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• ukcp18-fact-sheet-derived-projections.pdf

  general trends of climate changes in the 21 st century are similar to UKCP09, with a move towards warmer, wetter winters and hotter, drier summers. However, natural variations mean that some cold winters, some dry winters, some cool summers and some wet summers will still occur. • At 2°C of global mean

• Met Office 10-day trend: A tale of two halves for September

  for September Author: Press Office Thu 25 Sep 2025 September has been a month of contrasts across the UK, with the weather delivering a tale of two halves. The start of the month was unsettled, bringing plenty of wet weather and changeable conditions. However, as we moved further into September, the pattern

• Cold snap marks the end of a mild, wet Autumn

  Despite cold weather closing out autumn, it has been a mild season overall, especially across the southern half of the UK.

  Wales this was the warmest autumn on record, marginally warmer than 2011 and 2006. Autumn rainfall It has been a wet autumn across the UK, except for western Scotland, with parts of eastern Scotland, north-east and eastern England, southern England and the east of Northern Ireland receiving over 150

• Met Office Deep Dive: Heatwaves, thunderstorms and satellite launches

  into an extratropical system as it approached the UK. While not expected to bring hazardous weather, Dexter has played a role in shaping our current conditions. Initially forecast to pass northwest of the UK, Dexter’s influence was expected to be limited to a spell of wet weather. However, by midweek, the story

• Deep Dive: A dramatic shift from heat to unsettled weather

  have turned markedly cooler, wetter and more changeable. For many, the drop in temperature has been particularly noticeable. Across parts of England, temperatures are now more than 9°C lower than they were at the same time last week, with some locations seeing differences of over 15°C

• Storm Goretti: Key stats from the multi-hazard event

  . Castlemartin Warren, in Pembrokeshire, saw gusts of 53mph. With these strong winds came very large waves creating dangerous conditions along the coast. READ MORE: A look back at the 2024/25 storm season Snowfall: Widespread accumulations and amber warnings Storm Goretti brought a spell of snow to Wales

• Deep Dive: How does June 2026 compare with the summer of 1976?

  oppressive. Unlike in 1976, where the air was generally drier, the 2026 heat developed from air originating over the Atlantic. As it became trapped under high pressure, it was compressed and heated while retaining its moisture. This led to unusually high dew point and wet bulb temperatures, meaning

• Will we finally see some meaningful rain this week?

  of this week, many places that have largely missed out on rain recently are likely to see some wet weather. ☔ Expect outbreaks of showers, with a risk of thunder and some intense downpours mixed in. ⛈️🌧️ How much rain will your local area experience👇 pic.twitter.com/80zlU3eExj — Met Office (@metoffice

• How weather and climate change are shaping global food security

  insecurity There are a number of factors that could impact food security. These include:  Rising temperatures Average global temperatures are projected to rise in the coming decades. While this may extend growing seasons in some mid- to high-latitude regions, it is likely to reduce crop yields

• The influence of climate change on severe weather

  will become hotter. Met Office UKCP Local projections indicate that hot spells will become more frequent in our future climate, particularly over the south-east of the UK, with temperatures projected to rise in all seasons. Heavy rainfall In the recent climate, it has generally become wetter, particularly