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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
How does the Met Office work with the energy sector?
The UK’s energy sector is at the heart of keeping the nation running, powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
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.
Met Office Deep Dive: Heatwaves, marine anomalies and a satellite launch
After a brief break from the heat, the UK is once again seeing temperatures on the rise.
Observations: The foundation of accurate weather forecasting
At the Met Office, observations are the cornerstone of our forecasting capability. They provide a real-time snapshot of atmospheric conditions, feeding directly into our systems to ensure our forecasts remain accurate and reliable.
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 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.
Advancing the monitoring of space weather events
The Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre (MOSWOC) has been monitoring the Sun’s activity for over ten years, but how exactly is space weather observed on the Earth’s surface? And what role does the UK have in this global monitoring network?
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