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Blog10-day trend: From late September warmth to a potentially stormy spellThe UK is entering a changeable 10-day period, with temperatures initially climbing well above average in the southeast before wetter and windier weather becomes increasingly likely.Read more -
BlogDoes a hot summer mean a cold winter?After one of the warmest and most remarkable summers in the UK’s recorded history, you may have heard the question: does a hot summer mean a cold winter?Read more -
BlogRecord-Breaking El Niño Surpasses Previous BenchmarksThe developing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, which scientists have been monitoring closely for many months, has now exceeded previous records, making it the strongest event in the observational record.Read more
Is it going to be a long, hot summer?
There is lots of speculation about the potential for up-and-coming heatwaves, extreme temperatures or drought for this summer. The Met Office Contingency Planners 3-Month Outlook is often cited as a source for some of this conjecture, but can it really be used to tell us what the daily weather has in store for the coming months?
Tropical Nights in September
Tropical nights, where the temperature doesn’t drop below 20°C, are rare in the UK through September.
Beyond fruit and timber: the many other benefits of trees in today’s climate
Native woodland is a really powerful tool to tackle both the nature and climate crises, that is the view of Chris Nichols the Woodland Trust’s Conservation Evidence Manager.
Delivering transformative change to weather and climate information services in vulnerable African communities through WISER Africa
Across East, West and Southern Africa, communities are vulnerable to weather and climate related shocks such as storms, flood and drought. These can have a significant impact on lives and livelihoods that can result in a loss of income, homes or lives that may have been avoided if better access and use of weather and climate information services was available.
Everything you need to know ahead of summer weather
As all eyes look towards meteorological summer, many people are already speculating about what weather it might bring; long hot summer days or even stormy weather.
Researchers point the way to managing climate change risks
The consequences of climate change are many and varied. However, most of them bring considerable risk to communities and ecosystems.
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.
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