A rare September stretch brought blue skies, mild afternoons, and cool nights across Northern Ireland. High pressure parked over the Atlantic steered storms away, giving families, farmers, and small businesses a final burst of summer. While many enjoyed the calm conditions, experts noted a pattern of warmer late-season spells becoming more common.
Hurricane Erin, a Category 4 giant, is moving across the Atlantic and may finally bring rain to the UK's parched summer right after the bank holiday. As the country sits on possibly its hottest summer ever, forecasters warn that the hurricane's unpredictable leftovers could turn settled blue skies into much-needed showers.
Hurricane Erin has exploded into a Category 4 powerhouse with 130 mph winds, taking an unpredictable path in the Atlantic and putting North Carolina's coast on high alert. The storm's record-fast intensification has set meteorologists on edge, even as experts predict Erin may stay offshore but bring dangerous surf, flooding, and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast.
Storm Floris is gearing up to pound northern and western parts of the UK on August 4 with powerful winds and heavy rain. With gusts possibly topping 60 mph, yellow warnings are out for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northwestern England. Travel chaos and flooding are likely as Floris breaks the pattern of usual summer weather.
England is set for another searing heatwave in mid-July, with temperatures possibly hitting 34°C. Southern areas are in for sun and heat, while the north faces rain and ongoing drought concerns. Experts warn that climate change is making these heatwaves more frequent and intense.
Britain could see temperatures rocket past 40°C in June 2025, smashing previous records. The Met Office warns that climate change is pushing the odds higher, with some forecasts suggesting highs of 45°C. Prolonged heatwaves and health alerts are already in place across much of England.
A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for large parts of England and Wales on May 12, spanning from noon to 10pm. Residents can expect heavy rainfall, hail, lightning, and damaging winds, with travel disruptions and localised flooding likely. The warning follows one of the driest springs in nearly 70 years.
Northern Ireland is bracing for hazardous winter weather as a yellow warning for snow and ice is announced. Following Storm Eowyn, residents face disruptions including blocked roads and power outages. Caution is advised for travel and vehicle maintenance, with essential services on alert and emergency numbers ready. Staying informed through local councils and preparing a winter kit are recommended.
