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2023 is the tenth year in succession that has equalled or exceeded 1.0 °C above the pre-industrial period (1850-1900). The global average temperature for 2023 was 1.46 °C above the pre-industrial baseline; 0.17 °C warmer than the value for 2016, the previous warmest year on record in the HadCRUT5

of the weekend. After a chilly start, the day will begin with clear skies and plenty of sunshine. As the day progresses, cloud cover will increase from the west, with mostly light winds but these are expected to pick up later in the day. Temperatures will climb into the low 20s Celsius, making for a warm

As the UK heads into the warmer months, the likelihood of thunderstorms increases. While these dramatic weather events can be incredible to watch, they also bring a range of hazards, such as lightning strikes, flash flooding, power outages, and travel disruption. In this article, we'll look at what

October 2018 The averaging period used for the following assessment was 1981-2010. October began with high pressure over the south, but a westerly flow affected central and northern areas, bringing relatively changeable weather to much of Scotland. The second week was unseasonably warm due

water vapour, this is called evaporation. The higher up you get in the sky, the cooler the temperature, so as water vapour rises it cools. Eventually it becomes cool enough to turn back into water and a cloud forms, which we can see in the sky. Clouds are warmer than the surrounding air, meaning

water vapour, this is called evaporation. The higher up you get in the sky, the cooler the temperature, so as water vapour rises it cools. Eventually it becomes cool enough to turn back into water and a cloud forms, which we can see in the sky. Clouds are warmer than the surrounding air, meaning

Gardens, flooding the underground and other infrastructure. This increase was found to differ across the UK. When looking regionally, future changes in extreme rainfall events could be almost 10 times more frequent in Northwest Scotland in 2080 compared to the 1980s, whilst in the south of the UK

Climate change risks worse than previous assessments while the world continues to warm.

across the entire world. Professor Richard Betts MBE, of the Met Office and the University of Exeter, is one of the report’s Lead Authors. He said: “This Sixth Assessment Report shows that climate change is already having widespread impacts, and further impacts are in the pipeline even if emissions

relief for gardeners and farmers hoping for rain, but it may dampen plans for the bank holiday weekend and half-term break.  It's been an exceptionally dry, sunny and warm May so far but there is now a sign of a change by the end of May. Here's Aidan with the 10 day weather forecast 👇 — Met Office

with the weather forecast through the week.” Advice on staying safe in cold weather With freezing temperatures as well as snow and ice impacting many areas of the UK, the Met Office’s WeatherReady campaign offers practical advice to help you prepare your home, garden, and daily routines for winter