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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Civic Insight weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

27°C
Partly cloudyWorlds EndFeels like 27° · Wind 17 km/h · Humidity 52%
UV 4 ModerateSunrise 05:35Sunset 20:55
Today🌦️27°18°💧80%
Wed☁️21°15°💧2%
Thu☁️20°11°💧6%
Fri☁️21°💧2%
Sat☁️25°10°💧14%
Sun🌦️22°15°💧31%
Mon🌦️20°11°💧4%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

From the live forecast above, a broad pattern of unsettled conditions is shaping the world weather today, with a deep low pressure system bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the North Atlantic, while a heat dome continues to intensify across southern Europe and parts of Asia.

What is driving the global weather pattern right now?

A powerful jet stream is steering a series of Atlantic storms towards the British Isles and Scandinavia, causing a wet and windy start to the week for many. Meanwhile, a persistent area of high pressure over the Mediterranean is drawing hot air from North Africa, pushing temperatures above 40°C in Spain and Italy. This contrast between cool, wet northern Europe and a baking south is a classic summer set-up, and it is also influencing the 10 day weather forecast UK with cooler conditions expected to edge southwards by the weekend.

Where are the most extreme conditions expected?

Monsoon rains are lashing parts of India and Bangladesh, with localised flooding likely. In the Pacific, a developing tropical disturbance near the Philippines is being monitored for potential intensification into a named storm. For those tracking the world weather map live, the main action is along the Intertropical Convergence Zone and across the mid-latitude storm tracks. The bbc world weather forecast 14 days suggests the heat in southern Europe may ease slightly next week, but the world weather forecast 30 days outlook indicates above-average temperatures will persist for the Mediterranean basin.

Hottest CitySeville, Spain – 43°C
Coldest CityUlaanbaatar, Mongolia – 6°C
Highest RainfallMumbai, India – 85mm in 24 hours
Strongest WindReykjavik, Iceland – 55 mph gusts
Where can I see a live world weather map satellite view?

You can view real-time satellite imagery and cloud cover through the Met Office’s global satellite viewer. It provides an excellent world weather map live satellite feed, updated every 15 minutes, showing weather systems as they develop.

How accurate are world weather forecasts for 14 days?

Forecasts beyond seven days have lower confidence, but the world weather forecast 14 days outlook from the ECMWF model is generally reliable for spotting broad trends, such as heatwaves or storm tracks, rather than precise local conditions.

Is there any world weather breaking news today?

Yes, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of central France, and a flash flood warning has been issued for southern Japan following a stalled front. Check our UK weather hub for updates on how these systems may affect travel.