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BlogBlood moon: Will clouds spoil Friday’s lunar eclipse?Sky-watchers across the UK will have the chance to see a striking partial lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, during the early hours of Friday.Read more -
BlogDeep Dive: Why thunderstorms are finally returning to the UKFor weeks, people across England and Wales have been asking the same question: where is the rain?Read more -
BlogWeek ahead: Unsettled weather returns as summer draws to a closeThe final week of meteorological summer is set to bring a marked change in the weather across the UK.Read more
New guide helps transport sector prepare for severe space weather
New guidance from the Met Office and the Department for Transport highlights how space weather can affect communications, navigation and other technologies used across the transport sector, helping operators better understand and prepare for potential impacts.
Weekly weather quiz July 31: Test your knowledge!
Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.
Weekend weather: Sunshine and more seasonable temperatures
After a spell of notably hot weather for some parts of the UK, the first weekend of August is set to bring a return to more typical summer conditions.
Pollen forecast: Low levels across much of the UK
Pollen levels over the next five days will remain low across much of the UK
10-day trend: Cooler, drier for many, but rainfall signals remain uncertain
After another very warm spell for parts of the UK, the weather over the next 10 days looks set to become more familiar for late summer, with temperatures returning closer to average for many.
UK heatwaves: How the records tell a changing story
Heatwaves are a familiar feature of UK summers, but the way they are recorded and understood has changed over time.
Deep dive: Wildfires, heatwaves and the UK’s continuing dry spell
Recent hot and dry weather has not only affected parts of the UK but has also contributed to significant wildfire activity across Europe.
Week ahead: Heat builds again, but not everywhere
Hot weather is set to return for parts of the UK this week, although the picture will be far from uniform.
How close is the UK to another heatwave – and where has the rain gone?
Much of the UK has seen a dry and warm summer so far, and the coming days will bring another rise in temperatures for some.
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