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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
Met Office 10-day trend: What to expect from Storm Claudia and beyond
This week’s 10-day trend brings news of a dramatic shift in the UK’s weather.
Met Office deep dive: Why the UK’s weather is turning colder and wetter
The UK’s weather is on the move. After an exceptionally mild and wet start to November, big changes are coming.
Understanding ensemble forecasting: How the Met Office predicts uncertainty
Weather forecasting is a complex science, shaped by the chaotic nature of the atmosphere and the limitations of observations.
A look back at November's historical weather records
November is a month of transition in the UK, as autumn gives way to winter. It’s a time when we frequently see variable weather types across the country.
Week ahead forecast: Mild in the south, colder in the north
This week brings a striking contrast in temperatures across the UK, with exceptionally mild conditions in the south and a turn to colder weather in the north.
How the Met Office works with the water sector
The water sector in the UK faces a unique set of challenges, from managing drought and flood risk to ensuring the safety and reliability of water supplies for millions of people.
This weekend's football fixtures forecast
As football fans across the country prepare for another exciting weekend of Premier League action, the weather will play its part in shaping the matchday experience.
October 2025 weather stats: A regional breakdown
October 2025 delivered varied weather across the UK, with regional differences in temperature, rainfall, and sunshine hours reflecting the dynamic nature of autumn.
Met Office weekend weather forecast: A change from this week's unsettled weather
After a week dominated by persistent rainfall, particularly across the west and southwest, the UK is set for a weekend that offers a welcome, if brief, respite from the unsettled conditions.
Met Office 10-day trend: Mild November continues as unsettled weather approaches
As we move through early November, the UK is experiencing a notably mild spell, with temperatures well above the seasonal average.
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