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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: Strong winds and heavy rain to come
This week, the UK’s weather is set to be dominated by a series of low-pressure systems, bringing unsettled conditions, strong winds, and periods of heavy rain.
The Great South Run: What to expect from the weather
The AJ Bell Great South Run is one of the UK’s most iconic running events, drawing thousands of participants and spectators to Portsmouth’s historic seafront each October.
Met Office weather forecast for this weekend's sports fixtures
As the weekend approaches, sports fans across the country are eagerly anticipating a packed schedule of football and NFL action.
How the Met Office helped pave the way for UK commercial space launches
As the UK looks forward to a new era in space exploration and commercial launch capability, the Met Office has played a crucial role in supporting these ambitions.
'Brutal' cold snap? 'Barrage of snow'? Met Office weather headline review
As autumn deepens across the UK, weather headlines have once again captured the public’s imagination with dramatic claims of snow barrages, cold snaps, and even the promise of late Autumnal warmth. But how do these headlines stack up against the latest Met Office forecasts?
Smarter forecasts, safer seas: Met Office advances maritime forecast accuracy
The Met Office has achieved significant improvements in maritime forecast accuracy over the past 10 years, benefitting safety and economic performance.
Met Office Deep Dive: A change on the way, but when?
This week’s persistent high-pressure system is still currently dominating the UK’s weather, resulting in anticyclonic gloom, but what do the latest forecasts suggest for the coming days and weeks?
Marine observations: Underpinning forecasts and climate understanding
Marine observations are a cornerstone of the Met Office’s work, providing vital data from the world’s oceans.
Turbulent flights and the climate connection
Did you know that there are different types of turbulence, and that it's becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change?
Specialist forecasts for a resilient future
Weather forecasting is not just about temperatures, sunshine and showers. For many sectors, trusted weather and climate data is vital for safe and efficient operations as well as their long-term planning.
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