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BlogWhere were Storm Austen’s strongest wind gusts recorded?Storm Austen has brought gusts of up to 76mph to the UK, with the strongest winds recorded across the Isles of Scilly, southwest England, Wales and exposed parts of the south coast.Read more -
BlogWeekly weather quiz October 23: Test your knowledge!Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.Read more -
BlogWeekend weather: Wet and windy as Storm Boelo arrivesStorm Boelo will bring a wet and windy weekend to much of the UK, with the strongest winds expected across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.Read more
The AI dilemma: how do we harness the benefits of AI without losing what matters most?
Recently, someone described Artificial Intelligence (AI) to me as "soul-sucking". As the Met Office’s Chief AI Officer, it stopped me in my tracks. Yes, AI is a transformational technology laden with opportunity, and we are beginning to see what it can really do in weather and climate science and services, but at what cost?
Next generation of weather experts get to work on new training programme
The new postgraduate pathway will help equip future operational meteorologists for an increasingly complex weather and climate landscape.
Learning LFRic: a new modelling system for weather prediction and climate projections
LFRic advances weather and climate modelling through supercomputing innovation, collaboration, and next-generation training programs.
How is Met Office science reviewed?
Ensuring the quality, credibility and impact of scientific work is at the heart of the Met Office mission to help people stay safe and thrive.
EUMETNET at 30: Strengthening European meteorological cooperation
In 2026, EUMETNET marks 30 years of cooperation between European National Meteorological Services, highlighting a long-standing commitment to collaborative working across borders.
How the refreshed Met Office app is taking shape
You may have noticed our weather app has changed a lot this year, with a new design and various updates since it went live in January. So, what has been the process behind the refreshed app, what has changed since launch, and what’s coming next?
How the Met Office supports learning for children and young people
Helping young people understand weather, climate, and the science behind them, is a core part of the Met Office’s public service role.
Professor Julian Hunt FRS remembered: a man with personal charisma, a lively style and authoritative scientific reputation
“A remarkable man with a deep sense of duty to public service,” that is how Stephen Belcher, the Met Office’s Chief Scientist, fondly remembers Professor Julian Hunt FRS, a former Director General and Chief Executive of the Met Office who has passed away.
How accurate was the Met Office during winter’s weather?
Prolonged rainfall, cloud-laden skies, snow and even some named storms; Winter 25/26 had it all, but how well did the Met Office predict the wild weather?
‘AI enables collaboration at a deeper level’: How democratized forecasting could support smarter weather and climate decisions
Artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating innovation across industries, and weather is no exception. But how can organisations make progress in a way that builds trust, enables collaboration and informs vital decisions?
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