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BlogWeek ahead: Exceptional heat peaking midweekA prolonged spell of exceptional heat and humidity will dominate the UK’s weather through midweek, with temperatures peaking before a gradual change later in the week.Read more -
BlogMet Office tips for keeping cool in hot weatherHot weather can be welcome, but when temperatures remain high for several days, it can pose risks to health and wellbeing.Read more -
BlogHeat alerts explained as Europe faces extreme temperaturesTemperatures are rising sharply across the UK, with exceptional and potentially record-breaking heat developing, particularly in southern and eastern areas where values are expected to reach the mid to high 30s.Read more
Week ahead forecast: Colder air settles in as high pressure dominates Christmas forecast
As Christmas approaches, the weather will be dominated by high-pressure a colder air.
Forecast or reality? How well did the Met Office predict Autumn’s wild weather?
Autumn 2025 wasn’t short of impactful weather, with named storms, rain and snow finding their way into forecasts and headlines. But how accurate were Met Office forecasts in the season? Here, we find out.
Weekend weather: Wet and windy at first before a gradual change next week
With Christmas now just around the corner, many will be keeping a close eye on the weather for the weekend and beyond.
10-day trend: Turning drier and a little chillier into Christmas week
With Christmas now just a week away, many are wondering whether it might be a white one this year.
Christmas weather extremes: Records from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day
The Christmas period in the United Kingdom is a time of anticipation, not just for festivities but for the weather itself.
Deep dive: Rainfall, disruption, and a changing outlook for Christmas
It’s felt like all we’ve been talking about is rain over the past few months, but how much rain have we seen since the start of autumn, and how much more is there to come this week?
How the Met Office measures the weather: Sunshine, cloud, visibility, pressure and radiation
Understanding the weather is essential for everything from aviation safety to daily forecasts.
Adding local insight: How public observations could enhance weather station data
Observing weather around the UK can be a complex process. But could public observations provide an extra layer of detail? That’s the subject of a recent innovative research project by Met Office scientists.
Week ahead forecast: Wet weather continues, but signs of change for Christmas
As we move deeper into December, the weather continues to be dominated by rain and unsettled conditions, especially for western parts of the UK.
Weekend weather forecast: Another spell of unsettled weather
As we approach the weekend, parts of the UK are set for another spell of unsettled weather.
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