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The Guardian: Britons urged to take ‘small steps’ to prepare for potential national crises
"...Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, told MPs “the risks we face from climate change cannot be underestimated”, and warned of the “significant and prolonged disruption to essential services” extreme weather events could cause...."
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The Guardian: Britons urged to take ‘small steps’ to prepare for potential national crises
"...Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, told MPs “the risks we face from climate change cannot be underestimated”, and warned of the “significant and prolonged disruption to essential services” extreme weather events could cause...."
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Oooh.... not used to seeing severe weather like that in the UK, I don't think.
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Oooh.... not used to seeing severe weather like that in the UK, I don't think.
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Record for hottest May night broken in UK, while daytime temperature could hit 35C (95F)
26 May 2026
"It's official: England and Wales have seen their hottest-ever May days today - breaking records set just yesterday. The Met Office says that 35.1C was recorded in Kew Gardens, in London, with Cardiff's Bute Park seeing 32.9C.
"Ireland, too broke its May day record as temperatures at Shannon Airport edged into the 30s, with Met Éireann issuing yellow heat warnings across a number of counties into Wednesday.
"There's been little respite overnight, either, as restless sleepers in Kenley, London, saw 21.3C recorded last night.
"But this is the UK, so some areas are still chilly: In Shetland, tourists disembarking from a cruise ship were delighted by the sunny, 11C weather they found there.
"The extreme - and rare - heat, brought about by a so called '#HeatDome' that is encasing western Europe, is a sign of the fast-changing climate. Five days into the exceptional temperatures, NHS urgent care doctors are reporting more older patients in need of assistance. Calls to 999 are also ticking up.
"Elsewhere, authorities are warning bathers to be careful near water after four people died at English swimming spots over the bank holiday weekend.
"Fruit and vegetable farmers have warned that the heat is impacting crops, meaning they have to plan for how the changing climate affects their operations."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz7220e44dgt#ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #ExtremeHeat #ClimateCrisis #ClimateDiaryUK #UKWx #EnglandWx #WalesWx
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Record for hottest May night broken in UK, while daytime temperature could hit 35C (95F)
26 May 2026
"It's official: England and Wales have seen their hottest-ever May days today - breaking records set just yesterday. The Met Office says that 35.1C was recorded in Kew Gardens, in London, with Cardiff's Bute Park seeing 32.9C.
"Ireland, too broke its May day record as temperatures at Shannon Airport edged into the 30s, with Met Éireann issuing yellow heat warnings across a number of counties into Wednesday.
"There's been little respite overnight, either, as restless sleepers in Kenley, London, saw 21.3C recorded last night.
"But this is the UK, so some areas are still chilly: In Shetland, tourists disembarking from a cruise ship were delighted by the sunny, 11C weather they found there.
"The extreme - and rare - heat, brought about by a so called '#HeatDome' that is encasing western Europe, is a sign of the fast-changing climate. Five days into the exceptional temperatures, NHS urgent care doctors are reporting more older patients in need of assistance. Calls to 999 are also ticking up.
"Elsewhere, authorities are warning bathers to be careful near water after four people died at English swimming spots over the bank holiday weekend.
"Fruit and vegetable farmers have warned that the heat is impacting crops, meaning they have to plan for how the changing climate affects their operations."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz7220e44dgt#ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #ExtremeHeat #ClimateCrisis #ClimateDiaryUK #UKWx #EnglandWx #WalesWx
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RE: https://kolektiva.social/@DoomsdaysCW/112887838056875789
34.8°C in May 2026. What will July bring?!! 🥵
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RE: https://kolektiva.social/@DoomsdaysCW/112887838056875789
34.8°C in May 2026. What will July bring?!! 🥵
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Record for hottest #May night broken in #UK, while daytime temperature could hit 35C
May 26, 2026
Summary
- The record for the hottest May day in the UK could be broken again, with lunchtime temperatures hitting 32.2C at #London's Heathrow
- On Monday, 34.8C in #KewGardens was recorded in south-west London - beating the previous May record, set in 1922 and 1944, by 2C
- Last night, the UK had the hottest night in May on record - with minimum temperatures of 21.3C in south London and 20.9C in Emley in West Yorkshire
- Three teenagers died in water on Monday, police say - in Warwickshire, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire, while a man in his 60s died in the sea in Cornwall after trying to help two relatives in difficulty
- Much of #England and #Wales are now in an official #heatwave - we answer: Why is it so hot? How do I stay cool? How unusual is this heat?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz7220e44dgt
#UKWx #ClimateChange
#RecordBreakingHeat #England #Wales #Scotland #ClimateDiary -
Record for hottest #May night broken in #UK, while daytime temperature could hit 35C
May 26, 2026
Summary
