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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
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.
Climate action – taking corporate responsibility
During April, we have been focusing on the topic of climate change and infrastructure, considering the impact of the climate on industries such as energy and transport. In this blog post, we look at this topic at a more local level, sharing information on some of the actions the Met Office is taking to reduce the impact of transport on the climate.
How does the weather impact the railways?
Like any infrastructure, the rail network can be impacted by external factors such as the weather. Met Office scientist, Alice Lake, is part of a team developing a new temperature model designed to help rail networks in the UK minimise these impacts.
What’s the pollen forecast this year?
Spring weather for many people means some warmer weather, April showers and seeing wildlife awaken from a winter slumber. However, for the one-in-five that suffer from hay fever, it can be the start of months of sneezing, watering eyes and keeping a keen eye on the pollen forecast.
Are we seeing more space weather?
Space weather might be a lesser-known forecast from the Met Office, but predicting the occurrence of solar flares, solar radiation storms and coronal mass ejections is vital for range of critical sectors from satellite providers to the aviation industry, as well as for forecasting Aurora Borealis sightings.
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