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Barnet residents should expect thundery showers on Sunday 13 September
The BBC gives a 47% likelihood of thunder and lightning at about 10 am on Sunday 13 September, and the Met Office expects rain between 5 am and 11 am. Temperatures will reach 23 °C, dropping to 16 °C overnight, prompting residents to carry umbrellas.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces September heatwave risk and drought despite rain forecast
Barnet and the wider south-east could see another heatwave in September, the Met Office has warned, as the region remains a month’s worth of rain below normal levels. Heavy rain forecast for Monday may ease wildfire risks but will not end drought conditions or hosepipe bans, experts say.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces thunderstorms and seven days of rain after record 38.1°C heat
Residents in Barnet and across London can expect thunderstorms and a week of rain from 18 August, following record-breaking temperatures of 38.1°C on 13 August. The Met Office and BBC Weather forecast cooler conditions, with showers lasting until 27 August, though the bank holiday weekend may stay dry.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces first rain in weeks on 17 August as heat health alert remains
Barnet will see its first rainfall in weeks on 17 August, with light showers forecast for the afternoon, BBC Weather reports. A yellow heat health alert remains in place for London until 19 August, as temperatures stay above 20°C even during rain.
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Local News · LondonLondon heat alert warns of health risks as temperatures hit 32C on Sunday
A yellow heat alert is active across London until next week, with temperatures reaching 32C on Sunday. The UK Health Security Agency warns of increased strain on health and social care services, particularly for older residents and those with health conditions.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces 36°C heat before cooler Bank Holiday weekend in 2026
Residents in Barnet and across London could experience temperatures up to 36°C next week, before a cooler Bank Holiday weekend. Weather experts predict mid-20s for the August break, offering relief after a potential sixth heatwave of the summer.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces September heatwaves and extended hosepipe ban
Barnet residents face continued heatwaves into September and an ongoing hosepipe ban after Thames Water reported a 15% drop in water storage. The UK Health Security Agency has extended its amber heat alert, while Affinity Water and Essex and Suffolk Water have also imposed restrictions.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces weeks without rain as drought and fire risks rise
Residents in Barnet and across London are warned of prolonged dry conditions after July became the driest on record. Supermarkets have withdrawn disposable barbecues due to wildfire risks, while forecasters predict little rainfall for weeks.
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Local News · LondonAmber heat alert extended across Barnet until Wednesday morning
Barnet remains under an amber heat health alert until 9 am on 14 August, with temperatures expected to reach 28 °C on Tuesday. The Met Office warns of increased health risks, particularly for residents aged 65 and over, as the capital faces prolonged dry conditions and water restrictions.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces sixth heatwave of 2026 as Thames Water storage drops 15%
Barnet is set to experience its sixth heatwave of the year, with temperatures hitting 30°C from 11 to 13 August. Thames Water reports a 15% drop in storage, urging residents to conserve water despite assurances taps will not run dry.
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Local News · LondonBarnet avoids heatwave as temperatures stay below threshold until 16 August
Barnet residents will experience warm weather until 16 August, but the Met Office confirms it will not meet the heatwave threshold. Temperatures will peak at 28°C but fail to sustain the required three-day streak, according to BBC and Met Office forecasts.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces 38-day drought as Met Office records driest July
Barnet has recorded 38 consecutive dry days since 23 June, matching the capital’s drought. The Met Office confirms England and Wales had their driest July on record. Light rain is forecast for 10 August, but experts say prolonged rainfall is needed to ease restrictions.
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