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• Easter weather extremes: the records behind a famously changeable weekend

  , particularly in exposed north‑western areas. While there remains some uncertainty in the finer detail, the overall signal points towards a wet and windy Easter weekend, a reminder that this time of year can deliver a wide range of weather. The Easter weather station record book shows just how

• When was the last time the UK reached 30°C in May?

  in the observational record are May 1944 (29 May), May 1945 (12 May), May 1947 (29 May), and May 1953 (25 May). These dates illustrate that early-season warm spells have occurred intermittently across the 20th century. Overall, the pattern is clear: May 30°C events are sporadic rather than regular

• What is the jet stream and how does it affect our weather?

  and making their paths less predictable. These meanders can lead to prolonged periods of wet or dry weather, depending on where the jet stream is positioned. The jet stream can also intensify weather systems. When it flows over an area of low pressure, it can act like a vacuum cleaner, drawing air out

• How long will the cold last?

  Jan 2024 Will the current cold spell last or will we see a return to the wet and windy weather we experienced through the Christmas and new year period? After the unsettled Christmas and New Year period we are now seeing an abrupt change to much colder weather with temperatures below average

• Met Office deep dive: A gusty Bonfire Night and a typhoon heading towards Vietnam

  and creating waving effects on the lee side. For those planning to head out for bonfire celebrations, the timing and location will be key. A band of rain is expected to move across parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland during the evening, making for a wet start in those areas. However, much of England

• Met Office Deep Dive: Winter arrives early

  to be dominated by a mix of high- and low-pressure systems, with frosty nights during ridges of high pressure and milder conditions when weather systems move through. The trend is for occasional spells of rain, temperatures closer to average, and a mixture of dry and wet days. Looking ahead: Sudden

• ex-hurricane-ophelia-16-october-2017---met-office.pdf

  ) was the second storm of the 2017-2018 winter season, following Storm Aileen on 12 to 13 September. The strongest winds were around Irish Sea coasts, particularly west Wales, with gusts of 60 to 70 Kt or higher in exposed coastal locations. Impacts The most severe impacts were across the Republic of Ireland

• Weekly weather quiz, June 19: Test your knowledge!

  and key definitions typical of the season. This quiz will test you on a number of fronts. Whether you’ve been closely following the forecasts or just enjoying the longer days, it’s a chance to see how much you noticed. Ready to get started? Test your weather knowledge and see how well you do

• Weekly weather quiz, June 26: Test your knowledge!

  definitions and notable impacts typical of the season, this quiz will test your knowledge from a range of angles. Whether you’ve been closely following the forecasts or just enjoying the longer days, it’s a chance to see how much you noticed. Ready to get started? Test your weather knowledge and see how well

• Corporate news

  , to meteorological pioneers and Shaun the Sheep, the Met Office, and its partners, has revealed the storm naming list for the 2026/27 season. Read more Latest UK public confidence in AI weather forecasts lags behind existing methods, Met Office study finds New Met Office research, thought to be the first of its