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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
Met Office weather: What's in store for the next 10 days?
Change is once again on the horizon as the arrival of June has brought a noticeable shift in the weather. In this blog entry we take a look at what's to be expected over the next 10 days
Met Office Deep Dive: Thunderstorms, festivals and Spanish Plumes
This week’s Met Office Deep Dive explores the dynamic weather patterns affecting the UK, highlighting the development of thunderstorms, the influence of the jet stream, and the phenomenon known as the Spanish Plume.
Glastonbury Festival Weather: A look back at historic extremes
As anticipation builds for this year’s Glastonbury Festival, many festivalgoers are already wondering what the weather might have in store.
How Met Office forecasts supported the UK through a largely dry Spring
Dry weather was the main focus for meteorological spring, with potential drought on the cards in some regions, as well as some short-term weather hazards.
How will AI weather forecasts make maximum impacts for users?
Like many industries, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will revolutionise weather forecasting in the coming years.
‘Wall of rain’, ‘heatwave’ or ‘snow’? Met Office weather headline review
Meteorological summer has started on an unsettled note for many, with rain and some unseasonable winds, but what do the online weather headlines have to say about the forecast?
What role does convection play in weather?
Convection is a fundamental process in the atmosphere and oceans that plays a vital role in shaping the weather we experience every day.
With just days to go, how close are we to breaking spring records?
The weather has been a hot topic of conversation this spring, and for good reason. From record-breaking sunshine hours to long-stretches of high temperatures and very low rainfall, it’s been a season that’s got everyone talking – and the records aren’t done yet.
What is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming?
Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) is a meteorological event that can have a significant impact on winter weather, particularly in the UK and across Europe.
What are the Northern Lights and what causes them?
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are one of nature’s most mesmerising displays.
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