Liam Dutton
@liamdutton.bsky.social
👨🏽💼Channel 4 Weather Presenter
☀️Meteorologist
🎵Pianist & Musician
📚Author
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☀️Meteorologist
🎵Pianist & Musician
📚Author
🧑🏽💻 www.liamdutton.com
Storm Marta will hit Iberia with more heavy rain and strong winds this weekend. Flooding and landslides are expected.
This comes only days after Storm Leonardo swept across the region, bringing damage and disruption.
This comes only days after Storm Leonardo swept across the region, bringing damage and disruption.
February 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Storm Marta will hit Iberia with more heavy rain and strong winds this weekend. Flooding and landslides are expected.
This comes only days after Storm Leonardo swept across the region, bringing damage and disruption.
This comes only days after Storm Leonardo swept across the region, bringing damage and disruption.
Aberdeen has had no sunshine for the past 14 days, according to the Met Office.
This is its longest sunless period since records there began in 1957.
This is its longest sunless period since records there began in 1957.
February 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Aberdeen has had no sunshine for the past 14 days, according to the Met Office.
This is its longest sunless period since records there began in 1957.
This is its longest sunless period since records there began in 1957.
There’s no imminent end in sight for the relentlessly wet weather pattern that’s been affecting southern and western Europe for weeks.
During the next seven days, 25-75mm of rain expected widely, with up to 300mm in some parts of Iberia.
The risk of flooding will continue.
During the next seven days, 25-75mm of rain expected widely, with up to 300mm in some parts of Iberia.
The risk of flooding will continue.
February 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM
There’s no imminent end in sight for the relentlessly wet weather pattern that’s been affecting southern and western Europe for weeks.
During the next seven days, 25-75mm of rain expected widely, with up to 300mm in some parts of Iberia.
The risk of flooding will continue.
During the next seven days, 25-75mm of rain expected widely, with up to 300mm in some parts of Iberia.
The risk of flooding will continue.
Storm Leonardo will bring heavy rain across Iberia on Wednesday into Thursday.
Southern and western areas will widely see 50-100mm, with 200-300mm falling over some hills and mountains.
Flooding, landslides and travel disruption are expected, with amber and red warnings issued.
Southern and western areas will widely see 50-100mm, with 200-300mm falling over some hills and mountains.
Flooding, landslides and travel disruption are expected, with amber and red warnings issued.
February 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Storm Leonardo will bring heavy rain across Iberia on Wednesday into Thursday.
Southern and western areas will widely see 50-100mm, with 200-300mm falling over some hills and mountains.
Flooding, landslides and travel disruption are expected, with amber and red warnings issued.
Southern and western areas will widely see 50-100mm, with 200-300mm falling over some hills and mountains.
Flooding, landslides and travel disruption are expected, with amber and red warnings issued.
As we head through February, the amount of daylight in the UK increases by 3-5 minutes each day.
Here's a look at the change in sunrise and sunset times for selected locations between the start and end of the month.
Here's a look at the change in sunrise and sunset times for selected locations between the start and end of the month.
February 2, 2026 at 3:52 PM
As we head through February, the amount of daylight in the UK increases by 3-5 minutes each day.
Here's a look at the change in sunrise and sunset times for selected locations between the start and end of the month.
Here's a look at the change in sunrise and sunset times for selected locations between the start and end of the month.
An exceptional amount of rain is expected across southern and western parts of Iberia, and northern Morocco this week.
The graphic below shows the total rainfall for the next seven days.
75-100mm of rain is widely expected, with around 300-400mm over the hills and mountains.
The graphic below shows the total rainfall for the next seven days.
75-100mm of rain is widely expected, with around 300-400mm over the hills and mountains.
February 2, 2026 at 3:16 PM
An exceptional amount of rain is expected across southern and western parts of Iberia, and northern Morocco this week.
The graphic below shows the total rainfall for the next seven days.
75-100mm of rain is widely expected, with around 300-400mm over the hills and mountains.
The graphic below shows the total rainfall for the next seven days.
75-100mm of rain is widely expected, with around 300-400mm over the hills and mountains.
