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BlogWeekly weather quiz July 24: 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 -
BlogAre we still in a heatwave - and could another one develop next week?A UK heatwave is defined as a period of at least three consecutive days when daily maximum temperatures meet or exceed the heatwave temperature threshold for a particular location.Read more -
BlogWeekend weather: Rain for some, but summer warmth holds on in the southAfter a notably dry July for many parts of the UK, this weekend will bring a change in the weather pattern.Read more
Why tackling disinformation matters more than ever at the Met Office
At the Met Office, we’re known for our trusted weather and climate intelligence in the UK and around the globe - but increasingly, we’re also becoming known for how we communicate it. In a world where misinformation and disinformation spread faster than ever, we’ve stepped up to meet the challenge head-on.
How accurate was the Met Office’s summer forecasting?
Summer 2025 went down as provisionally the warmest on record for the UK, but how accurate was the Met Office forecast through the season? We crunch the numbers to find out…
About a buoy: How three storms and a missing marine buoy sparked a technical transformation
In the remote waters of the North Atlantic, one of our ocean buoys went on an unexpected journey-tossed by storms, lost at sea, and eventually found washed up on a beach in Ireland. But what have we learned from the lost buoy?
From leaky pipelines to launchpads: why diversity is the missing link in tech’s AI revolution
There has never been a better time to work in Technology. The opportunities to shape our future are vast and increasing. With growing sophistication, Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches have the potential to help us tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing society.
The Shipping Forecast – A century of safety partnerships and a future of innovation
Today marks 100 years since the Shipping Forecast was first broadcast on the BBC, and it’s been guiding mariners through rough seas and calm waters ever since.
How Met Office forecasts supported the UK through a largely dry Spring
Dry weather was the main focus for meteorological spring, with potential drought on the cards in some regions, as well as some short-term weather hazards.
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.
Better forecasts ahead as Met Office transitions to a supercomputer in Azure cloud
A significant milestone has taken place as the Met Office’s operational weather and climate intelligence has transferred to a new supercomputer operated by Microsoft.
Met Office supports Tonga to make history with first ever presented television weather broadcast
The Pacific Island of Tonga has broadcast its first fully presented weather forecast on television, with support from the Met Office. It’s hoped bringing presented forecasts to the screen, along with an upgraded graphics package, will improve the accessibility of weather warnings for the country, helping to keep its citizens and their properties safe.
How did the Met Office 2024/25 winter forecast develop and what was its impact?
We take a look back on meteorological winter 2024/25, how the forecast developed and the impact it had.
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