Liam Dutton
@liamdutton.bsky.social
👨🏽💼Channel 4 Weather Presenter
☀️Meteorologist
🎵Pianist & Musician
📚Author
🧑🏽💻 www.liamdutton.com
☀️Meteorologist
🎵Pianist & Musician
📚Author
🧑🏽💻 www.liamdutton.com
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.
channel4news.substack.com
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...
The intensity of rainfall will increase in the coming hours across South Wales, along with the south and west Midlands.
Flooding impacts and travel disruption are likely to increase.
Rain radar below shows observed rainfall - pink indicating heavier bursts.
Flooding impacts and travel disruption are likely to increase.
Rain radar below shows observed rainfall - pink indicating heavier bursts.
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The intensity of rainfall will increase in the coming hours across South Wales, along with the south and west Midlands.
Flooding impacts and travel disruption are likely to increase.
Rain radar below shows observed rainfall - pink indicating heavier bursts.
Flooding impacts and travel disruption are likely to increase.
Rain radar below shows observed rainfall - pink indicating heavier bursts.
Heavy rain is on the way in the next few days, with greatest amounts in the west.
Below is the total rainfall up to the end of Friday.
Hills, mountains and moors of Wales and SW England could see as much as 100mm of rain.
Localised flooding and travel disruption possible.
Below is the total rainfall up to the end of Friday.
Hills, mountains and moors of Wales and SW England could see as much as 100mm of rain.
Localised flooding and travel disruption possible.
November 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Heavy rain is on the way in the next few days, with greatest amounts in the west.
Below is the total rainfall up to the end of Friday.
Hills, mountains and moors of Wales and SW England could see as much as 100mm of rain.
Localised flooding and travel disruption possible.
Below is the total rainfall up to the end of Friday.
Hills, mountains and moors of Wales and SW England could see as much as 100mm of rain.
Localised flooding and travel disruption possible.
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐳, my new music, is out now on streaming platforms.
A preview below, full track here - tr.ee/t7CZFle9wm
A preview below, full track here - tr.ee/t7CZFle9wm
November 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐳, my new music, is out now on streaming platforms.
A preview below, full track here - tr.ee/t7CZFle9wm
A preview below, full track here - tr.ee/t7CZFle9wm
Tropical Storm Fung-Wong is expected to become a strong typhoon as it heads towards the northern Philippines, where it’s expected to make landfall on Sunday.
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tropical Storm Fung-Wong is expected to become a strong typhoon as it heads towards the northern Philippines, where it’s expected to make landfall on Sunday.
Intense cold is heading for Canada and eastern US by early next week.
Temperatures are likely to be significantly below average, with overnight frost as far south as Florida.
Temperatures are likely to be significantly below average, with overnight frost as far south as Florida.
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Intense cold is heading for Canada and eastern US by early next week.
Temperatures are likely to be significantly below average, with overnight frost as far south as Florida.
Temperatures are likely to be significantly below average, with overnight frost as far south as Florida.
Reposted by Liam Dutton
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, my new music, is out today on streaming platforms.
A preview below. You can listen to the full track here - tr.ee/9lgW2YcYMz
A preview below. You can listen to the full track here - tr.ee/9lgW2YcYMz
October 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, my new music, is out today on streaming platforms.
A preview below. You can listen to the full track here - tr.ee/9lgW2YcYMz
A preview below. You can listen to the full track here - tr.ee/9lgW2YcYMz
Tropical Storm Melissa: life-threatening flood risk for Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
October 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Tropical Storm Melissa: life-threatening flood risk for Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.