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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
Met Office Deep Dive: A look into Hurricane season
As autumn unfolds across the UK, the weather has taken a notable turn.
How does the Met Office work with the energy sector?
The UK’s energy sector is at the heart of keeping the nation running, powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
Seeing the bigger picture: How satellite data shapes Met Office forecasts
Weather shapes everything from our daily routines to the resilience of national infrastructure. That’s why accurate, reliable meteorological observations are more crucial than ever.
Typhoons: What are they and how do they form?
Typhoon Ragasa has now cleared the Luzon Strait and is currently tracking northwest, with gradual weakening expected.
Week Ahead forecast: Seasonal shift becoming increasingly apparent
As we mark the autumn equinox, the seasonal shift is becoming increasingly apparent across the UK.
Met Office Weekend weather: Heavy rain, warmth, and a turn to colder conditions
As we approach the weekend, the UK is set for a dynamic spell of weather.
Met Office 10-Day Trend: A notable shift in direction
The UK’s weather over the next ten days is set to see a notable shift from wet and warm conditions to a pattern that is drier and cooler.
Rainfall in the first half of September: A wet start, but the deficit remains
September has begun with a notable shift in the UK’s weather pattern, delivering widespread rainfall across much of the country.
Met Office Deep Dive: Why September turned soggy and what happens next
After a notably wet start to September, the large‑scale pattern across the northern hemisphere is finally on the move.
'Volcanic' heat maps? 600-mile wall of rain? Met Office weather headline review
As the UK transitions from summer into autumn, the weather has become increasingly changeable, with a mix of warmth, rain, and wind dominating the headlines.
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