The temperature recorded yesterday at Cambridge University Botanic Garden will require quality control and analysis over the next few days and if validated, would become the highest temperature officially recorded in the UK. Met Office More Quotes by Met Office More Quotes From Met Office The forecast is based on the key drivers of global climate, but it doesn't include random events, such as large volcanic eruptions, which can cause a temporary cooling effect. Met Office environment It's developing out in the Atlantic at present, [ and ] it's heading directly for the UK so to speak, it will clear out of the UK over the course of Friday and travel towards Denmark and the Scandinavian countries. Met Office We've definitely seen the frequency of severe weather alter due to climate change. Met Office