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The Independent
12 hours ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Met Office: Thunderstorm warning issued for parts of England in midst of 33C heatwave
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place on Saturday and Sunday, the forecaster said, warning that scattered thunderstorms may cause some disruption.
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Irish Times
Ireland weather: Temperatures set to soar up to 28 degrees
Temperatures are set to soar across Ireland this week reaching up to 28 degrees, Met Éireann says. After a misty start on Thursday, 'long spells of summer sunshine' will develop in the afternoon. The forecaster said there will be temperatures of up to 26 degrees, with light to moderate southeast breezes. The weather will be very mild and close on Thursday night, with temperatures to remain above 13 degrees. While most areas will remain dry, localised heavy showers may also occur. Friday promises to be hot and humid, with top temperatures of 21 to 28 degrees. It will be hottest in the north of the country and overall dry, although showers may break out locally. READ MORE There will be mostly moderate southeast breezes. UV levels will be high (6-7) in the coming days. Met Éireann advises a UV index of 3 or above calls for additional protection due to the potential for skin damage. Seeking shade during midday hours and using SFF are both strongly encouraged Plan your day to limit time in the sun when UV is strongest, typically between 11am and 3pm. High night-time temperatures in summer can be more impactful than high daytime temperatures, especially on the vulnerable, the forecaster warns. Saturday will see a continuation of the warm sunshine with a scattering of showers, some heavy and possibly thundery. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 25 degrees and it will be warmest across the eastern half of the country, with light to moderate southwesterly winds. Sunday looks fresher and breezier with highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees, according to Met Éireann. There will be some showery rain alongside the sunny spells, with brisk westerly winds. Looking ahead into the start of next week, similar conditions are likely to prevail with fresh westerly winds steering in a scattering of passing showers and sunshine at times in between.
The Sun
10-06-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Heatwave could hit parts of UK this week, says Met Office – as 29C temps to trigger thunderstorms & ‘intense' downpours
A HEATWAVE could hit parts of the UK this week as temperatures soar to highs of 29C, the Met Office has said. However, these hot conditions are expected to also trigger thunderstorms and potentially "intense" downpours as early as tomorrow. 5 5 The forecaster explained that a "plume of warm air" moving in from the south will "drive a change to the weather later this week". Despite triggering thunderstorms in some regions, the warm air is set to push temperatures as high as 29C by Friday. These hot conditions could mean that heatwave thresholds are crossed in parts of the Midlands, northern Wales, and northern England. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mike Silverstone explained: "As temperatures rise this week, it is possible heatwave thresholds could be reached in some parts of the UK, particularly the northwest Midlands, northwest England and northeast Wales, however it is very dependent on cloud cover later this week, so it is not a certainty." However, wet conditions are expected to bring potentially "intense" downpours before the warmest weather hits. While tomorrow is expected to be a "largely fine and dry day" for much of the UK, the Met Office has warned that thundery showers are likely to move in throughout the evening and overnight. This could lead to some western areas experiencing between 20-40mm of rain over just a few hours as "intense" downpours move through to the northeast. These showers could also lead to "frequent" lightning for some, the forecaster warned. Mike said: "After largely benign weather early in the week, some intense, thundery showers will move in on Wednesday evening. "These thunderstorms are being triggered by some warm, humid air that is moving into the UK from the south. Brits warned 'don't drink beer' as 42C African heat plume strikes Spain "The intense rainfall could see 20-40mm accumulating over just a few hours, which could cause some disruption. "While there are no severe weather warnings issued at the moment, it is possible thunderstorm warnings may be issued this week." But, following this stormy weather, temperatures are expected to continue to climb. Highs of 27C are forecast for tomorrow and Thursday, while Friday could see temperatures crawl up to a toasty 29C - potentially leading to heatwave conditions in some areas. Met Office five-day forecast Today: Low cloud and patchy light rain across the south this morning, will become restricted to the far south during the afternoon. Otherwise increasing amounts of sunshine