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What is 'blood rain' and will we see it this week?
There has been growing interest this week in the possibility of so‑called “blood rain” affecting parts of the UK.
Deep dive: Understanding an exceptional winter and the weather patterns behind it
As spring sunshine begins to emerge, many of us are still reflecting on the winter just passed, one that may not have broken national records, but nonetheless stood out for its unusual patterns, striking contrasts and significant local impacts.
Week ahead: Dry, bright and increasingly mild weather on the way
As meteorological spring begins, the week ahead brings a distinctly spring‑like feel to much of the UK.
Forecasting for a more secure energy future
The transition to a clean, resilient and affordable energy system is in everyone’s interest, and the last few months have enabled me to use my expertise in weather and climate extremes and impacts, alongside knowledge of the energy sector, to directly address this challenge.
February & Winter weather stats: A regional breakdown
February 2026 and the broader winter season have been characterised by remarkable regional contrasts across the UK.
Weekend weather: Changeable conditions heading into a new month
The weather through this weekend is set to remain changeable, with conditions swinging between colder, brighter spells and milder, wetter interludes.
10-day trend: Another change on the horizon as we enter meteorological spring
After a brief spell of milder, brighter weather in parts of the UK, the outlook over the next 10 days turns more changeable once again.
Contextualising February’s warm spell: A notably mild end to winter
As February draws to a close, many parts of the UK have experienced a remarkably mild spell, with temperatures climbing far above what is typical for the time of year.
How do weather satellites work?
Weather satellites are arguably one of the most important developments in the history of meteorology.
“Hotter than Greece?”, “578-mile snow bomb?” Weather headline review
As winter edges toward spring, UK weather headlines have once again surged with dramatic language - warnings of snow “bombs”, “week‑long monsoons”, and maps “turning yellow” with heat.
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