Parts of Britain experienced their coldest night in five months today as temperatures dropped to -3.2C (26.2F) just over 48 hours after the week-long heatwave ended. This marked the UK’s first frost in 97 days since June 8. The sub-zero conditions were in stark contrast to the weather in the Highlands on Saturday – the …
Soaring temperatures in the UK pose a serious health risk, according to experts, as a heatwave threatens to strain the already overwhelmed NHS. In fact, today could potentially be the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to reach 33C (91F). This comes as some areas in the UK are experiencing an …
The UK has experienced some of the most devastating storms in recent history, from Storm Eunice last year to Storm Daria in 1990. As we gear up for the upcoming season, the Met Office has unveiled the names of the storms set to batter Britain from September 2023 to August 2024. This year, the names …
Scientists have issued a warning that Britain’s record-breaking summer in 2022, which included the hottest day in UK history, is an indication of what the future holds for the country’s climate. They emphasize the urgent need to control greenhouse gas emissions to prevent more extreme heat events from occurring. Last year saw temperatures reach 104°F …
The Met Office has officially confirmed that last month, June, was the hottest June on record. According to provisional figures, the average mean temperature in the UK for June was 15.8°C, surpassing the previous record set in 1940 and 1976, which was 14.9°C. The Met Office conducted a rapid study and concluded that climate change …
Title: The Best Time of Day for Gardening Revealed by Green-Fingered Expert Introduction: As the weather in the UK improves, many people find solace in gardening activities. However, one gardening expert advises caution when choosing the right time to indulge in this hobby. Shannen Godwin, a gardening expert at J.Parker’s, a UK-based bulb and plant …
In times of severe water shortage, companies have the option to impose localized temporary use bans, commonly known as hosepipe bans. With successive summer droughts depleting reserves nationwide, water companies are actively encouraging customers to use water responsibly. However, the likelihood of facing a ban depends on the area you reside in, making it akin …
Warning for hay fever sufferers as experts predict that today could potentially be the worst day of the year for allergy symptoms. The Met Office map reveals that pollen levels are very high in all but three areas of the UK. June 22, also known as ‘Hay Day,’ statistically sees the highest hay fever activity. …