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Blog10-day trend: A change on the way as high-pressure retreats?After a prolonged spell of largely settled weather, a change is on the way for the UK during the next 10 days.Read more -
BlogDeep dive: Could changes high above the Arctic influence the UK’s weather?The stratospheric polar vortex high above the North Pole is currently being disturbed, with signs that a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) is developing.Read more -
BlogMet Office completes world-first cloud supercomputing transformationThe Met Office has reached another major milestone in its supercomputing programme, delivering the world’s first fully managed cloud supercomputing service for weather and climate science now in operational use.Read more
From Amy to Dave: Looking back at the 2025/26 storm season
With publication of the latest storm names for 2026/27 on 1 September, we look back at the storm season which has almost past.
Week ahead: Unsettled weather returns as summer draws to a close
The final week of meteorological summer is set to bring a marked change in the weather across the UK.
Festival forecast: Changeable weather on the way
Festival season continues across the UK this week, but the weather is set to become increasingly unsettled as low pressure moves in from the south-west.
Weekly weather quiz August 21: 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.
Summer sunshine returns, but will it feel warm this weekend?
After a week in which the seasons may have appeared to be changing, summer weather is set to make a return this weekend.
An ‘unprecedented’ El Niño and its implications for the weather forecast
2026 is going to be renowned for the development of the largest El Niño in living memory and what is probably the largest such event since the 19th century.
Pollen forecast: Generally low levels continue across the UK
Pollen levels are expected to remain low across almost all parts of the UK over the next five days, providing good news for many hay fever sufferers.
What were the longest dry spells of Summer 2026 so far?
While summer 2026 will be remembered for its exceptional heat, the season's longest dry spells highlight just how unusual the past few months have been.
Confidence gap presents a potential challenge for AI weather forecasts that must be addressed
AI is likely to play a significant part in the next generation of weather forecasts. With potentially transformative change in how weather forecasts are produced possible in the coming years, how will people react to the coming changes and continue to act with confidence around the weather?
Deep dive: After the heat, can the UK finally make up its rainfall deficit?
The recent spell of cooler and more unsettled weather marks a notable change from one of the most remarkable summers the UK has experienced in recent years.
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