Wet autumn begins as Britain records its hottest summer

United Kingdom

First seen: Sep 1, 2026, 7:31 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 1, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The UK is reportedly facing a wet start to autumn after the Met Office is expected to confirm its hottest summer on record.

SO WHAT?

Record heat signals increasing climate-related stress, while subsequent heavy rain can raise flood risks.

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Reports behind this event

glasgowtimes.co.uken

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Sep 1, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC

halesowennews.co.uken

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Sep 1, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC

thisisoxfordshire.co.uken

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Sep 1, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC

ipswichstar.co.uken

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Sep 1, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

royston-crow.co.uken

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Sep 1, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

denbighshirefreepress.co.uken

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Sep 1, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

romfordrecorder.co.uken

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Sep 1, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

northwichguardian.co.uken

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Sep 1, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

surreycomet.co.uken

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Sep 1, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

kidderminstershuttle.co.uken

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Sep 1, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

thewestmorlandgazette.co.uken

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC

thisiswiltshire.co.uken

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Sep 1, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC