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Pollen forecast: High levels across much of the UK

Pollen levels across the UK are forecast to vary over the next five days, with a gradual increase across parts of England as tree pollen becomes more prevalent before reducing slightly towards the start of next week.

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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.

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Deep Dive: High-pressure, dry air and meteor showers

High pressure is firmly in charge of the UK’s weather this week, bringing largely dry, settled conditions for many.

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How the Chornobyl disaster advanced dispersion science

Sunday 26 April marks the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident, one of the most significant environmental events of the 20th century.

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Week ahead: Largely dry and increasingly warm

The week ahead is set to bring plenty of dry and fine weather for many, with high pressure dominating and helping temperatures edge upwards as the days go on.

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Weekly weather quiz: Test your knowledge

Test your weather knowledge with our weekly weather quiz!

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Weekend weather: Unsettled conditions give way to higher pressure

The weather through the weekend will show a gradual improving trend, as the unsettled conditions of recent days slowly give way to higher pressure.

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Arctic snow blizzards? Mini heatwaves? Weather headline review

Dramatic weather headlines have once again been circulating online, with claims ranging from April snow blizzards to sudden Arctic blasts and talk of mini‑heatwaves.

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Pacific Ocean warming signals the possible return of a strong El Niño

A significant shift is underway in the tropical Pacific, with clear signs that an El Niño event is developing.

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Met Office and AWS are pioneering how AI could shape the future of text-based weather services

The Met Office has long been at the forefront of meteorological innovation, delivering trusted weather services to the public and supporting maritime safety.

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