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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
January a month of two halves for UK weather
2023 has started with a January of marked contrasts, which has resulted in overall near-average figures for many of the UK’s weather statistics.
El Niño on the way?
Every few years the climate undergoes natural fluctuations, centred in the equatorial Pacific Ocean but with global consequences.
How do climate change, air quality and our health interact?
In this latest blog on our January climate theme of health, we explore the links between climate, air quality and our health. This blog has been written by Met Office scientists Steven Turnock, Fiona O’Connor, Paul Agnew and Matthew Hort.
Has there been a Sudden Stratospheric Warming – and what does that mean for our weather?
You may have heard speculation about a Sudden Stratospheric Warming and that a ‘Beast from the East’ is on the way with freezing conditions and widespread snow. Is there any truth behind the headlines and what can we say about the weather for the coming month?
How does humidity affect health?
Not so long ago, we might have looked forward to a heatwave, particularly here in the UK – a chance to enjoy the sunshine and balmy evenings. Heatwaves, however, can cause a range of health problems.
An awe-inspiring visit to AmazonFACE
A landmark experiment is taking place in the Amazon Rainforest. Misha Khan from the Met Office International team explains what AmazonFACE is; why it’s so important and what it was like to visit the experiment site.
Staying on track in summer heat and winter chills
The weather impacting travel plans isn’t anything new. But for the UK’s railways, our varied and changing climate introduces additional challenges.
The temperate rainforests of Dartmoor
Dr Debbie Hemming, Scientific Manager of the Met Office Vegetation-Climate Interactions (VCI) group, explains why she is so interested in temperate rainforests and why they are an area of scientific research.
Spanish heat to build this week
From Britain to Gibraltar, this week Europe will witness a large temperature contrast.
Changing climate brings impacts for hay fever sufferers
For this month’s climate theme, we are focusing on health. In this blog post, we’re discussing pollen, the impacts that it can cause for hay fever sufferers, and whether a changing climate will influence pollen levels throughout the year.
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