17 h. ago Rapid snowmelt and Trump cuts compound wildfire fears in US west

Region is experiencing an unusually warm spring, raising concerns of fierce wildfire season amid limited resourcesUnusually warm springtime temperatures have contributed to rapid reductions in snowpacks across the western US that rival the fastest rates on record, increasing concerns around wildfire season.The rapid snowmelt, in addition to reduced staffing and budget constraints initiated by the Trump administration, has set the stage for a particularly dangerous season across the west, according to an analysis of publicly available data by the Guardian and interviews with experts in the region. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Temperatures hit 26C in warm end to UK’s sunniest spring on record

Provisional figures from the Met Office show 630 hours of sunshine were clocked up across the country between March 1 and May 27.

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6 d. ago Exact date mercury to tip 30C for first time this year as maps turn scarlet red

Weather maps show that London could experience scorching temperatures with the mercury reaching 30C in mid-June with warm conditions expected across most of the country

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7 d. ago Met Office map shows exact UK areas to see 'very warm' temperatures this week

Temperatures are set to reach 25C in parts of the UK this week

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1 week ago Weather rollercoaster for Brits as mercury to rise then fall

The mercury is set to rise this weekend, warm enough to enjoy a barbecue at around 27C, before the temperature falls dramatically - then rise again over a few days

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1 week ago Trump in Memorial Day speech says: ‘I have everything. Amazing, the way things work out’ – US politics live

President honors fallen soldiers but also says says ‘God did that’ when when taking credit for US hosting world sports eventsThis year’s summer months promise to be among the hottest on record across the United States, continuing a worsening trend of extreme weather, and amid concern over the impacts of Trump administration cuts to key agencies.The extreme heat could be widespread and unrelenting: only far northern Alaska may escape unusually warm temperatures from June through August, according to the latest seasonal forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa). Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump says he is considering giving $3bn of Harvard’s grants to trade schools – US politics live

President says he could take grant money from Harvard, a week after his administration blocked institution from enrolling foreign studentsThis year’s summer months promise to be among the hottest on record across the United States, continuing a worsening trend of extreme weather, and amid concern over the impacts of Trump administration cuts to key agencies.The extreme heat could be widespread and unrelenting: only far northern Alaska may escape unusually warm temperatures from June through August, according to the latest seasonal forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa). Continue reading...

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1 week ago US faces another summer of extreme heat as fears rise over Trump cuts

Brutal heat and drought expected to blanket country from Nevada to Florida as experts worry climate cuts will burnThis year’s summer months promise to be among the hottest on record across the United States, continuing a worsening trend of extreme weather, and amid concern over the impacts of Trump administration cuts to key agencies.The extreme heat could be widespread and unrelenting: only far northern Alaska may escape unusually warm temperatures from June through August, according to the latest seasonal forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa). Continue reading...

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3 w. ago When is it too hot to walk your dog? The exact temperature it's too warm to walk your dog according to experts

With temperatures soaring, it’s important to know when it’s too hot to take your dog for a walk ☀

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3 w. ago Met Office issues new update as 'thunderstorms expected' in UK weather warning

Warm temperatures and 'mixed fortunes' are in the forecast

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3 w. ago Met Office weather forecast pinpoints hottest day as UK set for a week of sunshine and warm temperatures

The temperature won't drop below 20C for several days according to the latest forecast

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3 w. ago Nobody's Child summer dresses under £50 that are perfect for warm temperatures

From linen frocks to midi-length numbers, Nobody's Child stocks plenty of summer dresses and we've found five gorgeous styles that are under £50

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4 w. ago Manchester set for 12 days of temperatures over 20c as 'very warm' weather returns

The temperature won't drop below 20C for several days according to the latest forecast

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