancel plans if I don’t like what I see. Here’s what happened when I went cold turkey for a week

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