Met Office lifts weather warning as record-breaking heatwave comes to an end IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 28
Heatwave ends as Met Office removes extreme heat warnings and forecasts rain Temperatures will return to June averages next week following record-breaking heat The Independent UK · Jun 28
Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed as thunderstorms hit UK Disruption could continue into Sunday as thunderstorms impact flights The Independent UK · Jun 27
Five die in open water during record-breaking UK heatwave There have been widespread warnings about the dangers of trying to cool off with a swim in the sea, lake or river The Independent UK · Jun 27
Hundreds of flights delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick as thunderstorms hit Southern England Severe thunderstorms unleashed travel chaos across southern England, grounding hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick. Torrential rain, lightning, and hail forced air traffic control to implement safety restrictions, leading to significant delays and passengers facing long waits. While storms are expected to move on, airlines warn that flight schedules… The Times of India · Jun 27
Thunderstorm warnings as temperatures to drop after record-breaking heatwave The UK recorded its hottest June day for three consecutive days, with a provisional temperature of 37.3C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, on Friday, breaking the previous record by over 1C. Scientists warned that the intensity and frequency of these extreme heat events are virtually impossible without human-driven climate change. Following… The Independent UK · Jun 27
Body recovered from water after reports of man in difficulty in river during heatwave Widespread warnings about the dangers of swimming in open water The Independent UK · Jun 27
Temperatures to drop after record-breaking heatwave Friday was confirmed by the Met Office as the UK’s hottest June day on record. Evening Standard · Jun 26
Hottest June day record broken again as heatwave peaks at 37.3C A provisional temperature of 37.3C was recorded in Santon Downham, Suffolk. Evening Standard · Jun 26
UK hottest June day record broken for third day in a row: Met Office The 36. 9C record temperature was chalked in Wattisham, Suffolk, in southeast England, the meteorologists said, breaking the previous high of 36. 7C set on Thursday. The Economic Times · Jun 26
Met Office gives latest verdict on chances of more hot weather The Met Office has issued its long range weather forecast for August, offering insight as to whether more hot spells will grip the UK. It comes after the UK has experienced more days above 30C in 2026 than in 1976. According to the agency, temperatures during the period of 6… The Independent UK · Jun 26
Emergency callouts surge as NHS feels the heat from extreme temperatures Schools have been forced to closed and some hospital machinery has failed in the heat. Evening Standard · Jun 26
Brits told to ‘avoid’ non-essential travel to tourist hotspots as heatwave lingers on Network Rail said services operating in the Met Office’s red and amber zones should only be used ‘if absolutely necessary’ The Independent UK · Jun 26
Scots share videos of 'unreal' lightning amid storm 'unlike anything we've ever seen' SCOTS have described being “jolted awake” in the middle of the night amid a stronger thunderstorm than they have “ever seen” ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 26
Evening Standard · Jun 26 Thunderstorm warnings in place across Scotland after hot weather Severe storms were reported in the Edinburgh area in the early hours of Friday.
Evening Standard · Jun 25 Ambulance chief issues alcohol warning as fans prepare to cheer for England amid punishing heatwave People are being urged to drink responsibly and consume plenty of water in between alcoholic beverages
The Independent UK · Jun 25 Brits warned to ‘drink responsibly’ and avoid exercising outside during record-breaking heatwave The Met Office said temperatures had reached 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset
The Independent UK · Jun 25 UK’s ageing key infrastructure exposed in extreme heat as ministers urged to tackle ‘silent killer’ As Britain experiences its hottest June day in history, experts demand that the government take action on key infrastructure, as thousands of schools shut down and three hospitals declare critical incidents
Evening Standard · Jun 25 Air conditioning needed in schools and hospitals, says London mayor A Met Office red warning for extreme heat is in place in London until 9pm on Friday
Evening Standard · Jun 25 Thunderstorm warning issued for Scotland after days of baking heat Temperatures in the low 30s and high 20s across large parts of the country look set to make way for more unsettled conditions.
Evening Standard · Jun 25 UK sees new highest June temperature as records tumble for second day in a row The Met Office said temperatures had reached 36.4C at Yeovilton, Somerset, on Thursday.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 25 Yellow thunderstorm warning in place across majority of Scotland THE majority of Scotland has been placed under an yellow-level thunderstorm warning
The Independent UK · Jun 25 When will it start to get cooler? Everything we know as heatwave set to last ‘a little longer’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 25 From Spain to Ireland: What to know about the deadly heatwave across Europe And we're still only in June
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25 UK and Switzerland record hottest ever June day as health emergencies surge in Europe Temperatures linked to third child’s death in France, where three-quarters of country is under extreme heat alert