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Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning for central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland from Wednesday.
July 15, 2026UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains.
July 15, 2026Climate extremes increasingly 'normal' in Britain, Met Office says - Reuters
Climate extremes increasingly 'normal' in Britain, Met Office says Reuters
July 14, 2026Another heatwave hits parts of US and Canada
At least 44 people died in early July from a heatwave that scorched large swathes of the US.
July 14, 2026Heatwave conditions in NI for second time this summer
That heat threshold must be met for at least three consecutive days at the same weather station to be a heatwave.
July 14, 2026Blaze near Paris burns on as heatwave tightens across Europe - Reuters
Blaze near Paris burns on as heatwave tightens across Europe Reuters
July 14, 2026Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead
Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.
July 13, 2026Heavy floods submerge roads, vehicles in northern China - Reuters
Heavy floods submerge roads, vehicles in northern China Reuters
July 13, 2026Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
July 12, 2026Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain - Reuters
Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain Reuters
July 12, 2026Heatwave forces Tour de France organisers to shorten stage nine - Reuters
Heatwave forces Tour de France organisers to shorten stage nine Reuters
July 11, 2026China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall
Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.
July 11, 2026Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan's southern islands, Taiwan evacuates thousands - Reuters
Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan's southern islands, Taiwan evacuates thousands Reuters
July 11, 2026Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues
The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
July 11, 2026Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China
See how the powerful storm is expected to move across east Asia on Saturday.
July 10, 2026Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches - Reuters
Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches Reuters
July 10, 2026UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week
On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.
July 9, 2026Heatwave linked to more than 5,000 deaths in Germany, RKI says - Reuters
Heatwave linked to more than 5,000 deaths in Germany, RKI says Reuters
July 9, 2026Will ice cream or chilli cool you down?
Is it better to eat spicy or cold foods during a heatwave?
July 9, 2026Western Europe records hottest June on record, EU scientists say - Reuters
Western Europe records hottest June on record, EU scientists say Reuters
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Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high
Firefighters tackled a wild blaze in Bonhill, West Dunbartonshire, in April this year People in Scotland have been urged to "stay vigilant" over the coming week as the risk for wildfires is very high
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UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
Some parts of the UK have had double their average July monthly sunshine in less than two weeks, as the heatwave continues. The increased sunshine has mainly been seen in parts of southern and south-
Heatwave conditions in NI for second time this summer
This dog ensured it had appropriate eye protection on a sunny day in Minerstown, County Down Heatwave conditions have been met in Northern Ireland for the second time this summer after temperatures c
Another heatwave hits parts of US and Canada
Large swathes of the US and Canada are facing yet another heatwave bringing extreme temperatures and poor air quality. Toronto and other Canadian cities as well as parts of the US Midwest and Northea
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Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts' estimates suggest. The figure, from a team at Imperial College London
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China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall
Japanese islands like Ishigaki have borne the brunt of Typhoon Bavi as it powers through the Pacific Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from areas of eastern China as a powerful typh
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Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues
Temperatures in some parts of the UK will feel noticeably cooler this weekend - but the heatwave is set to continue with heat health alerts still in force for nearly all of England. A strengthening n
Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China
A powerful typhoon is heading towards Taiwan, parts of Japan and south-eastern China after causing devastation in the southern Philippines. Watch this forecast to see how it will move across east Asi
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UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week
The UK is set to bake in another day of 35C highs, with temperatures expected to remain at heatwave level until the end of next week. On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this ye
Will ice cream or chilli cool you down?
Check the forecast where you are.
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