The Latest Breaking News from Met Office

Hurricane Erin Set To Hit UK: How Strong Is The Storm And Which Areas Could Be Hit The Hardest?

Hurricane Erin, now a Category 3, will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southern and western UK from 19-28 Aug

International Business Times UK · Aug 18, 2025

UK set for spectacular sunsets due to European wildfires

The UK should expect ‘enhanced sunsets and sunrises’ over the coming days, said the Met Office

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

UK weather: Heath alerts continue as Met Office predicts weekend temperatures to hit 30C

Temperatures are expected to peak at around 30C in parts of south-west England on Saturday and 29C on Sunday

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

Thunderstorms and 30C heat forecast for London as fourth heatwave of the summer continues

Heat health alerts, in place for much of the last week, have also been extended into next week

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

Heat health alerts extended into next week

Significant impacts on health and social care services are possible.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Weather warnings as summer’s fourth heatwave brings thunderstorms and showers

The heat is expected to give way to instability in Scotland, with a growing risk of thunderstorms and a chance of flooding and disruption.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

Yellow weather warning issued across Scotland for thunderstorms

THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the majority of Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025

Amber heat alert as fourth summer heatwave pushes temperatures towards 34C

Parts of England are set for another day of sweltering sunshine after highs of 33.4C on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

Yellow heat health alert extended in London and across many regions of England as heatwave persists

Temperatures in the capital reached highs of 29C on Wednesday and will rise again to 30C on Friday, before settling at 25C at the end of the week

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025

Temperatures hit 33.4C as UK enters fourth heatwave

Amber warnings are in place for parts of England on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025