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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
‘We can act confidently if we understand uncertainty,’ – How weather and climate intelligence informs vital decision making
We all know the importance of weather forecasts to our everyday lives. But what about those who use this information to protect vital infrastructure, gain efficiencies or even inform crucial decisions at home and abroad?
How the Met Office provides weather and climate data services
For more than a century and a half, the Met Office has been at the forefront of weather and climate science, providing trusted, world-leading insights to organisations across the globe.
Innovating the grid: how weather science is helping power the future of energy
Every day we make decisions based on what the weather is doing, or possibly what the forecast is telling us… put the washing on the line outside or in the dryer, wear a coat – or not – and what type of coat, drive to the shop, or enjoy the sunshine and walk.
Evolution for Met Office colour scales
Eagle-eyed weather watchers may have noticed some changes to some of the colours used in Met Office presented forecasts in recent weeks.
Can AI developments really be green?
Green AI is a challenge that touches all of us at the Met Office. Whether we’re developing new technologies, supporting our customers, or helping deliver on our sustainability commitments, the way we use artificial intelligence (AI) has a direct impact on our mission and our values.
How does the Met Office work with government, emergency and defence partners?
From severe weather and flooding to climate change and national security, the Met Office plays a critical role in supporting government decision-making not only across the UK but internationally as well.
Forecast or reality? How well did the Met Office predict Autumn’s wild weather?
Autumn 2025 wasn’t short of impactful weather, with named storms, rain and snow finding their way into forecasts and headlines. But how accurate were Met Office forecasts in the season? Here, we find out.
Adding local insight: How public observations could enhance weather station data
Observing weather around the UK can be a complex process. But could public observations provide an extra layer of detail? That’s the subject of a recent innovative research project by Met Office scientists.
Building trust with innovative strategic partnerships
Weather and climate intelligence underpin the Met Office’s purpose and vision, and embracing innovation enables us to deliver even greater value and impact in a rapidly changing world - geopolitical uncertainties, climate impacts, and technological disruptions — like the rise of AI — presenting both challenges and opportunities.
World-first data collected in innovative space weather project
World-first radiation data through Earth’s lower atmosphere has been collected in a collaboration between the Met Office, University of Surrey and Netherlands’ forecasters KNMI.
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