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BlogWeekly weather quiz, June 19: 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: Temperatures rising into the weekendA notable warm-up is set to take hold across the UK this weekend, with temperatures climbing as we move from Saturday into Sunday and beyond into early next week.Read more -
BlogPollen forecast: Is pollen worse this year?Pollen levels are set to increase across many parts of the UK over the coming days, dominated by grass pollen levels with weed pollen also present.Read more
Why pollen levels are high this week, and looking ahead
A spell of warm, dry and sunny weather has led to rising pollen levels across much of the UK this week.
Deep Dive: UK heat and tropical cyclones
As the UK continues to experience a week of higher-than-average temperatures, early April is currently delivering a spell of notably warm weather for many.
Storm Dave in context: How the storm unfolded
Storm Dave affected the UK during 4–5 April 2026, bringing a spell of disruptive weather to parts of the country, particularly across northern and western areas.
Week ahead: a week of two halves
The week ahead looks set to bring a clear contrast in weather conditions, with a warm and largely settled start followed by a more unsettled and cooler turn later on.
10-day trend: Unsettled and windy conditions on the way for Easter weekend
The next ten days will bring a very changeable spell of weather across the UK, with a clear signal for unsettled and, at times, windy conditions, particularly around the Easter weekend.
March 2026 weather stats: A regional breakdown
March 2026 was a notably mild month across the UK, with all regions recording above‑average temperatures.
From data to decisions: AI factories for a climate ready world
As climate risks intensify and the need for timely, actionable intelligence grows, the challenge facing weather and climate science is no longer just producing more data but ensuring that data leads to better decisions.
Week ahead: What to expect from the weather this Easter weekend
The week ahead brings a notable change in the weather pattern, with milder air at first replacing the cooler conditions of late March, before a more unsettled and blustery spell develops as we head towards the Easter period.
April showers: Is there any truth to the saying?
“April showers” is one of the most familiar weather sayings in the UK and, unlike some weather folklore, this phrase has a genuine basis in meteorology.
Easter weather extremes: the records behind a famously changeable weekend
Easter sits at a crossroads in the UK weather calendar. Occurring in early to mid‑spring, it can fall under lingering winter patterns or benefit from increasingly strong sunshine.
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