UK weather could dramatically flip after summer heat due to major phenomenon
Britain’s weather could be set for a dramatic change after months of scorching temperatures, with forecasters warning of a wetter and stormier autumn.
TL;DR
- A powerful El Niño, potentially the strongest in over a century, is developing in the Pacific Ocean.
- This event could bring increased rainfall and storms to the UK later in the autumn, particularly around November.
- The UK experienced its driest July in 190 years, with widespread drought conditions.
- The El Niño could also lead to higher global temperatures in 2027, possibly exceeding 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
- Severe consequences are expected in the tropics, with drought risks for southern Africa and north-east Australia.