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Blog10-day trend: Warm sunshine returns, but significant rain remains elusive for someAfter an exceptionally dry July for many parts of England and Wales, attention is turning to whether any meaningful rainfall is on the horizon.Read more -
BlogFestival forecast: Sunshine for many as festival season continuesFestivalgoers heading to events across the UK this week can look forward to largely favourable conditions, with plenty of dry weather, sunny spells and temperatures close to or slightly above average for the time of year.Read more -
BlogJuly 2026 weather stats: A county breakdownJuly 2026 was a remarkable month across the UK, and a closer look at county-level statistics shows just how widespread the warmth and sunshine were, but also how uneven the rainfall was.Read more
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.
How will AI weather forecasts make maximum impacts for users?
Like many industries, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will revolutionise weather forecasting in the coming years.
With just days to go, how close are we to breaking spring records?
The weather has been a hot topic of conversation this spring, and for good reason. From record-breaking sunshine hours to long-stretches of high temperatures and very low rainfall, it’s been a season that’s got everyone talking – and the records aren’t done yet.
What is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming?
Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) is a meteorological event that can have a significant impact on winter weather, particularly in the UK and across Europe.
Hurricanes, typhoons and tornadoes: What’s the difference?
With tropical storm season now underway, and Tropical Storm Mario continuing to move northwest in the Eastern Pacific, we're taking a look at hurricanes, typhoons and tornadoes, and what the differences between them are.
What is the jet stream and how does it affect our weather?
The jet stream plays a vital role in the global climate system and is a key factor in the UK’s changeable weather.
Met Office Deep Dive: More changing weather on the way
As we transition from spring into meteorological summer, the latest Met Office Deep Dive offers a comprehensive look at the UK’s evolving weather patterns.
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.
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.
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.
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