Hot, wet summer helps John’s bush roses clamber to 7ft
We will always remember the summer of 2018 with its long hot and dry spell, but 2019 seems to be even hotter, but with plentiful thunderstorms so there was never any shortage of water.
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UK rainfall in August already above average – but heatwave on the way
Rainfall across the UK is already above the national average for August, with more on its way ahead of a heatwave this weekend.
Blustery showers batter UK with no Bank Holiday heatwave in sight
Blustery showers are expected across the UK over the next few days, while hopes of a Bank Holiday heatwave have been dashed by forecasters.
Downpours begin as parts of UK braced for almost a month’s rain in one day
Heavy downpours have started to lash parts of the UK on a day where almost a month’s worth of rain is forecast to fall in some areas.
Parts of the UK could be hit by almost a month’s rain
Almost a month’s worth of rain is expected to lash parts of the UK on Friday.
Parts of the UK could be hit by almost a month’s rain on Friday
Almost a month’s worth of rain is expected to lash parts of the UK on Friday.
New global heat record set in July
July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880, meteorologists have said.
In Pictures: Umbrellas aloft for summer showers
Umbrellas were a necessary accessory as rain lashed several parts of the UK on Wednesday.
Courier Country in for a treat with perfect clear skies forecast for tonight’s meteor shower
The Met Office says people in Courier Country should get a perfect view of a display of celestial fireworks set to peak late on Monday night.
Britain braced for ‘fresher feel’ as week of wind and rain forecast
Heavy downpours on Monday will herald the start of an “unsettled” week of wind and rain, according to the Met Office.