Archived articles which have appeared on our homepage since May 7th 2014.
[Updated 07:10 07/08/2018]
Cooler conditions will return to southern counties by tomorrow and the next few days are looking changeable. By the weekend it becomes more unsettled and all areas could have a spell of wet and windy weather. Next week high pressure could return....READ IN FULL
Tuesday starts with patchy rain in the north but southern and central regions are fine. Through the day light rain continues to be a risk in the north and it slowly edges southeastwards. Southern and central regions have hot sunny spells but this afternoon thunderstorms develop across the south east and torrential downpours are possible. There will be a lot of cloud in the north but clearer skies probably return to western Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Temperatures range from 15C (59F) in western Scotland to 33C (91F) in East Anglia and the south eastern corner. See the rain and lightning radar for the latest view
DWD ICON, forecast rain, 19:00 BST Tue 7th August
The month ahead - August
Winter 2018/19 weather
Tonight the thunderstorms in the south east gradually fade away. Elsewhere it will be mostly dry but in northern and central areas there could be some light rain. Muggy in the south east but much fresher in the north and west.
Tomorrow the north and west have a mix of sunshine and showers. Central and eastern England should be mostly dry and bright. It will be cooler but in the south east temperatures could still reach a warm 27C (81F).
Meteo France Arpege, forecast temperatures, 16:00 BST Wed 8th August
On Thursday most of the UK has a fresh and breezy day with sunshine and showers. In the south east a period of more prolonged rain is possible as an area of low pressure deepens over France and the Benelux countries. However there is uncertainty about how far north and west the wet weather will extend.
Friday brings a mix of sunshine and showers. The majority of the showers will be in the north and west, and the south east has a good deal of dry weather. Temperatures in the south east peak at close to 23C (73F).
During the weekend a deep area of low pressure pushes in from the Atlantic leading to spells of wet and windy weather. On Saturday the rain could be mainly in the north and west with central and south eastern counties remaining drier. Overnight and during Sunday the rain sweeps southeastwards and is followed by sunny spells and blustery showers.
Next week probably begins quite unsettled. Later on there are indications that it will turn drier and warmer as high pressure returns.
GFS, forecast pressure and precipitation, 16:00 BST Sat 11th August
If you would like to join the TWO community please see how to register for the forum. People with all levels of meteorological knowledge are very welcome to apply. However if you're a meteorology (or related subject) student or recent graduate there may be an opportunity for you to earn some money next summer.
Check the latest satellite images, computer model charts and rain radar:
1981 - 2010 daily temperature charts
Temperature anomalies
DWD ICON forecast charts
EUMETSAT high resolution satellite images
Rain and precipitation type radar
Meteo France Arpege forecast charts
Global Forecast System (GFS) forecast charts
After a very warm start cooler conditions return to all regions and the risk of rain increases. During the middle of the month there is a signal for pressure to increase and temperatures to rise. View latest GEFS.
Unsettled weather for the early May bank holiday?
Hot and thundery summer?
Will the relentless rain relent for Easter?
Cheltenham Festival weather
A close to average spring?
Daily weather by email
14 day outlook
Monthly outlook
Seasonal outlook
Christmas weather
See the Model inventory for the full list of model charts and data