JANUARY WEATHER STATS
Whole UK
☔️rainfall 17% above avg
🌡️mean temp 0.5C below avg
☀️sunshine avg
▪️wettest Jan on record for Cornwall & County Down
▪️2nd wettest Jan for N. Ireland
▪️6th wettest Jan for S. England
▪️ 3 named storms - Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra
Whole UK
☔️rainfall 17% above avg
🌡️mean temp 0.5C below avg
☀️sunshine avg
▪️wettest Jan on record for Cornwall & County Down
▪️2nd wettest Jan for N. Ireland
▪️6th wettest Jan for S. England
▪️ 3 named storms - Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra
February 2, 2026 at 2:09 PM
JANUARY WEATHER STATS
Whole UK
☔️rainfall 17% above avg
🌡️mean temp 0.5C below avg
☀️sunshine avg
▪️wettest Jan on record for Cornwall & County Down
▪️2nd wettest Jan for N. Ireland
▪️6th wettest Jan for S. England
▪️ 3 named storms - Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra
Whole UK
☔️rainfall 17% above avg
🌡️mean temp 0.5C below avg
☀️sunshine avg
▪️wettest Jan on record for Cornwall & County Down
▪️2nd wettest Jan for N. Ireland
▪️6th wettest Jan for S. England
▪️ 3 named storms - Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra
The next seven days are looking very wet for southern and western Europe. Parts of Iberia could see 300-400mm.
A blocking high pressure over NE Europe is diverting low pressure systems towards the UK and southern Europe instead - hence the ongoing rain and flooding.
A blocking high pressure over NE Europe is diverting low pressure systems towards the UK and southern Europe instead - hence the ongoing rain and flooding.
January 27, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The next seven days are looking very wet for southern and western Europe. Parts of Iberia could see 300-400mm.
A blocking high pressure over NE Europe is diverting low pressure systems towards the UK and southern Europe instead - hence the ongoing rain and flooding.
A blocking high pressure over NE Europe is diverting low pressure systems towards the UK and southern Europe instead - hence the ongoing rain and flooding.
Aurora borealis alert!
There’s a powerful geomagnetic storm taking place, with the possibility of seeing the aurora as far south as Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia.
Unfortunately, cloud breaks are quite limited at the moment.
Look north in the sky.
Image: Aurora Watch UK
There’s a powerful geomagnetic storm taking place, with the possibility of seeing the aurora as far south as Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia.
Unfortunately, cloud breaks are quite limited at the moment.
Look north in the sky.
Image: Aurora Watch UK
January 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Aurora borealis alert!
There’s a powerful geomagnetic storm taking place, with the possibility of seeing the aurora as far south as Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia.
Unfortunately, cloud breaks are quite limited at the moment.
Look north in the sky.
Image: Aurora Watch UK
There’s a powerful geomagnetic storm taking place, with the possibility of seeing the aurora as far south as Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia.
Unfortunately, cloud breaks are quite limited at the moment.
Look north in the sky.
Image: Aurora Watch UK
You may have seen chatter about the UK turning colder next week. My thoughts...
CERTAIN
✅Turning colder from next weekend
UNCERTAIN
❓How cold it'll get
❓How long it'll last
❓Any detail related to snow
Beware of outlets click baiting and claiming to know any more than this.
CERTAIN
✅Turning colder from next weekend
UNCERTAIN
❓How cold it'll get
❓How long it'll last
❓Any detail related to snow
Beware of outlets click baiting and claiming to know any more than this.
January 19, 2026 at 3:55 PM
You may have seen chatter about the UK turning colder next week. My thoughts...
CERTAIN
✅Turning colder from next weekend
UNCERTAIN
❓How cold it'll get
❓How long it'll last
❓Any detail related to snow
Beware of outlets click baiting and claiming to know any more than this.
CERTAIN
✅Turning colder from next weekend
UNCERTAIN
❓How cold it'll get
❓How long it'll last
❓Any detail related to snow
Beware of outlets click baiting and claiming to know any more than this.
My latest newsletter on another year of exceptional warmth for Earth as our climate continues to warm.
Why 2025 was another year of exceptional warmth for the planet
New figures confirm that last year was the third warmest on record for Earth. Weather Presenter Liam Dutton explains how climate change has led to the rising temperatures.
channel4news.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:51 PM
My latest newsletter on another year of exceptional warmth for Earth as our climate continues to warm.
Last Monday, in the midst of the cold spell, temperatures across the UK were close to or barely above freezing at 1pm.
Today at the same time, the arrival of milder air means that temperatures are widely close to or into double figures.
Today at the same time, the arrival of milder air means that temperatures are widely close to or into double figures.
January 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Last Monday, in the midst of the cold spell, temperatures across the UK were close to or barely above freezing at 1pm.
Today at the same time, the arrival of milder air means that temperatures are widely close to or into double figures.
