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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
Ambitious new phase of scientific collaboration
The Met Office has confirmed a refreshed lineup of leading UK universities for the next phase of the Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP).
Week ahead: Heat continues, but a gradual change later this week?
It has already been an exceptionally prolonged spell of hot weather for many parts of the UK, and the week ahead will see that theme continue.
Weekend weather: heat shifts west as eastern coasts cool
While some parts of the UK have been experiencing heatwave conditions since last weekend, other areas have only recently reached heatwave thresholds, and in a few locations no heatwave has developed at all.
Week Ahead Weather: Heatwave conditions expand as temperatures build across the UK
Strong sunshine and rising temperatures will dominate the weather story this week, with the UK set to experience its third heatwave in just seven weeks.
Weekly weather quiz, July 3: 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: warmer conditions developing, but a mixed picture across the UK
A north-south split this weekend will bring warm sunshine to southern and eastern areas, while Scotland and Northern Ireland see cloudier, breezier conditions with rain at times, heaviest in northwest Scotland.
Wimbledon weather records: heat, rain and sunshine during The Championships
Few sporting events are as closely associated with the British summer as The Championships, Wimbledon.
Pollen forecast: Elevated levels across England and Wales
Pollen levels will remain elevated across much of England and Wales over the next five days
London Climate Action Week 2026: turning climate intelligence into action
London Climate Action Week (LCAW) continues to grow as a global moment for climate ambition and it's the largest event of its kind in Europe attracting some 75,000 attendees across some 1,000 events across London.
10-day trend: Warmer weather returns as high pressure builds
After a week of more typical summer weather for the UK, conditions are set to become increasingly warm and settled through the weekend and into next week.
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