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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
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?
How often do we get tornadoes in the UK?
Over the past few weeks there have been several reports of funnel clouds and tornadoes across the UK. So what are tornadoes and how do they form?
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