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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
10-Day trend: Unsettled conditions continuing
With less than two weeks to go until the start of meteorological spring, many will be wondering whether the persistent rain is finally about to shift.
Why has it been so wet this winter?
This winter has felt exceptionally wet for many parts of the UK, with repeated bouts of rain and very few prolonged dry spells.
Understanding urban heat stress: how street canyon modelling can improve weather and climate forecasts
Extreme heat is becoming an increasing challenge for cities around the world. Urban areas tend to trap warmth, making heatwaves more intense and potentially hazardous to the people who live, work, and travel through them.
Week ahead: Heavy rain, sunshine, frost and the potential for snow
This week brings a dynamic mix of weather across the UK, with heavy rain, sunshine, frost and even the potential for snow all featuring in the forecast.
Weekend weather: a colder, brighter start before wind, rain and hill snow return
After weeks of seemingly relentless rain, this weekend finally brings something a little different for the UK’s weather story.
10-Day Trend: Mixed conditions across the UK
The next ten days will bring a mix of conditions across the UK, with spells of wet and at times wintry weather interspersed with drier, brighter periods.
When does Spring start?
Spring is one of the most eagerly anticipated times of the year, bringing a shift from the darker, colder months into a season that feels brighter, lighter and full of renewal.
Deeper Dive: The school-taught physics that helps us understand space weather
The disruptive power of space weather often hides behind the wonder of the auroras for many people. But the most severe space weather events have the potential to disrupt electricity grids, and the reason behind this goes back to an English physicist whose ideas are still taught in school today.
February’s weather extremes: a closer look at February's current weather records
February is often regarded as a transitional month with winter beginning to loosen its grip while early hints of spring quietly emerge.
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