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“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.
Week ahead forecast: Temperatures on the rise going into midweek
The UK continues its unsettled theme with a milder interlude this week
When does Spring start?
Spring is one of the most eagerly anticipated times of the year, bringing a shift from the darker, colder months into a season that feels brighter, lighter and full of renewal.
Weekend weather: Milder conditions but further rain on the way
As we look ahead to the upcoming weekend, the UK’s weather pattern is undergoing a subtle but important shift.
10-Day trend: Unsettled conditions continuing
With less than two weeks to go until the start of meteorological spring, many will be wondering whether the persistent rain is finally about to shift.
Why has it been so wet this winter?
This winter has felt exceptionally wet for many parts of the UK, with repeated bouts of rain and very few prolonged dry spells.
Understanding urban heat stress: how street canyon modelling can improve weather and climate forecasts
Extreme heat is becoming an increasing challenge for cities around the world. Urban areas tend to trap warmth, making heatwaves more intense and potentially hazardous to the people who live, work, and travel through them.
Week ahead: Heavy rain, sunshine, frost and the potential for snow
This week brings a dynamic mix of weather across the UK, with heavy rain, sunshine, frost and even the potential for snow all featuring in the forecast.
February’s weather extremes: a closer look at February's current weather records
February is often regarded as a transitional month with winter beginning to loosen its grip while early hints of spring quietly emerge.
Deeper Dive: The school-taught physics that helps us understand space weather
The disruptive power of space weather often hides behind the wonder of the auroras for many people. But the most severe space weather events have the potential to disrupt electricity grids, and the reason behind this goes back to an English physicist whose ideas are still taught in school today.
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