195-Mile Rainstorm to Hit 20 UK Counties After Heatwave
A massive 195-mile rainstorm is set to lash 20 UK counties on July 29, ending a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures dropping from 28°C, according to WXCharts and Met Office forecasts.
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Met Office Names 11 Areas Facing Rain on Tuesday
The Met Office has identified 11 areas across the UK that will face rain and drizzle on Tuesday, with thicker cloud keeping temperatures lower in those regions.
Met Office Maps Show 17 UK Areas Facing Heavy Rain This Week
Heavy rain will hit 17 parts of the UK this week as a weather front moves in from the Atlantic, ending the heatwave. Scotland and Northern Ireland will be drenched from Friday.
UK Heatwave: 31C Forecast for 15 English Counties
UK weather maps show deep red as a 31C heatwave is forecast for 15 English counties on July 31, following a cooler start to the week with scattered showers.
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Met Office Warns Scotland of Heavy Rain on Monday
The Met Office warns Scotland and parts of England face heavy downpours and travel disruption on Monday, with 12 areas on alert for surface flooding.
Northumberland Village Named UK Stargazing Hotspot
Stonehaugh, a Northumberland village of 240 people, has been ranked third in the UK's top stargazing destinations by Ski Vertigo, thanks to its Dark Sky Discovery Site and free pavilion.
Met Office: Light Rain Saturday, Most UK Dry
The Met Office says light, localised rain may hit parts of England and Wales on Saturday, but most of the UK will remain dry as a high-pressure system persists, with temperatures 3-5°C cooler than earlier in the week.
UK Heatwave to End with 15C Temperature Plunge in 48 Hours
Temperatures in the UK are set to drop by up to 15C within 48 hours after July 25, ending the latest heatwave. WXCharts maps show a dramatic cooldown by July 29, with most areas below average.
UK Heatwave: 14M Drivers Hit Roads as Schools Break Up
The RAC estimates 14.1 million motorists will travel this weekend as schools break up for summer. The Met Office says the heatwave will last at least another 7-10 days, with temperatures reaching 30C.
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UK Heatwave: 14m Drivers Set for Summer Getaway This Weekend
The RAC estimates 14.1 million motorists will travel this weekend as schools break up, with Saturday the busiest day. The Met Office confirms the heatwave will last at least another 7-10 days.
UK Heatwave to Briefly Cool Down This Weekend Before Returning
The UK will see a temporary cooldown this weekend with temperatures dropping up to 7°C in the north, but heatwave conditions are expected to return next week, particularly in southern England.
Met Office: Third UK Heatwave of 2026 to End This Weekend
The Met Office forecasts that the third UK heatwave of 2026 will end by this weekend as high pressure shifts, bringing cooler temperatures and a reprieve from record-breaking heat.
UK Weather: Thunderstorms and 32C Heatwave Forecast
The Met Office forecasts thunderstorms and rain for parts of southern England on Wednesday and Thursday, amid a third heatwave with temperatures up to 32C.
Drivers Told to Close Windows as Pollen Soars from Wednesday
The Met Office advises UK drivers to keep windows closed from Wednesday due to very high pollen levels. Hay fever affects up to 16 million people, with risks for non-sufferers too.
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Met Office Red Alert for Hay Fever in Greater Manchester
The Met Office has issued a red alert for very high pollen levels across Greater Manchester on Wednesday and Thursday this week, as the UK heatwave continues with temperatures reaching 33°C.
Met Office: Sporadic Rain and Thunderstorms on Wednesday
The Met Office forecasts sporadic rain and thunderstorms in southern England on Wednesday and Thursday, while the UK continues to bake in its third heatwave of 2026, with temperatures reaching 32C.
Met Office Lists 15 UK Areas for Thunderstorms This Week
The Met Office has warned that thunderstorms are expected in around 15 areas this week, following weeks of hot weather. A mix of heat, rain showers and stormy conditions has been forecast.
UK Heatwave Continues: Met Office Forecasts Hot Week
The Met Office confirms the UK heatwave will continue through the week, with temperatures reaching high 20s. Record-breaking 2026 sees six days above 35C. Brief respite possible for some areas.
390-Mile Rain Bomb to Drench England as Heatwave Ends
Weather maps show a 390-mile rain band set to drench nearly all of England on July 26, ending the current heatwave. Worst-hit areas include Cornwall and Devon with up to 7.5mm/hr rain.
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1976 Welsh Heatwave Still Holds Records
The 1976 heatwave in Wales brought severe drought, water rationing, and wildfires. Despite 2026's record-breaking temperatures, 1976 remains the benchmark for extreme heat in the UK.
200-mile rain bomb to soak 25 UK counties next Sunday
A 200-mile rain bomb is set to soak 25 UK counties next Sunday, July 19, ending the current heatwave. Heavy downpours and possible thunderstorms are forecast.
Scotland Temperatures to Rise to 26°C on July 16 After Cooler Weekend
Temperatures in Scotland are forecast to jump back to 26°C on Thursday, July 16, after a cooler and cloudier weekend, with UV levels reaching a high seven.
Met Office Issues Greater Manchester Weekend Weather Verdict
The Met Office forecasts a hot weekend for Greater Manchester with temperatures hitting 30C, while amber heat health alerts remain in place across the north west until Sunday.
England vs Norway Quarter-Final Threatened by Thunderstorms
England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway is scheduled to kick-off at 10pm BST but thunderstorms and extreme heat in Miami could cause delays, with play suspended if lightning is within 8 miles.
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Met Office Names 8 Areas Facing Heavy Rain on Friday
Heavy rain is set to hit eight areas in Scotland on Friday, including Highlands and Orkney, while much of the UK bakes in temperatures up to 36C, according to the Met Office.
Boy, 9, Uses 'Float to Live' to Save Himself After Boat Abandons Him
Nine-year-old Walter Keeler used the 'float to live' technique to save himself when a boat left him behind in Turkey. He stayed calm for 15 minutes while his parents watched helplessly.
Night Flushing Method to Cool Bedrooms for Better Sleep
Learn the 'night flushing' method to cool your home during a heatwave. Expert Georgina Bisby explains how to ventilate at night and block heat by day for better sleep.
Met Office's 1 Simple Rule to Cool Upper Rooms
Struggling with a hot upstairs bedroom? The Met Office advises closing curtains or blinds in sun-facing rooms to prevent heat buildup, keeping upper floors up to 15°C cooler.
Greater Manchester Hotter Than Tenerife: 32C Friday
Greater Manchester is forecast to be hotter than Tenerife this week, with temperatures reaching 32C on Friday, July 10, amid the UK's third heatwave of 2026.
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North East Heat Warning: Temperatures Near Heatwave Levels
The Met Office warns the North East will continue to experience hot weather approaching heatwave levels, with a yellow heat health alert in effect until July 12.
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