Met Office.
United Kingdom's national weather service
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What's happening
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The Met Office is providing severe weather warnings to households in Ireland, with Austen noted as the first director of the Irish Meteorological Service.Some support5 reports
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Met Office forecasts a record-breaking heatwave and severe drought affecting both England and Wales.Well supported42 reports7 developments inside
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Met Office monitors weather conditions affecting Essex county.Well supported8 reports
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Met Office reported the hottest UK summer while Paul Harrison's cider producer is located near Beaminster.Some support1 report
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An extreme marine heatwave is underway in England, impacting octopus populations, marine life, and prompting research contributions from various scientific bodies.Well supported4 reports
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El Niño is driving extreme weather patterns, prompting expert advice on long-range forecasting regarding severe weather and flooding risks in specific areas like Wiltshire.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Met Office forecasts increased weather risks for Cumbria due to El Niño's influence.Some support1 report
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The Met Office issued a drought warning for Tobago, while Zorisha Hackett manages tourism and utilities in the region.Some support1 report
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Drought conditions are currently affecting both England and Wales, prompting the Met Office to issue weather warnings for the UK.Some support3 reports
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Met Office warns of wetter conditions near Hereford, prompting government pledges for flood protection and risk assessment.Some support1 report
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An expert advised on environmental health risks, utilizing data from the Met Office on May 26, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Police Scotland was involved in a search off the Isle of Lewis as the Met Office issued weather warnings for the Outer Hebrides and Scotland.Some support2 reports
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Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Scotland on October 13, 2026.Well supported5 reports
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Drought causes water supply strain in Hampshire, affecting the region served by Southern Water and monitored by the Met Office.Some support3 reports
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The Met Office has issued weather forecasts for the four constituent countries of the UK, including Northern Ireland, Wales, England, and Scotland.Well supported73 reports12 developments inside
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Met Office provides cyclone forecasts for Fiji.Some support1 report
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Transport for Wales operates services within Wales and into England while the Met Office issues regional warnings.Some support1 report1 development inside
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National Highways manages the core road network in Wales while the Met Office forecasts breezy conditions.Some support1 report
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Northern Ireland faces turbulent weather forecasts while government bodies address audit reports and financial reviews.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Met Office issued a wind warning for Scotland on October 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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Met Office receives weather data for regional forecasts for the South East, which is then used for venue online presence and reviews via Google.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Met Office issued winter weather preparation advice for Glasgow, forecasting temperatures to drop below 7C.Some support1 report
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Frequent heat events are creating challenges across various sectors.Some support1 report
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A taskforce involving the Met Office and Environment Agency has been established, including Minister Emma Hardy.Some support1 report
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Extreme weather, characterized by drought and heat, is causing production to plummet in England and Scotland.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Met Office has issued warnings for the majority of the UK regarding potential flooding and power cuts.Well supported3 reports
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The Met Office reported on a smog episode while Parliament passed the Clean Air Act 1956.Some support1 report
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UKHSA tracks heat-associated deaths in England while the Met Office predicts record temperatures.Well supported17 reports1 development inside
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Climate breakdown is leading to extreme weather events in the New Forest.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Met Office provided temperature records for a project located in the New Forest.Some support1 report
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Met Office centralized operations in Exeter, while Energias de Portugal operates in England.Some support1 report
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UK Health Security Agency issued a heat health alert for Leicestershire while Met Office issued an extreme heat warning for Midlands.Well supported118 reports34 developments inside
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Met Office issued a heat warning for Sussex and provided data relating to past heat at Brighton Beach.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Extreme heat warnings issued for the UK, threatening travel infrastructure.Well supported72 reports19 developments inside
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Met Office issues heat warnings for the Midlands and Wales, with Birmingham predicted to reach 38C.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Extreme heat affects Europe, with specific heat warnings issued for England from the Met Office, while France and Madrid also experience extreme heat.Well supported60 reports11 developments inside
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Extreme heatwaves are causing near-nationwide alerts in Germany and straining tourism and daily life across Italy.Well supported28 reports9 developments inside
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The Met Office reports that sea level rise is affecting the infrastructure of Portishead.Some support1 report
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The Met Office issued extreme heat warnings for the region of Newport and Powys in Wales.Well supported19 reports18 developments inside
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A heatwave is affecting England, Wales, and London, with the Met Office issuing extreme heat warnings and Lisa sharing tips.Well supported31 reports22 developments inside
