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Met Office UK weather warnings for rain, wind, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm, lightning and extreme heat.
on Thu, 3PM
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Enhancing aviation safety: 40 years as a World Area Forecast Centre
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On 22 November 2024, we mark a significant milestone in aviation meteorology – the 40th anniversary of the Met Office's role as one of only two World Area Forecast Centres (WAFCs) globally.
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New warnings issued ahead of Storm Bert this weekend
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New National Severe Weather Warnings have been issued for Saturday and Sunday as Storm Bert heads towards the UK. The weather system will bring heavy rain and snow, together with strong winds to large swathes of the country.
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A deep area of low pressure, which will bring impacts to large parts of the UK on Saturday and Sunday, has been named.
on Thu, 12PM
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Tips for cycling in icy conditions - from Cycling UK
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Clear winter days are a glorious time to cycle, but its best to head out with a few precautions.
on Wed, 3PM
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Met Office weather forecasts for the UK. World leading weather services for the public.
on Wed, 12PM
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Driving safely in winter weather
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Roads across the UK can be affected by adverse weather and make for tricky driving conditions. Here are some tips on planning journeys from Traffic Scotland.
on Mon, 4PM
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A cold and wintry spell is on the way
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There’s a major change in the weather from this weekend, as an early winter cold spell arrives bringing the potential for disruption for some next week.
on Nov 14
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When will we know if snow is on the way this winter?
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We take a look at where some snow headlines come from, and how to know if snow is actually in the forecast.
on Nov 11
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Climate change is a global issue, with global impacts. But how will climate change affect us in the UK? And when? Have we already seen some impacts, and what will the UK climate be like in the future?
on Nov 8
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What’s next as the Sun reaches solar maximum phase?
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We take an in-depth look at how the Sun’s solar cycle will influence auroral displays.
on Oct 31
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Advice for looking after the health of you and your and family whatever the weather.
on Oct 25
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A deep area of low pressure, which will bring impacts to the Republic of Ireland and parts of the UK, on Sunday and Monday has been named by Met Éireann – the Irish met service.
on Oct 18
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An unsettled period on the horizon
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Turning unsettled again as we move through the weekend, then, ex-Hurricane Kirk likely reaching northwest Europe from midweek and potentially bringing disruptive weather for the UK.
on Oct 5
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Record-breaking rainfall for some this September
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It has been the wettest September on record for some counties, according to provisional Met Office figures, though no national monthly records have been broken.
on Oct 1
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New portal improves air quality data accessibility
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A new portal is providing free, public access to nearly two decades of air quality data across the UK. The Met Office Air Quality Data Portal is now live, making national data from January 2003 unt…
on Sep 25
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Looking after your mental health through the winter
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The winter months can be difficult for many of us and our mental health.
on Sep 24
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Information to help you, your business and your community plan for severe weather.
on Sep 21
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The Met Office has been providing forecasts for the United Kingdom since the 19th Century. Learn about our history.
on Sep 19
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After a relatively settled period for many the weather is turning more unsettled with thunderstorms across some southern areas.
on Sep 19
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High and low pressure systems cause day-to-day changes in our weather. In this article, we look at how they are defined and how they form.
on Sep 16
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The Met Office weather app gives you our latest forecast and UK weather warnings in your area.
on Sep 11
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A cool career studying the impacts of a warming planet
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In this blog Professor Peter Stott MBE writes about his recent interview on the BBC programme ‘The Life Scientific’ and reflects on his career. I’ve been listening to The Life Scientifi…
on Sep 10
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On the path to delivering next generation UK weather forecasts
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Reporting on progress of the Met Office and Alan Turing Institute AI for Numerical Weather Prediction project. The UK’s weather is notoriously changeable, prompting everything from casual co…
on Sep 5
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Met Office delivers £56 billion of economic value to the UK
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A new independent economic study has concluded that the Met Office will deliver benefits worth £56 billion to the UK economy over the next ten years.
on Sep 4
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If you experience a power cut you should contact the electricity Distribution Network Operator (DNO) that covers your area.
on Sep 2
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UK experiences coolest summer since 2015
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The UK has had its coolest summer since 2015, according to provisional Met Office statistics.
on Sep 2
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Met Office carbon-dioxide forecast for 2024
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The build-up of atmospheric carbon-dioxide between 2023 and 2024 is forecast to be faster than that required to track IPCC scenarios that limit global warming to 1.5°C, that is the finding from the latest Met Office CO₂ forecast.
on Sep 1
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Heading to the beach this summer? The RNLI gives advice on how you and your family can stay safe.
on Aug 31
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History of numerical weather prediction
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The history of numerical weather prediction (NWP) at the Met Office, from the early 1950s to present.
on Aug 29
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Celebrating Lewis Fry Richardson and his legacy
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The story of a Met Office mathematician and scientist's impact on early and modern weather forecasting in the United Kingdom
on Aug 29
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Historic Met Office figures included in 2024/25 storm names
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Three historic names from the Met Office’s 170-year history have been included in the new storm names list for the 2024/25 season.
on Aug 29
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The properties and behaviour of light, and how it interacts with droplets of water, give rise to one of nature's most colourful meteorological events - the rainbow.
on Aug 28
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Looking back on a storm-laden season
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With publication of the latest storm names for use for 2024/25 due later this week, we look back at the storms of 2023/24 in what was a wet and windy autumn and winter for many in the UK. Most name…
on Aug 27
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Travelling in storms, rain and strong wind
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Take care when travelling in heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms.
on Aug 24
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Storm Lilian has been named, with strong winds and heavy rain likely for many in the north on Friday morning.
on Aug 23
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20 years on from Boscastle – how would things be different?
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It’s now 20 years since a devastating flood swept through the small Cornish village of Boscastle. A month’s worth of rain fell in just two hours, causing two rivers to burst their banks and about t…
on Aug 23
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A fine weekend before turning unsettled
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Most places will enjoy a pleasant weekend, before things turn more unsettled next week.
on Aug 16
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Everyday actions to tackle climate change
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Simple everyday actions to help mitigate against or adapt to climate change
on Aug 16
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Urban heat forecasts could be enhanced with machine learning
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A new study led by the Met Office highlights potential improvements to hyper-local forecasts for heatwaves in urban areas by harnessing citizen observations, land cover data and machine learning.
on Aug 13
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When heading to the beach for a dip this summer, we want you to enjoy the water but also to recognise its dangers and never underestimate its power.
on Aug 12
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5 tips for staying safe in a thunderstorm
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When there is a thunderstorm warning in place, here are some things you can do...
on Aug 12
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Tips for keeping cool in hot weather
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Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long, there are health risks.
on Aug 12
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Contrasting conditions in a cool and dull July
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Contrasting conditions in July, with some cooler than average temperatures, rain, cloud and even a heatwave, combined to make July 2024’s weather statistics close to average for the UK. Cool…
on Aug 1
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National Meteorological Library and Archive
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Open to everyone, we hold one of the country's most comprehensive collections on meteorology.
on Aug 1
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Briefing on Arctic and Antarctic sea ice - July 2024
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Alex West and Ed Blockley
on Jul 29
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Temperature extremes and records most affected by UK’s changing climate
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Climate change is causing a dramatic increase in the frequency of temperature extremes and number of temperature records the UK experiences.
on Jul 25
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Petrichor is the smell of rain. The word comes from the Greek words 'petra', meaning stone, and 'ichor', which in Greek mythology refers to the golden fluid that flows in the veins of the immortals.
on Jul 22