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BlogHow accurate was the movie PRESSURE?The new movie PRESSURE is in cinemas now and tells the true story behind the Met Office’s most important forecast; the one for the D-Day invasion. But what’s the historical reality behind the film?Read more -
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
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.
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.
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