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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
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.
How the Met Office utilises Big Data in its operations
The Met Office stands at the intersection of science, technology, and public service.
Next generation modelling systems at the Met Office
The Met Office stands at the forefront of weather and climate science, continually evolving its capabilities to deliver ever more accurate and useful forecasts.
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?
Understanding ensemble forecasting: How the Met Office predicts uncertainty
Weather forecasting is a complex science, shaped by the chaotic nature of the atmosphere and the limitations of observations.
Numerical Weather Prediction at 60: A journey of innovation at the Met Office
Sixty years ago, the Met Office embarked on a journey that would transform weather forecasting in the United Kingdom and around the world.
Smarter forecasts, safer seas: Met Office advances maritime forecast accuracy
The Met Office has achieved significant improvements in maritime forecast accuracy over the past 10 years, benefitting safety and economic performance.
Are ocean robots the next big thing for climate monitoring?
With climate data more important than ever, is there a way to maximise marine data collection, gathering even more information from all oceans?
The UK land observation network: Underpinning weather and climate understanding
The UK’s weather is famously changeable, and it requires a robust and comprehensive network of land-based observation stations to monitor it.
How the Met Office uses radar to deliver accurate weather observations and forecasts
Weather radar is one of the most powerful tools in the Met Office’s arsenal for observing and forecasting the UK’s ever-changing weather.
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