July 2026 was an exceptional month for the UK's climate statistics, with records challenged or broken for rainfall, temperature and sunshine. Read more in our press release ⤵️ www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
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Emergency Management @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social : how to stay safe in the event of a major incident in Cardiff, Wales. Please call 101 for non emergencies or 999 in an emergency. https://www.evaccardiff.co.uk/
River levels approaching all-time lows across #Wales as imminent "environmental #drought" announcement looms Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for #July after a series of heatwaves and drier than usual April to June bbc.co.uk/news/article... #SaveWater #Resilience
Drought announcement looms for parts of Wales over river levels
An announcement is expected from NRW as some river levels are reported to be nearing all-time lows.
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Join us from 1 September and discover 30 simple ways to be better prepared. 💡 Learn ✅ Prepare 🤝 Connect #30Days30WaysUK #PreparednessMonth #BePreparedNotScared #Resilience #PlanAheadUK
A new study from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, the Met Office and @lshtm.bsky.social estimates that more than 2,700 excess deaths occurred in England and Wales during the May and June 2026 heatwaves. Get the details 👇 bit.ly/4w3L1YK
Although temperatures are cooling for some, UV levels can still be high. Be #WeatherReady by downloading our App so you can stay up-to-date with the latest weather and UV forecasts before heading outside. Make sure you stock up on sunscreen:
UV and sun health
Find out more about ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and its positive and negative effects on our health.
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The UK provisionally set a new maximum temperature record for June for the second consecutive day, with 36.7°C reached at Merryfield, Somerset. Wales also set a provisional June record, while Northern Ireland matched its previous record Get the details here www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
New UK June maximum temperature record for second consecutive day
The UK has provisionally set a new maximum temperature record for June for the second consecutive day, with 36.7°C reached at Merryfield, Somerset, on 25 June.
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After an exceptional week of heat and humidity, fresher weather finally arrives this weekend. But what will next week bring? Find out with Aidan who's bringing you this week's 10 Day Trend 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue63...
10 Day Trend 24/06/2026 – Back to normal? – Met Office weather forecast UK
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If you thought it was hot in #Cardiff last night - it was! 🥵🔥 #ClimateEmergency #Heatwave
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We’ve provisionally broken the UK record for the highest June minimum temperature🌡️ Bute Park, Cardiff only fell to 23.5°C overnight, making it the highest June minimum temperature for Wales and the UK 🥵 Plymouth only dropped to 23.0°C, making for a new England record 🌡️
Simple steps like keeping your home cool, staying hydrated and avoiding the hottest part of the day can help reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Read more tips for keeping cool in the hot weather➡️ www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/me...
50 years on from the start of the 1976 heatwave, we reflect on how extreme heat is changing. Using climate projections, a plausible 2056 scenario shows how a prolonged heat event like '76 could be more intense in future, with temps potentially reaching 45°C. ➡️ www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/uk...
Hot weather can lead to health issues for some. Follow our #WeatherReady advice to stay safe: 👉Drink lots of water 👉Apply sun cream generously 👉Find shade where you can 👉Look out for vulnerable friends & neighbours More tips: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
Tips for keeping cool in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long, there are health risks.
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During the last #Heatwave in May, 11 people lost their lives around the #UK due to #drowning Cooling off in a river or #CardiffBay can seem like a great idea - however there are many hidden dangers: youtu.be/ecn-KBAcjFc?... #StaySafe #Cardiff
Beautiful but deadly
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There will be extreme heat across England and Wales this week, with temperatures peaking at 39°C 🌡️
Keep an eye on the UV levels over the coming week. Be #WeatherReady by downloading our App so you can stay up-to-date with the latest weather and UV forecasts before heading outside. Here's some advice from the NHS on how to enjoy the sunshine safely bit.ly/2GrjMO7
While most of us welcome the hot weather, it can cause some people to become unwell. There are some simple things you can do to keep yourself safe in the heat. Check out some tips from our partners:https://buff.ly/bHBX0Xs
Europe endures intense heatwave with worse ahead. France bans alcohol in red alert zones, Spain and Germany cancel events, and the UK warns of tropical nights. www.france24.com/en/live-new...
