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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
Glastonbury Festival Weather: A look back at historic extremes
As anticipation builds for this year’s Glastonbury Festival, many festivalgoers are already wondering what the weather might have in store.
How Met Office forecasts supported the UK through a largely dry Spring
Dry weather was the main focus for meteorological spring, with potential drought on the cards in some regions, as well as some short-term weather hazards.
How will AI weather forecasts make maximum impacts for users?
Like many industries, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will revolutionise weather forecasting in the coming years.
‘Wall of rain’, ‘heatwave’ or ‘snow’? Met Office weather headline review
Meteorological summer has started on an unsettled note for many, with rain and some unseasonable winds, but what do the online weather headlines have to say about the forecast?
What role does convection play in weather?
Convection is a fundamental process in the atmosphere and oceans that plays a vital role in shaping the weather we experience every day.
With just days to go, how close are we to breaking spring records?
The weather has been a hot topic of conversation this spring, and for good reason. From record-breaking sunshine hours to long-stretches of high temperatures and very low rainfall, it’s been a season that’s got everyone talking – and the records aren’t done yet.
What is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming?
Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) is a meteorological event that can have a significant impact on winter weather, particularly in the UK and across Europe.
What are the Northern Lights and what causes them?
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are one of nature’s most mesmerising displays.
Hurricanes, typhoons and tornadoes: What’s the difference?
With tropical storm season now underway, and Tropical Storm Mario continuing to move northwest in the Eastern Pacific, we're taking a look at hurricanes, typhoons and tornadoes, and what the differences between them are.
Met Office 10-Day Trend: A Mixed Start to Meteorological Summer
As we step into meteorological summer, the UK’s weather is already showing its familiar variability.
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