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Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz. Read more Blog Weekend weather: Cooler air arrives, but the dry weather continues After an exceptionally hot spell across many parts of the UK, this weekend will bring a noticeable drop in temperatures. Read more Blog Pollen forecast: Weed pollen remains high in many southern areas before easing Weed pollen will be the main contributor to pollen levels over the coming days, with the highest concentrations expected across much of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read more 10-day trend: Fresher conditions on the way, with increasing chances of rain 13 August 2026 After another spell of exceptional heat, the weather pattern across the UK looks set to change during the next 10 days. What are heat domes? And are they getting worse? 12 August 2026 As temperatures continue to reach exceptional levels across parts of the world, one term appears again and again in news reports: heat dome. Deep dive: Heatwave peaks, eclipse viewing and the continuing search for rain 12 August 2026 There are two major weather stories dominating the headlines this week. Warmest UK summer on record “increasingly likely” as temperatures stay well above average 11 August 2026 The UK is on course to record its warmest summer on record for mean temperature, with only average conditions needed for the remainder of August to surpass the record set only last year. Where in the UK will you have the best chance of seeing this week's eclipse 11 August 2026 Skywatchers across the UK will have the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, with the Moon passing in front of the Sun during the evening. Week ahead: Dry, sunny and increasingly hot weather 11 August 2026 High pressure will continue to exert a strong influence on the UK’s weather through much of this week, bringing prolonged spells of dry, settled conditions to many areas. Weekly weather quiz August 7: Test your knowledge! 7 August 2026 Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz. 10-day trend: Warm sunshine returns, but significant rain remains elusive for some 6 August 2026 After an exceptionally dry July for many parts of England and Wales, attention is turning to whether any meaningful rainfall is on the horizon. Festival forecast: Sunshine for many as festival season continues 5 August 2026 Festivalgoers heading to events across the UK this week can look forward to largely favourable conditions, with plenty of dry weather, sunny spells and temperatures close to or slightly above average for the time of year. July 2026 weather stats: A county breakdown 5 August 2026 July 2026 was a remarkable month across the UK, and a closer look at county-level statistics shows just how widespread the warmth and sunshine were, but also how uneven the rainfall was. Next Search blog posts Search Categories Climate (136) Corporate (37) Global Weather (36) Industry (37) Space Weather (22) Technology (52) UK Weather (484) Date Last 7 days (6) Last month (34) Last 3 months (117) Last 6 months (205) Last year (401) About this blog This is the official blog of the Met Office news team, intended to provide journalists and bloggers with the latest weather, climate science and business news. 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