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BlogWeek ahead: Summer warmth meets autumn rainThe autumn equinox arrives this week, marking the point when the Northern Hemisphere begins to tilt further away from the sun.Read more -
BlogWeekly weather quiz September 18: 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 -
BlogWeekend weather: Windy and showery before a drier weekendThe weekend will begin with some lively winds and contrasting conditions across the UK, with showers in the north and a weakening band of rain affecting parts of England and Wales.Read more
Seeing the bigger picture: How satellite data shapes Met Office forecasts
Weather shapes everything from our daily routines to the resilience of national infrastructure. That’s why accurate, reliable meteorological observations are more crucial than ever.
Typhoons: What are they and how do they form?
Typhoon Ragasa has now cleared the Luzon Strait and is currently tracking northwest, with gradual weakening expected.
Week Ahead forecast: Seasonal shift becoming increasingly apparent
As we mark the autumn equinox, the seasonal shift is becoming increasingly apparent across the UK.
Met Office Weekend weather: Heavy rain, warmth, and a turn to colder conditions
As we approach the weekend, the UK is set for a dynamic spell of weather.
Met Office 10-Day Trend: A notable shift in direction
The UK’s weather over the next ten days is set to see a notable shift from wet and warm conditions to a pattern that is drier and cooler.
Rainfall in the first half of September: A wet start, but the deficit remains
September has begun with a notable shift in the UK’s weather pattern, delivering widespread rainfall across much of the country.
Met Office Deep Dive: Why September turned soggy and what happens next
After a notably wet start to September, the large‑scale pattern across the northern hemisphere is finally on the move.
'Volcanic' heat maps? 600-mile wall of rain? Met Office weather headline review
As the UK transitions from summer into autumn, the weather has become increasingly changeable, with a mix of warmth, rain, and wind dominating the headlines.
Met Office week ahead: Wet, windy but with hints of change
September has so far been defined by unsettled weather, with persistent rain and blustery winds sweeping across the UK.
Fact checking climate information
Information on climate change is often shared in the media and on social media, but how can we establish its trustworthiness?
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