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BlogDeep Dive: Why so hot and humid?This week’s weather pattern is set to deliver a spell of exceptional heat across the UK, with temperatures climbing to potentially record-breaking levels and humidity playing a key role in how the heat is experienced.Read more -
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
Storm Amy on the way, but how unusual is it?
Storm Amy has been named by the Met Office as the first storm of the 2025/26 season.
Met Office 10-day trend: Unsettled weather, Storm Amy, and a look ahead
The UK’s weather is never short of drama, and the latest 10-day trend brings a classic mix of autumnal conditions: heavy rain, strong winds, and the arrival of the season’s first named storm.
The Met Office and the rail sector: Keeping the UK on track
The UK’s rail network is a vital part of national infrastructure, connecting communities, supporting the economy, and enabling millions of journeys every day.
Met Office deep dive: Autumn’s stormy spell and tropical influences
Are we in for a stormy spell on Friday night? How wet will it get before then? And could a tropical tango influence both of those things?
How accurate was the Met Office’s summer forecasting?
Summer 2025 went down as provisionally the warmest on record for the UK, but how accurate was the Met Office forecast through the season? We crunch the numbers to find out…
Met Office week ahead: Calm start but turning very wet and windy
The week ahead promises a classic mix of seasonal weather across the UK.
Trackplot case study: How the Met Office helps keep lone workers safe
At the Met Office, we work with partners across the UK to turn weather and climate science into practical decisions that keep people safe and operations running smoothly.
Weekend weather forecast: A complex picture after a settled spell
After several days of fine, settled weather under the influence of high pressure, the UK faces a more complicated outlook for the upcoming weekend.
Met Office 10-day trend: A tale of two halves for September
September has been a month of contrasts across the UK, with the weather delivering a tale of two halves.
How the Met Office uses radar to deliver accurate weather observations and forecasts
Weather radar is one of the most powerful tools in the Met Office’s arsenal for observing and forecasting the UK’s ever-changing weather.
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