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 26
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
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 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
Yellow thunderstorm warning in place across majority of Scotland THE majority of Scotland has been placed under an yellow-level thunderstorm warning The National (Scotland) · 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
Red heat warning extended as UK braced for more record-breaking temperatures The Met Office has extended its extreme heat alert into Friday for London and parts of east and south-east England. Evening Standard · Jun 25
Britain Erupts as Over 1,000 Schools Close in the Heatwave and Leave Working Parents in Chaos: 'We Are Breeding a Nation of Melts' Over 1,000 UK schools closed or reduced hours due to a heatwave, causing parental outrage over childcare disruptions. The closures follow a red extreme heat warning from the Met Office. International Business Times UK · Jun 25
London heatwave meltdown: Shops, offices and schools close as temperature hits record Temperatures in London reached 35.1C at 3pm, while the highest recorded temperature of 36C in Surrey and Hampshire Evening Standard · Jun 24
Europe reels under historic heat: France records hottest day ever; UK shatters 50-year record The new British record surpasses the previous June high of 35.6C, which was first recorded in London's Camden Square in 1957 and matched in Southampton in 1976. The highest temperature ever recorded in the UK remains 40.3C, registered in Lincolnshire in July 2022. Britain's Met Office has issued a rare… The Times of India · Jun 24
Scotland records hottest day of year as travel disruption warnings issued A temperature of 29C was recorded at Dyce on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Jun 24
Disruption as temperature records set to tumble in red warning heatwave Temperatures are expected to peak at 37C on Wednesday and 38C on Thursday and Friday. Evening Standard · Jun 24
The Independent UK · Jun 24 Met Office issues fresh warning for thunderstorms as scorching heatwave continues IN FULL
The Guardian - AU · Jun 24 Europe heatwave live: UK breaks temperature record for June as parts of France hit 40C – as it happened West Sussex reports temperature of 35.8C, beating previous record from 1976; red weather alert extended to 72 of France’s 96 mainland departments
The Independent UK · Jun 24 How hay fever sufferers can survive the incoming pollen bomb LET’S UNPACK THAT: As the Met Office warns of exceedingly high volumes of the substance amid the heatwave, Helen Coffey asks the experts whether allergy season is getting worse and finds out how to survive the summer without the sneezing fits
The Independent UK · Jun 23 When will the UK heatwave end? Met Office issues forecast for 17C drop in temperature Extreme heat is forecast into the weekend with red warnings issued across parts of England and Wales
The Economic Times · Jun 23 Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens health Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing school closures and travel advisories across Britain, France, Italy, and Spain. France recorded its hottest night ever, with 40 drownings reported as people sought relief. Scientists link these extreme events to human-caused global warming, warning of increased frequency and intensity. Authorities are…
The Independent UK · Jun 22 UK heatwave: 40C in June must be wake-up call on climate crisis, scientists warn Soaring temperatures should be seen as public health threat, expert warns as temperatures expected to smash records set in June 1976
The Independent UK · Jun 22 UK heatwave to beat historic June 1976 record as scientists issue ‘dangerous’ 45C warning The Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22 Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday UK Health Security Agency also issues red heat alert for six English regions, indicating risk to life even for the healthy
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Rare red weather warning issued for extreme heat – but what does it mean? The heat could bring disruptions to rail, road and air travel, with the possibility of some tarmac melting
The Times of India · Jun 22 UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England Britain braces for an unprecedented June heatwave, with the Met Office issuing an amber extreme heat warning for four days. Temperatures are forecast to soar, potentially reaching 38C in England and challenging decades-old records. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity and warm nights, poses significant risks to health, infrastructure,…
International Business Times UK · Jun 22 Met Office Warns 'Tropical Nights' During This Week's Heatwave May Leave Millions Unable to Sleep The Met Office warns of tropical nights in England and Wales, with temperatures staying above 20C, posing health risks and potential record-breaking heat during the upcoming heatwave.