The BBC has apologised to users after its weather app mistakenly showed forecasts for 'hurricane force' winds near London and temperatures over 400C in Nottingham.
The BBC has apologised to users after its weather app mistakenly showed forecasts for 'hurricane force' winds near London and temperatures over 400C in Nottingham. BBC Weather forecasters were quick to point out the issue and make clear the incorrect graphics were being looked into. 'Oops, don't be alarmed by some of our data this morning,' lead BBC Weather presenter and meteorologist Simon King wrote on X.
' Mr King said he appreciated the graphic may have caused 'some confusion', especially with Hurricane Milton bringing dangerous winds to parts of Florida in the US. 'Hopefully, the impossible numbers changed that,' he said. 'Still being worked on.' BBC broadcast meteorologist Matt Taylor added: 'There's been a data glitch between our suppliers and the app/online. Folk are working to solve the issue. 'No need to panic buy plywood and candles.
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