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BlogPollen forecast: Elevated levels remain over the next 5 daysPollen levels are set to remain elevated across large parts of the UK over the next five days, with grass and weed pollen continuing to affect many regions, although the grass season is coming towards its end in south and eastern areas.Read more -
Blog10-day trend: Dry weather dominates as rain remains elusiveAfter an exceptionally dry and often hot spell across the UK, many people will be wondering when meaningful rainfall might return.Read more -
BlogSummer 2026 so far: A look at the season at the halfway pointSummer 2025 was officially the warmest summer on record for the UK. But after an extraordinary year so far – with three widespread heatwaves and numerous climate records already broken – how is meteorological Summer 2026 shaping up at the halfway point?Read more
Deep Dive: Heatwaves, dry ground and warming seas
The UK has experienced a remarkable run of hot weather so far this year, with three distinct heatwaves affecting different parts of the country since late spring.
World Youth Skills Day: Building skills for a shared future
World Youth Skills Day is a chance to recognise the skills young people need to shape a shared future - from science, technology and AI to green skills, communication and collaboration.
When will it rain? The latest Met Office forecast suggests dry weather will continue for most
After weeks of hot, dry weather and widespread heatwave conditions across many parts of the UK, one of the questions we're hearing most often is: when will it rain again?
Week ahead: Heat continues, but a gradual change later this week?
It has already been an exceptionally prolonged spell of hot weather for many parts of the UK, and the week ahead will see that theme continue.
Weekend weather: heat shifts west as eastern coasts cool
While some parts of the UK have been experiencing heatwave conditions since last weekend, other areas have only recently reached heatwave thresholds, and in a few locations no heatwave has developed at all.
Week Ahead Weather: Heatwave conditions expand as temperatures build across the UK
Strong sunshine and rising temperatures will dominate the weather story this week, with the UK set to experience its third heatwave in just seven weeks.
Weekly weather quiz, July 3: 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: warmer conditions developing, but a mixed picture across the UK
A north-south split this weekend will bring warm sunshine to southern and eastern areas, while Scotland and Northern Ireland see cloudier, breezier conditions with rain at times, heaviest in northwest Scotland.
Wimbledon weather records: heat, rain and sunshine during The Championships
Few sporting events are as closely associated with the British summer as The Championships, Wimbledon.
Pollen forecast: Elevated levels across England and Wales
Pollen levels will remain elevated across much of England and Wales over the next five days
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