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Met Office Deep Dive: Recent heatwaves and a changing climate
In this week’s Deep Dive, we’re taking a look at the UK’s weather outlook for the coming days, reflecting on the recent heatwave, and exploring the findings of the newly published State of the UK Climate Report 2024.
How is Summer 2025 shaping up so far?
As we reach the midpoint of meteorological summer, it’s clear this year has been far from ordinary. From record-breaking warmth and prolonged dry spells to back-to-back heatwaves, the UK’s weather has been making headlines and prompting some to ask, is this ‘just summer’?
How weather and climate change are shaping global food security
Food security is a cornerstone of human wellbeing, yet it is increasingly under threat from the changing climate.
Impact of extreme heat events on industries
The UK is facing unprecedented heat events that are transforming how businesses and industries operate.
Wimbledon 2025 finals: What to expect from the weather
As the Wimbledon Championships approach their thrilling conclusion, anticipation is building for the women’s and men’s finals this weekend.
Met Office weekend weather: Heatwave to continue across much of the UK
As the weekend rolls in, much of the UK will be experiencing a continuation of the current heatwave.
Cold water shock: what it is and how to stay safe
With this weekend’s forecast pointing to a return of summer heat and heatwave conditions across much of the UK, many of us will no doubt be looking for ways to cool off.
Met Office 10-Day Trend: High pressure in charge with hot weekend on the way
As we head into the weekend, the UK is set to experience a spell of hot and settled weather, thanks to a dominant area of high pressure.
Understanding the Foehn effect and its impacts
The Foehn effect is a weather phenomenon that causes air to become warmer and drier on the downwind (or leeward) side of a mountain range. It plays a significant role in shaping local climates and can have both beneficial and hazardous consequences.
Met Office Deep Dive: Heatwaves, marine anomalies and a satellite launch
After a brief break from the heat, the UK is once again seeing temperatures on the rise.
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