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Met Office tips for staying cool during the heat
Temperatures are rising widely across England and Wales, with highs potentially reaching the mid-30s and some areas experiencing their fourth summer heatwave.
Met Office weather extremes: What are August's current records?
The UK has seen a turbulent start and end to August, with Storm Floris bringing strong winds and heavy rain, and another heatwave bringing this summer's total to four.
Weekend weather forecast: north–south split with rising temperatures
As we head into the weekend, the UK is set to experience a distinct north–south divide in weather conditions.
How wind speeds are measured by the Met Office
Storm Floris brought with it extreme winds, but were they recorded breaking?
Met Office 10-Day Trend: A turbulent start to August but a warm spell coming for some
The UK has seen a turbulent start to August, with Storm Floris bringing strong winds and heavy rain to many areas.
What are wet bulb temperatures and what they are used for?
Humidity plays a vital role in weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and understanding human comfort levels.
Deep dive: Storm Floris, tropical developments and a warming summer
Over the past week, we've seen significant winds from Storm Floris, while another system lingers on the horizon.
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