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Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged Severe hailstorms and floods trigger destruction across eastern Spain In Ibiza,  ‘mini-tsunamis’ strike Brit holiday hotspot as sunbathers left fleeing waves and waterfront restaurants flooded   Welsh county becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires  - meanwhile,  12 crews have attended Powys wildfire that is ongoing and numerous other fires continue across England and Wales US firefighters say major blaze near Reno about a quarter contained Indonesia battles haze as wildfires rage across South Sumatra forests Rainstorms, typhoons hit multiple Chinese regions, trigger flood responses  whilst  Typhoon Narra triggers floods in northern Vietnam And the  World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows      

Deadly overnight storms batter Germany as tornado hits region Italy sees extreme weather: torrential rain and flooding in Liguria, Lombardy and Tuscany Seven injured as heavy rains lash northeast Spain Another impact of the heatwave in France: 2026 sets record for rockfalls in the Alps   Meanwhile,  Hurricane forecasters watch 'unusual' activity in Atlantic - could a tropical storm form off Portugal?  Flash-floods damage Lancaster homes and businesses We've had a bit of rain here now, but only a bit (5.6mm this month).  So  how soon will the drought be over? Heatwaves drive record-breaking demand on NHS services in Wales 'There should have been more planning over wildfires' Life in Ireland’s wildfire zones: ‘I’ll never forget that evening on Slievenamon for the rest of my life’ Dramatic shelf cloud spotted over Sea Palling in Norfolk Rare tornado hits New York City as storm drenches Mid-Atlantic Tropical storm Lala wreaks ‘devastation’ to some areas of Hawaii’s...

About 100 homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii At least five people dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say Two are killed in inferno on Greek island as Belgium's biggest-ever wildfire heads towards Germany Flood in rural northwestern Spain kills two, injures two babies Record rains drench South Korean city as landslide kills one  after t orrential rain and flood kill nine in Japan amid wettest month in decades In Nigeria, r esidents stranded, cars submerged as flash flood hits parts of Abuja And Sunday saw wildfires continue raging across south Wales overnight as exhausted firefighters reinforced by 200 soldiers battle tinder dry conditions  with the s oldiers praised for 'phenomenal job' helping crews tackle wildfires - and fire crews from as far away as Cumbria and London involved  (this is why we had a alert issued last week!)    

  Emergency alert issued for wildfires as military brought in to tackle response Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires After the apocalypse: Flames raged 'in every direction', destroying 19 homes and 500 acres of land in Stourbridge What we know so far about the West Midlands fires And in the Cairngorms, s ign of life as bright orange 'fire fungus' grows at park ravaged by wildfire Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire Etna eruption enters seventh day in phenomenon unseen since the 1970s Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 And as England dries out, Muslim scholars recommend praying for rain      

UK sees hottest day of the year as 38.1C recorded in Kew Gardens  - it's unlikely that figure will be broken now.  But further heatwaves in September are not out of the question. Dozens of wildfires have been reported.    New Forest wildfire burns for sixth day as firefighters brace for 31C heat again Today, the firefighters tackle blazes in West Midlands for second day as crews say 'progress being made' with the charred remains of six houses consumed by 'apocalyptic' wildfire that started near golf course in Stourbridge.  UK fire services stretched by surge in wildfires British wildlife suffering in heatwaves, say experts And was the terrifying Sussex train crash caused by the heatwave? Locally, Pershore (Throckmorton) recorded 38.03c,  Pershore College 37.98c and Astwood Bank 37.92c.  This is, I believe, the first time anywhere in this part of the country has recorded 100f and only the second time for a CET station (Rothamsted hit 38.5c on 19th Jul...

More than two-thirds of England now in drought  with Summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office  and an a mber Met Office extreme heat warning issued as temperatures could reach 38C  Moment 'dust devil' mini-tornado tears through Greenwich Park in London Peatland fire like a 'boil in the bag' for crews Firefighters need ‘several more days’ to put out New Forest blaze as water shortages hamper relief Gwent was on fire as wildfires struck across the region Last Friday saw  Skye rescue callouts 'like Whack-a-mole' as weather catches tourists off-guard June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says Europe battles the flames: Wildfire contained near Athens and evacuations in Spain As Lake Maggiore runs low, Switzerland steps in as Italy faces growing water shortage   'We've had a lot of close calls': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes Deadly, relentless storms batter Midwest and Ohio Vall...

