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BlogWeekend weather: a striking mix of weather across the UKThis weekend will bring a striking mix of weather across the UK, with sharp contrasts between north and south and further variations from one region to another.Read more -
Blog10-day trend: A mixed picture for the next 10 daysThe next ten days will bring a rather mixed and at times uncertain picture, with no single weather pattern taking firm control.Read more -
BlogPollen forecast: Low levels across all UK regionsPollen levels are expected to remain low across all UK regions over the next five days, offering welcome relief for many people affected by seasonal allergies.Read more
Understanding convergence zones and the Intertropical Convergence Zone
Convergence zones are key features in the Earth's atmospheric circulation, playing a vital role in shaping weather patterns across the globe.
What are the top ten highest temperatures recorded in July?
The UK has experienced a notable shift in its climate over recent decades, with extreme heat events becoming increasingly common.
Met Office Deep Dive: Why are summer downpours so slow moving?
Over the past few days, many parts of the UK have experienced slow-moving summer downpours, and the pattern looks set to continue.
Tornadoes in the UK: How do they differ from those in the US?
When people think of tornadoes, they often picture the towering, destructive twisters that sweep across the central United States.
How are weather warnings categorised?
Weather warnings play a vital role in helping people across the UK prepare for and respond to severe weather.
Met Office festival forecast: Cooler temperatures and risk of showers
Festivalgoers across the UK can expect a mixed bag of weather this week, with conditions varying by region and day.
Met Office weekend weather: Thunderstorms and downpours dominate the forecast
While some parts of the UK will enjoy spells of warm sunshine this weekend, the main risk will be that of heavy downpours and thunderstorms.
‘Rain bomb’ or ‘heatwave’? Met Office weather headline review
With last week’s heatwave firmly in the rear-view mirror, the UK has shifted to a more changeable pattern of weather for the time being, so what are some of the online headlines making of the outlook?
Climate change impacting the natural world
Climate changes are affecting the timings of natural processes with many key biological events in the UK - such as leaf out and flowering - now taking place earlier (and some autumn events also later) in the year when compared with historical records.
How is Summer 2025 shaping up so far?
As we reach the midpoint of meteorological summer, it’s clear this year has been far from ordinary. From record-breaking warmth and prolonged dry spells to back-to-back heatwaves, the UK’s weather has been making headlines and prompting some to ask, is this ‘just summer’?
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