A second heatwave is set to follow the UK's current sizzling spell, potentially pushing temperatures close to a sweltering 40C and turning weather maps a fiery black and crimson.
Over the past few days, we've seen the mercury rise dramatically from last week's highs of 24C to a scorching 31C on Thursday.more
Britain is experiencing its first heatwave of the year, with temperatures set to peak on Friday and Saturday, with temperatures set to reach 33C. Meanwhile, weather forecasters say the climate is changing rapidly across the UK, with scorching summers with temperatures reaching 40C set to become the norm within the next 12 years.more
Temperatures are set to soar to more than 30C (86F) this week as an area of high pressure builds across the UK.
It will become increasingly hot later this week and by the weekend some places could easily beat the highest temperature recorded so far this year - 29.4C (85F) in Suffolk on 13 June. more
London could bask in 27C heat this week, although thunderstorms may break up the pleasant weather.
The Met Office has warned thunderstorm alerts could have to be issued as it forecasts "intense rainfall" across parts of the UK.more
London could be hit by a thunderstorm on Saturday with strong winds and heavy rain throughout the day, the Met Office has warned.
Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning between 9am and 6pm for the south of England and parts of Wales.more
England could face drinking water shortages within a decade unless new reservoirs are built, a minister has claimed.
The warning comes as the government announced it was speeding up the planning process for two reservoir projects.more
BBC London weather has forecast when things are set to reach 26C again after a period of rain is set to hit the capital. Londoners will be happy to hear that it won't be too long before things start to heat up again.more
Global temperatures are likely to reach record levels between 2025 and 2029, with serious consequences for people, economies and the environment, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warns.more
A mini heatwave is set to return to London just days after heavy showers brought an end to a record-breaking dry spring.
London could be hotter than a number of Mediterranean holiday destinations this weekend as temperatures could reach 26C.more
London is expected to reach a high of 28C during 10 consecutive days of sunshine as a fresh heatwave hits the capital, according to BBC Weather and experts at Netweather. After a rainy last few days, a heatwave is set in from Friday, May 30 and run until at least Sunday, June 8 according to the latest forecasts.more
The UK has seen a change to wetter conditions with scattered heavy downpours and thunderstorms affecting parts of the Midlands and southern England on Wednesday.
The unsettled weather is set to continue on Saturday with spells of rain, turning heavy rain in the north and west, and into Sunday with wind in the north-west and showers in the west. more
Parts of the UK are set to be hit by rain showers this week after the driest spring so far in more than 50 years.
Western areas of England and parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales were warmer than Ibiza over the weekend, and the Environment Agency warned there is a risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall.more
A Thames Water boss has sent a worrying message to Londoners warning he is "not confident" there will not have to be water usage restrictions put in place this summer amid a looming risk of drought. Appearing before MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on Tuesday (May 13), Thames Water chief executive Chris Weston said preparations are being made for potential water shortages.more
England is heading towards a drought this summer unless there is significant rainfall soon, as reservoir water levels dwindle.
The government will on Wednesday convene the National Drought Group of water companies, farming groups and other experts to prepare for what is expected to be a dry summer with potential water shortages.more
After the warmest start to May on record, the UK is now on a general slide back to what some might think of as typically British bank holiday weather.
In the last few days all four nations of the UK have marked their hottest temperatures of 2025 so far.more
The UK is set for a week of blue skies and warm weather with temperatures climbing as high as 29C.
According to the Met Office, temperatures of 24C or 25C are expected later on Monday and will gradually increase each day until they peak on Wednesday or Thursday at 28C, with a small chance of reaching 29C. more
Pack an umbrella, sunglasses and a warm coat is the message from forecasters who have said the weather is expected to be changeable this week with rain continuing across the UK after the previous dry spell.more
2024 was the warmest year in Europe's history. Fires affected 42,000 people, while storms and floods affected 413,000, including in Poland, and caused 335 deaths, according to the latest report on the state of the climate in Europe in 2024.more
Western England and the whole of Wales are set for heavy rain and possible flooding as the school holidays get into full swing and the Easter weekend approaches.
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for rain beginning at noon on Tuesday and lasting for 24 hours, advising that there could be transport disruption, flooding of homes and businesses and a chance of power cuts.more
A three-day mini heatwave is set to hit London over the weekend, with temperatures reaching a beautiful 23C. Starting Friday (April 11), a mini-heatwave will take place across the weekend as spring fully sets in.more
Hayfever sufferers, beware: there will be an especially high pollen count this week. On Friday, April 4, a ‘very high’ pollen count warning is in place from the Met Office.more
London is set to be hotter than Ibiza, Mykonos and Kos as the capital could see a week of uninterrupted sunshine.
Next week could see the hottest day of the year so far as temperatures are expected to steadily rise to 21C in London by Thursday, making the capital warmer than a number of popular holiday destinations.more
Spending on flood defences will fall off a cliff edge next year, a report warns, calling on the chancellor to commit at least £1.5bn a year in the spending review to protect the economy and the public.
Nearly 2 million people across the UK are exposed to flooding every year, which is equivalent to the combined populations of Birmingham, Sheffield and Newcastle upon Tyne.more
Dozens of flights were cancelled or diverted to other airports yesterday due to the continuing gales in Portugal brought by Storm Laurence. The situation is most difficult in the country's tourist regions: Madeira and the Algarve.more
London is set to be as warm as Ibiza and Corfu on Thursday for the first official day of spring.
The capital is set to reach 17C on Thursday, which marks the spring equinox, while other parts of the south of England could reach as high as 19C.more
