The Latest Breaking News from Met Office

Warm UK weather to come to an end with hail, thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast

Britons soaked up the last of the sun over the weekend, with Saturday marking the hottest day of the year

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2025

Scotland's mini-heatwave to end as Met Office forecasts rain and snow

The Met Office has warned the UK faces a “mixed bag” next week, with a drop in temperatures and rain expected.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025

Weather set to be ‘mixed bag’ next week, Met Office warns

The recent warm weather is expected to make way for downpours and cooler temperatures throughout the week.

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2025

Wildfire warnings issued as UK temperatures set to reach 24C on Friday

London fire brigade asks people to behave responsibly and Scottish fire and rescue service gives ‘extreme’ alert

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025

Brace Yourselves: UK to Be Slammed by a Sudden ‘Snow Bomb’ After Glorious Spring Sunshine

Just as it felt like spring had finally settled in, with Brits basking in sunshine and enjoying temperatures touching 20°C, the weather is about to pull a classic UK-style U-turn.

The Fashion Central · Apr 9, 2025

Temperatures could reach 24C in UK as fire services battle wildfires

London Fire Brigade said the wildfire risk was ‘heightened’ due to low rainfall.

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

UK Weather Alert: Wind and Rain to Smash Parts of the Country Soon

After a lovely spell of sunshine, the UK is about to see a dramatic shift in weather.

The Fashion Central · Apr 9, 2025

How storytelling, creativity and collaborations can inspire climate action

Imagine heading into space, landing on the moon and walking in the dust. As you adjust to the weightlessness, you see something unexpected on the horizon. You’re looking back at the Earth, experiencing the “overview effect”. How would you feel? What would you see, hear, touch, taste and smell?

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2025

Last month was Europe's hottest March on record as campaigners warn continent faces 'ever worse summer wildfires'

Europe's average air temperature in March was 2.41°C above the 1991-2020 average

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

Urgent warning issued amid sunny weather after rise in shock deaths

It comes after Izaiah Smith, 15, died in a park lake in south-east London

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025