The TV platform, via its website, announced “high pressure” could affect TV signal across the UK until Monday (May 19).
Freeview said: “Freeview viewers across the UK could see some disruption to their TV reception from Thursday the 15th to Monday the 19th May 2025.
“This is due to high pressure which could disrupt the TV signals which Freeview uses.
“You are advised not to retune your TV during this time – reception will be restored once the high pressure passes.”
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This latest disruption comes after households across the UK were told they could be left with black or pixelated and flickering TV screens this week due to planned engineering works being carried out by Freeview.
Why does bad weather affect TV signal?
Certain weather conditions, including high pressure (which generally brings fine weather or morning fog), may sometimes affect your TV reception, Freeview explained.
It continued: “Interference caused by atmospheric conditions is temporary and should clear once the weather changes.”
How else to watch TV amid reception disruptions
If you do happen to lose TV signal, you may still be able to watch your favourite shows.
Freeview explained: “If you have an internet-connected Freeview Play TV, or one that has channel players available, you will still be able to watch live and on-demand content from the likes of BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 or 5.”
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Alternatively, you can watch online via the Freeview app or website.
How to check TV coverage in your local area
If you are looking to check the TV coverage in your area, you can do so by visiting the ‘detailed transmitter information‘ page on the Freeview website and entering your postcode.
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Freeview will then give you a detailed rundown of the TV coverage in your area, including what channels are currently live.
It will also tell you which transmitter your TV is getting its signal from.
For more information about the TV reception disruptions, visit the Freeview website (a link to which can be found above).
