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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
Weekend weather: Temperatures rising into the weekend
A 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.
Pollen 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.
10-Day trend: Regional contrasts as warmer weather returns
A warm and increasingly summery spell of weather is expected across the UK over the next 10 days.
May 2026 temperature records verified
New May daily air temperature records have been verified through a stringent quality assurance process, confirming the figures meet strict national and international standards.
Deep Dive: European heat builds while the UK sits on the boundary
A significant heatwave is developing across large parts of Europe, with temperatures forecast to climb well above average for the time of year.
How is Met Office science reviewed?
Ensuring the quality, credibility and impact of scientific work is at the heart of the Met Office mission to help people stay safe and thrive.
Week ahead: A notable rise in temperatures across the UK
A mixed and increasingly warm weather pattern is expected across the UK this week, with spells of rain at times but also a notable rise in temperatures compared to recent days.
Festival forecast: Mixed weather outlook for UK events this week
A busy week of music festivals across the UK will see a mixed weather picture, with spells of fine and increasingly warm conditions at times, but also periods of rain and showers.
Landmark moment for space weather forecasting as SOLAR-1 becomes operational
Global space weather forecasting is getting a step-change in capability as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) SOLAR-1 satellite becomes operational.
World Cup 2026 weekly weather quiz! 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 - World Cup 2026 edition!
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