Grahame Madge: Last News

The Met Office has given its verdict on whether the UK could see a summer heatwave amid what has so far been a wet and drizzly July.

The Met Office has confirmed there is a 'low chance' of a white Christmas in Manchester this year.

An urgent evacuation warning has been issued at a popular tourist spot in the Canary Islands.

The Met Office has issued a warning to anyone who suffers from hay fever as high levels of pollen are expected to remain over the coming weeks. Sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose and itchy, red or watery eyes are all common signs of hay fever.

Brits who are staying in the UK this May half term could enjoy better weather than those jetting away to popular holiday destinations, the Met Office has explained. Last week northern Italy was hit by severe floods following heavy rainfall, while thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of Spain.

Britons can expect to enjoy "dry and mild weather" over the coronation weekend, the Met Office has said.The King’s coronation is less than two weeks away, with street parties planned across the nation. For those looking to be outside over the long weekend, Met Office press officer Grahame Madge said that they can expect "fairly settled conditions".

Many of us will have woken up to see our gardens submerged in snow, and found ourselves battling blizzards on the journey to work or school in recent days.

Forecasters have issued another warning for icy weather in Greater Manchester this weekend. But with a bit of luck we might have seen the back of the snow... for now.

The Met Office has addressed rumours that a 'Beast from the East' storm could hit Britain in the coming weeks.

Met Office, the forecast for September 30 to October 14 suggests there will be high pressure, dry and above average temperatures.It will be much milder for Brits, following the recent cold spell where temperatures sank to as low as 4C on an evening.

weather system is brewing in the Atlantic Ocean as Hurricane Dannielle is moving closer to the British Isles.

The Met Office is warning people about the dangers of extreme heat over the next few days with temperatures potentially topping 40C in some places. A 'national emergency' has been declared in England and a red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for the first time.

READ MORE: Government issues unprecedented weather warning as 40C forecast for first time everMet Office spokesman Grahame Madge said the UK could be in "potentially a very serious situation”. The highest recorded temperature in the UK was 38.7C in Cambridge in 2019 and BBC Weather presenter Matt Taylor said there is now a realistic possibility of that record being shattered in the next few days.

Britain is on red alert as the nation prepares for a record-breaking 41C three-day heatwave.A national emergency has been declared amid fears Europe’s worst heatwave for 500 years - since Henry VIII was king - could result in power cuts, water shortages and melting roads.Schools across the country are planning to close or send children home early amid fears the heat will be so intense it will cause major health issues and kill the vulnerable.READ MORE: Government issues unprecedented weather warning as 40C forecast for first time everWe’ll be hotter than 39C Dubai on Monday (June 18) as never-before-seen temperatures grind the country to a halt.And longer term, forecasters are predicting hot weather for weeks, into August, as Britain’s summer boils.The Met Office today (Friday, June 15) issued its first ever extreme heat weather red warning across much of England - meaning there is a “risk to life”.Forecasters believe the mercury will easily top the UK’s record temperature of 38.7C (101.7F) set in Cambridge in 2019 and hit 41C.Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge said it was a “very serious situation”.He added: “If people have vulnerable relatives or neighbours, now is the time to make sure they’re putting suitable measures in place to be able to cope with the heat because if the forecast is as we think it will be in the red warning area, then people’s lives are at risk.”Hospitality bosses are predicting bumper sales this weekend before the intense heat hits.Revellers will down 70 million pints, 12 million burgers plus 10 million lollies and ice creams but those considering firing up a BBQ are being warned smouldering coals could spark a spate of garden fires.It is also feared unbearable “tropical nights” will keep

Greater Manchester is set to be hotter than the Maldives on Tuesday as the Met Office issues its first 'extreme heat' weather warning. The red warning - the highest alert possible - will be in place across much of England from midnight on Monday to 11.59pm on Tuesday.

UK is set to sizzle again, with the mercury once more likely to hit 30C in parts later this week, before we’re brought back down to earth with a bump on Friday (June 24).The peak temperature is expected be on Thursday (June 23), with the South East enjoying the best figures, while it’s not beyond the realms of possibility that they could witness similar heat to that of the hottest day last when Friday (June 17), when it reached 32C.Continental weather patterns are heading to Britain, although a cooler front from the Atlantic will probably introduce more “unsettled conditions” on Friday.Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge told the Daily Mirror: “Certainly the pattern is that heat will again continue to build as we go through this week towards Thursday, which we expect to be the day of peak heat.“We will expect the heat to build and reach high 20s, possibly somewhere with a low 30.”Whether the nation will experience a prolonged spell of warm weather over the summer remains to be seen, with Madge hedging his bets. He added: “Although we don’t know exactly what the weather patterns will deliver over the summer, it’s quite possible that we will get another hot spell or two, but there’s less confidence about when those will occur. To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. “The outlook for summer overall is for the temperatures to be around average or slightly depressed, but that doesn’t mean that we won’t get the odd hot spell.”After Thursday’s peak in the low 30s, forecasters are predicting “thundery outbreaks” coming in from continental Europe in the South East and East Anglia “before those fresher conditions really have a chance to push through”, he continued.“We’re

The Met Office has issued a flurry of weather warnings this week and 'thundersnow' could hit the country tomorrow.

Skygazers may be in for a treat this week as they could catch glimpse of the Draconid meteor shower.

Brits will tonight be able to watch Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket hurtle through the sky tonight.