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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
'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.
Met Office week ahead: Wet, windy but with hints of change
September has so far been defined by unsettled weather, with persistent rain and blustery winds sweeping across the UK.
Fact checking climate information
Information on climate change is often shared in the media and on social media, but how can we establish its trustworthiness?
Eight interesting facts about Autumn
Autumn is a season of transition, marking the shift from the warmth of summer to the chill of winter.
Mist, fog, and haze: What's the difference?
Visibility is a crucial aspect of weather forecasting, affecting everything from road safety to aviation and shipping.
Weekend weather forecast: A later return for summer?
As we approach the first weekend of September, many are wondering whether summer will make a late return.
What's the forecast for this Sunday's Blood Moon?
This Sunday evening, sky-watchers across the UK are in for a rare celestial treat: a total lunar eclipse, often called a “blood moon.”
Met Office 10-day trend: An unsettled start to Autumn
As we move into September, the UK’s weather is living up to expectations for an unsettled autumnal start.
How does summer 2025 compare to summer 1976
Across the UK, mean temperatures averaged across the summer period reached levels never-before recorded, with large swathes of the country experiencing conditions more than 2°C above the seasonal average. Yet, as remarkable as these statistics are, it is crucial to place them in context.
Met Office Deep Dive: Storm season past and present
As we step into the first week of meteorological autumn, the weather across the UK is already showing signs of change.
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