Polar vortex is getting stronger — what does it mean for winter in the UK
Britain’s winter could be in for a dramatic change as El Niño grows The weather could take a dramatic turn over the coming months, with forecasters keeping a close eye on several large-scale patterns that may shape Britain’s autumn and winter. El Niño is currently one of the biggest talking points. The Pacific warming event […]
3 weeks ago
Why does it still feel so warm in the UK as summer turns to autumn
The UK weather has one last summer surprise in store If you’ve already dragged the winter coat out of the wardrobe, put it back because Britain apparently isn’t finished pretending it’s still summer just yet. Autumn officially begins tomorrow according to the astronomical calendar, but parts of the UK could still see temperatures of 25C […]
3 weeks ago
Is a September heatwave coming? Not quite, and here is why
The UK weather is about to take another warm turn Britain could be in for a surprisingly warm start to next week, but forecasters are not expecting the country to enter heatwave territory. Temperatures will climb well above the usual levels for September, particularly across southern England, with some areas reaching the mid-20s. Monday is […]
1 month ago
UK’s hottest summer on record expected to be confirmed
Met Office is expected to confirm Tuesday The UK has just had its hottest summer since records began in 1884, the Met Office is expected to confirm, according to BBC Weather. Provisional figures for June, July and August are due on Tuesday afternoon. What those figures are likely to show is that mean temperatures, which […]
1 month ago
Bank holiday weather: Gales and thunderstorms after weeks of drought
After weeks of heatwave comes the thunderstorm Brits have been warned about the bank holiday weather as frequent downpours are predicted on all three days, with gales for some in the south. According to BBC Weather, heavy rain and showers will sweep across parts of the UK each day. While gales may cause problems for […]
1 month ago
Thunderstorm Warning Covers 70 Areas With 2cm Hail and Flood Risk
Thunderstorm Warning Covers 70 Areas With 2cm Hail and Flood Risk The Met Office has issued its second thunderstorm warning of the week, with 70 areas of England and Wales facing lightning, hail of up to 2cm, flooding and strong winds on Thursday. The yellow warning runs from 6am to 10pm and follows a separate […]
1 month ago