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was the highest on record for the twelfth successive year. Antarctic sea ice reached an all-time record low during 2023. Dr Robert Dunn, of the Met Office, is one of the report’s authors and editors. Commenting on the latest report, he said: “2023 will linger long in the memory of the climate record. Heat from

one of the next five years (2023-2027) will temporarily exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Dr Leon Hermanson is one of the Met Office scientists behind the report. He said: “Today’s report shows that the next five years are expected to bring new temperature records. “These new highs

Report (CMIP5-13); • Projections at global mean warming of 2°C and 4°C - a set of climate futures for the UK at 60km grid resolution for global warming levels of 2°C and 4°C. These have also been derived from the global projections using statistical techniques. Key messages • Over land the projected

Although this ex-hurricane will bring impactful weather to many northern and western parts of the UK, the forecast for other areas – such as South East England – is for warm and mainly dry conditions to dominate. Met Office Chief Forecaster Paul Gundersen said: “Ophelia weakened on Sunday night

pic.twitter.com/TGxGIJeZWG — Met Office (@metoffice) June 21, 2024 Dan Rudman is a Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist. He said: “After a brief, less settled interlude today and tomorrow, fine conditions will return by Sunday and into the beginning of next week. For much of the UK this will be accompanied

of the UK such as the South Downs could also see notable accumulations. Upcoming forecast Steven Ramsdale is a Chief Meteorologist. He said: “A milder air mass will move eastwards across the UK early tomorrow. But when this warmer, more moist air encounters the cold air situated over eastern parts

, which manages the UK’s climate records. He said: “Climate statistics over time reveal an undeniable warming trend for the UK. Temperature rise has been greatest across parts of central and eastern England where they have increased by more than 1.0°C in some locations, while further north areas

historic weather records. Dr Mark McCarthy is the head of the Met Office’s National Climate Information Centre. Commenting on the extension of the temperature series, he said: “Looking back further into the UK’s weather reveals a very interesting timeline with the top ten warmest years at the most recent

have exceeded the previous record of 38.7°C set at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens in July 2019. Following the first red warning for extreme heat – first announced last Friday – just before 1pm today, provisional data showed that Heathrow airport was the first station to breach 40°C. Nights

? Author: Press Office 13 May 2025 If you’ve been wondering when the next rain shower will arrive, you’re not alone. Across much of the UK, this spring has been unusually dry. While the sunshine has been welcome for many, it’s also raised concerns, particularly for farmers, gardeners, and anyone