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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
UK heatwaves: How the records tell a changing story
Heatwaves are a familiar feature of UK summers, but the way they are recorded and understood has changed over time.
Deep dive: Wildfires, heatwaves and the UK’s continuing dry spell
Recent hot and dry weather has not only affected parts of the UK but has also contributed to significant wildfire activity across Europe.
Week ahead: Heat builds again, but not everywhere
Hot weather is set to return for parts of the UK this week, although the picture will be far from uniform.
How close is the UK to another heatwave – and where has the rain gone?
Much of the UK has seen a dry and warm summer so far, and the coming days will bring another rise in temperatures for some.
Weekly weather quiz July 24: 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 for some, but summer warmth holds on in the south
After a notably dry July for many parts of the UK, this weekend will bring a change in the weather pattern.
Are we still in a heatwave - and could another one develop next week?
A UK heatwave is defined as a period of at least three consecutive days when daily maximum temperatures meet or exceed the heatwave temperature threshold for a particular location.
Pollen forecast: Mixed levels across the UK
Pollen levels remain mixed across the UK over the next five days, with the highest counts most likely across southern parts of England.
10-Day trend: A more changeable spell ahead as July draws to a close
After a predominantly dry and very warm July so far, the UK’s weather pattern is beginning to shift.
Why the words we use about weather matter
When we think about weather forecasting, we often focus on the science: temperatures, rainfall totals, wind speeds and weather warnings. But what about the language used to describe the weather?
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