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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
An unsettled April draws to a close
April was a predominantly unsettled month, with little in the way of consistent warmth, especially over England, and hence the advance of spring seemed to be rather slow, though it was more settled for a time around mid-month, this being followed by a return to rather chilly conditions.
Climate change, drought and water security
In this blog post, we’ll explore the link between climate change and water security and learn about some of the work that we have undertaken in this space.
Will there be a Beast from the East or not?
The indications are that we could see some colder weather next week, but how cold and are we facing another Beast from the East?
Energy networks – how can Net Zero and future climate challenges be jointly addressed?
In this guest post, Overhead Line Engineer at SSEN Transmission, Benjamin Brint, talks about the work of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) in future-proofing the Scottish power network.
January a month of two halves for UK weather
2023 has started with a January of marked contrasts, which has resulted in overall near-average figures for many of the UK’s weather statistics.
El Niño on the way?
Every few years the climate undergoes natural fluctuations, centred in the equatorial Pacific Ocean but with global consequences.
How do climate change, air quality and our health interact?
In this latest blog on our January climate theme of health, we explore the links between climate, air quality and our health. This blog has been written by Met Office scientists Steven Turnock, Fiona O’Connor, Paul Agnew and Matthew Hort.
Has there been a Sudden Stratospheric Warming – and what does that mean for our weather?
You may have heard speculation about a Sudden Stratospheric Warming and that a ‘Beast from the East’ is on the way with freezing conditions and widespread snow. Is there any truth behind the headlines and what can we say about the weather for the coming month?
How does humidity affect health?
Not so long ago, we might have looked forward to a heatwave, particularly here in the UK – a chance to enjoy the sunshine and balmy evenings. Heatwaves, however, can cause a range of health problems.
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.
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