Glastonbury Home Catches Fire After Lightning Strike Amid Intense Thunderstorm Friday, June 26, 2026 glastonbury lightning fire thunderstorm heatwave temperature climate metoffice emergency weather A residential property in Glastonbury was severely damaged when lightning struck during a powerful thunderstorm in the early hours of Friday, June 26. Following a week of soaring temperatures and record heat, the South West … Read More
Somerset School Closure Update Amid Rising Classroom Temperature Concerns Friday, June 26, 2026 somerset school closure temperature classroom education safety students learning heat Recent reports from Somerset reveal that certain schools are facing closures due to continuing concerns about excessively high classroom temperatures. Despite efforts to manage indoor climates, some students and staff are … Read More
Somerset School Closure Latest: Concerns Over High Classroom Temperatures Persist Friday, June 26, 2026 somerset school closure temperature heat classroom education students wellbeing ventilation Recent reports from Somerset schools have highlighted continuing issues with elevated classroom temperatures, causing discomfort among students and staff. Despite efforts to manage the heat, some classrooms remain … Read More
Hottest Areas in Somerset Ranked as Temperatures Soar to 36°C Wednesday, June 24, 2026 somerset heatwave temperatures climate weather heat temperature sunshine summer health Somerset has been experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures reaching as high as 36°C in certain locations. The hottest areas have seen residents sweltering in the intense heat, while other parts of the county have remained … Read More
Somerset Schools to Close Over 100 Sites Due to Extreme Heat Wednesday, June 24, 2026 somerset schools closures heatwave extremeheat temperature safety education weather health In response to an unprecedented heatwave, over 100 schools across Somerset are scheduled to close temporarily. Authorities have cited extreme heat conditions as the primary reason for the closures, prioritizing student safety … Read More
Over 200 Somerset Schools Close Amid Extreme Heat Warning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset schools heatwave closures metoffice ukhealthsecurityagency temperature safety postponement extremeheat More than 200 schools across Somerset are now confirmed closed as the region braces for an extreme heat warning set to take effect tomorrow. A total of 201 schools in Somerset, Bath, and North East Somerset have shut their … Read More