Scorchers like the one last week are still unusual, but global warming is making them more likely, and worse when they do strike.
Tag: Met Office (United Kingdom)
What to Know About Europe’s Heat Wave: Railways, Wildfires and More
Britain’s record-breaking heat has mostly abated, but fires still rage in Greece, Portugal and Spain.
Europe’s Heat Wave Breaks UK Temperature Records and Drives Wildfires
Europe is ill prepared for extreme heat fed by global warming. For the first time on record, parts of Britain hit 40 degrees Celsius — 104 Fahrenheit — as did Paris for only the third time.
Will Temperatures Reach Record Highs in Britain?
Monday’s temperature fell just short of the record, but experts say Tuesday’s high could surpass it, with only slight relief overnight.
Britain Braces for ‘Exceptionally’ Hot Weather
The Met Office issued an amber warning for extreme heat this weekend.
British Rainfall Records Extended Back to 1836 Thanks to Covid Lockdowns
As Britain went into its first Covid lockdown, a scientist asked for help transcribing rainfall records spanning three centuries. Thousands of people online answered the call.
Britain Battered as ‘Weather Bomb’ Brings Landslides and Travel Chaos
Fast on the heels of another big storm, Dennis has caused flooding and misery for the second straight weekend.
Storm Ciara, or Sabine, Leaves 5 Dead in Europe
A powerful winter storm battered Europe on Sunday, leaving power outages, transportation chaos and at least five deaths in its wake.
Europe Suffers Heat Wave of Dangerous, Record-High Temperatures
Belgium and the Netherlands set national records, and the all-time marks for Germany and Britain could fall on Thursday. Paris will approach 108 degrees.