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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
Summer 2025: A regional breakdown
Summer 2025 has been marked by exceptional warmth, abundant sunshine, and persistent dry conditions across much of the UK.
Met Office week ahead weather: UK weather signals the arrival of autumn
As September begins, the UK transitions into meteorological autumn.
August 2025 weather stats: A regional breakdown
August 2025 will be remembered as a month of striking contrasts, with the UK experiencing everything from named storms and heatwaves to drought conditions and thunderstorms.
Heightened solar activity brings aurora potential to the UK
The start of September brings an exciting period for sky watchers across the United Kingdom, as heightened solar activity increases the potential for aurora sightings tonight.
Met Office weekend weather: A distinctly autumnal turn
As we approach the end of August, the weather is set to remind us that summer is drawing to a close.
A look back at the 2024/25 storm season
With publication of the latest storm names for 2025/26 on 1 September, we look back at the storm season just gone.
False autumn: Why leaves are falling before summer officially ends?
As the UK looks back on one of its warmest summers on record, many have noticed a surprising change in the landscape.
Met Office 10-day trend: Wet and windy into Autumn
As summer comes to an end, the UK is already experiencing a distinctly autumnal feel.
How do we name storms?
As autumn approaches and the likelihood of impactful weather increases, the Met Office, in partnership with Met Éireann and KNMI, is preparing a new list of storm names for the 2025/26 season.
Met Office deep dive: a change in the weather and a look back at summer
After a hot, dry bank holiday weekend and a summer that’s been remarkable for its warmth, the weather has taken a noticeable turn.
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