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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
Weekly weather quiz August 14: 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.
Weekend weather: Cooler air arrives, but the dry weather continues
After an exceptionally hot spell across many parts of the UK, this weekend will bring a noticeable drop in temperatures.
Pollen forecast: Weed pollen remains high in many southern areas before easing
Weed pollen will be the main contributor to pollen levels over the coming days, with the highest concentrations expected across much of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
10-day trend: Fresher conditions on the way, with increasing chances of rain
After another spell of exceptional heat, the weather pattern across the UK looks set to change during the next 10 days.
What are heat domes? And are they getting worse?
As temperatures continue to reach exceptional levels across parts of the world, one term appears again and again in news reports: heat dome.
Deep dive: Heatwave peaks, eclipse viewing and the continuing search for rain
There are two major weather stories dominating the headlines this week.
Warmest UK summer on record “increasingly likely” as temperatures stay well above average
The UK is on course to record its warmest summer on record for mean temperature, with only average conditions needed for the remainder of August to surpass the record set only last year.
Where in the UK will you have the best chance of seeing this week's eclipse
Skywatchers across the UK will have the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, with the Moon passing in front of the Sun during the evening.
Week ahead: Dry, sunny and increasingly hot weather
High pressure will continue to exert a strong influence on the UK’s weather through much of this week, bringing prolonged spells of dry, settled conditions to many areas.
Weekly weather quiz August 7: 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.
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