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Met Office monitors drought conditions in England as the Environment Agency scrutinizes South East Water's actions regarding reduced flow into River Ouse.Some support1 report
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Met Office forecasts a heatwave for Worcestershire.Well supported3 reports
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The Met Office provided a weather outlook for England, predicting high warmth and temperatures climbing into the 30s for several regions.Well supported14 reports
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The Met Office information regarding temperature records was broadcast via ITV, noting that Frittenden was the location where a record was set.Some support1 report
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Heat risk alerts have been issued for London and the South East due to forecasts from the Met Office.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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Met Office issues heat alerts for East Midlands and warns South East could reach heatwave levels, prompting health cautions.Well supported16 reports1 development inside
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Met Office forecasts rising temperatures leading to health alerts in the East Midlands region of England.Well supported18 reports2 developments inside
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The Met Office and the Environment Agency are jointly monitoring the weather system named Austen.Some support1 report
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Weather forecast for various UK regions including London, Scotland, and Cheshire.Well supported5 reports
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The Met Office has issued long-range forecasts for the region, noting different weather patterns across Wales, England, and Scotland.Well supported18 reports15 developments inside
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Met Office raised heatwave risk for the UK summer, predicting heat bursts in England and wet areas in Scotland.Well supported17 reports1 development inside
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The Met Office issued warnings regarding severe weather conditions in England on June 6, 2026.Well supported15 reports5 developments inside
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Met Office is currently tracking weather patterns across England.Well supported26 reports1 development inside
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The Met Office issued a weather warning for the county of Northern Ireland on August 3, 2026.Well supported6 reports
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Met Office issued Yellow thunderstorm warnings for various UK regions on May 26, 2026.Well supported49 reports7 developments inside
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Met Office issued a severe weather warning for Hertfordshire and Watford on May 26, 2026.Some support3 reports
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Health agency alerts were prompted by weather conditions and temperature peaks in the Greater Manchester region on May 26, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Met Office provided expert analysis and issued alerts regarding the heatwave in Suffolk.Well supported5 reports
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Met Office issued severe weather warnings for the East Midlands and monitored temperature records in London on May 26, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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Severe weather alerts were issued for East Anglia and East Midlands on May 26, 2026.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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What's reaching Met Office
Events traced to Met Office, step by step, newest first- Extreme weather conditions could influence Met Office data relevance for agricultureExtreme weather conditions could influence Met Office data relevance for agriculturePossible
- Extreme heat may increase Met Office's demand for specialized forecastingExtreme weather could increase demand for specialized forecasting from Met OfficePossible
Explainers that pass through Met Office
Met Office is a step on the way to someone else- Cumberland Council may face increased flood resilience demandsCumberland Council may face increased flood resilience demandsPossible
- Lake District may face flooding risk from El Niño-driven weatherThe Lake District faces potential flooding risk from El Niño-driven weatherPossible
- Flooding risk in Cumbria may threaten Sellafield's operationsIncreased flooding risk in Cumbria may threaten Sellafield's operational safetyPossible
- Extreme heat forces school closures across WalesWales faces school closures and infrastructure strain from extreme heatReported
- Record Heatwave Pushes London to Extreme Health AlertExtreme heat alerts strain London services and pose serious health risksReported
- Heat alerts warn South East England of severe heatwave riskSouth East England faces heatwave risk and anticipated health service disruptionReported
Around Met Office this week
News at the entities that move Met Office most-
El Niño OperationalEl Niño is expected to bring severe winter conditions, causing coastal erosion and a fire near San Juan Capistrano.Moves Met Office
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El Nino OperationalEl Nino is causing storm tracks to shift across North America.Moves Met Office
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Lang StructuralLang provided insights regarding the voting intentions of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).Moves Met Office
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Imperial College London OperationalImperial College London and Yonam Institute of Technology discussed the impact of AI on entrepreneurship.Moves Met Office
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Netherlands OperationalIrish beef is being promoted and marketed in Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands by Irish companies and Bord Bia.Moves Met Office
Connections
The 40 strongest of 838, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kew Gardens Structural
Met Office relies on temperature records and data collected at Kew Gardens for its weather monitoring and reporting.
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Lang Structural
Lang holds the formal position of chief meteorologist/forecaster at the Met Office.
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El Niño Operational
Met Office actively tracks and forecasts the impact of El Niño on UK weather patterns and climate risks.
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Birmingham Shared context
The Met Office issues official weather warnings and forecasts specifically for the geographical area of Birmingham.
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Netherlands Operational
Met Office and the Netherlands' national weather service actively coordinate and jointly manage storm naming conventions.
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Kirstine Dale Structural
Kirstine Dale serves as the Chief AI Officer for the Met Office.
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Tom Crabtree Structural
Tom Crabtree holds the formal functional role of Deputy Chief Forecaster and spokesperson for the Met Office.