Europe sweats through new heatwave, with worse to come
France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany cancelled or postponed sports events and Britain warned of "tropical nights" as Europe sweltered through a heatwave threatening to break…
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⚠️The Met Office has issued a RED Weather Warning for Extreme Heat⚠️ This is a 'risk to life' warning, affecting the #Cardiff area for Wednesday and Thursday this week. Please click through the thread below for advice on what to do in a heatwave.👇 #Heatwave #BePrepared #Resilience
⚠️⚠️🔴 Red weather warning issued 🔴⚠️⚠️ Extreme heat across parts of central/southern England and Wales Wednesday 0900 - Thursday 2100 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
The Met Office has issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday, with June’s all-time daily record temperature forecast to be broken. Find out more in our latest news release 👇
Red Extreme Heat Warning issued with June temperature records forecast to break
The Met Office has issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday, with June’s all-time daily record temperature forecast to be broken.
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Screenings are available in #Cardiff Please see the link below 👇 #ClimateEmergency
What if the whole country saw the full picture? This is a national emergency. The impacts are already here. But the solutions exist. Communities are watching the People’s Emergency Briefing and discussing what to do next with neighbours and MPs #EarthDay Screenings www.nebriefing.org/screening-map
How can serious games support climate adaptation and community resilience? Join us on the 17th of June for the launch of ALL HANDS, a co-produced serious game from Socialudo that explores flooding and local resilience planning through participatory play. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4fda7a...
From long-term trends to record-breaking heat, recent decades have reshaped what summer in the UK looks like. In our latest blog, we take a look at how summer warmth has changed in the UK 👇
How has summer warmth changed in the UK?
From long-term trends to record-breaking heat, recent decades have reshaped what summer in the UK looks like.
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A fresh round of bold weather headlines has been circulating online, with claims ranging from snow returning in May to Arctic freezes, heat surges and widespread soaking rain events. Get the facts in our blog 👇 www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/47...
From boyhood birdwatcher to one of the UK’s leading voices on wildlife and climate change. In our latest Climate Conversations episode Alex Burkill talks to Grahame Madge, who brings fifty years of field experience to the growing evidence that British springs are arriving earlier. bit.ly/4tRmxkg
Shifting Spring: Birds – Climate Conversations
From boyhood birdwatcher to one of the UK's leading voices on wildlife and climate change, Grahame Madge brings fifty years of field experience and a career spanning the RSPB and Met Office to the growing evidence that British springs are arriving earlier. Backed by landmark research, Grahame adds depth and colour to the story of nature as it struggles to keep pace with a rapidly shifting season. From declining Bewick's swans at Slimbridge to migrant birds racing against a calendar that no longer waits for them. Next in the series: BBC Gardener's Question Time host, Peter Gibbs, on plants, trees and gardens. Subscribe to make sure you never miss the latest UK weather forecast or important weather warning - https://www.youtube.com/c/metoffice?sub_confirmation=1 We are the Met Office, the UK’s national weather service, and every day of the week we bring you a morning weather forecast and an afternoon weather forecast so that wherever you are in the UK we have you covered. Forecasts and any weather warnings are accurate at time of recording. To ensure you have the most up to date weather information, check the hourly forecast and live warnings on the Met Office website or app.
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1️⃣ The #climate & #nature crisis isn’t a future issue. It threatens all aspects of British life now and demands urgent action. Ten top experts briefed MPs and other influential people at the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster. Clips from each talk in this thread. 🧵👇 #NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
Experts say claims drilling in North Sea will reduce UK energy bills are ‘sheer fantasy’ Research finds UK powered entirely by clean energy could save households up to £441 on bills annually, whereas maximising oil and gas extraction offer just £16 to £82 in annual savings. buff.ly/m3q700O
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Heavy rain across south Wales and southwest England Monday 18:00 - Tuesday 14:00 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
In 2024 alone, wildfires destroyed more than 134,000 km2 of forest globally - an area greater than England. Experts warn the world is now losing forest to fires at an unsustainable rate. www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Mapped: how the world is losing its forests to wildfires
Wildfires now destroy twice as much tree cover per year as two decades ago – a crisis fuelled by climate change
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The average price of electricity traded on day-ahead markets last year was around £83 per MWh, but could have been £121 per MWh, were it not for British windfarms limiting role of gas power plants in setting prices, according to @eciu.net analysis. eciu.net/media/press...
⚠️Yellow weather warning issued affecting #Cardiff⚠️ Heavy rain - Thursday 0900 – 2359👇 #BePrepared
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Heavy rain across parts of England and Wales Thursday 0900 – 2359 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
AI will play a significant part in the next generation of weather forecasts and climate modelling. But there's growing recognition these benefits must be balanced with environmental responsibility. Met Office's Chief AI Officer Kirstine Dale discusses if AI can really be green? bit.ly/4jyZ7M8