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BlogWeek ahead: Stormy start gives way to calmer, foggier conditionsThe final week of October will begin with strong winds and heavy showers before high pressure brings a significant change later in the week.Read more -
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BlogWeekly weather quiz October 23: 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.Read more
A look back at November's historical weather records
November is a month of transition in the UK, as autumn gives way to winter. It’s a time when we frequently see variable weather types across the country.
Week ahead forecast: Mild in the south, colder in the north
This week brings a striking contrast in temperatures across the UK, with exceptionally mild conditions in the south and a turn to colder weather in the north.
How the Met Office works with the water sector
The water sector in the UK faces a unique set of challenges, from managing drought and flood risk to ensuring the safety and reliability of water supplies for millions of people.
This weekend's football fixtures forecast
As football fans across the country prepare for another exciting weekend of Premier League action, the weather will play its part in shaping the matchday experience.
October 2025 weather stats: A regional breakdown
October 2025 delivered varied weather across the UK, with regional differences in temperature, rainfall, and sunshine hours reflecting the dynamic nature of autumn.
Met Office weekend weather forecast: A change from this week's unsettled weather
After a week dominated by persistent rainfall, particularly across the west and southwest, the UK is set for a weekend that offers a welcome, if brief, respite from the unsettled conditions.
Met Office 10-day trend: Mild November continues as unsettled weather approaches
As we move through early November, the UK is experiencing a notably mild spell, with temperatures well above the seasonal average.
Mild start to November sees temperature records broken
The start of November 2025 has brought a remarkable series of new high daily minimum temperature records across the UK, with dozens of weather stations reporting notable warmth.
Met Office deep dive: A gusty Bonfire Night and a typhoon heading towards Vietnam
As we move into November, the weather is showing its dynamic side, with notable shifts in wind patterns, rainfall, and temperature both at home and abroad.
Met Office week ahead: Mild, murky, and unsettled weather dominating
As we look ahead to the coming week, the UK is set to experience a spell of mild, murky, and wet weather.
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