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Blog10-day trend: A mixed picture for the next 10 daysThe next ten days will bring a rather mixed and at times uncertain picture, with no single weather pattern taking firm control.Read more -
BlogPollen forecast: Low levels across all UK regionsPollen 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.Read more -
Blog476-mile rain bombs? Arctic plunges? Met Office headline weather reviewA 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.Read more
A look back at the 2024/25 storm season
With publication of the latest storm names for 2025/26 on 1 September, we look back at the storm season just gone.
False autumn: Why leaves are falling before summer officially ends?
As the UK looks back on one of its warmest summers on record, many have noticed a surprising change in the landscape.
Met Office 10-day trend: Wet and windy into Autumn
As summer comes to an end, the UK is already experiencing a distinctly autumnal feel.
How do we name storms?
As autumn approaches and the likelihood of impactful weather increases, the Met Office, in partnership with Met Éireann and KNMI, is preparing a new list of storm names for the 2025/26 season.
Met Office deep dive: a change in the weather and a look back at summer
After a hot, dry bank holiday weekend and a summer that’s been remarkable for its warmth, the weather has taken a noticeable turn.
The water cycle and how it affects UK weather
As we mark World Water Week (25–29 August), it’s a timely opportunity to explore one of the most fundamental processes shaping our weather: the water cycle.
Met Office week ahead forecast: Unsettled conditions and cooler temperatures
As we move into the final week of August, a developing area of low pressure situated to the south of Iceland will introduce a series of weather fronts across the UK.
When is a hurricane not a hurricane?
Hurricanes, or tropical cyclones, are among the most powerful and destructive weather systems on Earth. But not every swirling storm over the ocean qualifies as a hurricane.
What are the August Bank Holiday’s current weather records?
As the August Bank Holiday approaches for many of us, millions of people across the UK will be keeping a close eye on the forecast.
Met Office weekend weather forecast: Largely dry and bright Bank Holiday weekend
As we head into the weekend and the bank holiday period, high pressure will be the dominant feature across the UK, bringing settled conditions for most.
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