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BlogWarnings for thunderstorms issued, but why do we get them in warm weather?Warnings for thunderstorms have been issued for many western parts of the UK in the coming days, as a transition to the weather pattern is on the way.Read more -
BlogPollen forecast: High levels across the UKPollen levels remain very high across much of the UK at the end of June, with grass pollen continuing to dominate and weed pollen also contributing to high overall levels in many areas.Read more -
BlogSupporting the British Red Cross to build resilience to extreme heatA new prototype website tool has been created to help people working and volunteering at the British Red Cross better understand their climate-related risk, make climate-informed decisions for adaptation and enhance resilience to extreme heat events in a changing climate.Read more
Storm Bert in the news
Storm Bert brought significant impacts to parts of south Wales and across the UK, with many affected in what was an impactful multi-hazard storm.
Enhancing aviation safety: 40 years as a World Area Forecast Centre
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.
AI crucial to tackling environmental challenges, say experts at Turing and Met Office event
The Met Office and the Alan Turing Institute provide an update on developments around AI's future role in weather forecasting and understanding climate change.
Boosting the scale, scope and impact of WISER Africa to help nations across the continent build resilience to the changing climate
Today at COP29 in Baku, Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds, announced an additional £30+ million investment from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to support the Met Office-led Weather and Climate Information Services (WISER) Africa programme.
Global warming update as COP29 gets underway
As COP29 gets underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, the WMO has released its annual update on the State of the Global Climate. This year the report contains an update on the current level of global warming.
When will we know if snow is on the way this winter?
We take a look at where some snow headlines come from, and how to know if snow is actually in the forecast.
Met Office’s Weather Studio Live to launch on YouTube
The Met Office’s much-loved show Weather Studio Live is relaunching on YouTube, providing a live and interactive look at the weather and climate stories of the week.
An average October comes to a close
Despite the first named storm of the year, October has been a fairly typical month for UK weather.
How is our changing climate affecting nature?
In this blog with the Wildlife Trusts, we explore how climate change is impacting nature.
What’s next as the Sun reaches solar maximum phase?
We take an in-depth look at how the Sun’s solar cycle will influence auroral displays.
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