- NewsEllen Manning
Heatwaves could 'double in size' by 2050 if greenhouse gas targets aren't met, researchers warn
The research paper, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, predicted that heatwaves could be 50% larger by 2050 if greenhouse gas targets aren't met.
- NewsEllen Manning
Typhoon Hagibis set to hit Japan could be as big as one that killed 1,200 in 1958, forecasters warn
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that Typhoon Hagibis could be as devastating as the Kanogawa Typhoon that hit Japan in 1958, killing more than 1,200 people.
- NewsRoss McGuinness
What is Hurricane Lorenzo and how strong will it be if it hits UK this week?
Hurricane Lorenzo has slipped from a Category 5 storm but could still bring heavy rain and high winds to the UK this week.
- NewsAndy Wells
Europe ‘warming faster than climate models projected’, research suggests
Experts say climate change is to blame.
- NewsRoss McGuinness
Bank holiday weekend sunshine continues as Britain to bask in 32C heat on Sunday and 33C on Monday
The UK record for the hottest August bank holiday is expected to be broken on Sunday or Monday.
- NewsEllen Manning
Foggy start to bank holiday weekend to turn to 33C heatwave
Early morning fog on Friday was due to turn to a heatwave, temperatures set to get as high as 33C.
- NewsRoss McGuinness
Britain’s August washout to be replaced by Bank Holiday weekend sun but don’t expect a heatwave
Temperatures could reach 25C by next weekend after a period of heavy rain across the UK.
- NewsEllen Manning
RAF Chinook drafted in to help save reservoir at risk of collapsing - as some residents refuse to leave nearby town
The RAF Chinook has been dropping huge bags of aggregate to help stem the flow of water into the reservoir at Toddbrook near Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire.
- NewsEllen Manning
In pictures: Chaos as Britain is hit by flash flooding after record rainfall
Heavy rain has caused chaos in parts of the north of the UK as flooding saw people rescued by emergency services after they were stranded, with others evacuated. A major incident was declared late on Wednesday in Poynton, Cheshire, due to “severe flooding” and early on Thursday rail lines between Manchester Airport and Wilmslow had also been disrupted by the deluge. Police have urged people not to ignore ‘road closed’ signs by driving or walking through water, warning that their car could become submerged or the road underneath could have collapsed. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) said firefighters, emergency services personnel and staff from Highways England were helping those affected, with a rest centre established at Poynton Civic Hall. Poynton Fire Station said its crews had attended more than 20 incidents, including rescuing at least 11 people from floodwater in the area during a four-hour period. Police in nearby Wilmslow also said officers were “dealing with flooding” and had evacuated affected residents, with Oakenclough Children’s Centre open as a rest centre. Things were set to look up on Thursday, with the Met Office forecasting a “much drier picture” across England. Forecaster Luke Miall said only sporadic rain was likely in central and western Scotland and northern England, possibly as far south as Yorkshire.
- NewsAndy Wells
Japan heatwave: Dancing amusement park mascot among 11 people dead as temperatures reach 37C
The 28-year-old died of heatstroke at Hirakata Park on Sunday.
- NewsAndy Wells
Flash flooding closes roads and bridges as forecasters warn of 40mm of rain in two hours
The monthly average in North Yorkshire for this time of year is 89mm.
- NewsRoss McGuinness
In pictures: Month’s rain falls in 48 hours as thunderstorms and flooding hit UK
More heavy rain is forecast to lash the UK this week.
- NewsYahoo News UK
Travellers set for more delays thanks to rainy conditions following scorching week
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain large areas of Scotland and England, with the exception of the South West region, until Sunday afternoon.
- NewsEllen Manning
Are we now set to face extreme summer temperatures every year?
Yahoo News UK looks at whether the hot summers are here to stay?
- NewsAndy Wells
Britain bakes during second hottest day ever
It is officially the UK's second hottest day of all time having aleready broken July temperature records.
- NewsAndy Wells
UK heatwave: Commuters warned not to travel on trains as temperatures set to hit 39C
Temperatures are set to reach 39C on Thursday.
- NewsEllen Manning
Six tourists killed and 60 injured after freak hail storm batters northern Greece
The storm hit the tourist region of Halkidiki, leaving six people dead and 65 injured.
- NewsEllen Manning
Firefighters rescue cockerpoo left locked in shopping centre car park for more than hour in sweltering heat
Firefighters in Saffron Walden had to smash the car window to rescue Bertie the Cockerpoo who had been left locked inside.
- NewsEllen Manning
In pictures: Britain basks in hottest day of the year so far
A new record temperature for 2019 was set on Saturday, with 34C (93.2F) recorded at Heathrow and elsewhere in west London - just short of the 35.6C (96F) June record set in 1976.
- NewsSeth Jacobson
Three dead in European 'hell' heatwave as Britain braces for 31c weekend temperatures
Temperatures in Britain over Friday and Saturday are expected to top 30 degrees as the heatwave arrives over the Channel
- NewsRoss McGuinness
UK weather: Temperatures could soar to 35C by Saturday but not before heavy rain and thunderstorms
Temperatures could reach as high as 35C in London on Saturday, as Europe braces for a heatwave.
- NewsDavid Harding
Here comes the summer! Temperatures 'to pass 30C' in parts of UK next week
Temperatures set to soar next week, but be warned, there is plenty of rain on the way as well
- NewsAndy Wells
Torrential rain and ‘spectacular’ thunderstorms lash parts of the UK overnight, causing flooding and power cuts
Homes were left without power and roads were flooded in parts of the South East.
- NewsRoss McGuinness
Torrential rain floods train tracks and causes motorways sinkholes (and there's more to come)
Up to 100mm of rain is expected to fall in some parts of the UK this week.
