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A battle between a "Bermuda" heat dome and stirring Atlantic storms will trigger an eruption of thundery downpours.A huge high-pressure system nudging Britain, the "Azores High" also called the "Bermuda High", is at war with cyclonic lows spinning near the coast.Usually the trigger for clear skies and soaring temperatures, this high pressure is being stifled by storm-spawning sea waters.Britain will instead turn into a steamy hot tub with rising humidity […]

An upside-down heatwave straddling Europe could rescue Britain’s summer for the last stretch.Huge temperature contrasts across the Continent are sizzling Scandinavia and the Arctic circle while the south shivers.Usually, southerly gusts drive heat across the UK, but thermometers through the coming weeks may instead get a boost from the north.Even Lapland known for snowscapes and picture-postcard winter scenery is baking in 30C heat.WXCHARTS | Longer-range outlooks point to a chance […]

Hot weather could take over the UK as we head towards August, with meteorologists predicting temperatures could reach 31C in southern and southeastern England by August 6.Weather forecasters indicate that near or above-average temperatures will come into effect at the start of August, with weather for the rest of July looking unsettled.Rainfall will affect all regions across the UK initially throughout the final day of July, though western and northwestern […]

Several areas of the UK could be hit with fierce thunderstorms and sudden rainfall as the UK prepares for an unstable weekend.Northern territories will experience Atlantic-influenced conditions bringing intermittent precipitation and gusty winds, while southern regions anticipate significantly warmer temperatures.The meteorological divide emerges as Atlantic low-pressure systems influence Scotland and Northern Ireland, delivering changeable conditions with frequent rainfall.These areas will face notably cooler temperatures accompanied by strong southwesterly winds.NETWEATHER | […]

Britons could be waiting until late August for the next hot spell as feuding weather patterns drive a sharp forecasting U-turn.Hopes of a return this weekend to hot weather are likely to fizzle amid predictions of rain and vanilla temperatures.High pressure, the vital ingredient to summer heat, is being held in check by low-pressure storms churning off the coast.A wet, windy and heat-deprived weekend awaits sun-hungry Britons hoping for a […]

A raging battle between Atlantic storms and a tropical heat dome will keep summer’s return teetering in the balance.Steering the conflict is a wavering jet stream, veering to the north of the UK and pulling bands of rain into the UK.Temperatures will rise over the coming days as high pressure, the driver of sunshine, locks horns with rainy low pressure.Southern and eastern regions could hit the high-20Cs by the end […]

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covering parts of the South East of England.Areas affected include Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and Kent.The warning was announced by the Met Office as it came into effect just after 12.50pm today.It will be in place until 5pm.Slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to hit Kent and Sussex in the afternoon.These areas could see 20 to 25mm […]

A churning North Sea storm will stall summer’s return before this weekend ushers a Bermuda heat blast.A "swathe of wet weather" hammering parts of Britain will offload 24 hours of torrential downpours and thunder.Eastern regions are in the firing line for the worst of the onslaught, although a wet and miserable outlook awaits much of the country.Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said: “There is a swathe of wet weather out […]

Drizzle, grey skies and lacklustre temperatures will keep summer on hold for a week before the sun returns in a blaze of glory.Temperatures could rocket back into the 30Cs before the end of the month, according to weather models.Low pressure behind the recent wet and windy weather will back down to high pressure from the west.Tentative signals for the last week of July show the Azores High – the driver […]