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BlogRecord-Breaking El Niño Surpasses Previous BenchmarksThe developing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, which scientists have been monitoring closely for many months, has now exceeded previous records, making it the strongest event in the observational record.Read more -
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
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.
Heightened solar activity brings aurora potential to the UK
The start of September brings an exciting period for sky watchers across the United Kingdom, as heightened solar activity increases the potential for aurora sightings tonight.
Met Office weekend weather: A distinctly autumnal turn
As we approach the end of August, the weather is set to remind us that summer is drawing to a close.
A look back at the 2024/25 storm season
With publication of the latest storm names for 2025/26 on 1 September, we look back at the storm season just gone.
False autumn: Why leaves are falling before summer officially ends?
As the UK looks back on one of its warmest summers on record, many have noticed a surprising change in the landscape.
Met Office 10-day trend: Wet and windy into Autumn
As summer comes to an end, the UK is already experiencing a distinctly autumnal feel.
How do we name storms?
As autumn approaches and the likelihood of impactful weather increases, the Met Office, in partnership with Met Éireann and KNMI, is preparing a new list of storm names for the 2025/26 season.
Met Office deep dive: a change in the weather and a look back at summer
After a hot, dry bank holiday weekend and a summer that’s been remarkable for its warmth, the weather has taken a noticeable turn.
The water cycle and how it affects UK weather
As we mark World Water Week (25–29 August), it’s a timely opportunity to explore one of the most fundamental processes shaping our weather: the water cycle.
Met Office week ahead forecast: Unsettled conditions and cooler temperatures
As we move into the final week of August, a developing area of low pressure situated to the south of Iceland will introduce a series of weather fronts across the UK.
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