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The Met Office is the UKs national weather service. The Met Office makes weather predictions, and issues weather warnings when necessary. It provides weather and climate-related services to the public, Armed Forces, government departments and to other industries.

12:31, 18 AUG 2026
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UK set for major flooding as Andy Burnham issues post-wildfire warning
Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that UK flooding could follow the wildfires sweeping the country, as he visited the scene of a fire in Stourbridge in the West Midlands
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Brits face 'threat of floods and meaningful rain' as new UK hosepipe ban announced
Met Office
A rainy front will begin to sweep down from Northern Ireland and Scotland towards the south of England and Wales on Monday, the Met Office has said, as Wessex Water announces a hosepipe ban
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Final UK summer heatwave on its way as exhausted Brits could boil between these dates
Met Office
The Met Office has issued a forecast for the UK, suggesting there is 'the potential for late season hot spells or heatwaves, especially in the south' as above-average temperatures could persist
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UK set for biblical deluge of rain as drought to end in next 24 hours full list of 21 areas getting rain
Met Office
The Met Office has forecast heavy rain for 21 areas across northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday, as parts of weather maps turn blue
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UK at risk of new sixth summer heatwave as Met Office issues latest forecast
Heatwave
The Met Office has issued its latest long-range forecast for the UK, warning of potential late-season heatwaves across the country, particularly in southern areas
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Met Office issues 15-hour power cut alert as 47 areas face extreme heat full list
Met Office
The Met Office has warned people living in 47 areas that they should brace for 'adverse health effects' with power cuts also possible as temperatures reach 38C
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Crisp shortage looms as potato harvest hit by drought
Food
Crisps could become premium snacks as a lack of spuds drives up prices leaving supplies dwindling as potato crop shrivels due to hot conditions from multiple heatwaves
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Watch UK solar eclipse 2026 live here as best viewing spots for celestial event named
Solar eclipse
The Met Office has named Devon and Cornwall as the top UK spots to watch the solar eclipse on Wednesday. Use our postcode finder to discover the best viewing spot near you or watch our stream here
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What you need to see the eclipse without glasses - kitchen colander to phone camera
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The UK will see its fullest solar eclipse for the next 54 years on Wednesday 12 August - find out the safest viewing tips, from solar eclipse glasses to an unexpected kitchen
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Britain set for disposable barbecue ban as Andy Burnham looks at new laws
Met Office
PM Andy Burnham warned he is looking at outlawing single-use grills to help prevent wildfires, as Britain faces its hottest summer on record with heatwave response measures ramping up
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Iconic medieval UK location dries up as Britain 'runs out of water' during horror heatwave
Heatwave
Almost three quarters of England and all of Wales are experiencing drought conditions, as high temperatures are putting strain on water resources for households, farming and the environment
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Andy Burnham to hold Cobra meeting as UK faces national extreme heat 'emergency'
Heatwave
Prime Minister Andy Burnham wil chair an emergency Cobra meeting as the UK battles widespread wildfires, a drought crisis and extreme heat with temperatures set to hit 38C
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UK heatwave 2026 as Met Office warns of 38C heat and wildfire emergency across Britain
Heatwave
One Firefighter chief claims the UK is in a state of wildfire 'national emergency' as conditions look set to swelter once again in the fifth heatwave of the summer
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Solar Eclipse 2026: Check your postcode to see when the incredible event will hit your area
Met Office
The Met Office says the UK is set to experience its fullest solar eclipse for the next 54 years on Wednesday, with more than 90% of the sun expected to be obscured by the moon
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Freak 'tornado' rips through 'Wild West' England as 70% of nation suffers drought
Climate Change
England is turning into the 'Wild West' after a dust-devil 'mini-tornado' tore through packed Greenwich Park, while the country battles drought conditions
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Most dangerous species invading UK - from venomous jellyfish to aggressive hornets
Climate Change
Brits face a new climate-driven danger beyond great white sharks, as record heat and warming seas are sending venomous, aggressive species here - from Asian hornets to giant hogweed
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UK households warned about using electricity between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday
Solar eclipse
Octopus Energy is urging its UK customers to avoid using dishwashers and washing machines between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday as the solar eclipse is set to knock out solar power from the grid
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Rare 'red' extreme heat warning may be triggered as temperatures head towards 40C
Met Office
Parts of the UK are set to see their fifth heatwave of the summer as the country continues to bake in an unprecedented period of dry, hot weather
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Football is drying up in baking Britain as 'rock hard' pitches are a danger to players
Heatwave
An entire football league of 85 teams has been forced to delay the start of its seasons after soccer bosses ruled drought-hit pitches were so 'rock hard' they are too dangerous to play on
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Drought declared across nearly three-quarters of England as punishing heatwave kicks in
Heatwave
The UK has already been hit by brutal dry spells, and for many across the country the warm weather and lack of rain is set to continue, bringing with it hosepipe bans
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Amber heat health alerts issued across most of England as fifth UK heatwave kicks in
Breaking News
Most of England is under amber heat health alerts as the UK faces its fifth heatwave of summer 2026, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-30Cs and peak on Thursday
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Exact date Britain will see rain again as Met Office reveals which parts of the UK set to cool
Met Office
Britain is bracing for its sixth heatwave of the summer with temperatures forecast to hit 36C in East Anglia and south-east England by Thursday, before heavy rain arrives
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UK's fifth 36C mega heatwave will see drought declared with health alerts in place
Met Office
The bone dry weather is due to continue this week which will see several areas of England enter drought status. Southern England has gone nearly two months since any major rain
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UK solar eclipse 2026: Best places to watch as over 90% of sun expected to be blocked
Met Office
The Met Office says the UK is set to experience its fullest solar eclipse for the next 54 years on Wednesday, with more than 90% of the sun expected to be obscured by the moon
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