BBC Weather: Thundery rain forecast across UK Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Whilst the Met Office enforced a number of yellow thunderstorms across parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland until later today, the weather is predicted to take an upward turn as the week goes on. Temperatures are due to rise to the highest levels we’ve seen this week, with some areas expected to see a 26C scorcher. Related articles Make your rattan 'last even longer': Absolutely vital cleaning advice UK heatwave forecast: Maps turn red ahead of blistering hot plume The hot African air plume that swept from the south enabled many … [Read more...] about Hot weather forecast: Exact areas to see sunshine as mercury climbs to 26C – latest maps
Froggatt weather forecast
UK weather forecast: Boiling 25C in last of heat blast – but scorching temps back IN DAYS
UK weather forecast: The mini-heatwave sees temperatures hit 25C today (Image: WXCHARTS) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info London and south-eastern Britain could reach 25C in the remnants of the Continental plume which drove the May mini heatwave. But Britons will then be on alert for torrential rain and thunder carried on a raging jet stream about to plough through the nation. Related articles UK storm warning: Ferocious Atlantic jet stream to blitz Britain UK weather: Britons brace for ‘unsettled’ summer downpours Southern regions will cling on to some of the warmth through the week while thermometers in Scotland and the north dip to … [Read more...] about UK weather forecast: Boiling 25C in last of heat blast – but scorching temps back IN DAYS
Europe weather forecast: Terrifying thunderstorms and gale-force winds to smash continent
BBC Weather forecasts thundery conditions across UK Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info On Friday, terrifying weather conditions across Germany left dozens of people injured, with the western region hit by three tornadoes. People were cautioned against venturing outdoors as roofs were ripped from homes and trees were torn from their roots. Related articles Vine sparks Twitter cycling row with lorry overtake video Sloppy Putin invasion effort deploys 'outdated' T-62 tanks At least 40 people were injured in western Germany, and local media reported that a 38-year-old man in the town of Wittgert died as a result of the … [Read more...] about Europe weather forecast: Terrifying thunderstorms and gale-force winds to smash continent
UK heatwave ends as weather forecasters predict fierce gales and torrential rain
A ferocious jet stream will bring the mini- heatwave to a shivering end as temperatures plunge amid fierce gales and torrential downpours. Swathes of Britain will wave farewell to the sun this weekend as grey skies and rain sweep in from the Atlantic. Scotland and northern Britain face the worst of the drenching while southern regions cling on to the warmth. Thermometers will nudge the mid-20Cs in the southeast while elsewhere will hover between the mid to high-teens. The UK is also braced for up to four inches of rain over the coming days and 70km/h-plus winds. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Rudman said: “The strengthening of the jet stream increases the chances of low-pressure systems developing over the Atlantic being pushed towards the UK. “Although there are still some details to be determined on the depth and timings of these lows, what we do know is that there’s some unsettled weather on the way next week, with some strong winds likely from the … [Read more...] about UK heatwave ends as weather forecasters predict fierce gales and torrential rain
UK weather forecast: Exact time of heatwave in your area as 26C weekend sizzler arrives
Britain is set to bake in temperatures as high as 26C this weekend despite summer still officially weeks away. If predictions are correct, today will see the hottest day of the year so far - and it'll most likely come in the Midlands, according to BBC weather charts. That current record was made over the Easter bank holiday weekend when 23.4C was recorded in St James Park in Central London. The mercury has been rising over the past few days as the unsettled weather slowly makes way for a North African plume with hot air moving up from the south. But the Met Office has also issued a warning that there could be showers and thunderstorms in the evenings on Saturday and Sunday. What are your plans for the weekend? Let us know in the comments Sun bathers are seen on a packed Brighton Beach ( Image: Getty Images) The hot temperatures make it warmer than holiday hotspots in Spain like Barcelona or Ibiza. Met Office chief meteorologist Andy Page said: … [Read more...] about UK weather forecast: Exact time of heatwave in your area as 26C weekend sizzler arrives
