During 2026, parts of the United Kingdom were severely affected by a series of record-breaking heatwaves, forming the western extent of a broader sequence of extreme heat events across Western and Cen
Bottled water for commuters at Leeds City railway station.
Leaves from trees cover the ground in Russell Square, London, August 2026
On 14 August an alert was sent to phones in England and Wales about the risk of wildfires.
The 2022 United Kingdom heatwaves were part of several heatwaves across Europe and North Africa. The United Kingdom experienced three heatwaves; the first was for three days in June, the second for th
2026 United Kingdom heatwaves
…Midlands from 1 a.m. on 24 June to 11 p.m. on 25 June, marking only the second time this level of warning has been issued, the first being during the heatwave in July 2022; further amber alerts were issued for the remaining regions of England. These alerts were extended until 11 p.m. on 26 June two days later. The Met…
The UK's largest island, Great Britain, seen from the International Space Station on 12 August 2022 showing clear skies and dry ground
Temperature control systems and foil insulation added to Hammersmith Bridge, London, to prevent heat damage
Margate beach on 19 July 2022
Lightning strike on 19 July, the hottest day of the heatwave, as seen from the University of Kent, Canterbury.