Today at the same time, the arrival of milder air means that temperatures are widely close to or into double figures.
Storm Goretti satellite images as it swept across England and Wales.
January 9, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Storm Goretti satellite images as it swept across England and Wales.
January 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for damaging gusts of wind across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Gusts could reach 100mph for a time this afternoon into tonight.
Damage to buildings and infrastructure is expected and a danger to life.
Gusts could reach 100mph for a time this afternoon into tonight.
Damage to buildings and infrastructure is expected and a danger to life.
January 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for damaging gusts of wind across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Gusts could reach 100mph for a time this afternoon into tonight.
Damage to buildings and infrastructure is expected and a danger to life.
Gusts could reach 100mph for a time this afternoon into tonight.
Damage to buildings and infrastructure is expected and a danger to life.
Reposted by Liam Dutton
Warnings have been issued across the UK ahead of the arrival of Storm Goretti.
Weather Presenter @liamdutton.bsky.social examines the impact the storm could have bringing heavy snow, rain and wind gusts.
📩 Read the full newsletter:
Weather Presenter @liamdutton.bsky.social examines the impact the storm could have bringing heavy snow, rain and wind gusts.
📩 Read the full newsletter:
Storm Goretti: Where will be worst-hit by 'multi-hazard' weather event
Weather warnings have been issued across the UK ahead of the arrival of Storm Goretti. Weather Presenter Liam Dutton examines the impact the storm could have bringing heavy snow, rain and wind gusts.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Warnings have been issued across the UK ahead of the arrival of Storm Goretti.
Weather Presenter @liamdutton.bsky.social examines the impact the storm could have bringing heavy snow, rain and wind gusts.
📩 Read the full newsletter:
Weather Presenter @liamdutton.bsky.social examines the impact the storm could have bringing heavy snow, rain and wind gusts.
📩 Read the full newsletter:
Storm Goretti, named by the French weather service, will bring heavy snow, rain and strong winds to England and Wales on Thursday into Friday.
Still a lot of uncertainty about the detail of snowfall, with the potential for warning areas to be changed or escalated. Stay tuned!
Still a lot of uncertainty about the detail of snowfall, with the potential for warning areas to be changed or escalated. Stay tuned!
January 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Storm Goretti, named by the French weather service, will bring heavy snow, rain and strong winds to England and Wales on Thursday into Friday.
Still a lot of uncertainty about the detail of snowfall, with the potential for warning areas to be changed or escalated. Stay tuned!
Still a lot of uncertainty about the detail of snowfall, with the potential for warning areas to be changed or escalated. Stay tuned!
Shap in Cumbria was the coldest place in the UK last night, dropping to -10.9C.
Here is the coldest place in each nation:
ENGLAND
-10.9C Shap, Cumbria
WALES
-10.3C Sennybridge, Powys
SCOTLAND
-8.9C Drumnadrochit, Highland
N. IRELAND
-6.6C Killylane, County Antrim
Here is the coldest place in each nation:
ENGLAND
-10.9C Shap, Cumbria
WALES
-10.3C Sennybridge, Powys
SCOTLAND
-8.9C Drumnadrochit, Highland
N. IRELAND
-6.6C Killylane, County Antrim
January 5, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Shap in Cumbria was the coldest place in the UK last night, dropping to -10.9C.
Here is the coldest place in each nation:
ENGLAND
-10.9C Shap, Cumbria
WALES
-10.3C Sennybridge, Powys
SCOTLAND
-8.9C Drumnadrochit, Highland
N. IRELAND
-6.6C Killylane, County Antrim
Here is the coldest place in each nation:
ENGLAND
-10.9C Shap, Cumbria
WALES
-10.3C Sennybridge, Powys
SCOTLAND
-8.9C Drumnadrochit, Highland
N. IRELAND
-6.6C Killylane, County Antrim
2025 is already the UK's sunniest year on record, with two weeks left to go.
WHY?
High pressure dominated for spring and summer, giving exceptional levels of sunshine.
2025 SUNSHINE RANKINGS
UK - 1st
England - 1st
Scotland - 2nd
Wales - 6th
N. Ireland - not even in top ten
WHY?
High pressure dominated for spring and summer, giving exceptional levels of sunshine.
2025 SUNSHINE RANKINGS
UK - 1st
England - 1st
Scotland - 2nd
Wales - 6th
N. Ireland - not even in top ten
December 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
2025 is already the UK's sunniest year on record, with two weeks left to go.
WHY?
High pressure dominated for spring and summer, giving exceptional levels of sunshine.
