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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: a striking mix of weather across the UK
This weekend will bring a striking mix of weather across the UK, with sharp contrasts between north and south and further variations from one region to another.
10-day trend: A mixed picture for the next 10 days
The next ten days will bring a rather mixed and at times uncertain picture, with no single weather pattern taking firm control.
Pollen forecast: Low levels across all UK regions
Pollen levels are expected to remain low across all UK regions over the next five days, offering welcome relief for many people affected by seasonal allergies.
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.
April 2026 weather quiz: Test your knowledge
April brought a real mix of spring weather across the UK, from long spells of sunshine and warmth for many to sharp regional contrasts in rainfall.
How the Met Office supports learning for children and young people
Helping young people understand weather, climate, and the science behind them, is a core part of the Met Office’s public service role.
Temperature versus ‘feels like’: why they are not always the same
When checking the weather forecast, air temperature is often the figure people focus on first. However, how warm or cold it actually feels can be quite different.
Why frost can still occur in late Spring
With a cooler northerly flow bringing lower than average temperatures for the time of year and the risk of overnight frost for some, we explore why frost can still occur late into Spring.
476-mile rain bombs? Arctic plunges? Met Office headline weather review
A fresh round of bold weather headlines has been circulating online, with claims ranging from snow returning in May to Arctic freezes, heat surges and widespread soaking rain events.
Deep Dive: extreme rainfall, spring frost and a dry April
From extreme rainfall affecting southern Africa to chilly nights and the return of frost risk in the UK, the weather this week highlights just how varied conditions can be at this time of year.
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