Weather News – Editor‘s Pick

On the left is the temperature radar, showing high temperatures across Western Europe. On the right is the weather radar, showing a high-pressure system.

Tuesday 26 May 2026

Summer weather in spring

Heatwave sets new records in Europe too

Temperature map of southeast England showing overnight low temperatures, with Kenley highlighted at 21.3°C and surrounding areas in yellow-orange shades indicating mild nighttime conditions.

Tuesday 26 May 2026

May heatwave

Tropical night breaks overnight record

Heat map centered on London showing intense red temperatures across southeast England, with Heathrow highlighted at 33.5°C and nearby cities around 30–32°C.

Monday 25 May 2026

33.5 °C and still rising

Hottest May day on record

Split image showing a bright rainbow above a residential street on the left and a dramatic ocean sunrise with glowing clouds and reflections on the sea on the right.

Sunday 24 May 2026

Your weather - Your shots

From unsettled to warm and toasty

Nighttime marina with sailboats and glowing harbor lights beneath electric-blue noctilucent clouds stretching across the dark twilight sky.

Saturday 23 May 2026

A silvery haze in the sky

The season of the luminous night clouds

Temperature map of the UK and western Europe showing intense red and orange heat across southern Britain, with temperatures reaching 31°C near London and a large thermometer icon beside the map.

Friday 22 May 2026

Highs over 30 degrees

Unusually warm for the long weekend

Weather map of Europe showing a high-pressure system over Central Europe, low-pressure systems over the Atlantic and Turkey, numerous sun symbols, and temperatures ranging from 4 to over 40 degrees.

Thursday 21 May 2026

Omega block

The weather in Europe is changing

Split graphic showing a warm temperature map of the UK on the left with temperatures reaching 30°C near London, and a person applying sunscreen in bright sunshine on the right beside a thermometer icon.

Thursday 21 May 2026

Combating UV

Staying sun safe as heat rises

The map shows current water temperatures in Europe and the Mediterranean. The water is particularly warm off the coast of Spain and North Africa, and cooler in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.

Wednesday 20 May 2026

Ideal for half-term

Warming waters in holiday spots

Temperature map of the UK and western Europe showing warm orange conditions with temperatures above 20°C, alongside thermometer and UV icons indicating strong sunshine and elevated UV levels.

Wednesday 20 May 2026

Sunday peak

UV levels soar over Bank Holiday weekend

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Wednesday 31 December 2025

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Thursday 25 December 2025

Merry Christmas!

Wishes from Weather & Radar

Split image showing strong winds over the UK on a forecast map and widespread rain and snow on a weather radar map.

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Severe gales & heavy rain

Storm Chandra makes impact