5 h. ago UK set to outshine Madrid with soaring temperatures as weather maps pinpoint balmy days ahead

The latest GFS weather maps show when temperatures across the UK could soar in just a few days' time as the Met Office says Brits can expect "fine" weather at the start of next month

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6 h. ago Weather maps show exact date UK will be hotter than Madrid as temperatures soar

Temperatures are set to soar well above the monthly average in the UK as advanced weather modelling maps show conditions here will soon be better than in Madrid

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22 h. ago Met Office weather maps show UK areas snow will fall this week as temperatures plummet

Here's where snow could fall in the UK this week

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26 h. ago 'This TOG24 jacket is my new best friend for keeping dry on dog walks in spring weather'

Finding the perfect spring jacket can be tough, but Shopping Writer Meghan says her new TOG24 jacket is 'a game-changer for spring' when it comes to walking in the changing weather and temperatures

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49 h. ago Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South America

Rio de Janeiro reached 44C, its highest temperature for more than a decade, last MondayWhile North America grappled with widespread cold and wintry conditions last week, South America – now in its final month of summer – faced the opposite extreme, with record high temperatures recorded across the continent. In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second largest city, temperatures at its Guaratiba weather station soared to 44C last Monday, 14C above the February norm and the highest temperature recorded in the city for more than a decade. In addition to the high temperatures, Rio has also experienced what is expected to be one of its driest Februarys on record, with little rain so far this month and minimal precipitation expected in the next week. Authorities activated a level 4 heat protocol early last week as a result of the extreme heat, prompting the setup of hydration stations at outdoor events and public spaces, as well as the designation of air-conditioned buildings as “cooling points”.A...

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4 d. ago Extreme fire danger across most of South Australia and Victoria as cyclones threaten to form near Queensland and WA

Weather bureau forecasts temperatures as high as 39C in Adelaide, 36C in Melbourne, 30C in Canberra and 29C in HobartGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastExtreme fire danger and total fire bans have been declared for much of South Australia and Victoria, including Melbourne, as hot and dry winds bring sweltering temperatures to the region on Saturday, and cyclones threaten to form off the Queensland and Western Australian coasts.Forecast temperatures were between six and 12C above average in many places for Saturday, with expected maximums of 39C in Adelaide, 36C in Melbourne, 30C in Canberra and 29C in Hobart, ending a run of mild weather.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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6 d. ago UK to be hotter than Greece this weekend with burst of ‘well

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Friday

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6 d. ago Weather warnings for wind and rain issued as temperatures rise

The Met Office said it could be 16C in parts of the UK on Friday.

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7 d. ago UK weather: Met Office map shows when and where temperatures are forecast to jump to double digits this week

The Met Office has predicted more “spring-like” weather will arrive this week, with potential highs of 16°C in some places.

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8 d. ago UK warm weather: Maps reveal where temperatures could hit a balmy 14C later this week after snow showers and freezing rain batter Britain

The predicted temperatures are well above February's average, with 6C the usual monthly average in Scotland and 9C in southern England.

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8 d. ago Met Office latest amid freezing temperatures before warmer weather arrives

A change is on the way

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9 d. ago UK weather: When it will start to feel like spring after fortnight of ‘anticyclonic gloom’?

While parts of the UK can expect more snow, the weather is expected to get milder mid-week

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9 d. ago New London weather map shows exact date temperatures will soar to 15C after 20cm of snow hits UK

New London weather map shows exact date temperatures will soar to 15C after 20cm of snow hits UK  My London

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