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Will it rain today? A useful rainfall rain radar map for the UK. You can easily pan and zoom on the map to view the exact local rainfall.

January 13, 2026Participating in the RMetS 2025 Conferences in Manchester Thanks to the Legacy Fund kathryn.wolak 13 January 2026 I am truly grateful to have received support from the RMetS Legacy Fund, as it allowed me to attend the Young Careers Student Conference and Annual Weather conference. Without this funding, it would have been much more difficult for me to participate in such an important event. Being able to attend meant I could share my work, hear about the research being done by other students, and begin to place my own studies into the wider context of the field. The Young Careers Student Conference was especially valuable because it brought together PhD students and early-career researchers at similar stages of their journeys. Having the chance to meet others who are going through the same challenges and successes was reassuring and inspiring. I was able to discuss research methods, exchange advice, and learn from people working on different topics. Here I presented a poster of my research where questions and feedback from attendees were both encouraging and thought-provoking. These conversations not only helped me to improve the way I present my work but also gave me new perspectives and ideas to take forward in my research. The poster session was a great opportunity to build confidence in discussing my project and to make connections with people who share similar interests. The Legacy Fund made it possible for me to continue on and attend the Annual Weather Conference. This was an extraordinary opportunity to connect with a much broader range of people, from established academics and professionals to other early-career scientists. The sessions were very insightful, and I gained valuable knowledge. What stood out most at both events were the networking opportunities. I was able to meet and build connections with other PhD students, as well as with experienced scientists who offered guidance and encouragement. These connections have already opened up potential collaborations and opportunities for further engagement in the community. I left both conferences feeling more connected, supported, and excited. For all of these reasons, I am sincerely thankful for the opportunity and the support provided. 13 January 2026 RMetS – General [...] Read more...
January 13, 2026Trees still block roads and scores of people remain without power or water almost a week on from storm Linda Williams, 86, has been without heating, lighting and a working phone for the best part of five days. She is trying to keep warm by layering up and she picks her way around her home in the remote Cornish village of New Mill with old battery lamps from her days of caravanning. “I think it’s safe to say that we’re in a bit of a state,” said Williams, a retired council accounts assistant. “But it can’t go on for ever … can it?” Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 9, 2026Emergency rescuers step in as intense rain results in landslips, power cuts and communities left isolated Kosovo has seen prolonged, intense rainfall this week leading to widespread flooding. Cities, towns and villages were inundated as rivers overflowed their banks. Communities were cut off and emergency services rescued people trapped in their homes. People lost their water supply as well as electricity in the Drenas, Malisheva and Rahovec municipalities after flood water entered electrical substations. Personal weather stations across the south-west of the country recorded more than 50mm within 24 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, with some local stations recording about 80mm in the municipality of Malisheva. This followed previously heavy rainfall from Saturday to Monday, during which official weather stations at Junik and Gllogjan in the west of the country recorded 231.5mm and 151.6mm of rain respectively within two days. A further 130mm fell in the region of Junik on Tuesday, exacerbating the flooding with landslips. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 9, 2026We would like to hear from people about the impact of the stormy weather conditions in the UK and parts of Europe Road, rail and air travel have been disrupted across the UK as Storm Goretti has brought wind, rain and snow to the country and parts of Europe. At the time of writing, there six weather warnings in place across the UK. According to the Met Office, there are five yellow weather warnings and one amber. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 9, 2026Met Office issues rare red warning as winter storm causes power cuts, travel disruption and school closures Storm Goretti has battered the UK, with tens of thousands of Britons across the country facing widespread power cuts, travel disruption and school closures. The winter storm brought 99mph winds and a rare red warning was issued by the Met Office for “dangerous, stormy” winds in the south-west. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 9, 2026Red and amber weather warnings have been issued across the UK as Storm Goretti evolves into a ‘weather bomb’ Network Rail has urged passengers to check for updates before they travel on Friday morning. Some railway lines have been closed in Wales since Thursday afternoon and all trains were cancelled in Cornwall from 6pm last night, with no replacement road transport due to risky driving conditions. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 8, 2026Up to 30cm of snow forecast in Midlands while 90mph gusts could batter more exposed areas of country Amber weather warnings have been issued across the UK with Storm Goretti expected to bring heavy snowfall and strong winds. As much as 30cm of snow could fall in the Midlands while gusts of up to 90mph could batter more exposed areas as the weather brings a potential risk to life in parts of the country. