All news on the topic: Met Office

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Heavy rain deluge sparks travel chaos warning as thunderstorms to strike
The warning comes after showers and storms swept much of the country on Saturday, pushing northwards across the UK despite earlier predictions that temperatures could reach as high as 33C in some places
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UK weather: Met Office verdict on July wash out - with five days of rain to come
The latest forecast revealed that the country is set to see spells of heavy rain and thunder until late July - and potentially beyond
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Top six places to escape heatwave this summer - including Ecuador and Madeira
When a heatwave arrives, Brits usually flock to beaches, parks and beer gardens to soak up the sunshine - but not everyone likes the hot weather, and many will be looking at options to escape it
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Exact time storms and floods will smash Britain on mega 33C scorcher
The warning comes after showers and storms swept much of the country, pushing northwards across the UK despite earlier predictions that temperatures could reach as high as 33C in some places
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Mile-long swarm of flying ants spotted near coast - and more could be coming
The yearly swarm of flying ants have been spotted along the UK's coast, with the Met Office warning more of them could be on their way
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Huge swathe of the nation set for thunderstorms amid 27C hot spell
A yellow weather warning is in force from 9am today until midnight. Forecasters have warned those in the affected areas to expect 'heavy showers and thunderstorms'
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Met Office verdict on 32C heatwave this weekend - exact areas set for scorcher
Met Office forecasters said that southern areas of the UK will experience temperatures of up to 32C on Saturday, but there is also a risk of thunderstorms and heavy showers around the country
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Exactly when it could hit 29C where you live amid Met Office 48-hour heat alert
The Met Office and the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) are warning Brits to stay safe in the heat this weekend after they issued a 48-hour alert to six UK regions
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Heat blast begins today as mercury set to climb to 30C this weekend
Experts say Friday will be a 'very warm and sunny day for many' although there are warnings it will remain wet and windy for some regions in the northwest
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Exact date of heatwave as half UK to be battered by rain
Brits face a mixed weekend of weather, with some people facing warm 30C conditions at first before the heat rises north, with rain also expected to the east of the nation
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Met Office issues heat health alert in six UK regions ahead of 30C weekend
The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued a yellow heat alert across six regions from tomorrow until Sunday as temperatures are expected to reach 30C
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Heavy rain deluge gives way to summer sunshine as 30C weekend scorcher looms
Those living in London can expect temperatures up to 27C, with it rising to around 23C in Cardiff and 21C in Glasgow. Elsewhere the mercury could climb to 30C this weekend
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UK weather map turns red in massive 24 hour heat spike as El Nino peak looms
The UK is expected to see temperatures pushing 30C on Friday due to a frontal system bringing warm and humid air over a 24 hour period before thunderstorms are expected to hit
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Exact date scorching temperatures to return as Met Office predicts 30C heat
Millions of Brits have experienced rain the last couple of days, but the warm summer conditions are set to return in the not too far future, with temperatures of 30C promised
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Brits brace for heavy rain and wind barrage with flood risk warning issued
A yellow weather warning for wind and rain is in force for a large swathe of the east of England until 6am on Wednesday
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Parts of UK to be hit with heavy rain for nine hours with battering 60mph winds
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain and winds which could rise up to 60mph for parts of the country and last for nine hours, leading to flooding during the rush hour on Wednesday
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Tom Hiddleston responds to James Bond rumours as Idris Elba turns down role
Tom Hiddleston is among the British actors linked to the coveted role of James Bond after Daniel Craig stepped away from 007 after 2001's No Time To Die
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Rain deluge to lash the nation after June confirmed as hottest on record
Temperatures will also be cooler than they have been in recent weeks with the south east the warmest area but with high temperatures around 20C by late afternoon
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Met Office issues 'sinister' warning for future after UK sees hottest June ever
Met Office says the mean temperature in June was 15.8C, which beats 1940's and 1976's peaks of 14.9C but this isn't to be celebrated, experts say, due to climate change
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Thunderstorms and 'heavy showers' on Monday - but with signs of summer warmth
Thunderstorms and heavy showers were forecasted for most of the UK on Monday, following a cold and grey weekend - but the Met Office has revealed there are signs of warmer things to come!
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Brits to bask in 24C heat blast before ferocious 50mph gusts this weekend
Britain has enjoyed a spell of scorching weather in recent weeks, with temperatures exceeding 30C on multiple occasions. It means last month is expected to be the hottest June on record
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Met Office predicts date of new heatwave that could hit in time for Wimbledon
Met Office has confirmed temperatures could hit the high 30s again in just weeks following a particularly balmy June, in which the mercury hit 32.2C in Chertsey, Surrey
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UK heat blast on way as Met Office confirms July temperatures may hit 'high 30s'
The Met Office is predicting a return to hot weather in the second half of July after a cooler start to the month and temperatures could rise to the mid to high 30s
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Exact time subtropical Mediterranean airstream will see UK hit with new heatwave
July will bring another spell of hot weather as a subtropical airstream from the Mediterranean makes its way towards Britain, pushing temperatures up to 30C once again
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Met Office gives verdict on chances of a 40C heatwave hitting the UK in July
The Met Office has given its verdict on the chances of a 40C heatwave to hit next month with the UK already on track to have its warmest June on record with 32.2C reached on two occasions