Met Office

It’s shaping up to be a scorching weekend in Lancashire, with temperatures set to reach 30C

Hour-by-hour forecast as Lancashire to be hotter than Barcelona

Lancashire is set to sizzle this weekend as a heatwave pushes temperatures close to 30C

Best day for a BBQ as Lancashire set to sizzle in 29C heatwave

People enjoying a park on a warm day.

Watch: When heatwave could return as high temperatures forecast

Weekend weather forecast for festival goers

Should you sleep with a fan on?

The 4 reasons you should never sleep with a fan on - even in heatwave

Four key sun safety tips as the Met Office forecasts temperatures to exceed 30°C in some parts of the UK.

Watch: Four key sun safety tips as temperatures surge in the UK

People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms from Saturday afternoon into the evening and night.

Weekend weather as Met Office issues storm warning for Lancashire

Amber heat health alerts issued for England.

Watch: Amber heat health alerts issued - how to stay cool

The UK heatwave is expected to ease next week, even as experts warn that the risk of temperatures hitting 40°C is 'accelerating at pace' due to worsening climate trends

Major heat health warning issued in Lancashire as temperatures soar

Three tips to save water as temperatures forecast to surge.

Watch: Three tips to save water as temperatures forecast to surge

Thunderstorm warnings are in place across much of the UK

Yellow Met Office warning issued for thunderstorms this weekend

Temperatures are set to rise to a balmy 24C in Lancashire this week, bringing with it the chance of thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm risk looms as temperatures reach 24C this week

The weekend forecast for Lancashire doesn’t bring much hope for a break in the dreary weather

Find out if the sun will finally make an appearance this weekend

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible in parts of Scotland and get more spectacular the further north you go.

Where northern lights could be visible tonight as red alert issued

Anyone planning outdoor activities this weekend to mark the end of half-term could be dicing with dodgy weather

See if you still need an umbrella this weekend after spell of rain
It’s been a mixed bag, weather-wise, lately – here’s what the Met Office is predicting for Lancashire this weekend.
Sean Gleaves

Lancashire is now experiencing a heavy downpour after a recent heatwave

When the sun will return as locals brace for deluge of rain

The Met Office has warned of rain showers

Rain is coming - this is when

Warning to those who are more vulnerable to limit their exposure to direct sunlight.

Vulnerable Brits warned to avoid direct sunlight during hot spell

Hosepipe.

Watch: Could a hosepipe ban be imposed?

Millions of households are being warned of the risk of water restrictions

When the heatwave will end as households warned of drought risk

Lancashire has been enjoying warm temperatures of 23C over the past few days

How long the good weather will last following 23C temperatures

When will it get warm in Lancashire and Blackpool again?

People walk in the park.

Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for Early May bank holiday

Warm temperatures will subside over the weekend in Lancashire

What the weather is going to be like this May bank holiday weekend

Isolated showers are forecast for parts of the country.

Thundery showers forecast for parts of the UK as cold front moves over

Preston and Blackburn will bask in peak temperatures of 22°C on Thursday afternoon - that’s hotter than Madrid, where it’s currently around 17°C and cloudy

Lancs hotter than Madrid as Met Office predicts when heatwave will end
Lancashire is set to be hotter than parts of Spain today - but how long will the UK’s spring heatwave last?
Matthew Calderbank

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

A mini heatwave is set to hit the North West this week

'Mini heatwave' hits as temperatures rise to balmy 24C in Lancashire

Keep your home cool by closing windows.

Five ways to keep yourself cool as Met Office forecasts highs of 25°C

Lancashire is set to experience balmy highs of 24C next week

Lancashire to see temperatures rise to 24C - here's when

London marathon runners have been warned ahead of the warm weather this weekend.

Warning issued to London Marathon runners as temperatures set to soar

Marathon runners should dig out their sunhats because it’s going to be a sunny one in London this weekend.

Watch: London Marathon 2025 full weather forecast amid UK heatwave

Forecasters predict a mix of rain, sunshine and fluctuating temperatures in Lancashire this week

Changeable weather expected as rain returns - full forecast

A woman lays near to a blooming cherry blossom tree, as she reads her book.

Watch: Temperatures forecast across the UK for Easter Sunday

Here's the full Met Office weather forecast for Lancashire this Easter

Chance sun may shine again this Easter bank holiday - here's when

Here's the full Met Office weather forecast for Lancashire this Easter

Weather forecast reveals if it will be sunny over Easter weekend

Unsettled weather.

Watch: Met Office weather outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

After two weeks of mostly sunny skies, it's all change this week as the North West braces for 48 hours of rain.

Met Office warns of 48 hours of rain ahead of Easter weekend

How to avoid sunburn as temperatures start to rise.

Met Office issue warning over sunburn risk - how to protect yourself

Parts of Lancashire are set to be hotter than Barcelona this weekend

Forecast for week ahead as Lancashire to be hotter than Barcelona

Hay fever symptoms.

‘High’ pollen count forecast for North West England

Jim Lawson, 80, has been taking weather readings from his back garden everyday since 1958

I've tracked the weather daily for more than 60 years

The first weekend of April looks set to be nice and warm in Lancashire

Met Office forecast reveals how hot it will be this weekend

Instant Barbecue with safety QR code

Barbecue Warning Issued for Lancashire as Fire Risk Rises: Public Urged to avoid...

The Met Office warned fog will be dense in places, reducing visibility to less than 100m at times which may lead to some travel delays

Met Office issues yellow warning for fog affecting North West England

A webcam in Plaški, Croatia caught the spectacle in clear detail.

Glowing white swirl visible across UK - Met Office gives likely cause

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

Fine and dry weather will transition to more unsettled conditions over the weekend in Lancashire

Weather forecast for this weekend - find out if it will stay warm

26 of the best dog-friendly pubs and bars in Lancashire

26 of the best dog-friendly pubs to visit as temperatures rise

The Met Office is forecasting highs of 18C for Lancashire this week

Lancashire to be hotter than Ibiza on first day of spring

Sunbathers in St James’ Park, London.

London and parts of North West to be hotter than Ibiza this week

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for parts of the UK this Thursday.

Yellow warning for ice covering parts of UK issued by Met Office

Temperatures are set to drop this week in Lancashire

'Don’t put your big coats away' - Weather forecast for this week

The sea of crocuses glimmered in the spring sunshine

Lancashire will be hotter than Barcelona and Ibiza this weekend

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