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BlogWeekend weather: a striking mix of weather across the UKThis weekend will bring a striking mix of weather across the UK, with sharp contrasts between north and south and further variations from one region to another.Read more -
Blog10-day trend: A mixed picture for the next 10 daysThe next ten days will bring a rather mixed and at times uncertain picture, with no single weather pattern taking firm control.Read more -
BlogPollen forecast: Low levels across all UK regionsPollen levels are expected to remain low across all UK regions over the next five days, offering welcome relief for many people affected by seasonal allergies.Read more
An awe-inspiring visit to AmazonFACE
A landmark experiment is taking place in the Amazon Rainforest. Misha Khan from the Met Office International team explains what AmazonFACE is; why it’s so important and what it was like to visit the experiment site.
Staying on track in summer heat and winter chills
The weather impacting travel plans isn’t anything new. But for the UK’s railways, our varied and changing climate introduces additional challenges.
The temperate rainforests of Dartmoor
Dr Debbie Hemming, Scientific Manager of the Met Office Vegetation-Climate Interactions (VCI) group, explains why she is so interested in temperate rainforests and why they are an area of scientific research.
Spanish heat to build this week
From Britain to Gibraltar, this week Europe will witness a large temperature contrast.
Changing climate brings impacts for hay fever sufferers
For this month’s climate theme, we are focusing on health. In this blog post, we’re discussing pollen, the impacts that it can cause for hay fever sufferers, and whether a changing climate will influence pollen levels throughout the year.
Heat in cities – the health impacts of a changing climate
Health is already impacted by the weather, especially in urban areas, with heat in particular causing heat-related illnesses, exacerbating existing heath conditions and excess deaths. In a changing climate, these impacts can be expected to increase.
Climate change and health
Exploring how climate change can impact health, and how these risks can be mitigated.
What is ‘feels like’ temperature?
Have you ever stepped out of the house in the morning and thought, ‘I knew it would be cold, but perhaps not this cold!’
Top ten coldest recorded temperatures in the UK
This lists the lowest temperatures recorded in separate cold spells since 1961.
When does Autumn start? Defining seasons
Seasons are fundamental to how we understand the UK climate and the environment around us, but how do we define when they start and end?
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