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Met Office weather: What's in store for the next week?

As we step into the first week of July, the UK is experiencing a striking contrast in weather conditions, with intense heat in the southeast and fresher, more changeable weather further northwest.

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The Shipping Forecast – A century of safety partnerships and a future of innovation

Today marks 100 years since the Shipping Forecast was first broadcast on the BBC, and it’s been guiding mariners through rough seas and calm waters ever since.  

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How to stay safe and cool in the heat

As summer temperatures rise, it's important to stay informed and prepared.

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What is humidity and how does it affect human health?

Humidity is more than just a weather term, it’s a key player in how we feel, how we live, and how climate change is reshaping our world

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Met Office 10-Day Trend: Heat to peak into next week

As we head into the final days of June and the start of July, the UK’s weather is once again being shaped by the dynamic behaviour of the jet stream.

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Met Office Deep Dive: Supercells, jet streams and a finely balanced forecast

In this week’s Met Office Deep Dive, we unpack a weekend of dramatic weather across the UK, explore the science behind supercell thunderstorms, and look ahead to a week of changeable conditions shaped by a dynamic jet stream.

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Wimbledon extremes: How weather has shaped the championships

As the world’s oldest tennis tournament, Wimbledon has seen its fair share of dramatic weather over the decades.

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How weather and climate change are shaping the future of UK sport

As the UK experiences increasingly variable and extreme weather, the impact on sporting events is becoming more evident.

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What's in store for the next week: An active jet stream fuels more changeable weather

The UK is set to experience a dynamic and changeable week of weather, driven by a strengthening jet stream and a renewed Atlantic influence.

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What does the weather have in store for this year's Glastonbury Festival?

Festivalgoers heading to Worthy Farm this week can expect a typically British mix of weather, although for the most part the forecast suggests it could be a very pleasant event where weather is concerned.

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