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BlogWeekend weather: Relief from the heat?Exceptional heat remains a key feature of the UK’s weather as we head into the weekend, though there are increasing signs of a gradual change.Read more -
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
Assessing changes in future water usage
Water usage in the UK is known to be very sensitive to weather conditions with demand for water increasing in the summer if the weather is hot and dry. Peak water usage (when usage exceeds the normal baseline) can bring a number of impacts for water supply companies.
Changing Climatic Conditions of British Sporting Events under Increased Global Temperatures
Anyone exploring the Met Office’s UK Climate Projections (UKCP) for the first time is unlikely to be looking for long before coming across the phrase ‘warmer, wetter winters; hotter, drier summers,’ which describes, in a general sense, the changes we expect to see across the UK due to increased global temperatures.
Unsettled weather continues – are there any signs of a change?
As this week starts off on an unsettled note for the weather, some are wondering when we might see something a bit more ‘summer-like’ in the forecast, and why meteorological summer has got off to such a seemingly drab start.
What has been driving Hurricane Beryl?
Hurricane Beryl, which has been tearing through the Caribbean, has been hitting the headlines for several reasons.
Green light for space weather forecasting satellite
The European Space Agency (ESA) today confirmed the contractors for the long-awaited Vigil mission which will transform global space weather forecasting.
How do autonomous vehicles react to the weather?
A new discussion paper from the Met Office and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) highlights the practical challenges of understanding the performance of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in different weather conditions.
Building resilience: climate solutions for a changing world
In an era defined by environmental uncertainty, the need to fortify our communities against the impacts of climate change has never been more pressing. Climate resilience – a term often heard in discussions surrounding climate action – refers to humanity’s capacity to adapt and withstand the adverse effects of climate change while maintaining essential functions and minimizing disruption to livelihoods and ecosystems.
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.
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation in a changing climate
For 20 years, an array of instruments strung across the North Atlantic has been monitoring the strength of one of the largest and most important systems of ocean currents in the world.
2022: a year in global climate
This blog covers the latest findings of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) State of the Global Climate report 2022.
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