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Fuschias in November

Temperature records broken again but why is the weather warmer than usual?

2022 has recorded above average temperatures every month and we've just come through the 4th warmest October on record for England.

11 Nov

Could we be in for a milder winter than usual?

After a summer with temperatures topping 40C degrees, it could be a milder winter for UK households.

5 Oct

Stunning 'fog bows' spotted - but how do they form?

Fog bows are like rainbows but without the colours - ITV Meteorologist Chris Page explains how they form.

1 Oct

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A rare event: Jupiter's closest pass with Earth for 59 years and you can see it

Will September's seasonal change break any new weather records for autumn?

Owain, Khalid and Betty among this year's Storm Names for 2022-23

How to stay safe during thunder and lightning

What are the flood warnings issued across the Midlands?

Met Office yellow warning in place as thunderstorms expected to hit Midlands

What is a heatwave?

Heatwave: How do I keep my pets safe in the sun?

How to stay cool in a heatwave and how to spot heatstroke and heat exhaustion

What is an extreme heat warning?

Why do we not name heatwaves like winter storms?

Will UK temperatures really reach 40ºC?