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How do we know when weather records are broken?
Ever wondered how we know if a summer was really the hottest on record? Or how we know if rainfall patterns are changing across the UK? The answer lies in a Met Office dataset that's been quietly mapping our weather history for around the last two centuries.
Met Office weekend weather forecast for May 24-25
The weekend's weather is set to be quite changeable, with a mix of rain, wind, and occasional sunshine across the country.
The cost of turbulence: How can weather data help?
While turbulence is a common occurrence during flights, its financial impact on the aviation sector is significant, and often overlooked.
Waters surrounding UK gripped by prolonged marine heatwave
Northwest European waters are currently experiencing an extreme marine heatwave, with sea surface temperatures (SSTs) reaching record highs for April and May since satellite monitoring began in 1982.
Met Office Weather Deep Dive: A change is on the way
After weeks of dry, sunny weather across much of the UK, this week’s Met Office Deep Dive confirms a significant shift is on the horizon, just in time for the late May Bank Holiday and half-term break.
Better forecasts ahead as Met Office transitions to a supercomputer in Azure cloud
A significant milestone has taken place as the Met Office’s operational weather and climate intelligence has transferred to a new supercomputer operated by Microsoft.
Urgent action needed to mitigate climate change and preserve global forests
A new study has shown irreversible risks to the Amazon and northern hemisphere forests from climate change.
Met Office forecast for FA Cup Finals
With fans heading to Wembley for the FA Cup Finals this weekend, we look at what they can can expect from the weather.
How close are we to breaking spring records?
As we move through May, Spring 2025 is shaping up to be a contender for the record books, particularly when it comes to temperature, rainfall, and sunshine. With data up to May 13, the UK is experiencing a season marked by warmth, dryness, and bright skies, all of which raise the question: how close are we to breaking spring weather records?
Pollen: What are the different types?
We've all heard of pollen and understand that it is the fine powder released by plants as part of their reproductive cycle. But did you know there are different types of pollen?
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