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A Yellow warning for strong winds comes into effect at 4am on Tuesday across parts of South West England and Wales ⚠️
South-easterly wind gusts of 60-65 mph may bring travel disruption and interruptions to power 🌬️
South-easterly wind gusts of 60-65 mph may bring travel disruption and interruptions to power 🌬️
January 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM
A Yellow warning for strong winds comes into effect at 4am on Tuesday across parts of South West England and Wales ⚠️
South-easterly wind gusts of 60-65 mph may bring travel disruption and interruptions to power 🌬️
South-easterly wind gusts of 60-65 mph may bring travel disruption and interruptions to power 🌬️
A fast moving coronal mass ejection (CME) means the northern lights may be visible overnight, and perhaps on Tuesday night too
The arrival time of the CME is uncertain, but aurora sightings are possible in northern Britain and perhaps in southern areas depending on cloud cover.
The arrival time of the CME is uncertain, but aurora sightings are possible in northern Britain and perhaps in southern areas depending on cloud cover.
January 19, 2026 at 5:51 PM
A fast moving coronal mass ejection (CME) means the northern lights may be visible overnight, and perhaps on Tuesday night too
The arrival time of the CME is uncertain, but aurora sightings are possible in northern Britain and perhaps in southern areas depending on cloud cover.
The arrival time of the CME is uncertain, but aurora sightings are possible in northern Britain and perhaps in southern areas depending on cloud cover.
Cloudy skies persisting for most this evening with pockets of rain and drizzle 🌧️
Clearer skies across parts of western England, Wales and Scotland allowing fog to re-form in places 🌫️
Turning cold where skies remain clear, though somewhat milder under the cloud 🌑
Clearer skies across parts of western England, Wales and Scotland allowing fog to re-form in places 🌫️
Turning cold where skies remain clear, though somewhat milder under the cloud 🌑
January 19, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Cloudy skies persisting for most this evening with pockets of rain and drizzle 🌧️
Clearer skies across parts of western England, Wales and Scotland allowing fog to re-form in places 🌫️
Turning cold where skies remain clear, though somewhat milder under the cloud 🌑
Clearer skies across parts of western England, Wales and Scotland allowing fog to re-form in places 🌫️
Turning cold where skies remain clear, though somewhat milder under the cloud 🌑
Spells of strong winds, bouts of heavy rain and a sprinkling of hill snow all feature in the weather this week. It’s a classic January mixture.
Find out more with Alex in the Week Ahead forecast
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Find out more with Alex in the Week Ahead forecast
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Week Ahead 19/01/2026 – Classic January with wet and windy spells – Met Office weather forecast UK
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January 19, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Spells of strong winds, bouts of heavy rain and a sprinkling of hill snow all feature in the weather this week. It’s a classic January mixture.
Find out more with Alex in the Week Ahead forecast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibbq...
Find out more with Alex in the Week Ahead forecast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibbq...
It's been a murky and damp day for many but parts of the UK have been more fortunate, with a slice of sunshine between southwest England and northern Scotland.
Tomorrow's cloud and associated wet and windy weather is already evident on the latest satellite though 👇
Tomorrow's cloud and associated wet and windy weather is already evident on the latest satellite though 👇
January 19, 2026 at 3:44 PM
It's been a murky and damp day for many but parts of the UK have been more fortunate, with a slice of sunshine between southwest England and northern Scotland.
Tomorrow's cloud and associated wet and windy weather is already evident on the latest satellite though 👇
Tomorrow's cloud and associated wet and windy weather is already evident on the latest satellite though 👇
The Met Office Scientific Advisory Committee (MOSAC) and Hadley Centre Science Review and Advisory Group (SRAG) begin tomorrow, bringing together leading scientists to review and assess the quality and relevance of our science.
Find out more on our website 👇
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Find out more on our website 👇
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January 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The Met Office Scientific Advisory Committee (MOSAC) and Hadley Centre Science Review and Advisory Group (SRAG) begin tomorrow, bringing together leading scientists to review and assess the quality and relevance of our science.
