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Split image showing a rainfall anomaly map with wetter-than-average conditions over the UK on the left, and a reservoir with very low water levels and exposed banks on the right.

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Rainy winter help

England is officially drought-free

On the left is the weather radar showing snowfall in the Alps; on the right is a wintry mountain landscape.

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Plenty of fresh snow

A return to winter in the Alps

UK and Ireland temperature map dated Thu 26.03 showing widespread low values around −1 to 2 °C, with colder air across Scotland and a blue thermometer icon indicating chilly conditions.

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Back to freezing

Wintry feel to Thursday morning

The image shows the central Pacific in a computer model. A striking feature is the ocean coloured red, which indicates very warm seawater.

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Global consequences

El Niño is back

Split image showing a warning map of the UK and Ireland on the left and a wind forecast map on the right with strong gusts around 40–55 mph, overlaid with a windsock warning symbol.

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Gales return

Increasingly gusty into midweek

A graphic for World Meteorological Day featuring weather symbols.

Monday, 23 March 2026

World Meteorological Day

Monitor today, protect tomorrow

Split image showing a colourful sunset sky on the left and a faint rainbow over houses on the right.

Sunday, 22 March 2026

Your weather - Your shots

Pleasant to unsettled spring views

Purple crocus flowers emerging from soil beside a garden path, with green grass and shrubs in the background.

Friday, 20 March 2026

Astronomical spring

The spring equinox has passed

Split weather graphic showing a strong low-pressure system with swirling winds near the Azores on the left, and a radar map with showers and rain warning over the Canary Islands on the right.

Friday, 20 March 2026

Storm Therese

Heavy rainfall on the Canary Islands

Wind map showing a powerful cyclone off the north-east coast of Australia. The red centre indicates a Category 5 storm near Cairns. The surrounding areas show strong wind patterns.

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Gusts of up to 177 mph

Extreme cyclone heads to north Australia

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UK temperature map dated 14.02 showing widespread subzero values in blue shading, with readings such as −4 in Glasgow, −3 in Dublin, and −2 in London, alongside a blue thermometer icon.

Friday, 13 February 2026

Icy conditions

A frozen start to the weekend

Weather map of the UK and Ireland showing scattered showers with cloudy patches across much of the region, especially around western and northern areas. Sunshine symbols appear over London, Cardiff, and parts of southern England, while temperatures range from 17°C to 18°C in most places. Areas of heavier rain are visible over the Atlantic to the west.

Friday, 29 August 2025

Breakfast brief

Unsettled conditions into the weekend

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