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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
July 2026 weather stats: A regional breakdown
July 2026 will be remembered as a remarkable month for the UK's weather, bringing prolonged heat, exceptional sunshine and historically low rainfall to many areas.
New guide helps transport sector prepare for severe space weather
New guidance from the Met Office and the Department for Transport highlights how space weather can affect communications, navigation and other technologies used across the transport sector, helping operators better understand and prepare for potential impacts.
Weekly weather quiz July 31: 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: Sunshine and more seasonable temperatures
After a spell of notably hot weather for some parts of the UK, the first weekend of August is set to bring a return to more typical summer conditions.
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.
How close is the UK to another heatwave – and where has the rain gone?
Much of the UK has seen a dry and warm summer so far, and the coming days will bring another rise in temperatures for some.
Weekly weather quiz July 24: 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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