Marco Petagna
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BSc MSc Media Advisor & Senior Operational Meteorologist UK Met Office Parent to 2 mini daxies Love running Views & opinions my own @Petagna on X
A period of showery rain will move eastwards across Northern Ireland into northern England and southern Scotland during Wednesday This will be accompanied by some wind gusts of around 35 to 45 mph 🌬️
Looks like the first year on record when 33C has been achieved during 4 separate calendar months here in the UK..May through August
Huge contrast in temperature NW to SE across the UK today..
#Metoffice yellow warning ⚠️ for #thunderstorms issued for tomorrow #weatheraware www.metoffice.gov.uk
Temperatures back into the low 30s briefly next week...
Met Office - weather and climate@metoffice.gov.uk · 5d agoTemperatures closer to average in the north, but there's potential for a brief return to very warm or locally hot conditions in the south and southeast on Monday, with low 30s (°C) possible 🌡️
July on course to be a record breaker in many respects here in the UK.... www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
An early look at the July statistics: just how dry has it been?
A prolonged heatwave, exceptionally low rainfall and widespread drought conditions have combined to make July 2026 a remarkable month.
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Latest reservoir water storage levels here in SW England...
Following rigorous data and observation site investigations June 2026 UK temperature 🌡 records now confirmed LINGWOOD NORFOLK REACHED 38.0C 26.6.26.. All the details here... www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Another record to break this year Currently 6 but possibly after tomorrow, 7 days reaching 35C or more
Met Office - weather and climate@metoffice.gov.uk · last wk.Wednesday sees the peak of the heat this week, with temperatures likely reaching 35 Celsius in eastern England📈 This would mark the 7th day of 2026 when the UK has recorded 35°C or higher. Prior to this year, the record was 5 days of ≥35°C, set in 1976 and 2020🌡️
Lovely sky out there this morning Altocumulus Cirrocumulus ☁️
Heat rebuilding for a while in the south this coming week.. 33C possible Wednesday..
Met Office - weather and climate@metoffice.gov.uk · last wk.Summer heat is set to return this week🌡️ Temperatures will climb across many areas before easing again towards the end of the week Take a look here for more details 👇
Exeter the last man standing in heatwave 3 Reached 25.7C today taking it to day 21 at or above 25C
Latest sea surface temperature anomalies Widely warmer than normal >4C above average much of the Mediterranean A response to some extent to the recent very dry, hot/sunny weather..to watch too if these conditions persist into Autumn..can help invigorate low pressure systems
19 days consecutively so far now that Exeter has remained in heatwave number 3
A change to slightly more changeable weather from this weekend Some much needed rain Hints though that more settled conditions could return during August... www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/wi...
Will the heat return?
After a recent spell of hot weather for some, many will be asking whether the UK is likely to see any more heatwaves before the end of August.
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Around 1 month now since the summer solstice...as is typical you start to notice the evenings drawing in more clearly 😢
10am CDT Monday July 20th Key Messages for Tropical Depression Two (#TD2). The latest advisory is out at hurricanes.gov#Two.
Rainfall total forecasts for next 7 days UKMO/EC/GFS.. Dry as a 🦴 springs to mind
