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Wetter, cooler and no heatwave: How July 2023 in the UK compares with 2022

The weather in the UK this month is proving to be very different from that of July 2022, with no sign – as yet – of any record-breaking temperatures or long, dry heatwaves. At this point last year the Met Office had just issued its first ever red ...

18 Jul 2023 at 21:17

Northern Ireland

At least 1,147 died from climate-driven heat in UK this summer, scientists find

At least 1,147 people in the UK died from climate change-driven heatwaves over this summer, leading scientists and epidemiologists have found. The UK saw its hottest summer on record this year, with experts saying extreme heat incidents were ...

17 Sept 2025 at 05:00

Northern Ireland

Health Secretary: Extra measures in place for ambulances during extreme heat

The new Health Secretary has said extra measures are being put in place for ambulance services as an extreme heat warning comes into force. Steve Barclay said additional contingency support, such as more call handlers and extra working ...

17 Jul 2022 at 10:14

Northern Ireland

‘Strong summer sunshine’ expected over weekend

The UK is set for a short period of “strong summer sunshine” this weekend with temperatures expected to reach into the high twenties – but forecasters warned “thundery” showers may also be on the way. High pressure winds drawing in ...

10 Aug 2024 at 10:47

Northern Ireland

What is your water company doing to cope with the dry weather?

Four water companies have announced hosepipe bans in the UK, as another heatwave is set to scorch the country this week. Thames Water is the latest to announce that it expects to implement a temporary usage ban (TUB) in the coming ...

09 Aug 2022 at 16:48

Northern Ireland

Government to hold emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heatwave

Ministers will hold an emergency Cobra meeting on Saturday after meteorologists warned of record high temperatures in England that could put lives at risk. Cabinet Office minister Kit Malthouse is to chair a meeting of the ...

16 Jul 2022 at 13:28

Local News

High temperature warnings issued across island of Ireland

High temperature warnings have been issued by Met Eireann for the weekend, with forecasts of 29C on Friday and 30C in some parts on Saturday. The forecaster said that Friday will be sunny, dry and warm, with temperatures ...

11 Jul 2025 at 12:30

Northern Ireland

Public urged to call ambulance only in emergency during heatwave

The public have been urged to call for an ambulance only in an emergency in advance of an expected heatwave in Northern Ireland. While there is no extreme heat warning in place for the region, it is expected that ...

16 Jul 2022 at 18:09

Northern Ireland

Possible heatwave over coming days, with warm spell covering much of UK

High temperatures could lead to an official heatwave, with much of the UK set to enjoy “very warm, locally hot weather” over the next few days, forecasters have said. The Met Office said the mercury could reach ...

28 Jul 2024 at 15:55

Northern Ireland

UK hits hottest day of the year so far with provisional high of 33.2C

The UK has recorded the hottest day of the year so far as the Met Office said there was a provisional temperature of more than 33C measured in Surrey. As well as the 33.2C high in Charlwood, temperatures of 26....

21 Jun 2025 at 21:26

Northern Ireland

Cooler weather forecast after UK sees hottest day of the year

Sunday is expected to see “cooler” and “fresher” weather after the UK recorded the hottest day of the year, with a provisional high of more than 33C measured in Surrey. On Saturday, provisional temperatures ...

22 Jun 2025 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Temperatures set to peak on Saturday as country bakes in summer’s third heatwave

The third heatwave of the summer is set to peak on Saturday, forecasters said, with highs of more than 34C possible in parts of the UK. Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands and southern ...

11 Jul 2025 at 20:11

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