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of the Middle East temperatures were colder than normal during March, then hotter than normal during April, easing back to near-normal or colder than normal in some parts in May. Temperatures across North Africa were generally near or above normal although Morocco, Libya and Egypt experienced below

was latest on 1st May. l Budburst in 2016 took a slow ‘phenological amble’ from south to north across the UK, at a pace of between about 1.0 and 2.5 km/hr. l Relative to the 2000 to 2016 average, UK average budburst for all species (except Pedunculate Oak) was later in 2016 by between 1 day (Sessile Oak

areas are cloudy with showers, which may be heavy at times. In the north, it’s fine and warm and the far south is brighter than of late. Yesterday (Thursday) was the warmest day of the year so far in all four home nations, with England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland all recording a temperature

the strong winds on Wednesday, affecting Northern Ireland and Scotland first thing but then pushing eastwards to the rest of the UK by the end of the day. Where this rain falls on top of already wet ground there may be some localised flooding and disruption and yellow rain warnings have been issued

, as well as some brisk winds at times 🍃 pic.twitter.com/B93XemcvqJ — Met Office (@metoffice) June 3, 2025 Wednesday daytime, expect a mix of sunny spells and showers, with the heaviest and most frequent showers in the north, where they may become organised into bands of rain at times

? Author: Press Office 13 May 2025 If you’ve been wondering when the next rain shower will arrive, you’re not alone. Across much of the UK, this spring has been unusually dry. While the sunshine has been welcome for many, it’s also raised concerns, particularly for farmers, gardeners, and anyone

• Cities and infrastructure • Coasts Future climate trends to the 2050s for zones in the MENA region Zone 1: North-west Africa and Mediterranean coast Hotter throughout the year, days above 35 °C more frequent Drier on average, but rainfall events may be more intense Zone 2: Desert regions of North

, thanks in part to dust being carried northwards from the Sahara. While conditions may not always feel bright, there is still plenty of useful detail to unpack as we look at how the weekend is shaping up. A three‑way split in the weather pattern The UK sits in a subtle but important three‑zone pattern

and increased flood risk. This may lead to crop loss and damage, soil erosion, and livestock mortality. • The vulnerability of farmers and pastoralists to climate variability and change will be intensified. • Surface water availability and groundwater recharge is expected to be adversely affected

to ease in the west with the strongest of the winds becoming confined to the Northern Isles in the evening.” The strong winds may affect Scotland’s road, rail, air and ferry services, and longer journey times and cancellation of services are possible. Within the amber warning area flying debris