2025 SUNSHINE RANKINGS
UK - 1st
England - 1st
Scotland - 2nd
Wales - 6th
N. Ireland - not even in top ten
WHY?
High pressure dominated for spring and summer, giving exceptional levels of sunshine.
2025 SUNSHINE RANKINGS
UK - 1st
England - 1st
Scotland - 2nd
Wales - 6th
N. Ireland - not even in top ten
UK AUTUMN WEATHER STATS
🌡️Mean temp 0.4C above avg
☔️Rainfall 20% above avg
☀️Sunshine 5% below avg
▪️3rd wettest autumn for N. Ireland
▪️10th wettest autumn for Wales
▪ First season this year to be wetter than avg
▪️Three named storms - Amy, Benjamin and Claudia
🌡️Mean temp 0.4C above avg
☔️Rainfall 20% above avg
☀️Sunshine 5% below avg
▪️3rd wettest autumn for N. Ireland
▪️10th wettest autumn for Wales
▪ First season this year to be wetter than avg
▪️Three named storms - Amy, Benjamin and Claudia
December 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
UK AUTUMN WEATHER STATS
🌡️Mean temp 0.4C above avg
☔️Rainfall 20% above avg
☀️Sunshine 5% below avg
▪️3rd wettest autumn for N. Ireland
▪️10th wettest autumn for Wales
▪ First season this year to be wetter than avg
▪️Three named storms - Amy, Benjamin and Claudia
🌡️Mean temp 0.4C above avg
☔️Rainfall 20% above avg
☀️Sunshine 5% below avg
▪️3rd wettest autumn for N. Ireland
▪️10th wettest autumn for Wales
▪ First season this year to be wetter than avg
▪️Three named storms - Amy, Benjamin and Claudia
My new music, 𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬, is out now on streaming platforms.
Preview below. Full track here - tr.ee/6BEVF3GuP_
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November 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
My new music, 𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬, is out now on streaming platforms.
Preview below. Full track here - tr.ee/6BEVF3GuP_
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Last night, the UK had its coldest November night in 15 years, with -12.6C recorded in Tomintoul, Moray.
Here is the coldest place in each nation last night.
Here is the coldest place in each nation last night.
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last night, the UK had its coldest November night in 15 years, with -12.6C recorded in Tomintoul, Moray.
Here is the coldest place in each nation last night.
Here is the coldest place in each nation last night.
The radar shows where rain (blue), sleet (grey) and snow (white) has fallen since 6pm yesterday.
Initially, a band of rain, sleet and snow pushed southwards overnight and this morning.
Subsequently, wintry showers have become confined to coastal counties in N, E and W.
Initially, a band of rain, sleet and snow pushed southwards overnight and this morning.
Subsequently, wintry showers have become confined to coastal counties in N, E and W.
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The radar shows where rain (blue), sleet (grey) and snow (white) has fallen since 6pm yesterday.
Initially, a band of rain, sleet and snow pushed southwards overnight and this morning.
Subsequently, wintry showers have become confined to coastal counties in N, E and W.
Initially, a band of rain, sleet and snow pushed southwards overnight and this morning.
Subsequently, wintry showers have become confined to coastal counties in N, E and W.
The first Pembrokeshire Dangler of the season is expected tomorrow.
Never heard of the Pembrokeshire Dangler?
It's a thing, and you can find out more about it here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqE2...
Never heard of the Pembrokeshire Dangler?
It's a thing, and you can find out more about it here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqE2...
November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The first Pembrokeshire Dangler of the season is expected tomorrow.
Never heard of the Pembrokeshire Dangler?
It's a thing, and you can find out more about it here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqE2...
Never heard of the Pembrokeshire Dangler?
It's a thing, and you can find out more about it here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqE2...
As cold Arctic air digs down over the UK and Europe, snowfall is going to build up in places.
Here are the forecast snow totals up to Friday.
For the UK, the greatest snow amounts will be over the hills and mountains.
Snow & ice warnings issued - weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
Here are the forecast snow totals up to Friday.
For the UK, the greatest snow amounts will be over the hills and mountains.
Snow & ice warnings issued - weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As cold Arctic air digs down over the UK and Europe, snowfall is going to build up in places.
Here are the forecast snow totals up to Friday.
For the UK, the greatest snow amounts will be over the hills and mountains.
Snow & ice warnings issued - weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
Here are the forecast snow totals up to Friday.
For the UK, the greatest snow amounts will be over the hills and mountains.
Snow & ice warnings issued - weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...