- The record for the hottest May day in the UK could be broken again, with lunchtime temperatures hitting 32.2C at #London's Heathrow
- On Monday, 34.8C in #KewGardens was recorded in south-west London - beating the previous May record, set in 1922 and 1944, by 2C
- Last night, the UK had the hottest night in May on record - with minimum temperatures of 21.3C in south London and 20.9C in Emley in West Yorkshire
- Three teenagers died in water on Monday, police say - in Warwickshire, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire, while a man in his 60s died in the sea in Cornwall after trying to help two relatives in difficulty
- Much of #England and #Wales are now in an official #heatwave - we answer: Why is it so hot? How do I stay cool? How unusual is this heat?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz7220e44dgt
#UKWx #ClimateChange
#RecordBreakingHeat #England #Wales #Scotland #ClimateDiary -
YIKES! 🥵 #UK records hottest ever May day as temperature climbs to 34.8°C [94°F] in west #London
24 May 2026
Summary
- The record for the UK's hottest May day has been broken, with temperatures reaching 34.8C in Kew Gardens in London
- This exceeds the previous highest May temperature by a full 2C, and the heat "would be exceptional in the UK even in mid summer, let alone in May", the Met Office says
- The hottest May day in Wales has also been recorded, and Scotland and Northern Ireland have had their hottest days of the year so far
- In England, amber heat health alerts are in place for many areas until Wednesday, while in Sussex and Kent, South East Water says "very high demand" has led to supply interruptions
- With the hot weather set to continue into Tuesday, here's some advice on how to stay cool and sleep in the heat, plus the health risks to be aware of"
Source:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1w24llvj48t#UKWx #ClimateChange #RecordBreakingHeat #England #Wales #Scotland #ClimateDiary
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YIKES! 🥵 #UK records hottest ever May day as temperature climbs to 34.8°C [94°F] in west #London
24 May 2026
Summary
- The record for the UK's hottest May day has been broken, with temperatures reaching 34.8C in Kew Gardens in London
- This exceeds the previous highest May temperature by a full 2C, and the heat "would be exceptional in the UK even in mid summer, let alone in May", the Met Office says
- The hottest May day in Wales has also been recorded, and Scotland and Northern Ireland have had their hottest days of the year so far
- In England, amber heat health alerts are in place for many areas until Wednesday, while in Sussex and Kent, South East Water says "very high demand" has led to supply interruptions
- With the hot weather set to continue into Tuesday, here's some advice on how to stay cool and sleep in the heat, plus the health risks to be aware of"
Source:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1w24llvj48t#UKWx #ClimateChange #RecordBreakingHeat #England #Wales #Scotland #ClimateDiary
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Dave vs. Campers in the UK
(Storm Dave wins)
Storm Dave: Major rescue op launched to save trio who tried to camp in Lake District
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/storm-dave-major-rescue-op-36972925
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Dave vs. Campers in the UK
(Storm Dave wins)
Storm Dave: Major rescue op launched to save trio who tried to camp in Lake District
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/storm-dave-major-rescue-op-36972925
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Europe
London, UK: Currently 11°C and cloudy. High of 12°C today. Tonight: Rain expected with a low of 7°C. Euro-forecasts and mapping: https://canavu.com/cavanu-starline-weather-page/ #London #UKWx https://youtu.be/n_q0etsRS-I -
Europe
London, UK: Currently 11°C and cloudy. High of 12°C today. Tonight: Rain expected with a low of 7°C. Euro-forecasts and mapping: https://canavu.com/cavanu-starline-weather-page/ #London #UKWx https://youtu.be/n_q0etsRS-I -
🇪🇺 Europe
London, UK
A typical grey day. Current: 9°C. Light rain and drizzle expected throughout the afternoon with a high of 11°C. Winds remaining light. Clearing slightly by Saturday morning. 🌧️
UK outlook: https://canavu.com/cavanu-starline-weather-page/ #London #UKwx https://youtu.be/dnx84SXKqME -
🇪🇺 Europe
London, UK
A typical grey day. Current: 9°C. Light rain and drizzle expected throughout the afternoon with a high of 11°C. Winds remaining light. Clearing slightly by Saturday morning. 🌧️
UK outlook: https://canavu.com/cavanu-starline-weather-page/ #London #UKwx https://youtu.be/dnx84SXKqME -
London, UK
Current: 14°C. Unseasonably mild but gray. Light drizzle expected off and on through the afternoon. Classic London weather for late February. 🇬🇧
#LondonWeather #UKwx #MetOffice
Details: https://canavu.com/cavanu-starline-weather-page/ https://youtu.be/6Ydmk7_eTdg -
London, UK (Met Office) A classic gray day in London! 🇬🇧 High of 9°C with persistent drizzle and overcast skies. It’s a "light your favorite candle and stay inside" kind of day. If you're out, mind the puddles! 🌧️ #LondonWeather #UKWx https://youtu.be/hGHvpUIk44I
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The Guardian: ‘Homes may have to be abandoned’: how climate crisis has reshaped Britain’s flood risk
https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jan/31/climate-crisis-flood-risk-britain
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The Guardian: ‘Homes may have to be abandoned’: how climate crisis has reshaped Britain’s flood risk
https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jan/31/climate-crisis-flood-risk-britain
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London, UK A bit of "London Gray" today. ☁️ High of 8°C with overcast skies and a light mist. It’s not pouring, but it’s definitely damp. A perfect day for a museum or a cozy pub corner.