UK weather forecast – Powerful jet stream to thrash Britain with wild winds & storms during week of heavy downpours
A POWERFUL jet stream is set to thrash Britain with wild winds and storms during a week of heavy downpours. Spells of rain and strong wind are expected across the UK next week after a balmy weekend of temperatures peaking at 24C. Unsettled weather is on the cards next week because of a strengthening of the jet stream - with a washout on the way just before summer. There will be some dry patches in southern and central areas, but downpours are expected to batter Brits from Monday. Strong winds coupled with wet weather will make for a miserable week after the balmy weather last Saturday. The Met Office said: "Next week, a strengthening of the jet stream – which plays a crucial role in driving weather systems towards the UK – looks set to bring spells of unsettled weather through next week for much of the country. READ MORE WEATHER STORM Met Office warns 'unsettled weather' to see UK lashed by thunderstorms & rain in DAYS … [Read more...] about UK weather forecast – Powerful jet stream to thrash Britain with wild winds & storms during week of heavy downpours
Sunshine and warm weather forecast for Queen’s Jubilee weekend
With street parties and huge parades planned for the Queen’s Jubilee weekend, many Brits have been crossing their fingers for warm weather. The four-day Platinum Jubilee weekend takes place between June 2 and June 5. A star-studded line-up has been announced for a performance at Buckingham Palace and big screens will be set up in Britain’s capital cities so that people can watch celebrations unfold. And forecasters have now promised ‘royally good sunshine’ for the occasion. The Met Office has predicted ‘close to or above average’ temperatures for the celebrations, along with a ‘reasonable amount’ of dry weather. A spokesperson added: ‘Early June will be mainly dry conditions are likely for most. ‘Temperatures are likely to be close to or above average across the UK, with the warmer side in the south and perhaps closer to average further north.’ Sky News weather producer Kirsty McCabe told Sky News : ‘We can expect largely dry, settled and warm conditions … [Read more...] about Sunshine and warm weather forecast for Queen’s Jubilee weekend
UK hot weather alert: Summer arrives as 25C North African blast to hit in DAYS – new maps
BBC Weather: Warm temperatures forecast across UK Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The hottest day of the year so far was recorded in St James's Park in London on Good Friday, with temperatures reaching a high of 23.4C. But weather forecaster Jim Dale, senior meteorologist at British Weather Services has predicted temperatures of up to 25C in London on Wednesday, May 11. He told Express.co.uk: "The near continent is getting hot and we're getting a little bit of that warmth into London that will give us the warmest day of the year so far next week." Related articles Hot weather can be 'extremely harmful to the eyes' warns expert … [Read more...] about UK hot weather alert: Summer arrives as 25C North African blast to hit in DAYS – new maps
Europe heatwave: Blistering 30C hot weather to peak THIS WEEKEND as French plume hits UK
BBC Weather forecasts rising temperatures for the week ahead Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info According to La Chaine Meteo, a hot spell of weather "more intense than this week" is going to spread through France from Sunday onwards. While the forecaster warned thunderstorms are likely to occur, the weather is also set to be "hot and heavy" with "very mild nights". It said: "A heatwave, more intense than this week, is going to extend to France from Sunday and next week. Related articles Turbulent weekend for Brits with sweltering heat and thunderstorms Spain’s most popular town for British expats "Only thunderstorms, … [Read more...] about Europe heatwave: Blistering 30C hot weather to peak THIS WEEKEND as French plume hits UK
BBC Weather: Temperatures plummet as UK sunshine dragged away by gloomy weather front
BBC Weather: Unsettled conditions to hit parts of UK Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Weather fronts approaching from the north and south of the UK will bring in rain across the nation as temperatures plummet for the week ahead. Meteorologist Susan Powell detailed a weekend with “plenty of sunshine” to be shattered by significant rainfall across the majority of the UK. Grey, wet weather starting in Scotland will spread further south over the weekend before two large approaching weather fronts bring showers across the entire nation. Speaking for the BBC, Ms Powell said the weekend would bring: “Certainly plenty of sunshine across southern and … [Read more...] about BBC Weather: Temperatures plummet as UK sunshine dragged away by gloomy weather front