Subject
Met Office
Barnet Press has published 17 stories involving Met Office, from July 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
WorldPartial solar eclipse to obscure over 90% of sun on 12 August
A partial solar eclipse will obscure more than 90% of the sun between 6pm and 8.15pm on 12 August, the deepest coverage since 1999. The Met Office forecasts cloud in western Scotland but clearer skies in Aberdeenshire, Angus and Moray. Experts urge safe viewing with certified eclipse glasses.
4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 73 · Hype 20- World
London faces extended heatwave risk and water restrictions into September
The Met Office warns heatwaves could continue into September, while Thames Water reports a 15% drop in storage. An amber heat health alert remains for London until 5 August, and a temporary hosepipe ban is still in effect.
5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 30 - World
UKHSA issues amber heat health alerts for London and three regions until 31 July
The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber heat health alerts for London, the East Midlands, East of England, and South East until Wednesday morning. The Met Office forecasts temperatures could hit 35°C on Monday, following a summer with over 2,800 excess deaths in England due to heatwaves.
5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 80 · Hype 35 
WorldAmber heat health alert issued for London as temperatures reach 33°C
London faces an amber heat health alert from 9 am on 3 August to 9 am on 5 August, with temperatures expected to hit 33°C. The UK Health Security Agency warns of rising deaths, particularly among older residents, and strain on health and social care services.
4 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 15- World
England faces record drought with rain not due until October
England is experiencing its driest July in over a century, with only 4.4mm of rainfall. London has had 38 dry days, while Thames Water reservoirs are at 89% capacity. Rainfall to relieve drought conditions is not expected until October, worsening water shortages.
5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50 
WorldEngland faces driest July in over a century as drought persists
England is experiencing its driest July in over 100 years, with just 4.4mm of rainfall. London has had 38 dry days in a row, and drought conditions may worsen before rain arrives in October, affecting millions under hosepipe bans.
5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
WorldLondon sees first rain in weeks amid drought
Londoners witnessed the first rainfall in weeks on July 30, following a prolonged dry spell and heatwaves. The city remains under a hosepipe ban from Thames Water, with minimal rain recorded.
2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
WorldWales Declared In Drought Amid UK Heatwave
Natural Resources Wales has declared a drought across the whole of Wales following a severely dry July. The UK has experienced its fourth heatwave this summer, with temperatures exceeding 35C and significant increases in heat-associated deaths compared to last year.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 55
WorldWildfire forces evacuations in Suffolk amid heatwave
A major incident was declared at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk where a wildfire prompted evacuations of properties including Coastguard Cottages and Cliff House Holiday Park. Approximately 90 firefighters worked to control the blaze. Heat-health alerts were in place for London.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
WorldLondon to see near-total solar eclipse on 12 August
A partial solar eclipse will darken London skies on 12 August, with the moon covering 90% of the sun. The event, peaking at 7:13 pm, will last nearly two hours. Weather forecasts suggest dry conditions, improving visibility for the rare phenomenon.
4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
WorldLondon firefighters battle 30-acre Romford grass fires as wildfire risk peaks
Around 120 London Fire Brigade personnel tackled two grass fires in Romford on 31 July, destroying 30 acres of grassland. The blazes occurred as the capital faced an 'exceptionally high' wildfire risk, with warnings against garden fires and disposable barbecues.
4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 35
WorldFinchley Heatwave: Amber Alert Issued As Temperatures Soar
London faces an amber heat-health alert with temperatures predicted to reach 35C. The Met Office has warned of exceptionally severe fire risks, with advice issued to stay indoors during peak heat.
2 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
WorldLondon Faces 'Very High' Wildfire Risk
London is under a 'very high' risk of wildfires as temperatures climb towards 35C. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert for southern England, urging caution during the hot spell.
3 min readTrust 55 · Craft 50 · Hype 55
WorldAmber heat health alert for Barnet as temperatures forecast to hit 35C
An amber heat health alert will come into force across Barnet and London on Wednesday as temperatures are expected to reach 35C. The UK Health Security Agency warns of significant impacts on health services, with a rise in deaths likely among older people and those with underlying conditions.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
WorldLondon Faces Amber Heat Alert Amid Wildfire Risk
An amber heat-health alert has been issued for London by the UK Health Security Agency as temperatures are predicted to soar. Fire and rescue services across England and Wales have already dealt with over 700 wildfires this year.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
WorldLondon Parks Advise Against Deckchairs Under Trees
Royal Parks staff are being advised not to place deckchairs under trees as a precaution against falling branches during hot weather. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert for London, with July temperatures significantly above average.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
WorldBarnet Faces Heatwave Amid Record Dry July
A fourth heatwave is affecting the UK, with Barnet and surrounding areas bracing for temperatures up to 35C. Amber heat health alerts are in place for eastern England due to extremely low rainfall and ongoing dry conditions.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50