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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
Pollen forecast: Low levels across much of the UK
Pollen levels over the next five days will remain low across much of the UK
10-day trend: Cooler, drier for many, but rainfall signals remain uncertain
After another very warm spell for parts of the UK, the weather over the next 10 days looks set to become more familiar for late summer, with temperatures returning closer to average for many.
Deep dive: Wildfires, heatwaves and the UK’s continuing dry spell
Recent hot and dry weather has not only affected parts of the UK but has also contributed to significant wildfire activity across Europe.
Week ahead: Heat builds again, but not everywhere
Hot weather is set to return for parts of the UK this week, although the picture will be far from uniform.
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