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Met Office weather stations: How we measure the weather

When you check the weather forecast, you’re relying on a vast network of weather stations that quietly gather data across the country.  

Met Office 10-day trend: Strong winds and heavy rain to come

This week, the UK’s weather is set to be dominated by a series of low-pressure systems, bringing unsettled conditions, strong winds, and periods of heavy rain.

What are October's current weather records?

October is a month of transition, as the UK moves from the lingering warmth of late summer into the more unsettled conditions of autumn.  

Legs of marathon runners in motion during a race

The Great South Run: What to expect from the weather

The AJ Bell Great South Run is one of the UK’s most iconic running events, drawing thousands of participants and spectators to Portsmouth’s historic seafront each October.

Met Office weather forecast for this weekend's sports fixtures

As the weekend approaches, sports fans across the country are eagerly anticipating a packed schedule of football and NFL action.

How the Met Office helped pave the way for UK commercial space launches

As the UK looks forward to a new era in space exploration and commercial launch capability, the Met Office has played a crucial role in supporting these ambitions.

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Met Office Deep Dive: A change on the way, but when?

This week’s persistent high-pressure system is still currently dominating the UK’s weather, resulting in anticyclonic gloom, but what do the latest forecasts suggest for the coming days and weeks?

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