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The Independent
4 hours ago
- The Independent
Dry weather to continue across most of UK as heatwave comes to an end
Dry weather is set to continue for most of the UK following last week's heatwave. 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. 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.' 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. 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.
Edinburgh Live
8 hours ago
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian skies lit up as meteor burned through atmosphere over Scotland
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info This is the incredible moment a meteor turns the sky yellow while burning up as it tears through the atmosphere. Olivia Nicol captured the meteor plummeting towards earth in Bathgate, West Lothian, yesterday evening. The pictures she took of the August 16, 2025, event were shared by her dad, Scott Mills. A trail can be see coming from the back of the rock as it hurtles towards the ground. It is the second time in a number of weeks that a bright meteor has been spotted in the sky over Scotland. In July, astonished Scots captured a meteor streaking and burning brightly across the night sky. An orange light was accompanied by a bang and spotted just before 1am by people on the Isle of Lewis, Stirling, Glasgow and in Argyll and Bute on July 3, reports our sister title the Record. The BBC reported that Gillian-Isabella McLaughlin was walking her dog in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, when the whole sky was lit up. She said it was "the most thrilling sight" she had ever witnessed. Meteors are so named when matter enters Earth's atmosphere and often make a spectacular appearance as they burn and create streaking lights through the sky. (Image: Olivia Nicol) Andy McNeill, who saw the event in Appin, Argyll and Bute, said: "There was a bright flash over the house which also caused the wi-fi to reset, and then maybe 20 to 30 seconds later an explosive bang. "There was also contrail in the sky, striking broadly east to west." Rachel Sutherland, from Inverness, said: "I saw a bright flash but wasn't sure what it was." Another observer at Glen Lyon in Perthshire said they saw a flash in the sky at around 00:50 followed a few minutes later by a rumble in the air. Gemma Henderson, who saw the event from her living room in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, said: "I thought it must have been a lightning bolt. I have the lightning tracker app on my phone, so checked that and found that there had been no lightning present. "Then there was a loud noise, so thought the tracker must have been incorrect. It was extremely bright." Merseyside lorry driver Ringolds Abolins spotted it while driving up to Glasgow on the M74. He said: "It burned out in two to four seconds. It was so quick and was small green line behind. I thought in first moment it was a kind of rocket or missile." Ray Whyte was staying in a static caravan while working in Glen Nevis in the Highlands when he was startled by the meteorite. He said: "I couldn't sleep after a hard day so got up for a coffee. "Me and dog jumped out our skin with the bang. I missed the light as the curtains were drawn, but the whole static shook like it had been used as a drum or a vehicle had hit the side. "Left us both pretty scared and confused." William Sinclair, of Kilwinning in Ayrshire, said he was woken by two large bangs and feared someone was breaking into his house.
BBC News
11 hours ago
- BBC News
Water shortage could close Northamptonshire's canals
The organisation that runs England's waterways says parts of the Grand Union Canal could close later this month unless there is more on using some locks in Northamptonshire were imposed on Canal and River Trust (CRT) says they could be taken out of action completely on Tuesday if water levels do not who sell their wares from narrowboats say they are worried about the situation. On Friday, the CRT introduced limited opening hours on the Grand Union Canal's locks in the Braunston, Buckby and Stoke Bruerne areas, numbered 1 to can use them only between 10:00 and 15:00 trust said that, if levels did not improve, they would be closed to boats around the clock from 26 Northampton Arm, which runs from the Gayton Junction on the Grand Union to the Nene in Northampton, will be closed to boats from 16:00 BST on 20 August. The CRT said: "Our charity's teams and volunteers have been working round the clock to manage water levels but, with such little rainfall and reservoir holdings dwindling, we've had to temporarily close some locks to boats."This will help us save water to help keep boats afloat, protect the wildlife that lives in the canal, and safeguard the canal infrastructure itself."The trust added that although there had been some downpours recently, sustained rain was needed to top up the reservoirs that feed the said the canals would reopen as soon as water levels allowed and it was "grateful to boaters for their support and patience". Daisy Hampshire, whose floating cafe Daisy's Bakin' Butty is a familiar sight on Northamptonshire's waterways, is hoping the weather said: "The news of the lock closures has been expected but obviously worrying for us as traders, although for the time being we are able to continue attending our next two festivals. "We're not planning long term because it depends on rain, but the likelihood is that we will have to stay in this area until we get a significant rainfall in order to return home."The CRT said towpaths would remain open for walkers, cyclists and those who want to spend time near the water. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
