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• May 2026 temperature records verified

  on the day. The new May daily temperature records are now official and listed below: Highest UK May daily maximum temperature: 26 May 2026, 35.1°C, Kew Gardens. Highest UK May daily minimum temperature: 27 May 2026, 21.4°C, Camborne. Highest Wales May daily maximum temperature: 26 May 2026, 32.6°C

• ukcp18-wind-factsheet-november-2025.pdf

  and SRESA1B) and five global warming levels (GWL1.5, GWL2.0, GWL2.5, GWL3.0, GWL4.0). • Global (60km) projections - a set of 28 climate futures at 60km grid resolution, showing how the 21 st Century climate may evolve under two emissions scenarios (RCP8.5 and RCP2.6). They assess the uncertainty

• ukcp18-wind-factsheet-november-2025pdf

  and SRESA1B) and five global warming levels (GWL1.5, GWL2.0, GWL2.5, GWL3.0, GWL4.0). • Global (60km) projections - a set of 28 climate futures at 60km grid resolution, showing how the 21 st Century climate may evolve under two emissions scenarios (RCP8.5 and RCP2.6). They assess the uncertainty

• Dull and mild February brings wet winter to a close

  .   A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, approximately 7% more for every degree Celsius of warming. This means that when it does rain, downpours can be heavier and more intense. This characteristic is already being observed in the UK and globally, with rainfall totals on the wettest days increasing

• Urgent action needed to mitigate climate change and preserve global forests

  and preserve global forests Author: Grahame Madge Fri 16 May 2025 A new study has shown irreversible risks to the Amazon and northern hemisphere forests from climate change. The Met Office-led research looks at the unavoidable impacts on forests when global temperatures breach a global warming level of 1.5°C

• Resolving detail on the future face of extreme weather

  that daily maximum temperatures in the UK will increase. Lizzie Kendon added: “The new 2.2 km projections will allow us to look at the potential for local temperature extremes to exceed 40.0 °C.” Professor Jason Lowe is head of climate services at the Met Office. He said: “The projections show

• Deep Dive: How a Pacific hurricane could influence the UK’s weather

  ahead, it is worth reflecting on the exceptional warmth experienced across the UK at the end of September. Temperatures reached 28.1°C at Kew Gardens on Tuesday, placing conditions towards the upper end of what would normally be expected at this point in the year. Although not record-breaking

• Storm Goretti: Key stats from the multi-hazard event

  to the storm. The Met Office’s WeatherReady campaign offers practical advice to help people prepare for winter weather, including tips for home, garden, and travel safety. READ MORE: How does the Met Office work with government, emergency and defence partners? Weekend outlook: Brief respite before further

• ukcp18-precipitation-factsheet-january-2026.pdf

  emissions scenario, RCP2.6 and a global warming level of 2 °C and 4 °C. These have been derived from the global projections using statistical techniques. Results overview • Observations show a high level of variability in precipitation from year to year, with a slight overall increase in UK winter

• ukcp18-precipitation-factsheet-january-2026pdf

  emissions scenario, RCP2.6 and a global warming level of 2 °C and 4 °C. These have been derived from the global projections using statistical techniques. Results overview • Observations show a high level of variability in precipitation from year to year, with a slight overall increase in UK winter