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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 -
Blog“30°C surge?” “Brutal chill?”: Weather headline reviewRecent weather headlines have focused on everything from a late September “heat bomb” and temperatures approaching 30°C to a “brutal” chill and dozens of areas being soaked.Read more
Ten-day trend: A return to more typical late-summer weather
After an extraordinary summer dominated by heatwaves and prolonged dry weather, the UK has entered a markedly different weather pattern.
What were the longest dry spells of Summer 2026 so far?
While summer 2026 will be remembered for its exceptional heat, the season's longest dry spells highlight just how unusual the past few months have been.
Confidence gap presents a potential challenge for AI weather forecasts that must be addressed
AI is likely to play a significant part in the next generation of weather forecasts. With potentially transformative change in how weather forecasts are produced possible in the coming years, how will people react to the coming changes and continue to act with confidence around the weather?
Deep dive: After the heat, can the UK finally make up its rainfall deficit?
The recent spell of cooler and more unsettled weather marks a notable change from one of the most remarkable summers the UK has experienced in recent years.
“September heatwave?” “Cold snap?”: Met Office weather headline review
Recent weather headlines have focused on everything from a potential September heatwave to plunging temperatures, flooding and even wintry weather.
Week ahead: Turning fresher with showers, rain and the risk of thunderstorms
After weeks of predominantly hot and dry weather, the week ahead will bring a very different feel across much of the UK.
Operation Blue Skies: advancing weather intelligence for aviation
Aviation is a mainstay of modern life, connecting people, businesses and communities across the world. As the sector works towards reducing its environmental impact, weather and climate science have an important role helping to unlock practical, evidence-based actions to lower the sector’s climate change contribution.
Will we finally see some meaningful rain this week?
After one of the driest spells of the summer for many parts of the UK, the weather pattern is beginning to show signs of change and, thankfully, some rain.
Weekly weather quiz August 14: 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.
Weekend weather: Cooler air arrives, but the dry weather continues
After an exceptionally hot spell across many parts of the UK, this weekend will bring a noticeable drop in temperatures.
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