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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
September 2025 weather stats: A regional breakdown
September 2025 brought a change from the settled and warm conditions that characterised much of the summer, which itself was named the hottest on record.
Met Office weekend weather: Storm Amy brings unsettled conditions
As we head into the first weekend of October, all eyes are on Storm Amy, the first named storm of the 2025-2026 season.
Storm Amy on the way, but how unusual is it?
Storm Amy has been named by the Met Office as the first storm of the 2025/26 season.
Met Office 10-day trend: Unsettled weather, Storm Amy, and a look ahead
The UK’s weather is never short of drama, and the latest 10-day trend brings a classic mix of autumnal conditions: heavy rain, strong winds, and the arrival of the season’s first named storm.
The Met Office and the rail sector: Keeping the UK on track
The UK’s rail network is a vital part of national infrastructure, connecting communities, supporting the economy, and enabling millions of journeys every day.
Met Office deep dive: Autumn’s stormy spell and tropical influences
Are we in for a stormy spell on Friday night? How wet will it get before then? And could a tropical tango influence both of those things?
How accurate was the Met Office’s summer forecasting?
Summer 2025 went down as provisionally the warmest on record for the UK, but how accurate was the Met Office forecast through the season? We crunch the numbers to find out…
Met Office week ahead: Calm start but turning very wet and windy
The week ahead promises a classic mix of seasonal weather across the UK.
Trackplot case study: How the Met Office helps keep lone workers safe
At the Met Office, we work with partners across the UK to turn weather and climate science into practical decisions that keep people safe and operations running smoothly.
Weekend weather forecast: A complex picture after a settled spell
After several days of fine, settled weather under the influence of high pressure, the UK faces a more complicated outlook for the upcoming weekend.
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