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This is the message from the Department of Transport and the Met Office. Today (Monday 1 December 2025), on the first day of meteorological winter, the recent cold weather reminds us of the importance of preparing for winter hazards. But, with winters becoming wetter overall, hazards

Exceptionally wet weather - November 2012 A sequence of heavy rainfall events in late November 2012 resulted in one of the wettest weeks in England in the last 50 years. The rain was due to a series of low pressure systems crossing the UK. Individually, each of these events was not exceptional

season for northern hemisphere heatwaves Author: Prof Paul Davies (Met Office Chief Meteorologist), Prof Stephen Belcher (Met Office Chief Scientist) 19 July 2022 Today [Tuesday 19 July 2022] has been a momentous day for the UK’s climate. Professor Stephen Belcher – Met Office Chief Scientist

Monday’s weather will see largely dry and fine conditions for many, with pleasant warm spells before wet and windy weather arrives late on Monday and into Tuesday.

of the day, the likelihood of any showers is more restricted to eastern areas of England, as Met Office Meteorologist Kathryn Chalk explained. She said: “There’s plenty of sunshine out there but the main focus for showers in the afternoon will be across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and East Anglia.” Turning wet

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-Executive Directors News & media News & media Media centre Campaigns Contact the Press Office Weather & climate news Corporate news Official news blog Contact us Contact us Send us your feedback Ways to contact us How to find our offices Information for visitors Careers Settings Weekend weather: Wet

This weekend’s weather will be changeable, with periods of wet and windy weather interspersed with brighter spells.

Saturday will bring a distinctly unsettled start to the weekend, as showers sweep northeast and east across the UK. These showers may be heavy and prolonged at times, with the most widespread wet weather expected early on in northern areas. As the day progresses, showers will become more focused

ground in south Wales, southwest England, Cumbria, southwest Scotland and Northern Ireland. 20-30 mm of rain is likely in these areas, most of which will fall in around 6-9 hours. Given how wet it has already been, the additional rainfall, especially in western areas, could lead to localised flooding

This weekend’s weather will be changeable, with periods of wet and windy weather interspersed with brighter spells.

Saturday will bring a distinctly unsettled start to the weekend, as showers sweep northeast and east across the UK. These showers may be heavy and prolonged at times, with the most widespread wet weather expected early on in northern areas. As the day progresses, showers will become more focused

: Calm start but turning very wet and windy Author: Press Office 29 September 2025 The week ahead promises a classic mix of seasonal weather across the UK. From chilly mornings and fog patches to spells of sunshine, followed by a turn to wetter and windier conditions, the coming days will showcase