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BlogHow accurate was the Met Office forecast during a record-laden spring?A late-May heatwave may have stolen the weather headlines for Spring 2026, but just how did the weather forecast develop through the season?Read more -
BlogWeek Ahead Weather: Heatwave conditions expand as temperatures build across the UKStrong sunshine and rising temperatures will dominate the weather story this week, with the UK set to experience its third heatwave in just seven weeks.Read more -
BlogWimbledon weather records: heat, rain and sunshine during The ChampionshipsFew sporting events are as closely associated with the British summer as The Championships, Wimbledon.Read more
Temperature versus ‘feels like’: why they are not always the same
When checking the weather forecast, air temperature is often the figure people focus on first. However, how warm or cold it actually feels can be quite different.
Why frost can still occur in late Spring
With a cooler northerly flow bringing lower than average temperatures for the time of year and the risk of overnight frost for some, we explore why frost can still occur late into Spring.
476-mile rain bombs? Arctic plunges? Met Office headline weather review
A fresh round of bold weather headlines has been circulating online, with claims ranging from snow returning in May to Arctic freezes, heat surges and widespread soaking rain events.
Deep Dive: extreme rainfall, spring frost and a dry April
From extreme rainfall affecting southern Africa to chilly nights and the return of frost risk in the UK, the weather this week highlights just how varied conditions can be at this time of year.
Week ahead: Unsettled start but warming towards the end of the week
The week ahead brings a marked change in conditions, with colder air moving south across the UK during the middle of the week.
May Bank Holiday weather extremes
The May Bank Holiday often hints at the transition from spring towards summer, but the long-term weather records show that variety is the defining feature.
How to make the most of the Met Office app this bank holiday weekend
With a bank holiday weekend approaching, many people will be looking for opportunities to get outdoors, travel or enjoy time with family and friends.
Week ahead: High pressure remains in charge, but with some changes
High pressure continues to dominate the UK weather through the week ahead, bringing plenty of dry and settled conditions for many.
Professor Julian Hunt FRS remembered: a man with personal charisma, a lively style and authoritative scientific reputation
“A remarkable man with a deep sense of duty to public service,” that is how Stephen Belcher, the Met Office’s Chief Scientist, fondly remembers Professor Julian Hunt FRS, a former Director General and Chief Executive of the Met Office who has passed away.
Weekend weather: settled, dry and warm for many
High pressure will be the dominant influence on the weather this weekend, bringing largely settled conditions across much of the UK.
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