45 h. ago Shocking moment floodwater gushes down streets as parts of Britain are hit by intense thunderstorms on hottest day of the year

The UK recorded its warmest day of 2025 on Friday, with temperatures reaching a sizzling 29C, the Met Office said.

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68 h. ago Met Office says summer will return to Wales within days with temperatures reaching 25°C

We're in for a wet and thundery start to the weekend but as we get into next week the sun will well and truly have his hat on once more

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3 d. ago UK could see hottest day of the year so far with thunderstorms set to hit

Temperatures may reach 30C on Friday but heavy rain is set to lash parts of the country.

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4 d. ago Major health alert issued as Brits set to bask in scorching temperatures this weekend

A yellow heat-health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency as the Met Office predicts scorching temperatures reaching 30C this weekend

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4 d. ago Met Office issue warning for high pollen count as Scottish temperatures reach 22C

The national forecaster has warned of hot temperatures and high levels of pollen in the air.

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4 d. ago Dad charged with murder after 'leaving baby inside roasting hot car for nine hours'

Joseph Boatman, 32, allegedly left the tot inside the vehicle for nine hours after consuming 'multiple' alcoholic beverages - and while temperatures that day reached a scorching 35C

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5 d. ago Brits to become sleep zombies with 27C heat, thunder and 'intense' rain, warn Met Office

UK weather to warm up - roasting Brits as temperatures soar, with the South East and central England potentially reaching 27C on Wednesday and Thursday and then 29C on Friday

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5 d. ago London weather: Capital to bask in 27C this week but thunderstorms 'possible'

While there may be more rainfall this week, temperatures could reach 29C outside of London

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8 d. ago Brits set to sizzle in 33C Saharan roast as Met Office back a hot UK summer

After a washout of a weekend in some places, we can look forward to potentially being blasted by the sun this summer so you can prepare your swimwear and head to your nearest beach

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9 d. ago UK tourists in Spain issued 'significant' amber heat warning as temperatures surpass 40C

Temperatures are set to reach 42C in parts of Spain over the next few days

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1 week ago Met Office forecasts SNOW to fall in UK tonight as summer gets off to a cold start

Might the UK see snow in June?

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1 week ago UK weather maps show 25C temperature spike after Met Office heatwave warning

Advanced weather modelling maps show just how early temperatures could start to surge this summer ahead of what the Met Office expects will be a warmer-than-usual season

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1 week ago UK sees warmest spring on record after Met Office issue summer heatwave warning

The Met Office warned of summer heatwaves with the average temperature reaching 17C through these months

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1 week ago Met Office give verdict on summer heatwaves after warmest spring on record

The Met Office warned of summer heatwaves with the average temperature reaching 17C through these months

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1 week ago Heatwaves and scorching summer verdict as Met Office says summer is twice as likely to be hot this year

The forecasting body also warned of an increased risk of heatwaves and heat-related impacts as it released its three-month outlook

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1 week ago Britain on heatwave alert as Met Office predicts scorcher of a summer season

The UK is more likely to experience a hot summer than usual, the Met Office has said - adding that there is an increased risk of heatwaves now that the season has officially begun

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1 week ago Exact date Spanish scorcher sends UK mercury soaring to 31C as maps turn dark red

Temperatures could reach as high as 31C soon thanks to a 'Spanish scorcher' sending hot air barrelling towards the UK - while the Met Office has talked up the chances of a 'hotter than usual' summer

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2 w. ago Britain to bake in hotter than normal weather this summer with HIGH chances of heatwaves

The warm forecast follows the country's sunniest spring on record, with up to 630 hours of sunshine clocked up across the country between March 1 and May 27.

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2 w. ago Met Office issues heatwave warning amid 'increased chance' of hot summer in UK

Met Office issues heatwave warning amid 'increased chance' of hot summer in UK  Wandsworth Times

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2 w. ago Higher chance of hot summer and heatwaves across UK, Met Office predicts

It follows the country’s sunniest spring on record.

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