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Will 2020 be the hottest year on record?

Will 2020 be the hottest year on record?
Meteorologists say temperatures are set to soar
28 Apr 2020
What to expect from Storm Jorge

What to expect from Storm Jorge
Many parts of the UK and Ireland are braced for more flooding and 70mph winds
28 Feb 2020
When will the rain stop?

When will the rain stop?
Met Office forecasts more rainfall in first half of March, potentially exacerbating flooding across the UK
26 Feb 2020
Will Met Office supercomputer finally end UK weather chaos?

Will Met Office supercomputer finally end UK weather chaos?
New forecasting project will cost £1.2bn of public money
17 Feb 2020
Storm Dennis: what we know

Storm Dennis: what we know
More wet and windy weather set to hit UK just a week after Storm Ciara
12 Feb 2020
Why it’s raining frozen iguanas in Florida

Why it’s raining frozen iguanas in Florida
National Weather Service warns of reptiles dropping out of trees as temperatures plummet
22 Jan 2020
Will 2019 be the UK’s coldest winter on record?

Will 2019 be the UK’s coldest winter on record?
UK shivers through coldest night of the year
19 Nov 2019

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Hurricane Lorenzo: how will it affect the UK?

Hurricane Lorenzo: how will it affect the UK?
‘Beast of a storm’ to bring 90mph gales and flash flooding
3 Oct 2019
What are the chances of being struck by lightning?

What are the chances of being struck by lightning?
US runner is killed by a lightning strike at finish of 50k ultramarathon
1 Oct 2019
The rainiest day on record in UK

The rainiest day on record in UK
Met Office has issued yellow weather warning
24 Sep 2019
Spain flooding: UK Foreign Office issues travel warning

Spain flooding: UK Foreign Office issues travel warning
‘Extreme risk’ alert as two people die in storm sweeping across Valencia, Alicante, Murcia and Almeria
13 Sep 2019
Hurricane Dorian devastation - in pictures

Hurricane Dorian devastation - in pictures
At least 50 people confirmed dead and thousands more missing
10 Sep 2019
Is another ‘Beast from the East’ around the corner?

Is another ‘Beast from the East’ around the corner?
Scientists warn of big freeze but forecaster says long-range prediction is ‘nonsensical’
9 Sep 2019
From Atiyah to Willow: how UK storms get their names

From Atiyah to Willow: how UK storms get their names
British Isles also set to be hit by Kitty, Liam and Dennis in the coming year
6 Sep 2019
Slow hurricanes: the phenomenon baffling scientists

Slow hurricanes: the phenomenon baffling scientists
Tropical storm Dorian is creeping towards US east coast after stalling over northern Bahamas
5 Sep 2019
West of England and Wales braced for a month’s rain in a day

West of England and Wales braced for a month’s rain in a day
Met Office weather alert warns of strong winds, flooding and travel disruption
16 Aug 2019
Met Office says UK's hottest years have all been since 2002

Met Office says UK's hottest years have all been since 2002
Experts say climate change means hot years are ‘the new normal’
31 Jul 2019
‘Put away the duvet’ - UK set for hottest night on record

‘Put away the duvet’ - UK set for hottest night on record
Forecasters says temperatures will reach 25C in southern England overnight
23 Jul 2019
Record high of 45C expected in France as ‘hell’ arrives

Record high of 45C expected in France as ‘hell’ arrives
Heatwave set to shatter record temperatures across the continent
26 Jun 2019
Met Office warns of ‘treacherous weather’ as rain lashes UK

Met Office warns of ‘treacherous weather’ as rain lashes UK
Flood warnings, transport disruption and risks to life amid unseasonal downpours
11 Jun 2019
World’s deadliest hurricanes

World’s deadliest hurricanes
Forecasters expect 13 named storms during this year’s Atlantic hurricane season
30 Apr 2019
Will this be the UK’s hottest February on record?

Will this be the UK’s hottest February on record?
Record-breaking temperature recorded in west Wales as balmy weather continues
25 Feb 2019
US polar vortex: why is it so cold?

US polar vortex: why is it so cold?
Scientists highlight possible links to climate change as temperatures of -30C hit Chicago and Midwest
1 Feb 2019
Will it snow this week?

Will it snow this week?
Met Office says incoming cold snap could see temperatures drop well below zero
15 Jan 2019
Storm Diana: how bad is it?

Storm Diana: how bad is it?
The high winds and heavy rain began on Tuesday evening and will continue into Thursday
28 Nov 2018
Hurricane Michael leaves at least 19 dead

Hurricane Michael leaves at least 19 dead
The tropical storm has left trail of ‘complete and total devastation’ in Florida and Georgia
12 Oct 2018
Britain set for Indian summer?

Britain set for Indian summer?
Temperatures expected to soar across UK following weekend washout
24 Sep 2018
Super Typhoon Mangkhut: millions directly in storm’s path

Super Typhoon Mangkhut: millions directly in storm’s path
Philippines begins mass evacuations amid fears of landslides and flash floods in 160mph winds
14 Sep 2018
Rain and strikes set to disrupt August bank holiday plans

Rain and strikes set to disrupt August bank holiday plans
Unsettled weather and engineering works contribute to UK woes over long weekend
23 Aug 2018
Is the UK heatwave over?

Is the UK heatwave over?
Britain’s scorching weather has come to an abrupt halt over the past couple of days
9 Aug 2018
Rising temperatures linked to increase in suicides

Rising temperatures linked to increase in suicides
New study says global warning is likely to cause tens of thousands more suicides in coming decades
24 Jul 2018
Heatwave sees 220 treated for sunburn in NI hospitals

Heatwave sees 220 treated for sunburn in NI hospitals
The Week looks at the best tips to beat the heatwave and cut the cancer risk
20 Jul 2018
Is the heatwave about to end?

Is the heatwave about to end?
Rain forecast for today, but the heat returns over the weekend and is set to stay
20 Jul 2018
Is the heatwave slowing down your brain?

Is the heatwave slowing down your brain?
Research finds that cognitive functions decline as temperatures rise
11 Jul 2018