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BlogHeat alerts explained as Europe faces extreme temperaturesTemperatures are rising sharply across the UK, with exceptional and potentially record-breaking heat developing, particularly in southern and eastern areas where values are expected to reach the mid to high 30s.Read more -
BlogUK could see 45°C by 2056, scientists reflect on 1976 heatwave anniversaryOn the 50th anniversary of the start of the 1976 summer heatwave, Met Office scientists have highlighted how similar events could become significantly more intense in the future, with a plausible scenario showing UK temperatures reaching 45°C by 2056.Read more -
BlogHow unusual is this week’s extreme heat, and why will it feel so intense?A spell of exceptional heat is set to develop this week, with temperatures forecast to rise rapidly and potentially challenge or exceed long-standing June records.Read more
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.
Uniting experts to unlock the next generation of weather and climate innovation
This week, the Met Office will bring together senior leaders from government, technology and industry for Met Office in the Cloud at the Royal Society in London.
Week ahead: A brighter start, but turning much wetter
After a murky weekend, the week ahead begins on a somewhat brighter note for parts of the UK.
How the Met Office builds and maintains the UK’s offshore weather network
When most people think of the Met Office, they picture satellites orbiting high above the Earth or forecasters analysing weather charts.
Weekend weather: Broadly quiet as we head into the weekend
The upcoming weekend brings a broadly quiet spell of weather across the UK, with very little in the way of significant rainfall for most of us.
What is diurnal temperature range and why it changes as we move into spring
Understanding how temperatures rise and fall through the day is an important part of how we describe and forecast weather.
10-Day Trend: A notably drier pattern to begin the period
After what has been a particularly wet and cloudy start to the year for many, the next 10 days offer a marked shift toward more settled conditions.
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