Warm May and spring for the UK

May 2024’s average mean temperature of 13.1°C for the UK beat 2008’s previous record figure of 12.1°C in a series which dates back to 1884. The month’s mean temperature has been influenced particularly by above average temperatures in the northern half of the UK, with Scotland’s May mean temperature of 12.3°C beating 2018’s previous record […]

A mixed Bank Holiday weekend

The heavy rain seen by some in recent days is now gradually subsiding, though some showers will continue for some in the north of the UK through Friday, including Scotland and Northern Ireland.   Much of England and Wales will see dry weather on Friday, with the best of the sunshine likely in the south. […]

Climate change drives increase in storm rainfall

Human-induced climate change made the heavy storm downpours and total rainfall across the UK and Ireland between October 2023 and March 2024 more frequent and intense, according to a rapid attribution analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists. The 2023-24 storm season has been very active across the UK and Ireland. The countries […]

A mixed weekend of sunshine and showers

As we head into the Bank Holiday weekend however, there is still some uncertainty around the exact details of the forecast, with computer models continuing to disagree about the exact track and speed of an area of low pressure which will most likely track close to the southern UK.   Today, many areas are cloudy […]

Mixed Easter forecast

The area of low pressure responsible of the wet and windy conditions spreading across the UK will clear away on Friday, leaving a mixture of sunny spells and blustery scattered showers through Good Friday. In any sunshine it will feel warm, with highs of 14°C expected in the southeast of England. The showers will be […]

Wet and windy weather to continue

Unsettled conditions will continue in the coming days, with potential impacts from wind and rain on Thursday and further rain and wind likely for some through the weekend. Met Office warnings for wind and for rain have been issued, highlighting the potential for travel disruption, power cuts and a chance of some dangerous conditions near […]

Amber warnings for snow issued

The two warnings cover North Wales from 8am until 3pm on Thursday and the South Pennines and Peak District from 12noon until 6pm on Thursday.  ⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Snow & ice across northern parts of Wales Thursday 0800 – 1500 Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/xnLdl4ZFrk — Met Office (@metoffice) […]