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Beaches and car parks are bracing for an onslaught of visitors as London and the south is set for 82F (28C) sun today – but rain will keep things cooler further north. The Met Office forecast a weather front to bring a split in temperatures between the two regions with a ‘fairly grey’ day for … Read more
Motorways ‘currently look like a cross between a caravan and boat show’, police have said after millions hit the roads as the official school holidays begin for many families. The busy roads heading southbound towards Cornwall, South Devon and Plymouth are pilling up with traffic ahead of the weekend, as many families set off on … Read more
A gigantic swarm of flying ants at least 50 miles wide which can be seen from space has shown up on the Met Office’s weather radar today as Britons bask in 84F sunshine on one of the hottest days of the year. Video posted by the Met Office shows a cloud of ants swarming off … Read more
A gigantic swarm of flying ants at least 50 miles wide which can be seen from space has shown up on the Met Office’s weather radar today as Britons bask in 84F sunshine on one of the hottest days of the year. Video posted by the Met Office shows a cloud of ants swarming off … Read more
Party island UK! Weekend of and BBQs and outdoor boozing lies ahead as mercury hits 85F from Friday making Britain hotter than IBIZA Sunshine and scorching temperatures are expected to make a comeback by the weekend with highs of 29C After a cloudy start to the day on Friday, most southern areas are likely to … Read more
Parts of Britain enjoyed the last of a brief warm spell today with temperatures rising above 75F in Kent, before wind and rain returns for the rest of the week – but there’s a glimmer of hope for the weekend. Canterbury basked in 77F temperatures while London and other parts of the South East enjoyed dry … Read more
Parts of Britain are expected to enjoy the last of a brief warm spell today, with temperatures rising above 75F in Kent, before wind and rain returns for the rest of the week – but there’s a glimmer of hope for the weekend. Canterbury is set to bask in 77F temperatures by around 4pm today, … Read more
Goodbye rain, hello sunshine! Temperatures will hit 74F this weekend as summer makes a welcome return after days of downpours and cloudy skies – and it could get even HOTTER next week After days of cloudy and rainy weather, Britons will be cheered to know temperatures will rise this weekend The mercury could hit 74F … Read more
Goodbye rain, hello sunshine! Temperatures will hit 74F this weekend as summer makes a welcome return after days of downpours and cloudy skies – and it could get even HOTTER next week After days of cloudy and rainy weather, Britons will be cheered to know temperatures will rise this weekend The mercury could hit 74F … Read more
WHAT CAUSED THE HEATWAVE? The heatwave was triggered by the build-up of high pressures over Europe over the past few days, leading to the northward movement of warm air from Europe over the UK. ‘At this time of year southerly winds will always lead to above average temperatures,’ said University of Reading meteorologist Peter Inness. ‘Air from … Read more