Central England Temperature Series
A page on climate in our weather coverage, part of our climate reporting, alongside the 16 reports filed on it so far.
Nor'easter Lashes New England with Heavy Rain and High Winds
A significant nor'easter is battering the Northeast, bringing coastal flooding, power outages, and travel chaos to millions.
Northeast weekend nor'easter forecast warns
A weekend nor'easter threatens New York, Boston, and New England with 70 mph wind gusts, coastal flooding, and power outages starting late Wednesday...
Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico with torrential rain
Hurricane Polo, a powerful Category 4 storm, is threatening Mexico's west-central coast with torrential rainfall and high surf.
El Niño temperature record broken months before peak 2024
The current El Niño has shattered the 150-year temperature record for the Pacific Ocean, reaching 3.05°C above average and surpassing the 2015 peak...
England and Wales see green return after record summer
Before-and-after images show landscapes in southern England and Wales regaining colour after the UK's hottest summer on record, though drought...
Severe Weather Outbreak Ends Europe's September Heatwave
A powerful cold front will trigger severe thunderstorms across Western and Central Europe before ushering in sharply colder temperatures, ending a
UK confirms 2026 as hottest summer on record
The Met Office will declare summer 2026 the UK's hottest since 1884, with a new mean temperature record and 40 days above 30C.
England's Water Shortfall Threatens Farms
A combination of prolonged drought, high consumption, and infrastructure issues is pushing England toward a severe water shortage, with a projected...
Flood alerts for England thunderstorms
Flood alerts are in place across England as heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the bank holiday weekend, with warnings of travel...
Yellow thunderstorm warning in West England
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain across West England, starting Wednesday night and continuing into...
Yellow warnings remain in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
A Met Office yellow warning for thunderstorms is active until 22:00 BST, covering large parts of England and Wales. Heavy rain of 20-30 mm in an hour...
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Sweep Across UK, Raising Flood Risks
The UK faces continued heavy showers and thunderstorms, with a Met Office yellow warning in place for northern England and north Wales. The downpours...
Drought Conditions Worsen Across England and Wales, Triggering Hosepipe Bans
England and Wales are experiencing their driest July on record, leading to drought declarations and hosepipe bans affecting nearly 30 million people.
UK Records Hottest Day of the Year as Fifth Summer Heatwave Reaches Peak
The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year with a provisional temperature of 38.1C in southern England, as Europe swelters under a major heat...
UK Workers Struggle in Extreme Heat, Campaign for Maximum Working Temperature Gains Momentum
As temperatures soar in the UK, workers in various industries are speaking out about the dangers of extreme heat, with some calling for a maximum...
England and Wales Record Driest July as Dry Spell Persists
England and Wales experienced their driest July on record, with minimal rainfall leading to extreme dryness and high temperatures. Forecasts suggest...