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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
‘Declining phase’ for Sun’s activity, but what’s next?
With solar maximum all-but-confirmed to have taken place in 2024 and 2025, the activity on the surface of the Sun appears to be in a declining phase, as part of its 11-year cycle from one solar maximum to the next.
Getting WeatherReady for wind and rain as Storm Chandra approaches
With Storm Chandra now officially named, communities across the UK are preparing for another spell of disruptive weather early this week.
Weekend weather: Remaining unsettled for the last full weekend of January
With the final full weekend of January approaching, conditions across the UK look set to remain unsettled for many of us.
10‑day trend: A battle between Atlantic systems and colder air to the northeast
Two dominant forces will influence our conditions through the coming days and potentially beyond.
Supporting local climate resilience
As the climate continues to change, local authorities are on the front line of adaptation.
How the Met Office forecasts space weather and why it matters
Space weather may feel distant, unfolding far above Earth in regions we never see, but its impacts can be surprisingly close to home.
Northern lights dazzle sky-watchers across the UK
Monday night saw the evening sky illuminated by a celestial display as a powerful G4 geomagnetic storm lit up the sky.
Week ahead: unsettled with rain, wind and some hill snow
The week ahead brings a typically changeable January pattern, with low pressure systems repeatedly attempting to move in from the southwest, while a block of high pressure to the east prevents them from fully progressing across the UK.
Evolution for Met Office colour scales
Eagle-eyed weather watchers may have noticed some changes to some of the colours used in Met Office presented forecasts in recent weeks.
Weekend weather: A mixed spell to come with rain, cloud, mist and fog
The upcoming weekend brings a mixed picture across the UK, with a combination of cloudy skies, mist and fog, some showery rain, and the occasional brighter spell.
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