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London weather to see temperatures drop to 12°C this week | UK News Autumn has arrived and temperatures are continuing to drop by the day ahead of a cold snap this weekend. Flood warnings were issued for 13 areas in England by the Environment Agency yesterday, with photos of residents wading through knee deep water and cars nearly submerged. After yesterday’s torrential rainfall across the UK – with some areas getting 120mm of rain in just one day – the skies are temporarily clearing up. Though we won’t see much rain today in London, parts of the region could see…

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Weather forecast live: Flooding chaos as roads and schools shut with Met Office warning of more heavy rain Cars flooded in heavy downpoursGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailFloods have caused travel chaos across the country with roads and schools closed after extreme rainfall overnight on Sunday with more expected in the coming days. The autumn equinox coincided with heavy downpours as the Met Office warned “heavy rain is expected to produce some flooding” with an amber and yellow…

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Exact date and where UK weather could see temperatures reach 23°C | UK News Temperatures dropped below zero across the UK overnight with a low of -2.7C° recorded in Yorkshire – but warmer temperatures are on the way. The Met Office has said this weekend will see temperatures reach the high teens and even twenties, with some areas to see warmth of 23°C soon. Widespread frost overnight on Thursday saw all four countries of the UK plunging below zero degrees Celsius and temperatures getting as low as -2.7C° in Topcliffe in North Yorkshire. The weather service said it is the…

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Weather outlook for the weekend Weather outlook for the weekend and Friday 13th September and the weekend. It will be a cold Friday making it feel like day in December rather than mid September. Weather forecast for Saturday 14th September 2024 : 19º – You’ll get away without a brolly Dry for England and Wales with sunny spells. Cloudier for Northern Ireland and Scotland with rain in the far northwest. Warmer for all with temperatures recovering to the seasonal average. The evening will start dry with clear skies for all. As the night progresses, thicker cloud will gradually build in…

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Enjoy the UK weather this weekend because wind and rain are on their way Most people across the UK will be enjoying a fine weekend – but this will all change as we enter the new week. We’ve got the jet stream to thank for our current pleasant weather as it has split into two branches, one near northern Scotland and one near southern England. Their placement means most rain over the weekend has fallen either across the far north of Scotland or in France, with a weak ridge of high pressure between the two giving the majority of the…

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London spared bleak weather as Taylor Swift arrives in town for UK Eras tour The UK weather can’t make its mind up at the moment, meaning it has got plenty of surprises in store. The summer holiday forecast is seeing a shift this week, according to the latest Met Office forecast, although temperatures will remain largely summery in the south and London – with even the risk of more tropical nights. The spell of warm weather that continues in London is good news for Taylor Swift fans heading to Wembley Stadium for a string of five more concerts today and…

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UK weather to cool off before becoming balmy next week in london | UK News Brits were given a bit of a relief from the heat this weekend as cooler temperatures moved across the British Isles, but the warm weather isn’t gone for good. Londoners are waking up to partly cloudy skies and comfortable temperatures, with the sun set to come out later in the day as it reaches 23°C. But temperatures will get warmer yet again beginning on Monday, with highs of 26°C expected on Monday and Tuesday in the capital. The Met Office said: ‘Today will be largely…

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UK forecast: Another week of clouds after short burst of summer weather | UK News The UK is facing grey clouds again as the Met Office predicts ‘sunshine and showers’ over the next few days. Brits enjoyed a few days of scorching summer sun this week before the UK is expected to be plunged back into rainy days, the Met Office reports. Parts of the UK face a Yellow weather warning today, with heavy rain predicted to disrupt travel across western Scotland. Northern Ireland is also expected to see a humid start to Monday, with outbreaks of heavy rain. London is…

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It’s called the summer Olympics but didn’t always feel like that (Picture: Reuters/BBC/AFP)The security around Paris 2024 is so stringent that the city has been compared to a jail, with QR codes needed to access the centre. Police are taking no chances when it comes to attacks on the Games from people – but there’s not much they can do about sabotage from the weather itself. Late July should have been fairly safe for outdoor events, but much like booking a wedding, there’s always the chance of getting rained out on the day. Unfortunately, the weather has not been kind…

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London weather to finally be warmer and brighter today and at the weekend | UK News Today’s weather is set to be warmer and sunnier after yesterday’s grey drizzle. Londoners are waking up to brighter skies with temperatures reaching 23°C in the capital. Elsewhere will see highs of around 20°C, including Nottingham and Exeter, while Edinburgh will see highs of 17°C. The UV index is also expected to be very high, making it feel like we are actually in the middle of the summer months. The forecaster said: ‘A drier and brighter day with sunny spells developing for many. ‘Showers…

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London weather warms up as skies clear – but how long will it last? | UK News After yesterday’s grey skies, London is clearing up to give way to sunshine and warmer temperatures today. Though parts of the capital could see the odd rain shower throughout the day, most will bask in the sun. London will see a high of 26°C and a high UV index – so make sure to wear some sun cream before heading out into the glorious weather. Other areas in the UK will see similar temperatures, though a bit cooler. Brighton will see a high…

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Temperatures are set to soar going into the weekend (Picture: Getty) London weather: Map shows hottest places in the UK with highs of 30°C | UK News Good luck to anyone planning on commuting on the London Underground in the coming days as a heatwave is sweeping into the capital. London and most of the east of England will be under a yellow heat health alert from 5 pm today, just in time for the evening rush hour, which will stay in place until Saturday night. The alerts bring an end to the rubbish weather conditions we’ve seen so far…

