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BlogWhere were Storm Austen’s strongest wind gusts recorded?Storm Austen has brought gusts of up to 76mph to the UK, with the strongest winds recorded across the Isles of Scilly, southwest England, Wales and exposed parts of the south coast.Read more -
BlogWeekly weather quiz October 23: 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: Wet and windy as Storm Boelo arrivesStorm Boelo will bring a wet and windy weekend to much of the UK, with the strongest winds expected across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.Read more
Weekend weather: Blustery showers before a quieter Sunday
The UK has experienced a mixture of seasons this week, with conditions ranging from warm and summery to distinctly autumnal.
10-day trend: Unsettled at times, but staying relatively mild
After a spell that has felt increasingly autumnal, the UK’s weather looks set to remain changeable over the coming 10 days.
September 2026 weather stats: A breakdown by county
September 2026 brought a warm month across the UK, with county-level statistics showing temperatures above average almost everywhere.
World Space Week: exploring weather on other planets
World Space Week is an opportunity to look beyond Earth and explore the science of our wider Solar System.
Week ahead: A change to more autumnal weather
The week ahead brings a marked transition from unusually warm early October conditions to something more recognisably autumnal.
'Super El Niño'? '551-mile wall of rain and snow? Weather headline review
Recent weather coverage has featured dramatic claims about a “super El Niño”, polar vortex, widespread snow, freezing temperatures and an enormous wall of rain.
September 2026 weather stats: A regional breakdown
September 2026 was characterised by notably warm conditions across the UK, with temperatures widely above the long-term average and many regions enjoying more sunshine than usual.
10-Day trend: Changeable in the north but often drier in the south
After some exceptionally warm conditions at the end of September, the UK’s weather is taking on a more typically autumnal appearance.
HadUK-Grid: assessing the UK’s climate over time
Every day, weather stations across the UK record the conditions around us.
Deep Dive: How a Pacific hurricane could influence the UK’s weather
The remnants of a hurricane thousands of miles away may help shape the UK’s weather this weekend.
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