Category: Heatwaves

Not Another Heatwave!

As the southern part of Great Britain enters another heatwave, it’s worth noting that the “1976” drought and heatwave actually

The UK record temperature of 40.3C set on 19th July 2022 could potentially be significantly exceeded, even in the current

Here we go again. Yet another heatwave here in London. And, with the Met Office forecasting 34C, it’s very likely

I suggested last time that 2018 could beat 1976 to the title of UK’s hottest summer ever in the whole

2018 is already notable (pending final data for July) for the hottest May to July and the hottest April to

Last month I jumped the gun to report the hottest UK June since 1976 in the Central England Temperature (CET)

It always baffles me that the Met Office reports notable weather months 2 or 3 days before their end –

Well, well, well. Less than a year on from an exceptionally hot mid-September day (at least exceptionally hot for the

Last Sunday, the Guardian website suggested Tuesday 13th September would be jolly warm: “If the mercury rises above 31.6C, the