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London weather: Wimbledon fans set for sunshine after days of rain | UK News For those making their way to Wimbledon today you are in for a treat because the weather will be bright and sunny following days of rain. It is great news for those who are fans of the sunshine because so far the great British summer has been a let down. While we did have a bit of luck at the end of June when there were highs of 31°Creported and a mini heatwave this was short-lived. Wimbledon has seen lower than average attendance in recent days…

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London weather: Overcast forecast ahead of Wimbledon semi-finals in UK | UK News Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title Tennis fans will be sighing in relief as the UK weather is beginning to improve as Wimbledon closes in on the semi-finals. We’re reaching the end of the tournament now, with finals set to be played on Saturday and Sunday, but before that we’ve still got the semis to watch. The men’s singles and women’s doubles semi-finals are being held today, with Daniil Medvedev set to play Carlos…

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Yellow weather warning as thunderstorms set to hit London today Tennis fans have found themselves persistently frustrated by delays to Wimbledon matches caused by this week’s poor weather. Emma Raducanu may have been knocked out and Murray has said his farewell, but the latest adversary the Tennis fans have is the weather. Grim weather has continued to batter the UK Grim weather has continued to batter the UK, with heavy rain and thunder expected throughout the day and a possibility the downpour could affect major events like Wimbledon. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, meaning people should…

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London weather set to rain on UK General Election victory parade (literally) | UK News The changing of the guard in parliament will happen under truly classic UK summer weather today… rain. General Election results have been pouring in after millions of people across Britain took to the polls on Thursday. And it looks like it’s going to be pouring down on the country’s new Prime Minister. Sir Keir Starmer was victorious, with Labour overseeing a landmark victory, so it will literally rain on his parade for his first speech from Downing Street in London. Follow Metro.co.uk’s blog for live…

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General Election UK weather forecast shows London will have good day for voting | UK News It is officially election day, and that means millions of us will have to leave the house to have our say in the democratic process. While some organised postal votes to avoid this, unfortunately even those plans were thwarted as not all of them arrived on time. So given that we’ll be lining up to reach the ballot box, let’s have a look at whether we need to take an umbrella. What is the weather forecast on election day? The UK is set for…

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London weather update as England faces Slovakia in Euro 2024 | UK News The weekend weather in the UK has resumed to normal and easygoing temperatures after the heatwave as Three Lions face Slovakia in the Euro. As the month of June nears its end, you can let now out a sigh of relief if you found the mini heatwave a bit too much. If you’re heading out to a pub beer garden to watch the Euro 2024 game England vs Slovakia, you should be fine without an umbrella in most parts of the country. The latest Met Office weather…

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Wimbledon fans braced for mixed weather this week with rain expected | UK News Wimbledon kicked off yesterday and for the most part tennis fans enjoyed a day of dry weather with some bursts of sunshine. Overnight queuers could be seen wrapped in blankets to stay warm early yesterday morning, but a little later visitors lay out on the grass as the sun showed its face. More sun is forecast for London and the south east this week, but in true British summer-style, the days ahead are set to be a mixed bag, with some showers also expected. This morning…

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London weather: Wimbledon queuers warned of rain in UK forecast | UK News The weather’s looking pretty patchy in London today, with isolated showers expected not long after Wimbledon kicks off this morning. The Met Office says parts of Wales, Northern England and Scotland will experience ‘particularly heavy’ rain throughout the early hours. That wet weather might ease up a bit as it sweeps towards the South of England, but it won’t burn off entirely. Occasional showers will likely set in around London from about 2pm, though temperatures at least promise to be mild, possibly reaching as high as 22C. …

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London weather peaks with cooler temperatures on way for UK after heatwave | UK News UK weather has broken temperature records this week, with Wednesday being the hottest day of the year so far. Londoners have been coping with the heatwave this week, with some enjoying it to the max while it has been less fun if you’re stuck inside in a muggy apartment. The last of the heatwave lingered above London, the far South East and East Anglia on Thursday before cooler air began flowing in from the Atlantic. As London enjoyed the last of the warm spell, northwestern…

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How to travel on the Tube in hot weather Summer has finally reached the UK, with a spell of hot weather that has seen the mercury climb as high as 33.3°C in some parts of the country. As much as we love the heat and sunshine, it makes for some pretty sticky conditions when it comes to the morning and evening commute – with temperatures soaring on the Tube as well as above ground. To avoid a sweltering journey that sees you arrive at your destination drenched in sweat, you might want to opt for a route that will keep…

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Londoners brace for tropical weather as heatwave continues in the UK | UK News Londoners are boiling in the grips of a mini-heatwave as warm weather is set to continue in large parts of the UK. If you’ve woken up groggy after a badly slept night, you’re not alone as London is taken over by a mini heatwave. Tuesday was the hottest day of the year so far in the UK, the Met Office said. Chertsey in Surrey reached 30°C, while mercury at Heathrow Airport hit 29.7°C on Tuesday. And there is more to come as daytime temperatures across the…

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London weather: Capital will sniff through high pollen count | UK News Most Londoners will be breaking out the sun cream and visiting beer gardens thanks to warm and sunny weather heading towards the capital. But in less than ideal news for people who suffer with hayfever, the increased temperatures will also bring a very high pollen count. The Met Office predicts London will see temperatures of up to 25°C today, with highs of up to 23°C on Saturday and Sunday. Aside from the early hours of Saturday morning and a brief stint of Saturday afternoon, the weather is set…

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