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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
Week ahead forecast: Temperatures on the rise going into midweek
The UK continues its unsettled theme with a milder interlude this week
Weekend weather: Milder conditions but further rain on the way
As we look ahead to the upcoming weekend, the UK’s weather pattern is undergoing a subtle but important shift.
10-Day trend: Unsettled conditions continuing
With less than two weeks to go until the start of meteorological spring, many will be wondering whether the persistent rain is finally about to shift.
Why has it been so wet this winter?
This winter has felt exceptionally wet for many parts of the UK, with repeated bouts of rain and very few prolonged dry spells.
Understanding urban heat stress: how street canyon modelling can improve weather and climate forecasts
Extreme heat is becoming an increasing challenge for cities around the world. Urban areas tend to trap warmth, making heatwaves more intense and potentially hazardous to the people who live, work, and travel through them.
Week ahead: Heavy rain, sunshine, frost and the potential for snow
This week brings a dynamic mix of weather across the UK, with heavy rain, sunshine, frost and even the potential for snow all featuring in the forecast.
Weekend weather: a colder, brighter start before wind, rain and hill snow return
After weeks of seemingly relentless rain, this weekend finally brings something a little different for the UK’s weather story.
10-Day Trend: Mixed conditions across the UK
The next ten days will bring a mix of conditions across the UK, with spells of wet and at times wintry weather interspersed with drier, brighter periods.
When does Spring start?
Spring is one of the most eagerly anticipated times of the year, bringing a shift from the darker, colder months into a season that feels brighter, lighter and full of renewal.
Deeper Dive: The school-taught physics that helps us understand space weather
The disruptive power of space weather often hides behind the wonder of the auroras for many people. But the most severe space weather events have the potential to disrupt electricity grids, and the reason behind this goes back to an English physicist whose ideas are still taught in school today.
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