Rain to sweep across Merseyside today after dry spell
Merseyside is expected to see its first signs of rain today after a long dry spell, with temperatures freshening over the next few days.
Merseyside is expected to see its first signs of rain today after a long dry spell, with temperatures freshening over the next few days.
After record summer heat, the Met Office long-range forecast suggests high pressure could return late August, bringing another possible heatwave.
Rain is forecast to sweep across Merseyside on Monday night into Tuesday, ending a dry spell after temperatures peaked at 38.1C in London, the UK's fifth hottest day on record.
After the UK's fifth hottest day on record, the Met Office says temperatures will freshen over the weekend, with rain forecast early next week.
Cooler, wetter weather is set to arrive in Merseyside next week, with light rain forecast for Monday, August 17, after a scorching week of heat.
Thousands flocked to North East beaches on Thursday as temperatures hit 32°C, with the UK experiencing its fifth heatwave of 2026 and record-breaking heat days.
The UK faces a fifth heatwave, with North East temperatures reaching 32°C. Amber heat health alert in place until August 14, 9pm.
Rain could arrive in the UK next week, bringing relief from the heatwave, but it may also trigger flash flooding in drought-hit areas, forecasters say.
The Met Office forecasts rain across 72 UK areas this weekend, with 71.3% of England in drought.
Greater Manchester faces 34C heat today as the UK heads for its hottest summer on record, with 38 days above 30C expected and drought warnings in place.
The RNLI has issued an urgent warning as temperatures are set to reach 34C and spring tides increase the risk of people being cut off by the sea along the Welsh coast.
The Met Office says summer 2026 is set to be the hottest on record, as an extreme heat warning is issued for Thursday with temperatures possibly reaching 38°C.
The UK is likely experiencing its hottest summer on record, with only average temperatures needed for the rest of August to surpass last year's record, the Met Office says.
Greater Manchester's mini heatwave peaks at 32C before temperatures drop to 23C by Friday, with cooler, cloudier weather and rain expected next week.
The Met Office has confirmed temperatures will peak at around 36C on Thursday, with heatwave conditions expected across southern and central England.
The Met Office has confirmed exact times for Wednesday's partial solar eclipse across the UK, with up to 96% of the sun obscured. It's the largest since 1999.
The Met Office map shows southern England and Wales will have an 'excellent' view of the solar eclipse, with 23 counties in the best region, while Northern Ireland and Scotland may see 'low to moderate' visibility.
UK households are urged to prepare for extreme heat with temperatures set to reach 37C or 38C, as the Met Office issues a 14-hour amber warning covering 28 areas.
Mount Etna's eruption sends ash and lava skyward, forcing Catania Airport to suspend arrivals as volcanic activity intensifies, disrupting travel for British tourists.
Heat health alerts come into force as the UK faces its fifth heatwave, with nearly 75% of England in drought and temperatures set to hit 36C.
After Wednesday's partial solar eclipse, the UK's next major eclipse will be in 2081, with a total eclipse in 2090, according to Royal Museums Greenwich.
The Met Office has revealed 32 UK counties with the best chance of seeing the partial solar eclipse on August 12, with southern and eastern England most promising.
Firefighters in Wales battle a 400-hectare wildfire near Ebbw Vale, with residents told to stay indoors as smoke spreads across south Wales.
A deep partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on 12 August, with about 90% of the sun obscured, followed by ideal conditions for the Perseid meteor shower.
A total solar eclipse on August 12 will be visible across four European countries, with the best views in western Iceland and Spain.
Scotland's summer continues with a mini heatwave, temperatures set to reach 29C in Jedburgh on Thursday, August 13.
The UK will see its largest partial solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday, with up to 96% of the sun covered, and won't see another until 2050.
Temperatures are forecast to reach 36C in parts of England, with heat-health alerts issued across the country. Greater Manchester is set for a three-day heatwave with highs of 33C.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, with tremors felt in Bogota, Medellin, and near the Venezuelan border.
Met Office forecasts show North East temperatures will peak on Thursday, with Newcastle at 31°C and Darlington at 32°C, hotter than Tenerife's 29°C.