July 2026 was the driest month in southern England in nearly 200 years, with England and Wales recording their driest July since 1836. The Met Office reported exceptional warmth and sunshine, leading to official drought declarations across half of England and all of Wales, hosepipe bans, and warnings of potential food shortages.
England and Wales are experiencing their driest July in 190 years, with official drought declarations across much of the UK. This has led to widespread hosepipe bans, increased wildfire risks, and a significant rise in heat-related deaths, particularly in England.
Police say the disappearance of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh remains unresolved and deeply troubling four decades on. Her family has marked the 40th anniversary with previously unseen photographs, as detectives continue to probe possible stalking links.
Le Royaume-Uni a enregistré son huitième jour de l'année avec une température supérieure à 34°C, battant un record historique. L'Angleterre a également connu son mois de juin le plus chaud jamais enregistré, signe du changement climatique.
La température de surface de la Manche a atteint des niveaux "extrêmes" le 7 juillet, notamment au nord de la Bretagne, selon le Met Office. Cet épisode est lié à la vague de chaleur record de juin en Europe.
The UK is experiencing an "extreme" marine heatwave with ocean temperatures 2C warmer than usual, potentially causing mass-mortality events for marine species. Scientists link this to Europe's recent heat dome and El Niño conditions, warning of significant ecosystem disruption.
A marine heatwave is expected to reach extreme levels around the UK this week, with sea temperatures potentially 4-5C above average. This could harm marine life, including seagrasses and shellfish, while encouraging warm-water species.
The UK is preparing for another heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach 34C in the south of England next week. Health officials have issued a week-long warning due to the increased risk to vulnerable people and potential for water-related incidents.
England recorded its warmest June on record, with mean temperatures reaching 17.1C, nearly 3C above average. The UK as a whole experienced its second warmest June. Record-breaking temperatures were observed across the UK, including 37.7C in Lingwood, Norfolk, and 35.9C in Cardiff, Wales.
England experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, with the UK and Wales seeing their second-warmest, driven by a late-month heatwave that triggered the first three-day red heat alert. Met Office scientists link these extreme temperatures to human-induced climate change, warning of significant health and sector impacts.
England experienced its warmest June on record, while the UK as a whole saw its second warmest, with mean temperatures reaching 17.1C. Record high temperatures were set in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, leading to a rare red extreme heat warning.
Londra İklim Eylemi Haftası kapsamında düzenlenmesi planlanan "Aşırı Sıcaklık" etkinliği, İngiltere'yi etkileyen aşırı sıcaklar ve Met Office'in kırmızı kodlu uyarısı nedeniyle iptal edildi. Sıcak hava dalgası metro ve tren seferlerinde aksamalara yol açtı.
A França registrou 40 mortes por afogamento em busca de refresco durante a onda de calor. A Europa enfrenta um 'bloqueio ômega' com temperaturas recordes, afetando economia e infraestrutura.
Over 29,000 lightning strikes hit England overnight, causing flash flooding, travel disruptions, and fires, as the country prepares for record temperatures up to 40°C with a Met Office red alert from Wednesday.
Avrupa, yaz başında etkisini artıran aşırı sıcaklarla mücadele ediyor. Fransa'da rekor sıcaklıklar kaydedilirken, sağlık sorunları ve can kayıpları yaşandı. Birçok ülkede kırmızı ve turuncu alarm verildi, kamusal alanlarda alkol tüketimi yasaklandı.
The UK's Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat, with temperatures potentially hitting 40C. Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave, leading to school closures and transport disruptions. Scientists link the extreme heat to the upcoming strong El Niño, nicknamed 'Godzilla'.
The UK is forecast to experience its hottest June day on record on Tuesday, with temperatures potentially exceeding 35C and possibly reaching 40C by Wednesday or Thursday. Rare red warnings have been issued for parts of England and Wales due to significant health and infrastructure risks.
A rare red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for parts of England and Wales, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C. The Met Office warns of significant disruption to daily life, including travel, and a danger to life. Schools are closing early, and water usage is being restricted.
İngiltere Meteoroloji Kurumu (Met Office), İngiltere ve Galler'de beklenen aşırı sıcaklar için kırmızı seviyede 'hayati tehlike' uyarısı yaptı. Çarşamba ve perşembe günleri geçerli olacak uyarı, ciddi sağlık sorunlarına yol açabileceği konusunda uyarıyor.
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday due to extreme heat and humidity, covering southern Wales and large parts of England, including London. A red heat health alert in England indicates a "risk to life for even the healthy population," with temperatures potentially exceeding 37C and high humidity exacerbating health impacts. Significant disruption to daily life, travel, and infrastructure is expected.
Four of Britain's five scheduled horse racing meetings on Wednesday have been abandoned due to a rare red warning for extreme heat issued by the Met Office. Temperatures could reach 39C in parts of England and Wales, triggering the British Horseracing Authority's hot weather policy.
The UK's Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday, covering southern Wales and large parts of England including London. Temperatures are expected to exceed 37C, with high humidity, posing a significant risk to life and causing widespread disruption.
The UK Met Office has issued a four-day amber extreme heat warning as temperatures are forecast to reach up to 38C in parts of England. The heatwave, expected to peak Wednesday and Thursday, could break long-standing June temperature records and impact health, transport, and infrastructure.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat across parts of the UK, with temperatures potentially reaching the mid-thirties next week. A 'heat dome' phenomenon is driving scorching temperatures across Europe, impacting people and infrastructure.
