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BlogWarnings for thunderstorms issued, but why do we get them in warm weather?Warnings for thunderstorms have been issued for many western parts of the UK in the coming days, as a transition to the weather pattern is on the way.Read more -
BlogPollen forecast: High levels across the UKPollen levels remain very high across much of the UK at the end of June, with grass pollen continuing to dominate and weed pollen also contributing to high overall levels in many areas.Read more -
BlogSupporting the British Red Cross to build resilience to extreme heatA new prototype website tool has been created to help people working and volunteering at the British Red Cross better understand their climate-related risk, make climate-informed decisions for adaptation and enhance resilience to extreme heat events in a changing climate.Read more
Climate change is happening. We can see it in our observations. But adaptation to climate change needs to keep up with the weather
We keep seeing evidence that our climate is changing rapidly, with more extreme weather causing casualties, damage to infrastructure and businesses, and degradation of our natural environment.
‘April showers bring May flowers’ – is it true?
‘April showers bring May flowers’ is a phrase you may have heard in the UK, but is there any truth in it, and where does it come from? And what do gardeners need to know to be WeatherReady? We delved into the statistics and had a chat with the Royal Horticultural Society to find out.
Europe: more climate change and impacts to come
Europe’s climate is changing and will continue to change. But how can we help citizens, businesses, local authorities and governments assess the risk and prepare for the changes to come?
Met Office Pollen Forecast 2025: What You Need to Know
Spring is finally here, and while many of us are looking forward to longer days and warmer weather, for hay fever sufferers, it's the beginning of what can be a challenging few months. If you're one of the 20% in the UK affected by hay fever, here’s what you need to know about the season ahead.
How did the Met Office 2024/25 winter forecast develop and what was its impact?
We take a look back on meteorological winter 2024/25, how the forecast developed and the impact it had.
Weather and energy: Supporting the energy transition
Weather and climate data play a vital role in supporting the UK's transition to clean energy, infrastructure development, energy forecasting and resilient systems that help drive the UK economy.
Two named storms and a typical mix of winter weather: Winter 2024/25 statistics
A look back at Winter 2024/25 and February 2025's provisional weather and climate statistics.
Advancing the monitoring of space weather events
The Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre (MOSWOC) has been monitoring the Sun’s activity for over ten years, but how exactly is space weather observed on the Earth’s surface? And what role does the UK have in this global monitoring network?
Sunny and cool January kicks off the new year
A look back on January 2025's provisional weather and climate statistics.
A look back on Storm Éowyn
A week on from Storm Éowyn, we look back at the storm, its impacts and how the forecast developed.
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