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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
“September heatwave?” “Cold snap?”: Met Office weather headline review
Recent weather headlines have focused on everything from a potential September heatwave to plunging temperatures, flooding and even wintry weather.
Week ahead: Turning fresher with showers, rain and the risk of thunderstorms
After weeks of predominantly hot and dry weather, the week ahead will bring a very different feel across much of the UK.
Operation Blue Skies: advancing weather intelligence for aviation
Aviation is a mainstay of modern life, connecting people, businesses and communities across the world. As the sector works towards reducing its environmental impact, weather and climate science have an important role helping to unlock practical, evidence-based actions to lower the sector’s climate change contribution.
Will we finally see some meaningful rain this week?
After one of the driest spells of the summer for many parts of the UK, the weather pattern is beginning to show signs of change and, thankfully, some rain.
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.
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