Find out more on our website 👇
bit.ly/4qVXkDl
Find out more on our website 👇
bit.ly/4qVXkDl
Persistent and heavy rain may lead to some flooding in parts of Scotland later this week. There's the potential for over 100 mm of rain in places with a warning in place ⚠️
It will also be very wet in other parts of the UK. Here's a look at how much rain may fall 👇
It will also be very wet in other parts of the UK. Here's a look at how much rain may fall 👇
January 19, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Persistent and heavy rain may lead to some flooding in parts of Scotland later this week. There's the potential for over 100 mm of rain in places with a warning in place ⚠️
It will also be very wet in other parts of the UK. Here's a look at how much rain may fall 👇
It will also be very wet in other parts of the UK. Here's a look at how much rain may fall 👇
With a warning for rain in place for parts of Scotland over the next few days, ensure that you’re #WeatherReady with some tips and advice from our partners on staying safe in heavy rain.
Read their top tips here bit.ly/3iEb7kd
Read their top tips here bit.ly/3iEb7kd
January 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM
With a warning for rain in place for parts of Scotland over the next few days, ensure that you’re #WeatherReady with some tips and advice from our partners on staying safe in heavy rain.
Read their top tips here bit.ly/3iEb7kd
Read their top tips here bit.ly/3iEb7kd
Once #BlueMonday is out of the way, can we expect any improvement in the weather this week and are there any signs of cold or snowy weather returning?
Here are all the weather details that you need 👇
Here are all the weather details that you need 👇
January 19, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Once #BlueMonday is out of the way, can we expect any improvement in the weather this week and are there any signs of cold or snowy weather returning?
Here are all the weather details that you need 👇
Here are all the weather details that you need 👇
Atlantic air dominates the UK this week, bringing largely cloudy and changeable conditions, with temperatures close to average.
Find out more in our press release:
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Find out more in our press release:
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
January 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Atlantic air dominates the UK this week, bringing largely cloudy and changeable conditions, with temperatures close to average.
Find out more in our press release:
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Find out more in our press release:
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Rain across parts of Scotland
Wednesday 1200 – Friday 1200
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
Rain across parts of Scotland
Wednesday 1200 – Friday 1200
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
January 19, 2026 at 11:13 AM
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Rain across parts of Scotland
Wednesday 1200 – Friday 1200
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
Rain across parts of Scotland
Wednesday 1200 – Friday 1200
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Strong winds across parts of Wales and South West England
Tuesday 0400 – 1600
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
Strong winds across parts of Wales and South West England
Tuesday 0400 – 1600
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Strong winds across parts of Wales and South West England
Tuesday 0400 – 1600
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
Strong winds across parts of Wales and South West England
Tuesday 0400 – 1600
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
Fog is giving very poor visibility in places this morning and whilst it will slowly lift today, it's likely to stay murky in places 🌫️
We've partnered with @TheRAC_UK and @NationalHways to bring you these tips if you need to drive 🚙
We've partnered with @TheRAC_UK and @NationalHways to bring you these tips if you need to drive 🚙
January 19, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Fog is giving very poor visibility in places this morning and whilst it will slowly lift today, it's likely to stay murky in places 🌫️
We've partnered with @TheRAC_UK and @NationalHways to bring you these tips if you need to drive 🚙
We've partnered with @TheRAC_UK and @NationalHways to bring you these tips if you need to drive 🚙
How is the week ahead shaping up?
Here are all the weather details that you need 👇
Here are all the weather details that you need 👇
January 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
How is the week ahead shaping up?
Here are all the weather details that you need 👇
Here are all the weather details that you need 👇
Have you been some of the lucky few to see some sunshine today?☀️☁️
January 18, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Have you been some of the lucky few to see some sunshine today?☀️☁️
❄️ Are we going to see a return to colder weather?
Here's Alex Deakin, during Weather Studio Live earlier, talking through the possibilities 👇
Here's Alex Deakin, during Weather Studio Live earlier, talking through the possibilities 👇
16/01/2026 – Is the cold air coming back? – Met Office weather forecast UK
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January 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM
❄️ Are we going to see a return to colder weather?
Here's Alex Deakin, during Weather Studio Live earlier, talking through the possibilities 👇
Here's Alex Deakin, during Weather Studio Live earlier, talking through the possibilities 👇
Here is a more detailed look at the weather for this weekend 👇
January 16, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Here is a more detailed look at the weather for this weekend 👇
Here is a quick look at the weather over the weekend 👀
January 16, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Here is a quick look at the weather over the weekend 👀
Here is what to expect if you are about to head out the door 🚪
January 16, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Here is what to expect if you are about to head out the door 🚪
We're LIVE in the studio!
