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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 week ahead forecast: How long will the anticyclonic gloom last?
As we move into mid-October, the UK finds itself under the influence of a persistent anticyclone.
What is Anticyclonic gloom?
When high pressure dominates the UK weather as it has done this past week, many expect crisp blue skies and sunshine.
This weekend's sporting fixtures forecast
This weekend brings a largely settled spell of autumn weather for football fans and players across the country.
Met Office weekend weather: A change from stormy to settled
After last weekend was dominated by Storm Amy, which brought heavy rain and very strong winds, this weekend looks set to be a lot more settled.
Met Office 10-Day Trend: High pressure dominating, but for how long?
The latest 10-day weather trend for the UK is, on the surface, a fairly simple one: the weather is not expected to change dramatically.
Are ocean robots the next big thing for climate monitoring?
With climate data more important than ever, is there a way to maximise marine data collection, gathering even more information from all oceans?
Met Office Deep Dive: A week after Storm Amy and high-pressure is here
This week’s Deep Dive explores the evolving weather across the UK as we transition from the dramatic impacts of Storm Amy to a period dominated by high pressure.
Supermoon set to light up UK skies tonight, but will there be clear skies?
The first of three consecutive supermoons in 2025 will grace the skies over the UK tonight, offering sky-watchers a spectacular celestial display.
Week ahead forecast: A change ahead after Storm Amy
After the disruptive weather brought by Storm Amy at the end of last week, the outlook for the coming days is for a marked change in conditions across the UK.
The UK land observation network: Underpinning weather and climate understanding
The UK’s weather is famously changeable, and it requires a robust and comprehensive network of land-based observation stations to monitor it.
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