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BlogWhere were Storm Austen’s strongest wind gusts recorded?Storm Austen has brought gusts of up to 76mph to the UK, with the strongest winds recorded across the Isles of Scilly, southwest England, Wales and exposed parts of the south coast.Read more -
BlogWeekly weather quiz October 23: 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: Wet and windy as Storm Boelo arrivesStorm Boelo will bring a wet and windy weekend to much of the UK, with the strongest winds expected across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.Read more
Weekly weather quiz September 12: 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: Rain, wind and September sunshine
The UK will see a mixed picture this weekend, with spells of heavy rain and brisk winds for some, while others enjoy warm September sunshine.
Do changing seasons affect the jet stream?
As the UK moves from summer to autumn, the weather can change markedly.
What does the latest long-range forecast tell us and what role could El Niño play this autumn?
As we have moved into meteorological autumn, many are asking what the coming months might have in store for UK weather.
10-day trend: Changeable weather ahead as low- and high-pressure alternate
The UK is set for a changeable spell of early autumn weather over the next 10 days.
September weather extremes: From late-summer heat to early frost
September marks the beginning of meteorological autumn, but the UK’s weather during the month can retain the warmth of summer or offer an early indication of colder conditions to come.
Deep Dive: What could UK summers feel like in the future?
Summer 2026 was the UK’s hottest summer on record, bringing prolonged warmth and exceptionally dry conditions to many areas.
Does moving towards solar minimum mean less space weather?
Fast solar winds, possibly accompanied by a glancing coronal mass ejection, could result in aurora sightings across much of Scotland tonight.
Week ahead: A changeable week with rain, showers and brighter spells
The UK will experience a typically changeable spell of September weather this week, with the jet stream helping to steer a succession of weather systems across the country.
Weekly weather quiz September 4: 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.
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