UK and Ireland Heatwave 2026
Live coverage of the summer 2026 heatwave — Met Office warnings, regional forecasts, school closures, and how to keep cool.
How to Cool a Room in a UK Heatwave Without Air Conditioning (2026)
0 articlesUK homes are built to trap heat and rarely have AC. Here's how to cool a room in a heatwave without air conditioning — block the sun, time your windows right, use a fan properly, and know what actually works in Britain's humid heat.
Ireland Heatwave July 2026: Where It'll Be Warmest and When
0 articlesIreland is in for a warm spell in early July 2026, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 20s. Here's which regions will be warmest — the sunny southeast leads the way — and when the warm weather arrives.
Met Office Extreme Heat Warning Expanded: UK Faces Up to 38°C — What to Know (June 2026)
0 articlesThe Met Office has expanded its amber extreme heat warning as the UK braces for up to 38°C from 22–25 June 2026. Here's where it's hottest, the health alerts in force, and whether the June record will fall.
UK Heatwave Red Warning: Are Schools Closing, and How to Check
0 articlesThe UK is under a rare Red Extreme Heat Warning with temperatures up to 39°C. Are schools closing? Here's the honest answer, how to check your child's school, and how to keep kids safe.
UK July Heatwave Forecast 2026: Peak Temperatures by Region and When It Hits
0 articlesA heatwave is building across the UK in early July 2026. Here's the forecast peak temperature by region — from the low 30s in the south-east to cooler, cloudier conditions in the north — and when it's expected to peak.