All news on the topic: Met Office

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Flood warnings across UK mapped after Met Office's 'danger to life' rain alert
The UK has 23 flood warnings in place by the Environment Agency as heavy showers are set to move in from the Atlantic with yellow and amber rain warnings issued by the Met Office
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City most likely to enjoy a white Christmas named - is yours on the list?
Brits hoping for a white Christmas have been given the odds on snow falling in different cities around the country and you can find out here the chances of a flurry in your city
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Met Office issues rare 'danger to life' amber weather warning
Damage to buildings is possible with expected fast-flowing floodwater meaning there's a 'good chance' communities will be cut off by blocked roads and power cuts
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'Likely deep' snow forecast in just days with 'crisp' snowfall in England
Some forecasts suggest deep snow is 'likely' in parts of the UK over Christmas - but before that there's more heavy rain, as well as strong winds reaching 42mph
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Three-day snow blast forecast for the UK next week - with 'widespread' showers
Edinburgh and Newcastle are among the places bookies believe are most likely to witness snow on Christmas Day, but it's likely there will be snow flurries in the north regardless
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'Gloomy' start as heavy rain continues with dozens of flood warnings in place
The Met Office is forecasting more downpours on Thursday, with the Environment Agency issuing dozens of flood warnings - though temperatures are due to pick up to above average for December
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Met Office's verdict on '800-mile-long polar storm' forecast for Christmas Eve
The Met Office have spoken after weather maps hinted that an Arctic band of snow 10 times longer than Hadrian's Wall could be set to blanket the UK hours before Christmas Day
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Met Office says temperatures to hit 'unusual' highs this month after storm chaos
The Met Office is forecasting temperatures of up to 12C - well above the mid-December average - thanks to mild air coming in from the Atlantic, as the UK recovers from storms
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Wet weather warnings issued across UK as 'thundery downpours' cause disruption
The Met Office has issued a flooding update and said a high amount of rainfall could build on higher ground in parts of England and Scotland - but the weather is expected to clear up later this week
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Huge low pressure system hits UK today as weather maps turn red in rain forecast
A new yellow rain warning is due today from 7am, with up to 75mm of rainfall - the equivalent of a third of the average for December - due in eastern Scotland, according to the Met Office
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Met Office issues verdict on 'snow bomb' predicted to 'blanket half of Britain'
A weather map shows a polar blast gripping parts of the country just days before Christmas - but the Met Office says that the outlook for the coming weeks is for milder conditions
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New maps show where it will snow on Christmas Day - check your area's weather
Northern Ireland, Wales and parts of England are set to see snow on Christmas Day according to the new weather charts while other places can look forward to fine weather
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UK weather: 243 flood warnings and alerts issued as heavy rain to batter Britain
The Met Office has flagged further flood warnings as parts of the country are set to be hit by torrential rain, after Storms Elin and Fergus caused disruption on the weekend
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Temperatures jump into double figures in first glimpse of sun after big freeze
December started amid a cold snap across the UK, which saw snowfall and Arctic temperatures for many, but the mercury will start to lift from Monday - unseasonably so for some areas
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Met Office issues weather warnings as Storms Elin and Fergus smash Britain
Yellow weather warnings are in place today and tomorrow (December 10, 11) for lashings of rain brought on by two named storms, Elin and Fergus, as Brits prepare for a rain deluge
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Brits told to 'act now' in urgent red flood warning as UK battered by storms
Brits up and down the country have been warned to take action against possible flooding as 45 warnings and another 232 alerts remain in place from Storms Elin and Fergus
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Downpours to lash UK as Brits hit by second storm in single weekend
Environment Agency, the Met Office and Scottish Environment Protection Agency says flooding "is expected" in many areas tomorrow as the ground is largely saturated already
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Six dead, including child, as tornado tears through towns flattening homes
Tornadoes have ripped through Tennessee, with six people, including a child, confirmed dead after the twisters tore through the state's north
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Storm Fergus to batter Brits straight after Storm Elin causing 48-hours of chaos
Met Éireann, which is The Met Office's sister service in Ireland, has today named Storm Elin and Storm Fergus, which it says will cause significant rainfall this weekend
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Storm Elin mapped - where will rainy deluge hit as weather warnings issued
Storm Elin is bringing strong winds and heavy downpours to parts of the UK and Ireland today - and unsettled conditions will continue on Sunday, as Storm Fergus arrives
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Ways to protect yourself on winter walks as UK hit by 'hurricane force winds'
If you are out and about this weekend, you should make sure you are wearing appropriate clothes including a scarf and high-quality socks as high winds are expected to hit the UK
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Met Office urgent weather warning as rain lashes UK - full list of 70mph gales
Huge swathes of the country are covered by yellow weather warnings for high winds and heavy rain covering much of the weekend, with dozens of flood warnings also in place
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Dozens of flood warnings in place as 80mm of rain to batter parts of Britain
With the Met Office anticipating heavy rain throughout Saturday, authorities including the Environment Agency have issued flood alerts for waterways across the nation
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Over 240 flood warnings and alerts issued across UK as Brits told to 'act now'
Brits are being urged to 'act now' amidst almost 250 flood warnings and alerts across Britain with experts expecting flooding could continue into the weekend in places
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Met Office warns Brits to be hit by 'very wet and windy' washout this weekend
The Met Office said the British Isles are about to be battered with three low pressure systems, bringing "very strong winds" and torrents of rain between Friday night and Monday morning