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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
Can the weather affect our mental health?
As the seasons shift and the skies change, many of us notice subtle, or sometimes not-so-subtle, changes in our mood, energy, and overall wellbeing. But is it just in our heads, or does the weather really affect our mental health?
Met Office weather warnings: How and why they are issued
Weather can be highly-changeable and sometimes severe, posing risks to life, property, and daily activities.
What is lightning and how does the Met Office monitor it?
Lightning is one of nature's most spectacular phenomena, characterized by a massive electrical discharge that occurs between clouds or from a cloud to the ground.
Met Office Advice for Sun Awareness Week
Sun Awareness Week 2025, led by The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD), starts next week (12-18 May). This campaign highlights the dangers of sun exposure and promotes sun safety.
Clean Air Month: How the Met Office monitors air quality
May is National Clean Air Month, so we're exploring the Met Office's role in monitoring air quality and looking at how climate change can impact the air we breathe every day.
VE Day and the weather: How forecasts helped shape victory
In the tense days leading up to VE Day, the skies above Britain carried more than just clouds, they held wartime secrets.
Space weather: How different types affect us
When we think of weather, we often picture clouds, rain, and sunshine. But there’s another kind of weather that happens far above our heads, space weather.
Weather trends: blocking highs and the amplified jet stream
Since the end of February, high pressure has been the dominant force in our weather, bringing mostly dry and sunny conditions. But why is this happening?
How does the Met Office monitor space weather?
The Met Office operates a dedicated Space Weather Operations Centre, working around the clock to protect national systems and services from the Sun's activity.
Why has spring been so warm and dry so far this year?
Spring 2025 has brought notably dry weather across much of the UK, with most regions seeing far less rainfall than usual.
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