Weather and climate news

Temperatures are expected to rise again by the start of next week, especially for those in the south and east.

The UK’s weather is turning more changeable over the weekend, with an Atlantic influence bringing periods of rain for some, as well as drier and brighter interludes at times.

Sunny and dry weather continues for much of the UK in the first half of the week and it will be very warm or hot for much of England and Wales, with temperatures likely to reach in excess of 30C for some.

Climate change is causing a dramatic increase in the frequency of temperature extremes and number of temperature records the UK experiences.

The UK’s changeable weather pattern continues this week, with a mixture of sunshine, showers and some longer spells of rain as more schools break up for the summer holidays.

The UK had its warmest May and meteorological spring on record according to provisional Met Office figures in what was also a wet and dull season for many.