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Wind gusts of up to 84mph were recorded at Jersey Airport as severe conditions continued to affect the island, according to Jersey Police.

DFDS Changes Ferry Schedules as Storm Austen Approaches Jersey

Jersey is preparing for powerful winds expected to hit the island from Thursday evening and continue overnight into Friday, with gusts forecast to reach 80mph (129km/h). Jersey Met has warned that winds could reach severe gale force nine. In response, the Government of Jersey has announced that all government schools will close on Friday, while residents have been urged to avoid outdoor activities wherever possible. For some islanders, the forecast has brought back difficult

Jersey Water has urged islanders to continue conserving water as the island’s total water storage drops to 57% and levels continue to fall rapidly. The company has confirmed that it will restart its desalination plant in response to the declining reserves, while keeping the situation under close review. The plant operated for two months earlier this year, adding more than 200 million litres to the island’s water supplies. Mark Bowden, Jersey Water’s head of water resilience a

Jersey has experienced its hottest summer since records began in 1894, according to Jersey Met.

Rain falling across Jersey today has brought an end to a 22-day period without measurable rainfall.

Jersey’s hot and unusually dry summer is forcing La Mare Vineyards to bring forward its grape harvest, with picking expected to begin in August for the first time in almost three decades.

Jersey has already experienced a record number of days with temperatures reaching at least 30C (86F) in 2026, according to Jersey Met.

Jersey has experienced its warmest June since official weather records began in 1894, according to Jersey Met.

Jersey’s record-breaking heatwave has come to an end, but climate experts say extreme temperatures are likely to become more frequent and intense in the years ahead.

Several schools across Jersey have closed or reduced their hours as the island faces its fifth consecutive day of extreme heat, with classrooms becoming increasingly difficult environments for pupils and staff.

Jersey is bracing for potentially record-breaking temperatures this week, with forecasters predicting highs of 38°C on Wednesday and warning that the Island could even reach 40°C.

A second heatwave of the year is forecast to bring exceptionally high temperatures across the Channel Islands, with conditions expected to push close to or even exceed previous records.

Jersey is preparing for an intense spell of hot weather, with forecasters predicting temperatures could climb to 37°C on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Residents across Jersey are being urged to prepare for a spell of extreme heat, with forecasters warning that temperatures could climb into the mid-30s over the coming days. Jersey Met has predicted highs of around 31C on Sunday, with temperatures potentially rising further to 34C or above on Monday. The island is also expected to experience “tropical nights”, with overnight temperatures remaining above 20C on both Sunday and Monday. Public Health Jersey has issued advice for

The Channel Islands has recorded its hottest May day for the third consecutive day, with temperatures continuing to climb across Jersey and Guernsey.

Jersey could be set for one of its hottest May days on record as soaring temperatures are forecast for the upcoming bank holiday weekend.

Sunny skies are set to continue across Jersey over the coming days, but islanders are being warned not to be fooled by the brightness, with a persistent cool breeze making temperatures feel noticeably lower.

After a miserable few months of relentless rain and disruption, islanders finally enjoyed a lovely day as forecasters promised Jersey’s first run of dry, “glorious” weather of 2026.