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Future summers could last longer hints Met Office research

Posted on 30 August, 2022 by Met Office Press Office

UK autumns are likely to become drier on average and more ‘summer-like’ with increasing climate change according to new research from the Met Office. Daniel Cotterill is the lead scientist behind the study, which focusses on the projected likelihood of … Continue reading →

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Everything you need to know about WeatherReady

Posted on 26 May, 2021 by Met Office Press Office

This summer, we’re all likely to be spending more time closer to home. To help you make the most of the weather, and stay safe and healthy, we’ve worked with the Cabinet Office and key partners to bring together the very best advice … Continue reading →

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The summer so far

Posted on 17 July, 2018 by Met Office Press Office

As we are all aware this summer has been hot and dry so far and there has been much speculation comparing the season so far to record-breaking summers of the past. But has it been as hot and dry as … Continue reading →

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An update on a record breaking June

Posted on 5 July, 2018 by Met Office Press Office

On Monday 2nd July we released our provisional climate statistics for June: an exceptional month resulting in a number of new climate records, including the warmest June on record for Wales and Northern Ireland. A provisional national high temperature record … Continue reading →

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Will summer be a washout or a scorcher?

Posted on 11 June, 2018 by Met Office Press Office

The Met Office has recently released its contingency planners’ outlook covering the period for June, July and August, with some sources suggesting this is predicting a summer heatwave. But what does this early look at what might be in store … Continue reading →

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What is causing my hay fever?

Posted on 7 July, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

It’s that time of year again when grass pollen is in the air across the UK. For many people this brings all the symptoms of hay fever: runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. The NHS says hay fever is one … Continue reading →

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Measuring the hot spell of June 2017

Posted on 23 June, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

The last week has seen high temperatures across large parts of England and Wales in what has been the longest continuous hot spell in June since the hot, dry summer of 1976. Temperatures of 30°C or more were recorded somewhere … Continue reading →

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North-south rainfall divide for July

Posted on 30 July, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

The early July statistics (1st -28th) show a stark contrast in the UK between parts of the north and south as far as rainfall is concerned. St Catherine’s Point, on the Isle of Wight, recorded only 1.4 mm of rain, … Continue reading →

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Will summer be a washout or a scorcher?

Posted on 31 May, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

Summer is a time when many look forward to enjoying the great outdoors, but all too often the British weather can, quite literally, dampen our spirits. The Met Office has just released its contingency planners’ outlook covering the period for … Continue reading →

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Is the weather going to be record breaking?

Posted on 18 May, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

There has been some suggestion that this May could be the hottest ever recorded in the UK.  However, unfortunately, it really is still too early to be sure about the final figures.  The mid month UK statistics (1-15 May 2016) show, … Continue reading →

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