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BlogWhere were Storm Austen’s strongest wind gusts recorded?Storm Austen has brought gusts of up to 76mph to the UK, with the strongest winds recorded across the Isles of Scilly, southwest England, Wales and exposed parts of the south coast.Read more -
BlogWeekly weather quiz October 23: Test your knowledge!Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.Read more -
BlogWeekend weather: Wet and windy as Storm Boelo arrivesStorm Boelo will bring a wet and windy weekend to much of the UK, with the strongest winds expected across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.Read more
Met Office supports Tonga to make history with first ever presented television weather broadcast
The Pacific Island of Tonga has broadcast its first fully presented weather forecast on television, with support from the Met Office. It’s hoped bringing presented forecasts to the screen, along with an upgraded graphics package, will improve the accessibility of weather warnings for the country, helping to keep its citizens and their properties safe.
How did the Met Office 2024/25 winter forecast develop and what was its impact?
We take a look back on meteorological winter 2024/25, how the forecast developed and the impact it had.
How is our changing climate affecting nature?
In this blog with the Wildlife Trusts, we explore how climate change is impacting nature.
Navigating My First Weeks at the Met Office and Championing Climate Science
In this blog, Professor Rowan Sutton writes about his first month here at the Met Office as he takes up the role of Director of the Met Office Hadley Centre.
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How the Met Office makes a difference
The UK National Risk Register (NRR), an assessment of the most significant risks facing the country, has been updated by the Government today. Many of the hazards highlighted by the register are related to natural hazards and the Met Office plays an essential role in dealing with many of the issues.
The Met Office forecast: striving for greater workplace inclusivity and diversity
“Without the contribution of the many women helping to shape our history, the Met Office would not be what it is today.” That is the comment from Tammy Lillie – the Met Office’s Chief People Officer – on the day the organisation learns it is recognised on the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women list.
Met Office and Deaf Academy link up for training
How can we make our resources more accessible to the deaf community? That is the question Met Office staff have been discussing with members of the Deaf Academy.
Climate action – taking corporate responsibility
During April, we have been focusing on the topic of climate change and infrastructure, considering the impact of the climate on industries such as energy and transport. In this blog post, we look at this topic at a more local level, sharing information on some of the actions the Met Office is taking to reduce the impact of transport on the climate.
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