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BlogWeekly weather quiz September 18: 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: Windy and showery before a drier weekendThe weekend will begin with some lively winds and contrasting conditions across the UK, with showers in the north and a weakening band of rain affecting parts of England and Wales.Read more -
Blog“30°C surge?” “Brutal chill?”: Weather headline reviewRecent weather headlines have focused on everything from a late September “heat bomb” and temperatures approaching 30°C to a “brutal” chill and dozens of areas being soaked.Read more
Cloud collaboration powering real-time weather intelligence
As weather becomes increasingly influential on everything from infrastructure to supply chains, the ability to generate, process and share high quality weather intelligence at speed is critical.
Fool’s spring: why warm spells can be misleading
As the days lengthen and the sun begins to gain strength, it is not unusual to experience a taste of warmth during late winter or early spring.
‘We can act confidently if we understand uncertainty,’ – How weather and climate intelligence informs vital decision making
We all know the importance of weather forecasts to our everyday lives. But what about those who use this information to protect vital infrastructure, gain efficiencies or even inform crucial decisions at home and abroad?
Week ahead: A colder and more unsettled week
The weather through the coming week will take on a notably colder and more changeable feel, with a marked shift away from the milder conditions seen recently.
Weekend weather: sunshine at first, then a change from the northwest
The weekend begins on a fine and settled note for much of the UK, though it will feel cold first thing on Saturday morning.
10‑day trend: spring warmth holds on before changeable conditions return
As we move through the latter part of March, the UK has been experiencing its warmest spell of the year so far.
When do we usually hit 20? A look back at the UK's earliest warm spells
With high-pressure dominating, the past day or two have delivered the first real hint of spring warmth for many.
Met Office pollen forecast live from tomorrow
The Met Office pollen forecast will go live on Thursday 19 March.
Deep Dive: Spring sunshine and global outlooks
Each week brings its own mix of meteorological interest, but this one stands out for its striking contrasts and unusual patterns around the world.
A year of cloud-powered weather forecasting: how the UK’s national capability is evolving
Over the past year, the UK’s national weather and climate services have undergone one of the most significant technological shifts in their history.
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