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• Weekend weather forecast: Colder, breezier and showery for many

  to be the coldest pair of days so far this season, not unusual for the time of year but a clear step change nonetheless. Expect a chilly start on Saturday, with some spots down in the mid to low single figures, and a cold feel in the wind throughout the day. Saturday: Bracing northerlies, sunshine and showers

• Understanding the Foehn effect and its impacts

  recorded in the United States. READ MORE: What role does convection play in weather? In the UK, foehn events are most commonly observed in the Scottish Highlands. Moist westerly winds from the Atlantic are forced over the mountains, bringing wet weather to the west while the east enjoys warmer

• The Met Office and the rail sector: Keeping the UK on track

  and flooding to autumn leaf-fall and extreme heat, adverse conditions can disrupt services, damage infrastructure, and pose safety risks. Poor adhesion, caused by wet or leaf-covered tracks, is a significant issue, costing the rail industry and wider society an estimated £355 million every year

• Met Office weekend weather: Storm Amy brings unsettled conditions

  conditions Author: Press Office Fri 3 Oct 2025 As we head into the first weekend of October, all eyes are on Storm Amy, the first named storm of the 2025-2026 season. The Met Office is closely monitoring this developing system, which is set to bring a spell of very unsettled weather, particularly

• Where were Storm Austen’s strongest wind gusts recorded?

  will be brief, with Storm Boelo expected to bring a wet and windy weekend to much of the UK, with the strongest winds expected across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. Gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible, with potentially higher speeds in exposed locations. Heavy rain will spread eastwards

• 10-Day Trend: A notably drier pattern to begin the period

  Author: Met Office Thu 5 Mar 2026 After what has been a particularly wet and cloudy start to the year for many, the next 10 days offer a marked shift toward more settled conditions. High pressure becomes the dominant feature for much of the period, limiting the influence of weather fronts

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

  (15 March 1990), a remarkable total even by the standards of this famously wet region. Other significant rainfall events include 177.2 mm at Seathwaite, Cumbria, on 28 March 2021, 118.6 mm at Honister Pass in 2023, and 112 mm at Cwm Dyli in Gwynedd in 2024, reflecting the consistency with which

• Week ahead: Wind, rain and a marked change in temperature

  sunshine, with temperatures reaching 18 to 20°C. A north-south contrast on Thursday The band of rain will move slowly southwards through Wednesday night and Thursday. Northern Ireland and northern England can expect wet weather during the morning, with some heavier downpours possible. Showers will follow

• Weekend weather: Turning cooler with sunshine, showers and a chance of frost

  bringing wetter and windier weather, especially across western areas. Eastern parts are expected to see less rain and lighter winds.  READ MORE: 10-day trend: High pressure brings a quieter spell, but how long will it last? Deep dive: From deep low to strong high October weather extremes: from late

• Week ahead: Summer warmth meets autumn rain

  wet across eastern Northern Ireland, central and southern Scotland and the far north of England. Rain could be heavy at times, leading to difficult travelling conditions during the morning. It will then move south into northern and central England and parts of Wales, becoming increasingly showery