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BlogWeekly weather quiz, June 19: 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: Temperatures rising into the weekendA notable warm-up is set to take hold across the UK this weekend, with temperatures climbing as we move from Saturday into Sunday and beyond into early next week.Read more -
BlogPollen forecast: Is pollen worse this year?Pollen levels are set to increase across many parts of the UK over the coming days, dominated by grass pollen levels with weed pollen also present.Read more
Weekend weather: A chilly, blustery weekend with sunshine, showers and rain
The weather this weekend will have a distinctly early‑spring feel, with temperatures generally below average and a mix of sunshine, blustery showers and periods of rain.
10-day trend: A changeable outlook as March gives way to April
The next 10 days will continue to reflect the unsettled nature of early spring, with a repeated pattern of weather systems moving in from the north and west, interspersed with quieter, drier spells.
How accurate was the Met Office during winter’s weather?
Prolonged rainfall, cloud-laden skies, snow and even some named storms; Winter 25/26 had it all, but how well did the Met Office predict the wild weather?
April extremes: a closer look at April’s current weather records
April often feels like a month in two minds.
Connecting climate science to local adaptation action
Higher resolution climate data is now part of the Met Office Local Authority Climate Service (LACS) following a notable update in response to user feedback.
‘AI enables collaboration at a deeper level’: How democratized forecasting could support smarter weather and climate decisions
Artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating innovation across industries, and weather is no exception. But how can organisations make progress in a way that builds trust, enables collaboration and informs vital decisions?
Cloud collaboration powering real-time weather intelligence
As weather becomes increasingly influential on everything from infrastructure to supply chains, the ability to generate, process and share high quality weather intelligence at speed is critical.
Fool’s spring: why warm spells can be misleading
As the days lengthen and the sun begins to gain strength, it is not unusual to experience a taste of warmth during late winter or early spring.
‘We can act confidently if we understand uncertainty,’ – How weather and climate intelligence informs vital decision making
We all know the importance of weather forecasts to our everyday lives. But what about those who use this information to protect vital infrastructure, gain efficiencies or even inform crucial decisions at home and abroad?
Week ahead: A colder and more unsettled week
The weather through the coming week will take on a notably colder and more changeable feel, with a marked shift away from the milder conditions seen recently.
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