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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: sunshine at first, then a change from the northwest
The weekend begins on a fine and settled note for much of the UK, though it will feel cold first thing on Saturday morning.
10‑day trend: spring warmth holds on before changeable conditions return
As we move through the latter part of March, the UK has been experiencing its warmest spell of the year so far.
When do we usually hit 20? A look back at the UK's earliest warm spells
With high-pressure dominating, the past day or two have delivered the first real hint of spring warmth for many.
Met Office pollen forecast live from tomorrow
The Met Office pollen forecast will go live on Thursday 19 March.
Deep Dive: Spring sunshine and global outlooks
Each week brings its own mix of meteorological interest, but this one stands out for its striking contrasts and unusual patterns around the world.
A year of cloud-powered weather forecasting: how the UK’s national capability is evolving
Over the past year, the UK’s national weather and climate services have undergone one of the most significant technological shifts in their history.
Week ahead: A largely settled week
A largely settled week lies ahead for the UK, with high pressure becoming the dominant feature.
Weekend weather: A bright, chilly start but turning grey
This weekend brings a mix of early‑spring weather across the UK
March weather extremes: a closer look at March's current weather records
March is a pivotal month in the UK weather calendar, marking the transition from winter to spring.
Deep Dive: what a positive North Atlantic oscillation means for our weather
This week’s Deep Dive takes a closer look at a major driver behind the UK’s weather over the coming days: a positive phase of the North Atlantic Oscillation, often shortened to NAO.
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