Wildfire smoke seen 70 miles away after major moorland blaze breaks out in the moors above Ebbw Vale whilst the  A31 closed as firefighters tackle ‘devastating’ New Forest blaze sparked by vehicle fire  as  Families are forced to abandon their cars and for walk miles as burning van sparks huge wildfire on dual carriageway - with smoke visible from 30 miles away as England suffers record drought In Norfolk, h omes badly damaged after wildfire spreads to street Major wildfire in hills above Lake Garda: at least 200 residents and tourists evacuated Wildfire rages in southern France, forcing evacuations Greece battles new wildfire near Athens driven by strong winds Indonesia closes national park in East Java as wildfire expands World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures And  China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives    

Fifth heatwave of the year likely next week as temperatures could hit 35C  whilst there have been r ecord spells with no rain across parts of central and south-east England Last Sunday's  'frightening' wildfire came close to village homes in Harvington - with no "re-wilding" in sight! Welsh w ildfire damage could take hundreds of years to recover from, experts say Central Europe sees record temperatures as heatwave continues  whilst wildfires continue to rage as Europe swelters under extreme heat How  Europe’s wildfires became so intense they created their own storm In Spokane, the s cale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents In Canada, the entire community of Summerland ordered to evacuate due to fast-moving wildfire New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave Hundreds of thousands of people in Pue...

Europe heatwave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record Budapest records hottest day ever as temperatures exceed 41C The Med is too hot for swimmers! Tourists say they can't cool down as water temperatures hit exceptionally high levels   Seoul braces for heatwave sweeping South Korea as death toll reaches 16   Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn    But in NZ, temperatures plunge to near-record levels as cold snap digs in  whilst the Earth’s coldest temperature in 14 years recorded at Antarctica’s Concordia Station 'Firenado' erupts as historic wildfires scorch 2 million acres across Pacific Northwest Typhoon Dolphin threatens eastern China amid active cyclone season Guatemala volcano eruption sends lava spewing into the air And the  avalanche that killed a climbing legend - and a generation of record-setting guides    

Washington state wildfires force 60,000 people to evacuate homes Why are the Washington wildfires so severe? Spokane fires explained Canada's  Okanagan Lake wildfire more than doubles in size, forcing thousands to evacuate The  Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers  as  Romania blasts rock to divert water from drought-hit Danube to nuclear reactor Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert Forest fire spreads in southern Netherlands nature reserve, authorities say Greek firefighters hope to contain blaze near Athens as easing winds enable use of waterbombing aircraft Wildfires still burning in France and Spain amid fears of more to come Storm and heat alerts issued across Poland as dramatic lightning strikes capital's skyscrapers Firefighting continues at site of Cairngorms wildfire Three lions die in zoo as Japan battles extreme heat  And  Sri Lanka closes schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, k...

As dought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate' ,  the Met Office give a an early look at the July statistics: just how dry has it been? From r ecord rainfall to prolonged dry spell in village Wildfire near Sizewell nuclear plant causes ‘total devastation’ to Suffolk landscape In South Wales, c hoking campers evacuate tents as wildfire experts call for more action  as  Drought severely affecting farms - union chairman England on track for record heat-related deaths this year, UKHSA estimates Tourists flee to Greek coast for sea evacuations after new wildfire breaks out A factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires    And "rewilding" is not to blame either - whilst all UK wildfires (and most in Europe) are started by humans (and therefore shouldn't occur at all ....), they have spread more rapidly due to excessively hot and dry weather.      Meanwhile, false claims about funding cuts and solar farms sp...

