Met Office weekend weather: Storm Amy brings unsettled conditions
As we head into the first weekend of October, all eyes are on Storm Amy, the first named storm of the 2025-2026 season.
Storm Amy on the way, but how unusual is it?
Storm Amy has been named by the Met Office as the first storm of the 2025/26 season.
Met Office 10-day trend: Unsettled weather, Storm Amy, and a look ahead
The UK’s weather is never short of drama, and the latest 10-day trend brings a classic mix of autumnal conditions: heavy rain, strong winds, and the arrival of the season’s first named storm.
Met Office deep dive: Autumn’s stormy spell and tropical influences
Are we in for a stormy spell on Friday night? How wet will it get before then? And could a tropical tango influence both of those things?
How the Met Office uses radar to deliver accurate weather observations and forecasts
Weather radar is one of the most powerful tools in the Met Office’s arsenal for observing and forecasting the UK’s ever-changing weather.
How accurate was the Met Office’s summer forecasting?
Summer 2025 went down as provisionally the warmest on record for the UK, but how accurate was the Met Office forecast through the season? We crunch the numbers to find out…
Met Office week ahead: Calm start but turning very wet and windy
The week ahead promises a classic mix of seasonal weather across the UK.
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