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 7, 2026Storm Goretti forecast bring as much as 20cm of snowfall in some places amid freezing temperatures Ice warnings are in place across the UK before a storm that is expected to bring heavy snow later in the week. The Met Office has issued yellow ice warnings for Wednesday morning for most of the UK, including Northern Ireland, amid an Arctic air mass, which has brought wintry showers across the country. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 6, 2026Fresh warnings across parts of England and Wales will follow days of delays and closures from Oxford to Orkney The UK is braced for further disruption as heavy snow and strong winds are forecast to hit swathes of England and Wales on Thursday, with the arrival of Storm Goretti. Many parts of the country are already reeling from days of travel chaos and school closures, although Tuesday night was not expected to be as chilly as Monday, when temperatures fell to -12.5C in Norfolk, making it this winter’s coldest night so far. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 6, 2026Met Office issues amber warning for snow in northern Scotland, with disruption to spread south later this week Hundreds of schools in northern Scotland will remain closed for a second day as weather warnings of snow and ice continue across the country. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow for large parts of north-east and northern Scotland from 11am until 7pm on Tuesday, with forecasters warning of five to 10cm of snow widely, and up to 15cm in places. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 5, 2026Scotland bearing the brunt of the weather with up to 30cm of snow expected They’re used by the Met Office to flag that there will likely be some low-level impact from the weather, such as some travel disruption. Scattered snow showers and icy patches have the potential to cause disruption to travel in places on Monday into Tuesday morning.” Longer journey times by road, bus and train services due to affected roads and railways Icy roads and surfaces could lead to slips and falls and resulting injuries Icy patches on untreated roads, cycle paths, pavements Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 5, 2026Amber weather warnings issued as widespread wintry conditions take hold Europe live – latest updates Hundreds of schools have been closed and flights cancelled in parts of the UK as weather warnings remain in force, with snow bringing disruption. Amber weather warnings for snow are in place across parts of Scotland, forecasting heavy snowfall and significant travel disruption, while yellow warnings for snow and ice extend across much of the UK. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 5, 2026UK weather warnings for frost and ice have been extended into next week and temperatures are forecast to plunge across central, western and south-west Europe Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 4, 2026Flights cancelled and travel warnings issued with 30cm of snow expected on high ground in northern Scotland Transport delays, treacherous driving conditions and school closures will greet many people as they return to work and study after the Christmas break, with winter weather warnings in place across the UK. Four amber warnings for heavy snow in northern Scotland are in place until Monday morning, while yellow snow and ice warnings cover all of Northern Ireland, Wales and much of England. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 2, 2026Mean temperature for year was 10.09C, surpassing 2022 record, and 1,648.5 hours of sunshine were recorded 2025 was the UK’s warmest and sunniest year on record, the Met Office has confirmed. The UK’s three hottest years on record have now all been in this decade, which meteorologists say is proof of a rapidly changing climate. All of the top 10 warmest years have happened in the past two decades. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 2, 2026Wintry weather likely to continue into the weekend across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Travel disruption is expected on Friday with snow and ice forecast across the UK. Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are already in place for parts of the UK, ahead of amber snow warnings for northern Scotland that begin at midday on Friday. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
January 1, 2026Met Office issues amber and yellow weather warnings as Arctic air blows in from Scandinavia Large parts of the UK will be blanketed with snow and ice as chilly Arctic air blows in a bitterly cold start to 2026. Snowfall is forecast for all four countries on Friday or Saturday, with blizzard conditions and “thundersnow” expected in the Scottish Highlands. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 31, 2025Near-freezing temperatures likely but clear, dry skies will be perfect for viewing fireworks, says Met Office Snowfall is expected across much of the UK in a chilly start to the new year, forecasters have said, as revellers were advised to wrap up with near-freezing temperatures expected on New Year’s Eve. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations are expected to go ahead after last year’s cancellation due to high winds, despite yellow warnings for snow across northern Scotland. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 31, 2025Hospitals brace for new year surge in sick patients as temperatures plummet and with 95% of beds full The NHS is under “extraordinary pressure” and braced for a new year surge in sick patients as amber cold health alerts were issued for the whole of England. While the number of patients in hospital with flu is levelling off, according to data published on Wednesday, health leaders said the NHS was “not out of danger yet” with temperatures expected to plummet. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 31, 2025Fire chief says summer, the UK’s hottest on record, was ‘one of the most challenging for wildfires that we’ve ever faced’ Ten English fire services tackled a record number of grassland, woodland and crop fires during what was the UK’s hottest spring and summer on record, figures show. In total nearly 27,000 wildfires were dealt with by fire services in England during the prolonged dry weather of 2025, according to analysis by PA Media. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 30, 2025RNLI tells people to consider their health, cold water effects and weather conditions after disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas Day People planning on welcoming the new year by braving the British weather for a swim in the sea have been warned of the dangers after the disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas Day. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution said the effects of cold-water shock combined with weather conditions pose a risk to anyone entering water that is 15C or below. At this time of year, the average sea temperature around the UK and Ireland is 6C to 10C. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 29, 2025Yellow warning for parts of Scotland and amber cold health alert in place for north-east and north-west England Heavy snow showers are on the way across parts of the UK as a weather warning has been issued by the Met Office. A yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Scotland from 6am on New Year’s Day until midnight on 2 January. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 28, 2025UKHSA warns vulnerable and elderly people may be at risk with temperatures to drop severely overnight Amber cold health alerts have been issued for northern England, with low temperatures predicted to cause a “rise in deaths” among vulnerable and elderly people. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued two amber warnings for north-east and north-west England, which will be in place between 8pm on Sunday until midday on Monday 5 January. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 28, 2025Dozens of staff bring the annual light show to life – but a changing climate means displays now need to be designed differently Where might one find three giant jellyfish, a Dalek, and a flying bear? In a fever dream perhaps, but also here, in the Blackpool Illuminations storehouse. Inside this nondescript building, close to Blackpool airport, is where the magic is made. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 25, 2025No snow confirmed by 8am on Thursday but yellow weather warning for wind issued for south-west England and much of Wales Warnings for cold and windy weather have been issued for parts of the UK but a white Christmas was “highly unlikely”, according to the Met Office. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold health alert from 6pm on Thursday to noon on 27 December for south-west England. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind affecting a similar area and much of Wales, which lasts until 11.59pm on Christmas Day. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 24, 2025Christmas Day expected to be dry and bright, with warnings low temperatures in parts of UK pose greater risk for vulnerable people Christmas Day will bring bright weather in much of the UK, but a cold health alert has been issued warning of a “greater risk to life of vulnerable people”. While the prospect of a white Christmas is “highly unlikely”, according to forecasters, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold health alert from 6pm on Christmas Day to 12pm on 27 December for south-west England. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 23, 2025Met Office says temperatures are tracking ahead of 2022 after year of heatwaves and drought, though late cold spell could yet intervene Forecasters say 2025 is “more likely than not” to break the record for the hottest year in the UK since records began, after a summer of heatwaves and drought followed by a mild autumn. According to the Met Office, the official forecaster, the mean temperature for 2025 is tracking well ahead of the previous highest year, set in 2022. However, a colder spell expected from Christmas until the new year makes it too close to call definitively. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 22, 2025South coast most likely to see snowflakes, though a full festive blanketing has been unlikely for decades now While ongoing showers might suggest this Christmas will be a washout, experts say a wintry snap is on its way and some areas of the UK might even have a white Christmas. According to the Met Office, high pressure is building – meaning that, while some areas may experience showers, many will have drier and more settled weather. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 18, 2025Forecast is slightly cooler than the record 1.55C reached in 2024, but 2026 set to be among four hottest years since 1850 Next year will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels, meteorologists project, as fossil fuel pollution continues to bake the Earth and fuel extreme weather. The UK Met Office’s central forecast is slightly cooler than the 1.55C reached in 2024, the warmest year on record, but 2026 is set to be among the four hottest years dating back to 1850. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
December 17, 2025The unusual phenomenon is caused by sunlight passing through layers of fog The skies over parts of Britain turned a soft shade of pink on Wednesday morning as the low sun shone through layers of widespread fog to produce the rare atmospheric treat. Meteorologists at the Met Office said the fog formed when temperatures dropped overnight and issued a yellow warning across a large area of central and northern England where the fog would be slow to clear. The warning remained in effect until 10am. Pink fog enveloped the countryside at sunrise in Oxfordshire. Continue reading… [...] Read more...

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