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BBC Weather Structural
Met Office provides expert meteorological data and forecasts that BBC Weather utilizes through a formal partnership for public dissemination.
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Amy Doherty Structural
Amy Doherty serves as the Science Manager for the Met Office.
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El Nino Operational
The Met Office actively tracks, forecasts, and assesses the global and UK weather impacts resulting from El Nino's state.
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South East Shared context
Met Office provides official weather forecasts and warnings specific to the South East region.
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British Gas Operational
Met Office forecasts and warnings are utilized by British Gas to inform customer advice on energy management.
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Emma Hardy Operational
Met Office provides critical data and warnings that inform and participate in the weather resilience taskforce chaired by Emma Hardy.
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Andy Burnham Operational
The Met Office provides critical, data-driven weather forecasts and warnings that Andy Burnham uses to inform policy debates and official responses.
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Southern England Operational
The Met Office provides official weather warnings, forecasts, and tracking data for Southern England.
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South Wales Structural
The Met Office provides official weather warnings and forecasts for the South Wales region, guiding public safety responses.
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Islamabad Operational
Met Office provides meteorological forecasts, tracking, and warnings regarding weather events and flooding risks in Islamabad.
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Network Rail Operational
Met Office forecasts and warnings directly influence Network Rail's operational safety and capacity.
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Natural England Structural
Natural England utilizes Met Office data for fire risk assessment and environmental management functions.
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Imperial College London Operational
The two institutions actively collaborate on joint studies and expert commentary regarding climate change and extreme weather events.
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Adam Scaife Structural
Adam Scaife holds a leadership role in the Met Office's long-range forecasting division.
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Oxfordshire Operational
The Met Office issues warnings and forecasts regarding severe weather events that directly impact the operational conditions within Oxfordshire.
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Azores Structural
Met Office reports weather patterns that are influenced by high-pressure systems originating from the Azores.
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Stephen Belcher Structural
Stephen Belcher holds the formal position of Chief Scientist for the Met Office.
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Environment Agency Structural
Met Office provides critical weather data and warnings that the Environment Agency uses to inform flood risk management and environmental alerts.
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David Hayter Structural
David Hayter holds the formal role of deputy chief meteorologist within the Met Office.
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Marks & Spencer Operational
Met Office forecasts and warnings regarding extreme weather directly impact Marks & Spencer's operational resilience and infrastructure.
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Sean Kennedy Structural
Sean Kennedy serves as a specialized utilities and transport expert within the operational structure of the Met Office.
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Tom Morgan Structural
Tom Morgan is a meteorologist employed by the Met Office, providing specialized forecast video content.
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Mark Sidaway Structural
Mark Sidaway holds the functional role of Deputy Chief Forecaster within the Met Office.
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Bridgend Structural
Bridgend council operates under the functional dependency of responding to warnings issued by the Met Office.
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Laura Tobin Structural
Laura Tobin utilizes official weather forecasts and data provided by the Met Office for her broadcasts.
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East Midlands Railway Structural
Met Office issues weather warnings that East Midlands Railway must follow for operational planning.
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Department for Work and Pensions Structural
DWP bases its operational decisions on weather warnings and data provided by the Met Office.
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Tom Morgan Structural
Tom Morgan is employed as a meteorologist by the Met Office.
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River Maun Operational
The Met Office monitors River Maun and issues official flood alerts regarding its condition.
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Jim Dale Structural
Jim Dale is employed as a senior meteorologist at the Met Office.
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Department for Education Operational
Met Office forecasts and warnings directly inform the operational guidance and policy decisions of the Department for Education.
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Anglian Water Structural
Anglian Water relies on Met Office weather forecasts for its operational decisions.
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Erith Structural
The Met Office issues warnings regarding severe weather conditions relevant to the location of Erith.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
18 events- Met Office reported the hottest UK summer while Paul Harrison's cider producer is located near Beaminster.
- Met Office forecasts increased weather risks for Cumbria due to El Niño's influence.
- The Met Office issued a drought warning for Tobago, while Zorisha Hackett manages tourism and utilities in the region.
- Met Office warns of wetter conditions near Hereford, prompting government pledges for flood protection and risk assessment.
- Police Scotland was involved in a search off the Isle of Lewis as the Met Office issued weather warnings for the Outer Hebrides and Scotland.
- Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Scotland on October 13, 2026.
- Met Office provides cyclone forecasts for Fiji.
- National Highways manages the core road network in Wales while the Met Office forecasts breezy conditions.
- Northern Ireland faces turbulent weather forecasts while government bodies address audit reports and financial reviews.
