Highest 24 Hour Rainfall
A page on records in our weather coverage, part of our climate reporting, alongside the 6 reports filed on it so far.
Ocean temperatures hit record amid El Niño
Ocean temperatures hit 21.1°C, the highest on record, per Copernicus data. Human-driven warming and El Niño are blamed.
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...
When Will the Drought End?
Scientists warn that the current drought in the UK will not end with a few days of rain, but rather with sustained rainfall over months.
Temperatures to Fall Across Europe as Rain Heads for Parts of UK
Relief from the heat is arriving in western Europe, with temperatures expected to fall back towards the seasonal norm. Rain is forecast for parts of...
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...