Three Greek firefighters die as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe   with  blaze out of control in Rethymno, Crete whilst  Türkiye races to contain major wildfires as hundreds evacuated If only Crete was a properly managed grouse moor with regular controlled burning, nothing growing but low heather, and firebreaks every few hundred yards, eh .....?     Türkiye sees strongest heat waves in 75 years Here, a major incident is immediately declared as  homes and caravan park evacuated due to major heath fire in Suffolk Flash floods and storms batter north-east US as deadly weather threatens millions At least 5 dead as storm batters southeast Brazil Southeastern South Korea records highest temperature in 122 years Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as evacuees battle sweltering heat And the Irish ask, w hy wasn't winter rain stored to prevent summer water shortages?      

More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says The MetO confirm new June daily temperature records heading into the record books 'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks West Highland residents awoken by 'deep rumbling' earthquake Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears  whilst  France's celebrated wine industry faces wake-up call over wildfires Genevieve becomes first category 5 Pacific hurricane since 2024 ‘Water everywhere:’ Flooding impacts homes, farms and vineyards in Niagara after overnight rainstorm Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing  due to fewer and smaller fires in Africa and Asia   More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after deadly quake that killed 13 And an interesting read a Scottish wildfires spark muirburn debate  - it's not quite as black and white and some would want you to believe.

France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled The Daily Mail reveals more of the  devastation of France's  apocalyptic mega-fire How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly Scotland's d ry spell leaves river flows 'among lowest on record'  - there has, however, been some useful rain today, including across the Strathnethy fire. Peak District wildfires still burning after more than two weeks Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast - though here, apart possibly on Wednesday, temps will, of anything, be cooler than last week!     Climate horrors in Colorado are no longer just a threat. They’ve arrived . Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands As Trump threatens wildfire smoke tariffs, Canada looks to reduce fire risk  whilst  Oregon wildfires explode with no signs of slowing down (will lic...

More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires Meanwhile, the p olice declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk with parts of Strath Nethy evacuated Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales Helicopter brought in to tackle wildfire as blaze seen from space Peak District w ildfire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town' What is causing the summer wildfires? Heatwave reveals lost archaeological sites across Wales And in Ireland, as the Slievenamon fire continues,  n ew laws to bring in on‑the‑spot fines for people using disposable barbecues in national parks Wildfires up 57% in Europe in just four years, WHO warns Wildfires near Boston Bar, B.C., merge as district says some residents still refusing to evacuate Five family members found dead after flash flood in Utah canyon, police say Questions asked after monsoon-like rains sweep Wellington        

Wildfires rage across parts of France, Spain and Italy with  thousands evacuated in France fires 'Unprecedented': France records 5,764 excess deaths during June-July heatwave period Increasingly hot Europe faces more severe droughts and growing challenges for water and land management Food price fears after Europe’s heatwave destroys estimated €2bn of crops - you can't say you weren't warned!  No helicopters to fight wildfires as 'crisis management' plans activated in Wales Slievenamon wildfire enters fourth day as firefighters battle blaze Emergency services urge people to stay away as Cairngorms wildfire operations continue into next week Welsh r iver levels approach all-time low as drought announcement looms Irish n ational hosepipe ban comes into force on Friday amid drought fears Tropical storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana with 45mph winds In Kazakhstan:  'It will get worse': World’s second-coldest capital faces record heat Japan temperatur...

Floods Sweep Russia's Urals After 40-Year Rainfall Record Falls  Is UK facing drought for second summer in a row?  Does Scotland have the 'game changer' helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?   No! Italy expands red heat alert to 18 cities as 3rd heat wave persists  as  'summer keeps snapping back': meteorologist explains persistent heatwave pattern Ca nadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast Australian ski resorts smash July climate records with temperatures 12C above average Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record At least 20 dead and more than 100 missing in Afghan floods  whilst a t least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India Meanwhile, h eat wave in Afghanistan raises health, environmental concerns Rare 48C heatwave forces Uzbekistan to adapt to extreme temperatures   More h eavy rains batter South Korea prompting emerge...

