Weather and climate news

It will be a hot and humid week for many, especially in the south, with some areas experiencing their fourth heatwave of the summer so far.

The first satellite in a series of six that will launch over the next fifteen years takes flight this week [13 August] as part of an international project to advance global observations to enhance weather forecast accuracy.

The UK has had its fifth warmest July on record, according to provisional Met Office statistics.

The BBC and the Met Office today announce they are forming an exciting new partnership to deliver the most trusted and accurate weather service to everyone in the UK.