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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 -
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Warmer weather is on the way, but will there be a heatwave?
There are growing signs that temperatures could rise across parts of the UK this weekend, bringing a return to warmer conditions.
Week ahead: Changeable start but warmer weather on the way?
The week ahead begins on a notably unsettled theme, with low pressure remaining close to the UK and bringing further spells of rain, showers and below-average temperatures.
Potential for aurora over parts of the UK tonight, but will you see it?
A period of enhanced space weather activity could offer a chance of aurora sightings across parts of the UK, although opportunities will depend heavily on both solar conditions and cloud cover.
Weekly weather quiz 5 June: 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: An unsettled and breezy weekend ahead
Low pressure remains firmly in control as we head into the weekend.
Pollen forecast: A north-south divide (again) over the next few days
Pollen levels over the next five days are expected to show a clear north–south split across the UK.
What does a 3 Month Outlook really tell us?
When the Met Office UK 3‑Month Outlook is published it often attracts attention. The desire to understand what the season ahead has in store is natural in a country that has substantial year-to-year variability in its weather.
10-day trend: A changeable start to June?
The opening days of June are set to bring a notably changeable pattern across the UK, with frequent spells of rain and a generally unsettled feel to the weather.
June monthly weather extremes: The records behind the start of summer
June is often associated with early summer warmth, longer days and increasingly settled conditions.
Deep Dive: A dramatic shift from heat to unsettled weather
The start of meteorological summer has brought a stark contrast to the exceptional conditions experienced just a week earlier.
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