It's been the l ongest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as heatwave hits two-week mark  but finally the h eatwave set to end after temperatures exceed 30C for 13th day in a row Ireland on course for its longest-ever heatwave as public warned over water safety Multiple wildfire incidents prompt evacuations and fire service response Cairngorms wildfire is 'not contained' and still burning hard, residents warn - at least the BBC now acknowledge the fire started near Ryvoan, and not at the bothy itself! Meanwhile, in the southern Pennines, a m ajor incident still in place as wildfire continues three weeks after it first broke out.   Spain's largest wildfire of the year burns 12,000 hectares in Zaragoza In British Colombia, erratic winds, threat of lightning make Boston Bar firefighting efforts challenging, wildfire service says What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact .  Meanwhile, p etulant 6 year old girlie  Trump threatens new Canad...

  Firefighters battle through the night as wildfire burns across Cairngorms National Park In Ireland, d rought conditions prevalent in parts of south of country amid high temperature warning As the Met Office issue their latest " State of the Climate Report "  climate extremes are becoming the new ‘normal’ for the UK France grapples with 'very worrying' drought after successive heatwaves Severe storms leave 13,000 households without power across France How  Europe’s heat wave set records for all-time highs in June Canada wildfires leave train 'encased in flames' as smoke drifts towards US  whilst r ecord-smashing US heat wave surges from West to East and    m illions in Canada swelter as heatwave continues to move east F lash flood emergency issued for Camp Mystic disaster area as rivers rise in southern Texas Saturn has a six-sided storm system wider than Earth, and scientists still cannot fully explain why its perfect shape refuses to disappear ...

Major incident declared in Wales as firefighters tackle wildfires across UK  with the  Welsh w ildfire expected to spread due to heatwave as 36 homes evacuated Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris France temporarily shuts down three nuclear reactors over heatwave More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales Flash flooding in Missouri leaves one person dead as 200 campers are rescued China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead Bomb the Arctic, dam the Mediterranean and build a second moon: five outlandish plans to remodel our climate And the 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them  

East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines  as the t yphoon lashes Japan's southern islands Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed Up to 38°C at the weekend: how long will this heatwave last in Germany? UK bakes in 35C highs as millions under hosepipe bans  with another n ew record as temperatures hit 35C or above on six separate days this year 'It's 50C in the polytunnel' - workers tackle the heat In Reading,  1976’s 30°C record set to be overtaken by scorching 2026 Missouri declares state of emergency over severe storms and flooding Record rainfall pounds South Korea as flood risks rise And how a  popular climate fix could accidentally trigger massive changes to global weather      

11 people killed as wildfires tear through southern Spain - at least 4 possibly British holidaymakers England's h eat health alerts extended as record for most 34C days in a year broken Vicious storm in central Alberta results in 2 tornadoes, sends 3 people to hospital How July's heavy rain is affecting Finland And the  WMO highlights sand and dust storm hotspots, impacts and research      

Copernicus: Record heatwave brings hottest June for western Europe during second-warmest June globally - and remember we're not yet seeing much impact from El Nino ..... Germany: June heat wave linked to 5,000 excess deaths Barcelona sets new heat record of 40.5C, weather agencies say 'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK   Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak kills 39 in southern China China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years Eight killed after landslide hits girls' school in Bangladesh In the South Atlantic, a damaging storm hits Tristan, 7th July 2026 And a tornado in Alaska? Video shows rare funnel cloud in remote landscape    

Wildfires rage in Portugal and Spain as authorities in Greece warn of toxic smoke  as one  w ildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people Severe storms in China bring tornadoes and landslides that have killed 15 people  with at least 16 people buried following landslide in China  whilst  Typhoon Maysak kills two and forces thousands to evacuate in China Super Typhoon Bavi strikes US Pacific islands with pummeling winds The  June heatwave in UK led to ‘mass sleep deprivation’, poll suggests (unless you went to the Highlands) - and as heatwave #3 hits, a mber heat-health alerts issued as UK could see 10 consecutive days of temperatures over 30C .  This one will be longer, but less extreme.   Meanwhile, the s ea up to 4C warmer in marine heatwave off East coast      

