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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
How the Met Office helped pave the way for UK commercial space launches
As the UK looks forward to a new era in space exploration and commercial launch capability, the Met Office has played a crucial role in supporting these ambitions.
'Brutal' cold snap? 'Barrage of snow'? Met Office weather headline review
As autumn deepens across the UK, weather headlines have once again captured the public’s imagination with dramatic claims of snow barrages, cold snaps, and even the promise of late Autumnal warmth. But how do these headlines stack up against the latest Met Office forecasts?
Smarter forecasts, safer seas: Met Office advances maritime forecast accuracy
The Met Office has achieved significant improvements in maritime forecast accuracy over the past 10 years, benefitting safety and economic performance.
Met Office Deep Dive: A change on the way, but when?
This week’s persistent high-pressure system is still currently dominating the UK’s weather, resulting in anticyclonic gloom, but what do the latest forecasts suggest for the coming days and weeks?
Marine observations: Underpinning forecasts and climate understanding
Marine observations are a cornerstone of the Met Office’s work, providing vital data from the world’s oceans.
Turbulent flights and the climate connection
Did you know that there are different types of turbulence, and that it's becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change?
Specialist forecasts for a resilient future
Weather forecasting is not just about temperatures, sunshine and showers. For many sectors, trusted weather and climate data is vital for safe and efficient operations as well as their long-term planning.
Met Office week ahead forecast: How long will the anticyclonic gloom last?
As we move into mid-October, the UK finds itself under the influence of a persistent anticyclone.
What is Anticyclonic gloom?
When high pressure dominates the UK weather as it has done this past week, many expect crisp blue skies and sunshine.
This weekend's sporting fixtures forecast
This weekend brings a largely settled spell of autumn weather for football fans and players across the country.
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