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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
With just days to go, how close are we to breaking spring records?
The weather has been a hot topic of conversation this spring, and for good reason. From record-breaking sunshine hours to long-stretches of high temperatures and very low rainfall, it’s been a season that’s got everyone talking – and the records aren’t done yet.
What is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming?
Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) is a meteorological event that can have a significant impact on winter weather, particularly in the UK and across Europe.
What are the Northern Lights and what causes them?
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are one of nature’s most mesmerising displays.
Hurricanes, typhoons and tornadoes: What’s the difference?
With tropical storm season now underway, and Tropical Storm Mario continuing to move northwest in the Eastern Pacific, we're taking a look at hurricanes, typhoons and tornadoes, and what the differences between them are.
Met Office 10-Day Trend: A Mixed Start to Meteorological Summer
As we step into meteorological summer, the UK’s weather is already showing its familiar variability.
What are geomagnetic storms and what are their effects?
One of the most significant forms of space weather are geomagnetic storms, powerful disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by activity on the Sun.
What is the jet stream and how does it affect our weather?
The jet stream plays a vital role in the global climate system and is a key factor in the UK’s changeable weather.
Met Office Deep Dive: More changing weather on the way
As we transition from spring into meteorological summer, the latest Met Office Deep Dive offers a comprehensive look at the UK’s evolving weather patterns.
Met Office explains: What are monsoons?
Monsoons are not just about rain, they are a dramatic seasonal shift in wind patterns that bring about distinct wet and dry periods.
How do we know when weather records are broken?
Ever wondered how we know if a summer was really the hottest on record? Or how we know if rainfall patterns are changing across the UK? The answer lies in a Met Office dataset that's been quietly mapping our weather history for around the last two centuries.
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