Brutal heat cancels Fourth of July events, from DC to Philadelphia France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather Mediterranean Sea breaks June surface heat record Massive wildfire engulfs Spanish holiday hotspot forcing hundreds to evacuate as 9 people were left injured in Portugal Moment huge waterspout twirls over lake in Germany El Niño to ‘strengthen rapidly’ and fuel extreme weather. When will Europe face its wrath? Blizzard finally dumps snow after Australia's warmest June in decades What's behind all the wild weather in Canada this summer?  Record-breaking heatwave to hit several areas of China 'Super typhoon' heads for U.S. Pacific islands Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days Antarctic ozone loss drove unexpected Southern Ocean cooling, climate model shows And  'hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts      

Dangerous heatwave to hit US ahead of holiday weekend Record-breaking heat dome scorching 200+ million Americans Spain heat wave kills over 1,000 in second-hottest June ever Two dead after storms batter Austria and Romania Firefighters struggle to contain deadly Greek wildfire Firefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave It was England's warmest June on record following historic heatwave - although my personal mean temp was only 02c higher than last year (which previously held my record) In Canada,  Dauphin flooding 'as bad as I've ever seen it,' mayor says as city declares local state of emergency  whilst  'extreme weather' wipes out Ottawa's Canada Day activities, including fireworks 59 killed in Ivory Coast floods amid fears number of dead could rise Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade Climate scientist who “proved” humanity is warming Earth says government report got it wrong And as El Nino gets unde...

Record-breaking heat spreads through Europe Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C Snow and ice on Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate amid heatwave, expert says Italy and Balkans endure heatwave, US also faces soaring temperatures Europe’s heatwave forces Ukraine power cuts, sets Slovakia record as it moves east Meanwhile the highest UK temperature has now been declared at 37/7c in Norfolk (subject to the usual vigorous verification process) Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border Aerial video shows extent of deadly flash flooding in Kentucky Droughts are transforming the Turkish landscape with massive sinkholes As their nationwide pollution problem deepens, Russians say they have bigger worries Too hot to be hungry: Why our appetite shrinks in the summer heat And why artificial rain is not a solution to drought - there's simply no evidence cloud seeding produces enough additional rainfall to justif...

Records fall as extreme heat grips Europe The UK's h ottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C Wales breaks record for hottest day in June France records 1,000 excess deaths this week due to ‘exceptional’ heatwave Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic Flooding and fire damage after thunderstorms across Scotland - including another flash flood at Essan At least 4 dead in Kentucky floods with more rainfall on the way as search and rescue efforts continue Heavy rain leaves 3 dead, 1 missing  in Taiwan And  Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arrive      

Southern England sees a rare amber extreme heat warning issued with heatwave forecast for many  and June records expected to fall next week. Meanwhile, Western Europe braces for more extreme heat as temperatures continue to climb as  heatwave hits more than half of France's population  whilst  Spain faces first major heatwave of the year, highs up to 45°C from Monday Illinois has seen more tornadoes this year than any state since 2015 Atlantic hurricane season opens with Tropical Storm Arthur inundating Gulf coast And vast areas of coral reef could resist climate change: study  

Incredible floods hit southern Spain with pedestrians swept along streets as roads turn to rivers France braces for heatwave with canal swimming allowed in Paris Sydney records warmest run of June days in more than a century Antarctic blast brings extreme cold across Argentina Extreme heat and rainfall, glacier loss and record ocean heat impact Asia in 2025 Australia warns El Nino weather pattern set to be strongest in decades And  Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?      

Record winter temperatures in Antarctic raise fears over speed of climate breakdown - 15c?  That's warmer than some parts of the UK were this week! Second-highest surface air and sea surface temperatures for May globally, exceptional heatwave in western Europe Meanwhile, it's official:  El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say Midwest storms blamed for Iowa death, power outages and flight delays while heat hits the East Storm chaser digs man out of rubble after tornadoes rip through US Midwest Saskatchewan rarely gets tornadoes as strong as the one that hit the Oxbow area this week How extreme weather and heat could affect players at World Cup 2026 Alaska’s glaciers have a startling response to rising temperatures Parts of Australia on track for warmest start to winter on record amid influx of tropical air ‘Homes turned into ovens’: Millions of Yemenis swelter amid heat, blackouts China warns people in desert regions to prepare for ‘extreme floods’ thi...

