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at bay. However, the presence of low cloud, particularly in the mornings, may lead to grey skies for some. The jet stream remains positioned well to the north, arching across Greenland and dipping down towards Iceland. This configuration allows high pressure to build in from the north, bringing

: A Mixed Start to Meteorological Summer Author: Press Office 29 May 2025 As we step into meteorological summer, the UK’s weather is already showing its familiar variability. The latest 10-day trend points to a dynamic mix of conditions, with spells of warmth, outbreaks of rain, and shifting pressure

, NMHSs may have to demonstrate that the benefits of their services are significantly larger than the costs to produce and deliver them (WMO, 2015). Although the cost of modernising NMHSs will be considerable, the benefits are likely to be much higher (Rogers and Tsirkunov, 2013). Valuation studies can

uncertainties and limitations. For example, reanalysis datasets may underestimate observed extremes, and cannot fully represent localised features such as intense precipitation caused by complex topography, partly due to their limited resolution in space and time. Additionally, ERA5 precipitation fields

of the atmosphere model to the surface model, where soil moisture has been shown to affect initiation. Much of the above is based on comparisons between model and observations for surface rainfall. It is possible that updrafts or clouds may compare better to observations and that the issue is related

Thursday will begin with a few early mist and fog patches, particularly in rural areas. These will steadily lift through the morning, leaving most places dry with a mix of variable cloud and sunny spells. The far northwest and the far southeast may see cloudier skies at times, with the odd light

As we head towards the end of the week, here's the Met Office weather forecast for Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24

Friday is set to begin on a bright note for much of the UK, with early fog patches in the far south expected to clear quickly, giving way to a predominantly dry day. Sunny spells will dominate across most regions, although southern England may see the odd shower develop during the afternoon

your mobile phone is fully charged and consider letting your friends, family or colleagues know when you expect to arrive.  It may be worth delaying your journey or taking an alternative route until conditions improve and the snow ploughs have made roads fully passable. Keep tuned to the weather

at the moment, it is possible thunderstorm warnings may be issued this week.”  Read more: What role does convection play in weather  The thunderstorms and a wider area of showers will move north and east through Thursday, leaving more settled weather for a time through Friday for most. However

are possible at times too 🌬️ pic.twitter.com/0gOphm4pcr — Met Office (@metoffice) May 21, 2025 Outlook for Friday Friday promises to be even more favourable. The day will start mostly clear and sunny, although early risers may encounter a few patches of mist or fog. These will quickly lift after