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‘Boiling point’ temperatures or ‘358-mile’ storms? Met Office weather headline review

Weather headlines have plenty to talk about this week with a heatwave for some parts of the UK, so how are they reflecting the outlook?

Sunshine over clouds in an orange sky during a heatwave.

Scorching Junes: How often do we see temperatures over 30°C in June?

The UK’s climate has undergone a noticeable transformation over the past six decades, particularly in the frequency of extreme heat events.

Understanding tropical nights and their impact

As the UK experiences increasingly warmer summers, the phenomenon of tropical nights is becoming more relevant to both weather forecasting and public health.

Met Office 10-Day Trend: Temperatures to peak this weekend

As we approach the summer solstice this weekend, the UK is experiencing a spell of hot weather, with the shortest night of the year potentially also being the warmest so far.

Met Office Deep Dive: Hot weather to bring heatwave for many

As we approach the summer solstice, the UK is bracing for a significant spell of hot weather.

Met Office festival forecast: It's going to be a warm one

As high pressure continues to dominate the UK weather scene, festivalgoers can look forward to a largely fine and settled spell across much of the country.

Met Office weather extremes: What are June’s current records?

As we move through June, it's a good time to reflect on some of the more significant weather extremes the UK has experienced during Junes of previous years.

Met Office weather: What's in store for the next 10 days?

Change is once again on the horizon as the arrival of June has brought a noticeable shift in the weather. In this blog entry we take a look at what's to be expected over the next 10 days

Met Office Deep Dive: Thunderstorms, festivals and Spanish Plumes

This week’s Met Office Deep Dive explores the dynamic weather patterns affecting the UK, highlighting the development of thunderstorms, the influence of the jet stream, and the phenomenon known as the Spanish Plume.

Met Office weather warnings: How and why they are issued

Weather can be highly-changeable and sometimes severe, posing risks to life, property, and daily activities.

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