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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: Storm season past and present
As we step into the first week of meteorological autumn, the weather across the UK is already showing signs of change.
Summer 2025: A regional breakdown
Summer 2025 has been marked by exceptional warmth, abundant sunshine, and persistent dry conditions across much of the UK.
Met Office week ahead weather: UK weather signals the arrival of autumn
As September begins, the UK transitions into meteorological autumn.
August 2025 weather stats: A regional breakdown
August 2025 will be remembered as a month of striking contrasts, with the UK experiencing everything from named storms and heatwaves to drought conditions and thunderstorms.
Heightened solar activity brings aurora potential to the UK
The start of September brings an exciting period for sky watchers across the United Kingdom, as heightened solar activity increases the potential for aurora sightings tonight.
Met Office weekend weather: A distinctly autumnal turn
As we approach the end of August, the weather is set to remind us that summer is drawing to a close.
A look back at the 2024/25 storm season
With publication of the latest storm names for 2025/26 on 1 September, we look back at the storm season just gone.
False autumn: Why leaves are falling before summer officially ends?
As the UK looks back on one of its warmest summers on record, many have noticed a surprising change in the landscape.
Met Office 10-day trend: Wet and windy into Autumn
As summer comes to an end, the UK is already experiencing a distinctly autumnal feel.
How do we name storms?
As autumn approaches and the likelihood of impactful weather increases, the Met Office, in partnership with Met Éireann and KNMI, is preparing a new list of storm names for the 2025/26 season.
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