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Deep Dive: High-pressure, dry air and meteor showers
High pressure is firmly in charge of the UK’s weather this week, bringing largely dry, settled conditions for many.
How the Chornobyl disaster advanced dispersion science
Sunday 26 April marks the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident, one of the most significant environmental events of the 20th century.
Week ahead: Largely dry and increasingly warm
The week ahead is set to bring plenty of dry and fine weather for many, with high pressure dominating and helping temperatures edge upwards as the days go on.
Weekly weather quiz: Test your knowledge
Test your weather knowledge with our weekly weather quiz!
Weekend weather: Unsettled conditions give way to higher pressure
The weather through the weekend will show a gradual improving trend, as the unsettled conditions of recent days slowly give way to higher pressure.
Arctic snow blizzards? Mini heatwaves? Weather headline review
Dramatic weather headlines have once again been circulating online, with claims ranging from April snow blizzards to sudden Arctic blasts and talk of mini‑heatwaves.
Met Office and AWS are pioneering how AI could shape the future of text-based weather services
The Met Office has long been at the forefront of meteorological innovation, delivering trusted weather services to the public and supporting maritime safety.
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