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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 festival forecast: Cooler temperatures and risk of showers
Festivalgoers across the UK can expect a mixed bag of weather this week, with conditions varying by region and day.
Met Office weekend weather: Thunderstorms and downpours dominate the forecast
While some parts of the UK will enjoy spells of warm sunshine this weekend, the main risk will be that of heavy downpours and thunderstorms.
‘Rain bomb’ or ‘heatwave’? Met Office weather headline review
With last week’s heatwave firmly in the rear-view mirror, the UK has shifted to a more changeable pattern of weather for the time being, so what are some of the online headlines making of the outlook?
Climate change impacting the natural world
Climate changes are affecting the timings of natural processes with many key biological events in the UK - such as leaf out and flowering - now taking place earlier (and some autumn events also later) in the year when compared with historical records.
How is Summer 2025 shaping up so far?
As we reach the midpoint of meteorological summer, it’s clear this year has been far from ordinary. From record-breaking warmth and prolonged dry spells to back-to-back heatwaves, the UK’s weather has been making headlines and prompting some to ask, is this ‘just summer’?
Why has it been so warm and humid recently?
This summer has felt particularly warm and humid across the UK, prompting many to ask: is this just a typical British summer, or is something more unusual going on?
Met Office Deep Dive: Recent heatwaves and a changing climate
In this week’s Deep Dive, we’re taking a look at the UK’s weather outlook for the coming days, reflecting on the recent heatwave, and exploring the findings of the newly published State of the UK Climate Report 2024.
Impact of extreme heat events on industries
The UK is facing unprecedented heat events that are transforming how businesses and industries operate.
How weather and climate change are shaping global food security
Food security is a cornerstone of human wellbeing, yet it is increasingly under threat from the changing climate.
Wimbledon 2025 finals: What to expect from the weather
As the Wimbledon Championships approach their thrilling conclusion, anticipation is building for the women’s and men’s finals this weekend.
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