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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
Met Office 10-day trend: Unsettled weather continues into November
As October draws to a close and we look ahead to November, the Met Office 10-day trend brings a story of unsettled weather, blustery winds, and spells of rain for much of the United Kingdom.
How the Met Office brings life-saving weather intelligence to Kenya
In the heart of Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands, climate change is not some far-off, abstract threat but a lived reality.
Met Office Deep Dive: Hurricane Melissa and the UK weather outlook
This week’s weather discussion is dominated by the extraordinary development of Hurricane Melissa, a system that has rapidly intensified and is now making headlines across the Atlantic.
What do meteorologists do at the Met Office?
Meteorologists at the Met Office are central to the delivery of accurate and timely weather forecasts.
Met Office week ahead forecast: Classic Autumnal weather on the way
As we move into the final days of October, the UK is set for a week of classic autumnal weather.
Met Office weekend football forecast
As the Premier League returns for another action-packed weekend, fans and players alike will be keeping a close eye on the skies.
Weekend weather forecast: Colder, breezier and showery for many
A slow‑moving low to the east will draw down a distinctly northerly airflow across the UK through the weekend, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures and a markedly different feel compared with recent days.
Met Office: 10-day trend: Changeable weather, colder air, and a hint of snow
As we move through late October, the UK is set to experience a dynamic mix of weather conditions.
Met Office deep dive: The latest on the wind and rain
After a period of high pressure and settled, if somewhat gloomy, conditions, the weather has taken a dramatic turn.
Met Office weather stations: How we measure the weather
When you check the weather forecast, you’re relying on a vast network of weather stations that quietly gather data across the country.
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