Firefighters tackle 2km-long moorland blaze near Ripponden
They asked the public to avoid the area.The fire is the latest in a series of moorland blazes in West Yorkshire in recent weeks.Earlier, the Met Office confirmed Thursday was the warmest start to May on record, with temperatures reaching 28C in London.
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The Herald Scotland
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- The Herald Scotland
Dry weather to continue across most of UK as heatwave comes to an end
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Western Telegraph
an hour ago
- Western Telegraph
Dry weather to continue across most of UK as heatwave comes to an end
Parts of the country could see temperatures reach 27C on Monday and Tuesday. A northeasterly breeze means northern and eastern parts of the UK will be cooler on these days, reaching up to the low-20s. Some showers with the odd rumble of thunder could hit south-west England and south Wales on Monday and Tuesday, but most places will be dry throughout the week. Experts warn climate change is driving more extreme weather conditions in the UK, worsening drought and dry spells (Danny Lawson/PA) Wetter, windier and more unsettled weather may move in from the Atlantic by Bank Holiday Monday. The continued dry spell comes after officials warned England was suffering from 'nationally significant' water shortfalls, despite rain in July. Sunday's highest temperature was 27.7C in Somerset, while West Sussex and Inverness, Scotland, also reached 27C. Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said: 'Where people get the sunshine it'll still feel fairly pleasant, it'll just be a bit chillier than it has been of late.' After weeks of warmth, this week brings a change in the air. Expect largely settled conditions, but with a gradual dip in temperatures, especially across the north and east 🌡️ Cooler days🌙 Chilly nights A gentle reminder that autumn is waiting in the wings 🍂 — Met Office (@metoffice) August 17, 2025 He added: 'We had a couple of cooler days, yesterday (and) the day before. 'The odd spot here and there might be just holding on to a heatwave, but I think most places have dipped below their criteria and may have sort of come up again. 'I would say (the heatwave) finished over the weekend.' Clouds are expected to arrive later in the week and the cooler air in the north and east will travel towards southern and western areas. Maximum temperatures will fall to 23C to 24C by Wednesday and Thursday. England is seeing widespread environmental and agricultural impacts from the lack of water (Gareth Fuller/PA) But the temperatures could push back up to the high-20s by the weekend, particularly during sunny spells, caused by the winds turning southerly. The national drought group, which includes the Met Office, regulators, government, water companies and other organisations, said on Tuesday that it had met as five areas of the country remained in drought, with six more in prolonged dry weather status. England is seeing widespread environmental and agricultural impacts from the lack of water, which is hitting crop yields, reducing feed for livestock, damaging wetlands and river wildlife, and increasing wildfires, the group said. Experts warn climate change is driving more extreme weather conditions in the UK, worsening drought and dry spells, and making heatwaves more frequent and severe.
Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
UK to be hotter than Ibiza with 29C temperatures - maps show where will burn
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