developing throughout today with morning showers tending to die out. Feeling warmer for many. Tonight: Dry for most tonight with variable cloud and clear spells. The clearest skies in the north, where it will turn chilly. Mild in the south though with some patchy fog. Wednesday: Morning low cloud across the south will burn away to leave a largely dry and sunny day for many, with a few showers in the west. Widely very warm. Outlook for Thursday to Saturday: Very warm and humid on Thursday and Friday with the risk of some heavy and thundery downpours developing. Further heavy rain possible on Saturday, but feeling fresher from the south. The highest temperatures are expected in southeast and central England, the Met Office said. However, the areas most likely to break heatwave thresholds are northwest Midlands, northwest England and northeast Wales. The hot conditions could be the perfect invitation for Brits to go and enjoy the sunshine on beaches and in parks, following the thunderstorms. Heading towards the end of the week, the Met Office said the humid and thundery airmass would be displaced by "fresher" and more settled conditions. While the south is forecast to have temperatures a little above average by the end of the weekend, northern areas are "likely to be more changeable". The forecaster said that some areas, especially the northwest, could see spells of stronger winds, cloud, and some rain at times. 5 5
The National
05-06-2025
- Climate
- The National
Eid Al Adha weather: Temperatures to hit 40°C but rain could fall
The UAE is geared up for a hot and humid Eid Al Adha break, but there may be rain on the way in some areas to offer respite from rising temperatures. The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts highs of 35°C in Abu Dhabi and 36°C on Thursday, the first day a four-day public holiday in the Emirates. The first day of the Eid Al Adha festival on Friday will see the mercury rise to 37°C in the capital and remain steady at 36°C in Dubai. The NCM predicts a marked increase in temperatures over the Eid Al Adha weekend, with daytime highs reaching 38°C in Abu Dhabi on Saturday and climbing to 40°C on Sunday. In Dubai, temperatures are set to hit 37°C on Saturday and 39°C on Sunday. Humidity levels are expected to peak at between 80 per cent and 85 per cent in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Friday, but will drop off during the rest of the holiday. Eid Al Adha is being observed as the Emirates moves closer to the summer season, having already experienced unseasonably hot conditions in recent weeks. The UAE recorded its hottest April and May on record. A National Centre of Meteorology forecaster said on Tuesday the average maximum temperature for May was 40.4°C – compared with overall maximum averages from 2003 to 2024 of 39.2°C. The average temperature for May was 33.2°C – compared with the historical average of 32.2°C. Rain on the way Residents venturing to the Northern Emirates for the public holiday are also set to encounter high temperatures and the prospect of rain. The NCM's online weather map shows that rain is projected for Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, as well as Al Ain, on both Saturday and Sunday. Maximum daytime temperatures in Ras Al Khaimah are forecast to remain at 39°C from Thursday to Sunday. In Fujairah, temperatures will hovering around 40°C, though the NCM forecasts the wet weather in store on Sunday to bring with it a drop to 34°C.
The Independent
04-06-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Heavy rain and thunder could hit parts of UK this week
Changeable weather is forecast this week, with a chance of heavy rain and thunder hitting parts of the UK, the Met Office said. Showers will be seen across all areas of the UK at some point this week, with a continuation of cooler and 'a bit breezy' weather, the forecaster said. And on Friday night a new weather front will bring rain, which potentially could be heavy and thundery at times on Saturday, Met Office spokesperson Andrea Bishop said. The Met Office is keeping an eye on the weather front, which will affect the southern half of the UK where rainfall totals of between 20-30mm are likely, she said. But next week temperatures are set to rise to just above average for the time of year. Ms Bishop said: 'The weather will be changeable for the rest of this week, with everyone likely to see some showers at some point. 'Generally, the theme is the continuation of something a bit cooler, a bit breezy at times, and a bit wet at times too. 'We are keeping an eye on a new front which looks like it will move in on Friday night, bringing rain which could be heavy, and possibly thundery at times on Saturday. 'Rainfall totals of 20-30mm are likely in places and at present, this looks like it will affect the southern half of the UK. We are keeping a close eye on this to see how it evolves over the next 24 hours or so.' Next week, the forecast is still changeable, but temperatures will start to move towards normal by Tuesday and rise to just above average by Wednesday, the forecaster added.