- Met Office issued a wind warning for Scotland on October 13, 2026.
- Met Office issued winter weather preparation advice for Glasgow, forecasting temperatures to drop below 7C.
- Frequent heat events are creating challenges across various sectors.
- A taskforce involving the Met Office and Environment Agency has been established, including Minister Emma Hardy.
- The Met Office reported on a smog episode while Parliament passed the Clean Air Act 1956.
- Met Office provided temperature records for a project located in the New Forest.
- Met Office centralized operations in Exeter, while Energias de Portugal operates in England.
- The Met Office reports that sea level rise is affecting the infrastructure of Portishead.
- Met Office monitors drought conditions in England as the Environment Agency scrutinizes South East Water's actions regarding reduced flow into River Ouse.
September 2026
5 events- The Met Office is providing severe weather warnings to households in Ireland, with Austen noted as the first director of the Irish Meteorological Service.
- El Niño is driving extreme weather patterns, prompting expert advice on long-range forecasting regarding severe weather and flooding risks in specific areas like Wiltshire.
- Extreme weather, characterized by drought and heat, is causing production to plummet in England and Scotland.
- The Met Office information regarding temperature records was broadcast via ITV, noting that Frittenden was the location where a record was set.
- The Met Office and the Environment Agency are jointly monitoring the weather system named Austen.
August 2026
7 events- An extreme marine heatwave is underway in England, impacting octopus populations, marine life, and prompting research contributions from various scientific bodies.
- Drought conditions are currently affecting both England and Wales, prompting the Met Office to issue weather warnings for the UK.
- Drought causes water supply strain in Hampshire, affecting the region served by Southern Water and monitored by the Met Office.
- Transport for Wales operates services within Wales and into England while the Met Office issues regional warnings.
- The Met Office has issued warnings for the majority of the UK regarding potential flooding and power cuts.
- Climate breakdown is leading to extreme weather events in the New Forest.
- The Met Office issued a weather warning for the county of Northern Ireland on August 3, 2026.
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July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
28 events- Met Office forecasts a record-breaking heatwave and severe drought affecting both England and Wales.
- Met Office monitors weather conditions affecting Essex county.
- An expert advised on environmental health risks, utilizing data from the Met Office on May 26, 2026.
- The Met Office has issued weather forecasts for the four constituent countries of the UK, including Northern Ireland, Wales, England, and Scotland.
- UKHSA tracks heat-associated deaths in England while the Met Office predicts record temperatures.
- UK Health Security Agency issued a heat health alert for Leicestershire while Met Office issued an extreme heat warning for Midlands.
- Met Office issued a heat warning for Sussex and provided data relating to past heat at Brighton Beach.
- Extreme heat warnings issued for the UK, threatening travel infrastructure.
- Met Office issues heat warnings for the Midlands and Wales, with Birmingham predicted to reach 38C.
- Extreme heat affects Europe, with specific heat warnings issued for England from the Met Office, while France and Madrid also experience extreme heat.
- Extreme heatwaves are causing near-nationwide alerts in Germany and straining tourism and daily life across Italy.
- The Met Office issued extreme heat warnings for the region of Newport and Powys in Wales.
- A heatwave is affecting England, Wales, and London, with the Met Office issuing extreme heat warnings and Lisa sharing tips.
- Met Office forecasts a heatwave for Worcestershire.
- The Met Office provided a weather outlook for England, predicting high warmth and temperatures climbing into the 30s for several regions.
- Heat risk alerts have been issued for London and the South East due to forecasts from the Met Office.
- Met Office issues heat alerts for East Midlands and warns South East could reach heatwave levels, prompting health cautions.
- Met Office forecasts rising temperatures leading to health alerts in the East Midlands region of England.
- Weather forecast for various UK regions including London, Scotland, and Cheshire.
- The Met Office has issued long-range forecasts for the region, noting different weather patterns across Wales, England, and Scotland.
- Met Office raised heatwave risk for the UK summer, predicting heat bursts in England and wet areas in Scotland.
- The Met Office issued warnings regarding severe weather conditions in England on June 6, 2026.
- Met Office issued Yellow thunderstorm warnings for various UK regions on May 26, 2026.
- Met Office issued a severe weather warning for Hertfordshire and Watford on May 26, 2026.
- Health agency alerts were prompted by weather conditions and temperature peaks in the Greater Manchester region on May 26, 2026.
- Met Office provided expert analysis and issued alerts regarding the heatwave in Suffolk.
- Met Office issued severe weather warnings for the East Midlands and monitored temperature records in London on May 26, 2026.
- Severe weather alerts were issued for East Anglia and East Midlands on May 26, 2026.