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London, UK A bit of "London Gray" today. ☁️ High of 8°C with overcast skies and a light mist. It’s not pouring, but it’s definitely damp. A perfect day for a museum or a cozy pub corner.
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London: ☁️ Gray skies over the Thames today. Typical London weather with a high of 9°C and a bit of mist. A perfect day for a museum visit or a cozy pub lunch. 🇬🇧 #London #UKWx https://youtu.be/IbbqbjDvBeo
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London: ☁️ Gray skies over the Thames today. Typical London weather with a high of 9°C and a bit of mist. A perfect day for a museum visit or a cozy pub lunch. 🇬🇧 #London #UKWx https://youtu.be/IbbqbjDvBeo
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London, UK ☁️ Typical London: Overcast and mild. Temperatures are sitting around 10°C (50°F). Rain is expected to return later this week, so enjoy the dry (if grey) spells today! #LondonWeather ##ukwx https://youtu.be/py6odETRmJg
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London, UK ☁️ Typical London: Overcast and mild. Temperatures are sitting around 10°C (50°F). Rain is expected to return later this week, so enjoy the dry (if grey) spells today! #LondonWeather ##ukwx https://youtu.be/py6odETRmJg
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London, UK A bit of a damp and "grey" Monday in London town. ☁️ Highs of 9°C with occasional drizzle. It’s the kind of day that calls for a warm pub lunch and a pint. 🍻 #LondonWeather #UKwx #MondayVibes https://youtu.be/L7A2hp0-FFQ
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London, UK
A classic London "mizzle" (misty-drizzle) today. High of 8°C with gray, overcast skies. It’s damp and a bit dreary, but perfect for a cozy pub afternoon. Winds are light, but the humidity makes it feel a bit raw. 🇬🇧☔ #London #LondonWeather ##ukwx https://youtu.be/OJfTShxOnr4 -
London, UK ☁️ Typical #London Saturday! Overcast skies with a high of 7°C (45°F). There might be a bit of "mizzle" (misty drizzle) around the Thames, but nothing too heavy. Light winds make it feel exactly like January should. Dropping to 3°C tonight. A perfect day for a pub roast or a museum wander. Cheers! #LondonWeather #UKWX #WinterInLondon https://youtu.be/4qXqX4OkhXs
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London, UK ☁️ Typical #London Saturday! Overcast skies with a high of 7°C (45°F). There might be a bit of "mizzle" (misty drizzle) around the Thames, but nothing too heavy. Light winds make it feel exactly like January should. Dropping to 3°C tonight. A perfect day for a pub roast or a museum wander. Cheers! #LondonWeather #UKWX #WinterInLondon https://youtu.be/4qXqX4OkhXs
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London, UK 🎡 Typical London Friday—grey skies and a bit of drizzle. High of 9°C. Not the warmest, not the coldest, just very... British. Don’t forget your brolly! ☔️🇬🇧 #LondonWeather ##ukwx https://youtu.be/G49QvInV9U0
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London, UK
🌬️ Heads up, London! Storm Goretti is making its presence felt. Expect a blustery day with highs of 6°C and frequent rain showers. Winds are gusting up to 50 km/h, so watch out for flying debris and disrupted rail service. It’s a "sturdy umbrella" (or just a raincoat) kind of day. Stay safe out there! 🎡
#London #UKwx #LondonWeather #StormGoretti #RainyLondon https://youtu.be/Xas1MW5a5PM -
London, UK
🌬️ Heads up, London! Storm Goretti is making its presence felt. Expect a blustery day with highs of 6°C and frequent rain showers. Winds are gusting up to 50 km/h, so watch out for flying debris and disrupted rail service. It’s a "sturdy umbrella" (or just a raincoat) kind of day. Stay safe out there! 🎡
#London #UKwx #LondonWeather #StormGoretti #RainyLondon https://youtu.be/Xas1MW5a5PM -
BBC: Temperatures climb across UK as parts of Europe battle wildfires
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BBC: Temperatures climb across UK as parts of Europe battle wildfires
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BBC: Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office
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BBC: Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office
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The Guardian: Heavy snow disrupts travel in England and Wales
Amber warning for snow covers most of northern England, with air, road and rail travel falling foul of wintry weather
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More rain forecast after #StormBert hits UK
by David Mercer, Ian Aikman & BBC Weather
November 25, 2024"More rain is due to fall in the coming hours and into Wednesday in southern England and south Wales, where flooding and high winds from Storm Bert have caused major disruption to homes, roads and rail networks.
"At least five people have died in the storm that struck much of the UK over the weekend and prompted criticism about a lack of preparation and insufficient warnings.
"The severe flood warning for the River Nene in Northamptonshire remains in force with a "danger to life and risk of significant disruption", as a holiday park has been submerged for the third time this year.
"Environment Secretary Steve Reed said more flooding was likely this week but it should be 'less severe' than on Sunday."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgl82geqyvo#ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #ExtremeRain #ExtremeWeather #Flooding #UKWx #Wales #UK #England