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Local News · LondonLondon faces 6C lows as fog patches forecast
Parts of London, including Enfield and Bromley, are forecast to experience overnight temperatures as low as 6C between Thursday 29 October and Friday 30 October 2026. The Met Office also anticipates potential mist and fog patches, advising motorists to exercise caution.
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Local News · LondonLondon feels 12°C weekend as Met Office warns autumn storms
The Met Office said London will feel no warmer than 12 °C on Saturday and 11 °C on Sunday, with a high of 21 °C recorded on Thursday. Unsettled, wet and windy conditions are expected through October, driven by a powerful El Niño.
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Local News · LondonLondon weather: 21C highs forecast for Tuesday, October 13
Londoners can expect a significant temperature rise to 21C on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, according to the Met Office. This follows a forecast of rain and cooler weather on Monday, with warmer spells expected to continue through the week.
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Local News · LondonLondon faces higher risk of extreme winter weather
Londoners face a greater chance of extreme weather this winter due to a record-breaking El Niño event. Scientists warn that while the UK may avoid the worst direct impacts, the phenomenon could lead to higher food and energy prices.
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Local News · LondonThunderstorms hit London morning after rare September tropical night
On 30 September 2026 London experienced a tropical night with temperatures staying above 20 °C, including a Met Office reading of 21.8 °C at 2 am. BBC Weather then forecast thunderstorms for 9 am to 10 am, prompting travel warnings for commuters.
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Local News · LondonLondon sees 27°C heat on Tuesday, Barnet residents warned of warm night
London will reach 27°C on Tuesday, bringing an unusually warm night of 19°C for Barnet. Rain is expected Wednesday morning with possible heavy showers later. Temperatures will stay above average through the week, the Met Office says.
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Local News · LondonLondon to see sunny 21C Saturday before warmer Sunday
Londoners can expect a dry and sunny Saturday with temperatures reaching approximately 21°C. Sunday will be warmer, with highs of 22°C to 23°C, but carries a higher chance of rain later in the day.
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Local News · LondonLondon set to reach 25 °C on Tuesday, hotter than Athens
The Met Office forecasts a peak temperature of 25 °C in London on Tuesday, outpacing Athens’ 23 °C. Six days of near‑continuous sunshine are expected, followed by a shift to rainier, windier weather in October.
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Local News · LondonLondon sees ten days of 22°C+ heat in September 2026
From 20 to 29 September 2026 London will record daily highs of at least 22°C. BBC Weather attributes the warmth to a high‑pressure ridge, and the Met Office forecasts ten consecutive sunny days, meaning residents should prepare for warm, possibly humid conditions.
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Local News · LondonLondon residents warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain on Friday
The Met Office has issued a forecast for thunderstorms and heavy rain across London on Friday afternoon, after a sunny start to the day. The warning follows a summer that saw temperatures reach 38.1 °C, the highest on record for the capital.
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Local News · LondonLondon to see warm spells in late September
Londoners can expect warm spells in the latter half of September, according to the Met Office. Following an exceptionally hot summer, temperatures are predicted to reach up to 25°C mid-week, with drier conditions anticipated for the capital.
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Local News · LondonBank holiday thunderstorms forecast for London this weekend
The BBC forecasts thunderstorms lasting around nine hours across London this bank holiday weekend, with temperatures between 15°C and the early twenties. Notting Hill Carnival’s family day on Sunday may be wet, while Monday is expected to be dry and clear.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon faces thunderstorm disruption and flood risk
Londoners are being warned of potential travel disruption and flooding as intense thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings, advising of heavy rain, lightning, and hail, with drivers cautioned about increased skidding risks on roads.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLunar eclipse visibility in London threatened by rain
A partial lunar eclipse, expected to obscure 93 percent of the Moon, may be obscured by cloud and rain in London. The Met Office has warned of heavy showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday, with a 50 percent chance of rain during the eclipse.
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Local News · Kensington & ChelseaNotting Hill Carnival faces rain and thunder forecast
The Notting Hill Carnival, expected to draw two million attendees, faces a forecast of rain and thunder over the bank holiday weekend from August 29-31. Forecasters warn of potential washouts, particularly on Sunday and Monday.
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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 · LondonJuly 2024 becomes London’s first rainless month since records began
July 2024 marked the first month without recorded rainfall at Kew Gardens since 1871, confirmed by Met Office data. Surbiton’s Hogsmill gauge also registered zero precipitation. The dry spell highlights London’s unpreparedness for prolonged droughts, with implications for water management and urban planning.
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Local News · LondonAmber heat alert issued for Barnet as temperatures hit 33°C on Monday
Barnet residents face an amber health alert from 3 to 5 August 2026 as temperatures reach 33°C. The UK Health Security Agency warns of higher mortality among older adults and pressure on care services. Cooling measures are advised, with fresher weather expected by midweek.
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Local NewsLondon Fire Brigade faces busiest day of 2026 as grass fires spread
The London Fire Brigade recorded its busiest 24 hours of 2026 on Wednesday, responding to 63 grass fires as temperatures topped 30C. Significant blazes in Hornchurch and Rainham required specialist equipment to control, while Natural England maintains a very high fire severity index.
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