Destructive tornado, flash floods hit Rome after holiday weekend After heavy rain in Ipswich this week, climate change or dodgy drains - what caused town floods?   There were never floods like that when I lived there in the 80s and 90s ......  The s cene of Scotland's largest-ever wildfire turns snowy white with blossoms There have been record heat-related deaths in Spain after an unusually warm May Spanish town faces ‘65ft flames’ during massive wildfire in holiday hotspot In Japan, tropical storm causes traffic disruption and damage In South Africa,  Eastern Cape floods force evacuations and widespread road closures Monsoon rain reaches Kerala 3 days late but on time to save Indian harvests Some good news:  Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction  and some bad news:  Rising seas could drown mangroves and release vast stores of carbon How could El Nino reshape tropical storms around the world this year? The last stable glacie...

WA storms leave thousands without power as wild weekend weather continues Typhoon No. 6 disrupts travel across Japan including Tokyo  with at least 16 injured as Tropical Storm Jangmi threatens Kyushu 'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India   Warmest spring on record declared for England and Wales  whilst we now need to  prepare for El Niño, UN warns - it could be the strongest in decades   (something I did warn about back in March, of course!)  

Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave Spain’s weather agency hails new UK record temperature as May maximums are shattered across Europe Storms overnight follow Met weather warning - with even Evesham getting some house shaking thunder and spectacular lightning in the early hours of Thursday, although little rain as the main cell passed west of here - whilst in Melksham,  'golf ball-sized' hailstones damage roofs and cars ‘Firenado’ spotted amid wildfire in Dublin mountains as crews battle blaze overnight Are 'heat spikes' becoming more common?   Yes .... An excellent piece from the MetO on how record-breaking heat rewrites May temperature records across the UK A new report suggests more global temperature records ahead Poland faces ‘critical’ day as wildfire rages northeast of Warsaw It's a case of s urvival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C Al Shara visits Syria's flood zones after week of mayhem on ...

UK's hottest May day record broken for second day in a row  - 35.1c at Kew Gardens - whilst  Wales sees new hottest May day record  , the Channel Islands saw t emperature record broken for third day in a row  and  Ireland sees another temperature record for May  with 30.6c at Shannon AP on the west coast.   Scotland also had its warmest day of the year so far, but no records up there and on the west coast some places were only around 14c ...... But perhaps of even more interest is Camborne which recorded 30.1c - that's over 5c higher than its previous May record and 2c over it's June record.   And then to follow up, it had an overnight minima of 21.4c - which broke the UK record for the warmest May night.    Camborne?   Must be a big airport, surrounded by tarmac or greenhouses and in a big urban area, right?    Er, no.    Here's Camborne weather station - out in the countryside in a open fiel...

Yesterday was the h ottest May day on record in UK as temperatures pass 34C - and also the hottest bank holiday on record - whilst Wales and the Channel Islands also broke their May record and  Ireland sees new May high of 28.8C And today it's already widely 26-27c across much of southern Britain - from Cornwall to Norfolk - at 9am ......   Likely yesterday's record will fall later ...... Meanwhile,  Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record In Scotland, f irefighters tackle grass fire near Arthur's Seat through the night Scorching days, restless nights: Heatwave tightens grip across parts of India Why Michigan is emerging as one of America’s worst-hit climate states The USA's  wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse Record May heat wave grips Northeast cities And dust storms:  deadly fungal storms are now sweeping the US – and spreading a disease few doctors recognise      

After a fairly cool May, everything has changed and we're now at the start of with is very likely to be record breaking heatwave with highs of 33°C forecast this weekend  and already 28.4c recorded in several places as h ot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekend .   Cool, wet and windy in the Highlands though .... Meanwhile,  England must harvest rainfall and take action on water usage, Lords warn  whilst the Welsh Govt are told to expect  'disease-carrying mosquitoes and heat deaths if temperatures soar'  and the  UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say Last year's Dava Moor fire: s cientists say four-day moorland blaze was UK's first megafire ‘Exceptionally high’ temperatures to hit parts of Europe this weekend. Which city can cope the best? Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms bring flooded roadways, downed trees in New York City Rescue workers swim through buildings to reach trapped residents as heavy rains kill 24...