| The weather in the UK is often changeable,
so accurate public forecasts are vital for many work and recreational
activities.
Measures we use to assess our performance
Corporate targets
These targets, which are intended to be both challenging and achievable,
provide a benchmark against which we and our stakeholders can
judge our actual performance.
Weather forecast verification – How accurate are Met Office forecasts?
To help you appreciate how our forecasts are doing against the
accuracy targets, we have prepared forecast verification graphs.
Forecast accuracy – long-term
improvements
For many years the Met Office has verified its forecasts by
comparing forecasts of sea-level pressure with subsequent recordings
of sea-level pressure.
How valuable is the Met Office?
Met Office - The Public Weather Service's contribution
to the UK economy, is a comprehensive report on just how
much we benefit the UK as a whole.
More about the report
Case studies
Summer 2007
In Summer 2007 some parts of the UK were badly flooded. The Met Office forecast the exceptional rainfall and helped advise those dealing with the impacts.
Storm surge Nov 2007
During the first week of November 2007 the Met Office began to grow concerned about conditions in the North Sea.
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