Join our presenters to discuss the weather for this weekend and beyond, play along with the weekly quiz, and send in your weather questions.
Going live at 12:15 👇
Join our presenters to discuss the weather for this weekend and beyond, play along with the weekly quiz, and send in your weather questions.
Going live at 12:15 👇
16/01/2026 - Could cold weather return? - Weather Studio Live Met Office Forecast
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January 16, 2026 at 11:51 AM
We're LIVE in the studio!
Join our presenters to discuss the weather for this weekend and beyond, play along with the weekly quiz, and send in your weather questions.
Going live at 12:15 👇
Join our presenters to discuss the weather for this weekend and beyond, play along with the weekly quiz, and send in your weather questions.
Going live at 12:15 👇
As the flow becomes more slack we will have fewer showers this weekend, albeit some more persistent rain possible on Sunday. Mist and fog is also likely, this could be dense and long-lasting for some. 😶🌫️
Bringing you this weekend’s weather forecast is Alex Burkill.
Bringing you this weekend’s weather forecast is Alex Burkill.
Weekend weather 15/01/2026 – Some rain, some fog – Met Office weather forecast UK
This is the Met Office UK Weather forecast for the weekend 15/01/2026. As the flow becomes more slack we will have fewer showers this weekend, albeit some more persistent rain possible on Sunday.…
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January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
As the flow becomes more slack we will have fewer showers this weekend, albeit some more persistent rain possible on Sunday. Mist and fog is also likely, this could be dense and long-lasting for some. 😶🌫️
Bringing you this weekend’s weather forecast is Alex Burkill.
Bringing you this weekend’s weather forecast is Alex Burkill.
After a wet afternoon across many southern and eastern areas with 15-25 mm of rain, a very wet rush hour is likely on the roads with spray and surface water flooding in places ⚠️
The rain will clear to the northeast later this evening.
The rain will clear to the northeast later this evening.
January 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM
After a wet afternoon across many southern and eastern areas with 15-25 mm of rain, a very wet rush hour is likely on the roads with spray and surface water flooding in places ⚠️
The rain will clear to the northeast later this evening.
The rain will clear to the northeast later this evening.
Ice scrapers at the ready 📉
A cold night to come with a sharp frost in the north and a chance of ice. Freezing fog patches in places too, so perhaps leave more time for your commute on Friday morning 🌫️
Staying largely frost-free in southeast England, with cloud lingering.
A cold night to come with a sharp frost in the north and a chance of ice. Freezing fog patches in places too, so perhaps leave more time for your commute on Friday morning 🌫️
Staying largely frost-free in southeast England, with cloud lingering.
January 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Ice scrapers at the ready 📉
A cold night to come with a sharp frost in the north and a chance of ice. Freezing fog patches in places too, so perhaps leave more time for your commute on Friday morning 🌫️
Staying largely frost-free in southeast England, with cloud lingering.
A cold night to come with a sharp frost in the north and a chance of ice. Freezing fog patches in places too, so perhaps leave more time for your commute on Friday morning 🌫️
Staying largely frost-free in southeast England, with cloud lingering.
Sun, storms & smart solutions - Welcome to the first Met Office Industry Newsletter of 2026. As we look back at a record-breaking year for sunshine, we also look ahead to the opportunities & challenges the new year will bring.
Read our latest issue here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
Read our latest issue here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
January 15, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Sun, storms & smart solutions - Welcome to the first Met Office Industry Newsletter of 2026. As we look back at a record-breaking year for sunshine, we also look ahead to the opportunities & challenges the new year will bring.
Read our latest issue here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
Read our latest issue here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
This ribbon of cloud stretching from the UK to Portugal is associated with a developing area of low pressure 🌧️
Rain has already arrived across southern and eastern areas of England and Wales and this will turn heavier and more persistent through today⚠️
Latest radar below👇
Rain has already arrived across southern and eastern areas of England and Wales and this will turn heavier and more persistent through today⚠️
Latest radar below👇
January 15, 2026 at 11:04 AM
This ribbon of cloud stretching from the UK to Portugal is associated with a developing area of low pressure 🌧️
Rain has already arrived across southern and eastern areas of England and Wales and this will turn heavier and more persistent through today⚠️
Latest radar below👇
Rain has already arrived across southern and eastern areas of England and Wales and this will turn heavier and more persistent through today⚠️
Latest radar below👇