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Met Office pollen forecast live from tomorrow

The Met Office pollen forecast will go live on Thursday 19 March.

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Deep Dive: Spring sunshine and global outlooks

Each week brings its own mix of meteorological interest, but this one stands out for its striking contrasts and unusual patterns around the world.

A year of cloud-powered weather forecasting: how the UK’s national capability is evolving 

Over the past year, the UK’s national weather and climate services have undergone one of the most significant technological shifts in their history.  

Week ahead: A largely settled week

A largely settled week lies ahead for the UK, with high pressure becoming the dominant feature.

March weather extremes: a closer look at March's current weather records

March is a pivotal month in the UK weather calendar, marking the transition from winter to spring.

Weekend weather: A bright, chilly start but turning grey

This weekend brings a mix of early‑spring weather across the UK

How the Met Office builds and maintains the UK’s offshore weather network

When most people think of the Met Office, they picture satellites orbiting high above the Earth or forecasters analysing weather charts.

Deep Dive: what a positive North Atlantic oscillation means for our weather

This week’s Deep Dive takes a closer look at a major driver behind the UK’s weather over the coming days: a positive phase of the North Atlantic Oscillation, often shortened to NAO.

Uniting experts to unlock the next generation of weather and climate innovation

This week, the Met Office will bring together senior leaders from government, technology and industry for Met Office in the Cloud at the Royal Society in London.

Week ahead: A brighter start, but turning much wetter

After a murky weekend, the week ahead begins on a somewhat brighter note for parts of the UK.

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