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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
What does a “blend” of AI and physics mean for weather and climate modelling?
Ben Shipway and Caroline Bain are Strategic Heads, leading model development teams at the Met Office. In this blog, they outline the potential future blend of AI and physics-based models, as well as steps the Met Office is taking to achieve ambitious aims.
Five satellite missions that are transforming our weather and climate intelligence
Data and observations are the lifeblood of meteorological organisations. But how is it changing and what’s the impact of new and upcoming projects?
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.
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