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BlogWhen will it rain? The latest Met Office forecast suggests dry weather will continue for mostAfter weeks of hot, dry weather and widespread heatwave conditions across many parts of the UK, one of the questions we're hearing most often is: when will it rain again?Read more -
BlogWeek ahead: Heat continues, but a gradual change later this week?It has already been an exceptionally prolonged spell of hot weather for many parts of the UK, and the week ahead will see that theme continue.Read more -
BlogWeekend weather: heat shifts west as eastern coasts coolWhile some parts of the UK have been experiencing heatwave conditions since last weekend, other areas have only recently reached heatwave thresholds, and in a few locations no heatwave has developed at all.Read more
Week ahead forecast: A mix of conditions as we head into the New Year
This week’s weather forecast brings a mix of conditions across the UK, with some regions experiencing unsettled weather while others enjoy calmer spells.
The year in weather: 2025
The weather in the United Kingdom is always a talking point across the country, and 2025 proved to be a year of remarkable contrasts and record-breaking events.
Deep Dive: A year of weather records and the festive forecast
As we approach the end of 2025, the UK stands on the brink of confirming its warmest year on record.
Week ahead forecast: Colder air settles in as high pressure dominates Christmas forecast
As Christmas approaches, the weather will be dominated by high-pressure a colder air.
Forecast or reality? How well did the Met Office predict Autumn’s wild weather?
Autumn 2025 wasn’t short of impactful weather, with named storms, rain and snow finding their way into forecasts and headlines. But how accurate were Met Office forecasts in the season? Here, we find out.
Weekend weather: Wet and windy at first before a gradual change next week
With Christmas now just around the corner, many will be keeping a close eye on the weather for the weekend and beyond.
10-day trend: Turning drier and a little chillier into Christmas week
With Christmas now just a week away, many are wondering whether it might be a white one this year.
Christmas weather extremes: Records from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day
The Christmas period in the United Kingdom is a time of anticipation, not just for festivities but for the weather itself.
Deep dive: Rainfall, disruption, and a changing outlook for Christmas
It’s felt like all we’ve been talking about is rain over the past few months, but how much rain have we seen since the start of autumn, and how much more is there to come this week?
How the Met Office measures the weather: Sunshine, cloud, visibility, pressure and radiation
Understanding the weather is essential for everything from aviation safety to daily forecasts.
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