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• Storm Doris crosses the UK

  speed, allow plenty of room between your car and the vehicle in front and be wary of aquaplaning where water accumulates on the road. "Be mindful that there will be strong gusts of wind, so ensure you have a good grip of the steering wheel and take extra care when overtaking high-sided vehicles

• Heavy rain and strong winds

  that is steering a series of low-pressure systems across the country. These systems bring warm, moisture-laden air from the Atlantic, which leads to heavy rain and strong winds. When this milder air meets colder air moving down from the north, it can produce upland snow in some areas, adding

• Blustery weather for much of the UK

  Pete Williams said: “We are warning drivers across the UK that high winds will make conditions challenging. The advice is for drivers to slow down and ensure they double the normal recommended two-second distance between their car and the vehicle in front. Hold the steering wheel firmly

• What is the jet stream and how does it affect our weather?

  : How does the Met Office monitor space weather? Why Does It Matter? Although the jet stream is invisible to the naked eye, its influence is felt every day. From steering storms across the Atlantic to shaping our seasonal weather patterns, the jet stream is a key player in the Earth’s climate system

• Florence Rabier appointed to the Met Office Board

  innovation, operations, and governance in meteorology. As Director-General of the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) for 10 years, she steered major expansion and transformations, including a radical development and implementation of AI weather prediction models, formed global

• Ken Mylne

  committee of the Commission for Basic Systems as Chair of the Data Processing and Forecasting System. He also chaired the Steering Group of the WMO Severe Weather Forecast Demonstration Projects to build capacity for prediction of hazardous weather in less-developed countries. He now chairs the Expert

• A windy weekend ahead for southern Britain

  potential of risk to travellers. RAC spokesman Pete Williams said: “Drivers encountering high winds are advised to reduce their speed, ensure they hold the steering wheel firmly and be prepared for sudden gusts, debris and even fallen branches in the road.  Allow plenty of room between your vehicle

• Met Office daily weather: A bright start gives way to unsettled conditions

  for the end of the week The jet stream will pick up an area of low pressure and steer it towards the UK Heavy rain and strong winds are likely for some, so keep up to date with the forecast 🌧️🌬️ pic.twitter.com/Fs8l6YcUgo — Met Office (@metoffice) October 28, 2025 As we move into Thursday night, spells

• Continued risk of thunderstorms

  the steering becoming unresponsive, slow down gradually as it probably means that water is preventing the tyres from gripping the road.” The risk of scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms tends to diminish over the weekend, with any activity being restricted to northern Britain. Away from

• An unsettled period toward the end of 2023

  moving in, drivers are going to once again need to be ready to cope with difficult driving conditions in the run up to the new year. "The most important thing they should do is reduce their speeds, especially on exposed and upland roads, and to always keep a firm hold of the steering wheel to avoid