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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 Deep Dive: Hot weather to bring heatwave for many
As we approach the summer solstice, the UK is bracing for a significant spell of hot weather.
Met Office festival forecast: It's going to be a warm one
As high pressure continues to dominate the UK weather scene, festivalgoers can look forward to a largely fine and settled spell across much of the country.
Met Office weather extremes: What are June’s current records?
As we move through June, it's a good time to reflect on some of the more significant weather extremes the UK has experienced during Junes of previous years.
Met Office weather: What's in store for the next 10 days?
Change is once again on the horizon as the arrival of June has brought a noticeable shift in the weather. In this blog entry we take a look at what's to be expected over the next 10 days
Met Office Deep Dive: Thunderstorms, festivals and Spanish Plumes
This week’s Met Office Deep Dive explores the dynamic weather patterns affecting the UK, highlighting the development of thunderstorms, the influence of the jet stream, and the phenomenon known as the Spanish Plume.
Glastonbury Festival Weather: A look back at historic extremes
As anticipation builds for this year’s Glastonbury Festival, many festivalgoers are already wondering what the weather might have in store.
How Met Office forecasts supported the UK through a largely dry Spring
Dry weather was the main focus for meteorological spring, with potential drought on the cards in some regions, as well as some short-term weather hazards.
How will AI weather forecasts make maximum impacts for users?
Like many industries, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will revolutionise weather forecasting in the coming years.
‘Wall of rain’, ‘heatwave’ or ‘snow’? Met Office weather headline review
Meteorological summer has started on an unsettled note for many, with rain and some unseasonable winds, but what do the online weather headlines have to say about the forecast?
What role does convection play in weather?
Convection is a fundamental process in the atmosphere and oceans that plays a vital role in shaping the weather we experience every day.
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