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BlogWeekly weather quiz, June 26: 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: 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
Which weather drivers will affect the outlook for March?
March is the first month of meteorological spring. But what is the outlook for the month? Are we likely to get more spring-like weather, or perhaps something more reminiscent of winter?
Working for climate resilience with the UK water sector
2022 will be remembered for several meteorological events, including record-breaking heat and a prolonged drought. Eastern England was at the forefront of both events with East Anglia being the driest region in the UK relative to normal for the year.
Dry February so far for most
With less than a week of February to go, conversations are already being had about how dry the month has been, and what impact this could have.
Freddy: one of the longest-lived tropical cyclones
Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which has just rocked Madagascar, has been barreling through the tropical Indian Ocean for 16 days – making it one of the longest-lived systems in the southern hemisphere. It developed on 6 February off the coast of north-west of Australia and has affected island nations, including Mauritius, during its passage.
Water security and the global water cycle
In this blog post, we’ll learn about the global water cycle, which refers to the way that water moves around the world, and the implications that this can have for water security in different regions.
One year on from three storms in a week
It’s one year since three named storms impacted the UK within seven days in what was the stormiest week since storm names were introduced for the UK in 2015. Here, we look back on what was a week to remember for UK weather.
Counting on technology in a changing world
Ever-increasing impacts from climate change, including more frequent and intense bouts of extreme weather, are among the greatest challenges faced by mankind. Could technology be a tool to help mitigate the effects of climate change?
Is the future of Alpine skiing all downhill?
How will climate change impact snow cover in local ski resorts? Climate change is likely to have an impact on Alpine snow sports in the future.
The beautiful game in a changing climate
Climate change is projected to impact the seasonality and intensity of extreme weather events, with more heavy rainfall occurring in the autumn in the UK – but what does this mean for the future of the UK’s most popular sport?
Are we expecting a Sudden Stratospheric Warming?
Our forecasts for the coming week also suggest that conditions will become milder. So why does there continue to be speculation that cold weather is on the way for the UK with snow and ice for many?
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