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Weekend weather forecast: A complex picture after a settled spell

After several days of fine, settled weather under the influence of high pressure, the UK faces a more complicated outlook for the upcoming weekend.

Met Office 10-day trend: A tale of two halves for September

September has been a month of contrasts across the UK, with the weather delivering a tale of two halves.

Seeing the bigger picture: How satellite data shapes Met Office forecasts

Weather shapes everything from our daily routines to the resilience of national infrastructure. That’s why accurate, reliable meteorological observations are more crucial than ever. 

Met Office Deep Dive: A look into Hurricane season

As autumn unfolds across the UK, the weather has taken a notable turn.

Typhoons: What are they and how do they form?

Typhoon Ragasa has now cleared the Luzon Strait and is currently tracking northwest, with gradual weakening expected.

Week Ahead forecast: Seasonal shift becoming increasingly apparent

As we mark the autumn equinox, the seasonal shift is becoming increasingly apparent across the UK.

Met Office Weekend weather: Heavy rain, warmth, and a turn to colder conditions

As we approach the weekend, the UK is set for a dynamic spell of weather.

Met Office 10-Day Trend: A notable shift in direction

The UK’s weather over the next ten days is set to see a notable shift from wet and warm conditions to a pattern that is drier and cooler.

Rainfall in the first half of September: A wet start, but the deficit remains

September has begun with a notable shift in the UK’s weather pattern, delivering widespread rainfall across much of the country.

Met Office Deep Dive: Why September turned soggy and what happens next

After a notably wet start to September, the large‑scale pattern across the northern hemisphere is finally on the move.

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