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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
Climate change impacting the natural world
Climate changes are affecting the timings of natural processes with many key biological events in the UK - such as leaf out and flowering - now taking place earlier (and some autumn events also later) in the year when compared with historical records.
How is Summer 2025 shaping up so far?
As we reach the midpoint of meteorological summer, it’s clear this year has been far from ordinary. From record-breaking warmth and prolonged dry spells to back-to-back heatwaves, the UK’s weather has been making headlines and prompting some to ask, is this ‘just summer’?
Why has it been so warm and humid recently?
This summer has felt particularly warm and humid across the UK, prompting many to ask: is this just a typical British summer, or is something more unusual going on?
Met Office Deep Dive: Recent heatwaves and a changing climate
In this week’s Deep Dive, we’re taking a look at the UK’s weather outlook for the coming days, reflecting on the recent heatwave, and exploring the findings of the newly published State of the UK Climate Report 2024.
Impact of extreme heat events on industries
The UK is facing unprecedented heat events that are transforming how businesses and industries operate.
How weather and climate change are shaping global food security
Food security is a cornerstone of human wellbeing, yet it is increasingly under threat from the changing climate.
Wimbledon 2025 finals: What to expect from the weather
As the Wimbledon Championships approach their thrilling conclusion, anticipation is building for the women’s and men’s finals this weekend.
Met Office weekend weather: Heatwave to continue across much of the UK
As the weekend rolls in, much of the UK will be experiencing a continuation of the current heatwave.
Cold water shock: what it is and how to stay safe
With this weekend’s forecast pointing to a return of summer heat and heatwave conditions across much of the UK, many of us will no doubt be looking for ways to cool off.
Met Office 10-Day Trend: High pressure in charge with hot weekend on the way
As we head into the weekend, the UK is set to experience a spell of hot and settled weather, thanks to a dominant area of high pressure.
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