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• Deep dive: Wildfires, heatwaves and the UK’s continuing dry spell

  long runs without measurable rainfall, and several locations are continuing to add to those totals. However, rainfall prospects differ sharply depending on location. Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England are expected to see repeated bands of rain through the remainder of the week

• Warmer weather is on the way, but will there be a heatwave?

  warmer and more humid, particularly in the south where values are likely to rise above the seasonal average. Even so, the presence of cloud and a light breeze in some regions may prevent temperatures from rising particularly sharply. Sunday brings the warmest conditions Sunday currently looks set

• Weekend weather: Unsettled conditions give way to higher pressure

  may also start to see an easterly flow develop next week therefore eastern areas may turn rather cool 🥶 pic.twitter.com/v6iMPeR3cF — Met Office (@metoffice) April 16, 2026 What to expect overall By the end of the weekend, the weather will feel calmer and more settled compared with the sharp

• Weekend weather: A hot and bank holiday weekend ahead?

  that sea temperatures remain relatively cold for the time of year. This could lead to a sharp contrast between air and sea temperatures, and anyone entering the water should take appropriate precautions. Keep up to date with weather warnings, and you can find the latest forecast on our website

• factsheet_2-thunderstorms_2023.pdf

  ) and a sharp or rumbling sound (thunder). Thunderstorms are associated with convective clouds and are most often, but not necessarily, accompanied by precipitation at the ground. Cumulonimbus clouds (Latin: cumulus – heap; nimbus – rainy cloud) Heavy and dense cloud, of considerable vertical extent

• factsheet_2-thunderstorms_2023pdf

  ) and a sharp or rumbling sound (thunder). Thunderstorms are associated with convective clouds and are most often, but not necessarily, accompanied by precipitation at the ground. Cumulonimbus clouds (Latin: cumulus – heap; nimbus – rainy cloud) Heavy and dense cloud, of considerable vertical extent

• Deep Dive: Record lows and a storm on the horizon

  , but it’s likely to run along the south coast, bringing a sharp boundary between rain and snow. A number of weather warnings, including amber warnings for wind and snow, have been issued.  Computer models show a number of possible tracks. The difference between rain on the southern flank and snow

• 10-day trend: Unsettled and windy conditions on the way for Easter weekend

  . The wider picture The key driver of the weather over the coming days is a marked temperature contrast across the North Atlantic. Cold air over parts of Canada is pushing southwards, while much milder air lies further south. This sharp contrast is strengthening the jet stream and positioning it across

• January weather extremes: a look back records from past events

  and 1971. Yet January’s warmth contrasts sharply with its capacity for severe cold. The lowest UK January temperature on record was –27.2°C, logged at Braemar, Aberdeenshire, on 10 January 1982. In England, the lowest minimum was –26.1°C at Newport, Shropshire, also in January 1982, a reminder

• Weekend weather: Changeable conditions heading into a new month

  note across Scotland and Northern Ireland, where clear skies overnight allow temperatures to fall well below freezing in some spots. Where snow remains on the hills, the cold will feel particularly sharp. Despite the chilly start, these areas will see a generally bright morning with good spells