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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
Eight interesting facts about Autumn
Autumn is a season of transition, marking the shift from the warmth of summer to the chill of winter.
Mist, fog, and haze: What's the difference?
Visibility is a crucial aspect of weather forecasting, affecting everything from road safety to aviation and shipping.
Weekend weather forecast: A later return for summer?
As we approach the first weekend of September, many are wondering whether summer will make a late return.
What's the forecast for this Sunday's Blood Moon?
This Sunday evening, sky-watchers across the UK are in for a rare celestial treat: a total lunar eclipse, often called a “blood moon.”
Met Office 10-day trend: An unsettled start to Autumn
As we move into September, the UK’s weather is living up to expectations for an unsettled autumnal start.
How does summer 2025 compare to summer 1976
Across the UK, mean temperatures averaged across the summer period reached levels never-before recorded, with large swathes of the country experiencing conditions more than 2°C above the seasonal average. Yet, as remarkable as these statistics are, it is crucial to place them in context.
Met Office Deep Dive: Storm season past and present
As we step into the first week of meteorological autumn, the weather across the UK is already showing signs of change.
Summer 2025: A regional breakdown
Summer 2025 has been marked by exceptional warmth, abundant sunshine, and persistent dry conditions across much of the UK.
Met Office week ahead weather: UK weather signals the arrival of autumn
As September begins, the UK transitions into meteorological autumn.
August 2025 weather stats: A regional breakdown
August 2025 will be remembered as a month of striking contrasts, with the UK experiencing everything from named storms and heatwaves to drought conditions and thunderstorms.
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