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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

Britain could see hottest day of year ahead of scorching weekend weather

Temperatures are expected to soar this week – ahead of a further blast of hot weather over the weekend. The Met Office said highs of 33C are expected in some areas on Monday afternoon, with central, southern and eastern England all experiencing ...

11 Jul 2022 at 14:03

Northern Ireland

31C predicted across parts of England on Sunday ahead of record-breaking highs

Temperatures are predicted to hit 31C across central England on Sunday ahead of record-breaking highs next week. The Met Office has forecast dry weather in Wales, the Midlands, the South East and south-west England on Sunday as temperatures ...

16 Jul 2022 at 20:17

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 ...

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

Warning over ‘ferocious heat’ as temperatures set to soar

A health boss has warned that the forecast for high temperatures could result in people dying, while Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said people should be resilient enough to “enjoy the sunshine”. College of Paramedics chief ...

17 Jul 2022 at 19:58

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 ...

09 Aug 2022 at 16:48

Soccer

FAI advises water breaks during soaring temperatures

The FAI has recommended that water breaks take place during all League of Ireland, Women's National League, underage National Leagues and grassroots games this weekend as temperatures continue to rise. Water break ...

12 Aug 2022 at 17:10

Arts & Entertainment

The heatwave may be over, but are you still feeling exhausted?

The sweltering peak of the heatwave might be over – thank goodness – but many of us are still feeling sluggish and exhausted. So, now the mercury’s dropped back to a more reasonable summertime range, why haven’t ...

21 Jul 2022 at 16:20

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 ...

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, ...

11 Jul 2025 at 12:30

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