49 h. ago Gardeners urged to avoid watering plants at specific time of day in June

As temperatures are predicted to soar this summer, a gardening expert provides a crucial warning over a common watering error many Brits make when caring for their plants

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3 d. ago UK weather maps turn red as temperatures to soar to 27 in two weeks

Some weather maps are predicting that temperatures in the UK could go up to 27C this month - the UK has just had its warmest spring on record, provisional figures suggest

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8 d. ago Drought declared in northwest England after record dry weather

UK has seen the sunniest Spring on record, as temperatures set to soar again in coming days

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1 week ago Mapped: UK weather to see off bank holiday rain with temperatures to soar up to 25C

London will be even hotter than Rabat, the capital city of Morocco, and Palermo in Sicily on Friday

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2 w. ago UK weather: Met Office warns of heavy rain over Bank Holiday weekend before temperatures soar to 23C

Met Office warns UK weather finally turns this week following one of warmest springs on record and driest start to season in nearly six decades

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2 w. ago Sea temperatures around the UK and Ireland soar to 4°C above usual

Waters around the UK and Ireland are gripped by an 'extreme' marine heatwave, experts have revealed.

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2 w. ago Wild swimmers rejoice! Sea temperatures around the UK and Ireland soar to 4°C above usual

Wild swimmers have flocked to the seaside as waters around the UK and Ireland are gripped by an 'extreme' marine heatwave.

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2 w. ago UK weather: Met Office warns of heavy rain over Bank Holiday weekend but temperatures will soar to 23C next week

Met Office warns UK weather finally turns this week following one of warmest springs on record and driest start to season in nearly six decades

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2 w. ago UK weather set for a sizzling 27C heatwave as temperatures soar across the country

Though mid-May has seen temperatures drop dramatically, the UK is set for another heatwave at the end of the month as the mercury is set to jump another 10C as we go into summer

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2 w. ago UK weather: Met Office issues tornado alert for parts of the country today

A funnel cloud is expected across parts of the south east of England on Wednesday, May 21, as the region is being battered by thunder, lightning and hail storms

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2 w. ago UK weather LIVE: Met Office says tornado could hit Britain amid heavy rain

Experts have warned it was 'not out of the question that we could see a funnel cloud, maybe even a brief tornado across parts of South East of England' today - as well as thunder, lightning, and hail

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2 w. ago Thunder and lightning Met Office warning for Wales today, May 21, as heavy showers move in

Outbreaks of rain are set to be experienced by large parts of the country, in particular the south

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2 w. ago 'My new Whisper Fan has been a lifesaver for keeping me cool through this spring heatwave'

With the temperatures continuing to soar, a fan is a must-have for every room in the house, and Shopping Writer Meghan says she's found 'the best fan I've ever used' for keeping her cool this heatwave

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3 w. ago Severe thunderstorms down trees, knock out power to thousands across parts of Great Lakes region

Storms accompanied by deep, booming thunder, lightning displays and powerful winds swept through parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, northern Indiana and Michigan overnight — leaving scores of trees down and thousands of homes without power

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3 w. ago UK weather: Britain set to be hotter than Ibiza this weekend as temperatures soar to 23C

Highs of 23C forecast in some areas

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3 w. ago UK weather: Exact date temperatures will soar above 30C as 'heat spike' set to continue

More hot weather is on the way, according to forecasters, with the chance of temperatures topping 30C soon - while water bosses have said they are worried about drought conditions this summer

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3 w. ago Walking Dogs in Hot Weather 2025: Here are 7 expert tips to keep your adorable pup healthy this summer

Temperatures are set to soar this week.

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3 w. ago London thunderstorm rocks city with 'super loud' thunder and lightning despite blue skies

Parts of the UK are facing thunderstorms with people caught out by the sudden sounds of crashing thunder this evening and a yellow weather warning is in place until 10pm

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3 w. ago UK weather warning: Met Office issues alert for thunderstorms and flooding as map shows where temperatures will soar to 26C

Heavy showers are forecast to drift in from the south into parts of England today, which could turn heavy and potentially into thunderstorms during the day.

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3 w. ago UK households urged to 'stay indoors' at this exact time as temperatures soar

Temperatures are set to rise to 26C in some parts of the country on Sunday, and the Met Office has advised people to stay indoors during these peak heat hours to avoid sun-related injuries

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