# Met Office Type: organization Source: GetYourBrief — https://getyourbrief.com/entity/met-office Canonical HTML page: https://getyourbrief.com/entity/met-office ## Timeline - **2026-07-16**: Heat Health Alerts Expire — Amber and yellow heat health alerts issued by UKHSA are set to expire at 9pm. - **2026-07-14**: Thunderstorms Possible — Met Office warns of possible thunderstorms in parts of the south, though overall conditions remain dry. - **2026-07-12**: Weekend Highs Continue — Forecast highs of 32-34°C in Wales and south-west England; England vs Norway World Cup quarterfinal may drive increased emergency calls. - **2026-07-11**: Record 35.2°C at Coton — Temperatures peak at 35.2°C in Coton, Cambridgeshire, marking the sixth day in 2026 that the UK has reached 35°C — a new record. - **2026-06-25T21:00:00+01:00**: Red warning ends — The red warning period concludes, though heat impacts may persist. - **2026-06-25**: New record: 36.4°C at Yeovilton — Temperatures reach 36.4°C at Yeovilton, Somerset, provisionally eclipsing the record set just 24 hours earlier. - **2026-06-25**: Record toppled again: 36.7°C at Merryfield — Later on June 25, Merryfield, Somerset logs 36.7°C, making it the highest temperature ever officially recorded in the UK during June. - **2026-06-25**: Wildfire on Tintwistle Moor — Derbyshire firefighters battle a 500-square-metre wildfire as dry, hot conditions allow fires to spread rapidly. - **2026-06-25**: Red warning continues for second day — The rare red extreme-heat warning remains in force across England and Wales, with the Met Office cautioning that the record could be exceeded again. - **2026-06-24T09:00:00+01:00**: Red warning begins — Rare red weather warning for extreme heat activates, covering London to Swansea and Somerset to Birmingham. - **2026-06-24**: June record broken at 36.1°C — Gosport, Hampshire records 36.1°C, provisionally setting a new UK June maximum temperature record, breaking the previous mark set in 1976. - **2026-06-24**: Red warning for extreme heat issued — Met Office issues a rare red warning for extreme heat covering large parts of England and Wales. - **2026-06-24**: Record emergencies for London Ambulance — London Ambulance Service reports its highest ever number of life-threatening emergencies in a single day, driven by the extreme heat. - **2026-06-23**: Alert Zone Expands to Northern England — From Wednesday, the warning area also includes Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, and Cheshire. Tropical nights persist, compounding health risks. - **2026-06-22**: Yellow thunderstorm warning in effect until 9pm — Thunderstorm warning covering area between Bristol and Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. ## Recent coverage (7 stories, network-wide) ### 2,700+ Estimated Heat Deaths Expose UK Health System’s Preparedness Gap 2026-07-13 05:55:51 · Sector: health · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2 More than 2,700 excess deaths are estimated from the UK’s record-breaking May–June 2026 heatwaves. The toll highlights the need for heat‑health action plans, upgraded hospital surge capacity, and building codes that protect vulnerable populations. Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/uk-heatwave-health-system-preparedness-gap ### UK June temp hits 36.7°C as records shatter for second day 2026-07-12 09:09:50 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 6 The UK's June temperature record was broken twice in 24 hours, reaching 36.7°C amid a heat-dome intensified by climate change. The extreme conditions triggered health emergencies, wildfires, and infrastructure disruption, highlighting the nation's climate adaptation gaps. Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/uk-june-temp-36-7c-record-second-day ### NHS Warned as UK Hit by Record 6th 35°C Day in a Single Year 2026-07-11 17:44:15 · Sector: health · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3 The UK’s prolonged heatwave has set a new record with six days above 35°C this year, prompting extended amber and yellow heat health alerts. Emergency services face surging 999 calls and wildfire risks, putting the NHS under severe strain. Health leaders urge protection of vulnerable populations as temperatures remain dangerously high through the weekend. Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/uk-heatwave-health-services-brace-record-temperatures ### 38°C Heatwave to Trigger Rise in Deaths Among Over-65s, UKHSA Warns 2026-06-28 08:23:29 · Sector: health · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 19 The UK Health Security Agency warns of significant health and social care impacts and a likely increase in deaths as extreme heat grips the nation. Vulnerable groups, especially over-65s and those with pre-existing conditions, are at highest risk, while healthcare services brace for added strain during the multi-day event. Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/uk-heatwave-health-mortality-38c ### UK Heatwave Targets 1976 Record as 38°C Looms, Climate Warning Grows 2026-06-28 08:23:19 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 19 A rare and intense heatwave threatens to break the UK's June temperature record of 35.6°C set in 1976, with forecasts of 38°C and tropical nights. The event underscores the increasing frequency of extreme heat under climate change, raising questions about infrastructure resilience and adaptation. Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/uk-heatwave-climate-record-38c ### UK Red Warning: Climate-Driven Heat Dome to Smash 50-Year Temperature Record at 40°C 2026-06-28 05:08:59 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 33 A rare red weather warning in the UK signals a climate-intensified heatwave with temperatures up to 40°C, breaking a 50-year June record. The heat dome over western Europe, amplified by human-driven climate change, threatens power grid and water system failures. Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/climate-heat-dome-uk-record-2026 ### UK Braces for Extended Volatility as Forecasters Predict Month of Storms 2026-02-18 22:25:14 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4 Meteorological agencies have issued a month-long outlook warning of persistent unsettled weather across the United Kingdom, extending into late March. This prolonged period of atmospheric instability poses significant challenges for grid stability, renewable energy generation, and flood management infrastructure. Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/uk-weather-volatility-march-2026 --- This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. 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