Matt Taylor
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UK weather: Summer warmth to return next week with 26C forecast (opens the original)
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Temperatures could peak at 26C next week as late summer warmth returns to parts of the UK. Southern areas will experience the highest temperatures, but most locations will be warmer than normal for late September. Warmth could last all week for some in England and Wales, but it might only be a short-lived boost for Scotland and Northern Ireland. The high pressure, which is responsible for the warmth, will also mean little rain for places continuing to experience drought conditions. The changeabl
UK autumn forecast: El Niño to cause wetter and warmer-than-normal season (opens the original)
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The UK is set for wetter and warmer-than-normal weather this autumn, driven by a strengthening El Niño, according to the latest forecasts from the Met Office. The climate phenomenon - forecast to be the strongest in living memory - will influence a change to stormier conditions later this season. Potential wetter weather will put areas of the UK gripped by drought on the road to recovery, but it could also bring an increased chance of flooding as a result. An already warming climate, paired with
Strong winds and more thunderstorms to kick off the bank holiday weekend (opens the original)
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After weeks of scorching heat and drought, summer's swan song is looking increasingly unsettled, with further heavy downpours and strong winds still on the way for some. Heavy rain and showers have already affected parts of the UK this weekend, and there's more unsettled weather to come through Sunday and into Bank Holiday Monday, although there will also be some drier and brighter spells. This could still make for some soggy moments at festivals and outdoor events taking place on Sunday and int
Blood Moon partial lunar eclipse: Stunning photos capture August's full Moon (opens the original)
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The August full Moon, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, illuminated the sky over the UK on Thursday night. As an added bonus the Sun, Earth, and Moon lined up to create a lunar eclipse in parts of the world. BBC Weather Watchers captured stunning photos of the celestial display - which reached its peak pre-dawn across the UK. In many areas the Moon took on a reddish appearance. During a partial lunar eclipse, as experienced in the UK, the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Moo
Significant drop in temperatures this weekend as heatwave ends (opens the original)
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Temperatures are set to tumble this weekend as the fifth heatwave to scorch the UK this year comes to an end. After Thursday marked the hottest day of 2026 so far, conditions will be noticeably cooler on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will fall by 10-15 degrees Celsius by the end of the weekend, bringing them much closer to the seasonal average. The change in weather pattern that is bringing this cooler air will also result in an increased chance of rain, including in areas currently in droug
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