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Met Office weekend weather: Thunderstorms and downpours dominate the forecast

While some parts of the UK will enjoy spells of warm sunshine this weekend, the main risk will be that of heavy downpours and thunderstorms.

Why has it been so warm and humid recently?

This summer has felt particularly warm and humid across the UK, prompting many to ask: is this just a typical British summer, or is something more unusual going on?

‘Rain bomb’ or ‘heatwave’? Met Office weather headline review

With last week’s heatwave firmly in the rear-view mirror, the UK has shifted to a more changeable pattern of weather for the time being, so what are some of the online headlines making of the outlook?

Climate change impacting the natural world

Climate changes are affecting the timings of natural processes with many key biological events in the UK - such as leaf out and flowering - now taking place earlier (and some autumn events also later) in the year when compared with historical records.

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.

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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.

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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.

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