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Who is Michael Fish? Weather presenter trending after BBC forecast fail

Some people joked about an app’s blunder bearing similarities to Michael Fish’s infamous 1987 weather report

Evening Standard

BBC weather presenter assures us BBC Weather app predictions of 13,508mph winds in London and temperatures above 400 degrees in Nottingham is a bug

BBC Weather says 'sorry' as glitch leads to impossible weather predictions...

WhatToWatch

‘Bit of a glitch’: BBC Weather app forecasts 15,759mph winds in UK

‘Do not be alarmed,’ says weather presenter after queries about app’s warning of hurricane-strength winds

The Guardian - UK

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How does the gulf stream affect UK weather?

London is set to see 30°C this weekend and into next week

Evening Standard

London heatwave: Capital to be hotter than Ibiza with 32C to make Monday the warmest day of the year

Thermometer is expected to reach 32C on Monday as a plume of hot and humid air across France and Spain moves northwards

Evening Standard

London weather: Thunderstorms could hit capital today and tomorrow as miserable June continues

Thunderstorms could hit London by Friday afternoon, BBC Weather has warned

Evening Standard

BBC presenter accidentally ruins surprise party in live TV blunder

BBC Weather’s Kawser Quamer revealed her niece was having a surprise birthday party on live television.

Evening Standard

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London weather forecast: Wet and very windy before Christmas, says Met Office

Here's the Christmas weather outlook in London and the UK

Evening Standard

Exact time the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend

Here's when the Leonids meteor shower peaks and the all-important BBC weather and Met Office forecasts.

The National (Scotland)

Will Scotland get snow this winter? What weather forecasters predict

Check to see if Scotland could be in for some snow this winter as weather forecasters, including the Met Office, share their predictions.

The National (Scotland)

When will it stop raining in Scotland? Met Office and BBC issue weather updates

After weeks of dreich weather, many Scots have been left wondering when the summer will return this year.

The National (Scotland)

When will it stop raining in Scotland as Met Office and BBC issue weather forecasts?

After a miserable July, many Scots will be wondering when the rain will stop - See Scotland weather updates from the Met Office and BBC.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh weather: BBC reports exact time city will be hit by thunderstorms

It is set to be a wet week for Edinburgh as many families visit the city for the summer holidays. Scattered showers are expected but BBC Weather warn some could turn thundery.

Edinburgh Live

Exact date scorching temperatures to return as Met Office predicts blazing heat

Millions across the UK will have been surprised with the heavy downpours in recent days - but there isn't long to wait until warm weather returns to our shores.

Daily Record

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh weather: City set to be battered with days of downpours and thunderstorms

BBC Weather has predicted days of rain and thundery showers, as the sunny weather looks set to take a break - though temperatures will remain at around 17C for the next week.

Daily Mirror

BBC explains why today's forecast plummeted to 7C sparking fears of 'cold apocalypse'

BBC weather forecaster Simon King has apologised and explained why the national broadcaster's services showed temperatures across Europe plummeting as low as 7C today

Daily Record

Bizarre BBC weather forecast leaves people saying 'no way' as website glitches

The BBC has since apologised for the technical difficulties that caused the 'wrong' temperatures to be shown.

Evening Standard

BBC Weather glitch sees 8C cold snap forecast for UK

‘Don’t worry, we’re not going back to winter,’ a BBC presenter said

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The Independent UK

BBC Weather apologises for app glitch which predicted bizarre forecast

Temperatures of 7C and 8C were forecast next week

The Independent UK

BBC Weather apologises for app glitch after bizarre forecast predicts wintry 7C temperatures

Temperatures of 7C and 8C were forecast next week

Wales Online

BBC weather forecast showing it will be 7°C in Cardiff next week

It is all down to a glitch they are trying to fix

The Independent UK

BBC Weather apologises for ‘technical issues’ showing low temperatures

The inaccurate temperatures are showing on the BBC Weather app and website and were shown on the BBC News.

The Guardian - UK

BBC Weather forecasts 8C cold snap in UK due to glitch

Service blames third-party data supplier for rogue advice affecting News at Ten and online services

Nottingham Post

BBC Nottingham weather forecast predicts winter temperatures amid glitch

It has forecasted temperatures as low as 8C

Daily Mirror

Odd BBC weather forecast ignites social media after glitch gives strange prediction

The BBC's troubles didn't just stop at its website and weather app, with one eagle-eyed social media user spotting that the map they were using on the TV forecast was also incorrect

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