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When does Autumn officially start?
Autumn is the season that bridges the warmth of summer and the chill of winter. In the UK, it’s most vividly marked by the changing colours of leaves and the harvest season.
When is a hurricane not a hurricane?
Hurricanes, or tropical cyclones, are among the most powerful and destructive weather systems on Earth. But not every swirling storm over the ocean qualifies as a hurricane.
What are the August Bank Holiday’s current weather records?
As the August Bank Holiday approaches for many of us, millions of people across the UK will be keeping a close eye on the forecast.
Met Office weekend weather forecast: Largely dry and bright Bank Holiday weekend
As we head into the weekend and the bank holiday period, high pressure will be the dominant feature across the UK, bringing settled conditions for most.
Met Office 10-Day Trend: High pressure dominating, but for how long?
The latest 10-day trend presents a classic split in the UK’s late summer weather pattern.
600-mile rainstorm? Hotter than Ibiza? Met Office weather headline review
As summer 2025 enters its final stretch, the UK’s weather has delivered a mix of summer warmth, some cooler periods and even the influence of Atlantic storms.
About a buoy: How three storms and a missing marine buoy sparked a technical transformation
In the remote waters of the North Atlantic, one of our ocean buoys went on an unexpected journey-tossed by storms, lost at sea, and eventually found washed up on a beach in Ireland. But what have we learned from the lost buoy?
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