Search results (2,787)

(SSTs) across the equatorial Pacific remain indicative on an ongoing El Niño event. Now past its peak, the current El Niño event is likely to weaken further with a transition to ENSOneutral very likely (83%) April-June. There is an increasing chance (62%) of a transition to La Niña in June-August. El

in January. Outlook: Consistent with a warming climate, warmer than normal conditions are likely or very likely across most areas. However, there are some exceptions across parts of East Africa and the Sahel where below normal is likely and this coincides with a wetter than normal forecast. 3-Month Outlook

, the south of England will be very warm or hot this weekend and into next week. Daytime temperatures will widely be in the mid to high 20°C’s with some central and southeastern parts reaching the low 30°C’s. It will also feel warm and humid overnight. “Looking ahead to next week, it’s likely

This spell of hot weather is part of a broader heatwave event, which has brought very warm and humid conditions to many areas over recent days. However, heat is now giving way to increasing instability in Scotland, with a growing risk of thunderstorms. A Yellow Thunderstorm Warning is in place

It will be a very warm or hot day for many today (Wednesday) with temperatures of 31°C possible in the southeast, which would be the highest of the year so far. Elsewhere, temperatures are likely to be higher than yesterday, with mid-to-high 20s Celsius for the rest of England and Wales

and heavy rain across the UK this weekend and we have issued a range of severe weather warnings giving people time to prepare for potential impacts of the storm. “Winds will increase through Saturday across Northern Ireland, Scotland, northern England and Wales, before turning very windy across the rest

. It was also a relatively dry year, particularly across the north of the UK, with June a very dry month in the south. This was a very sunny year, particularly May, June and July. Notable extreme events during the year included a spell of severe winter weather in late February and early March. The Met Office

to be well below the record-breaking temperatures we saw in mid-July.  “As the high pressure builds there is very little meaningful rain in the forecast, especially in those areas in the south of England, which experienced very dry conditions last month. Elsewhere in the UK, such as in northern England

edge, this most likely over Wales and the Midlands. Here accumulations of 5-10 cm are likely widely, with 15-25 cm in some places, especially hills, and perhaps up to 30 cm very locally. An Amber warning has been issued where the greatest risk of disruption is likely on Thursday night into Friday

Welcome to the Met Office, how are you finding things so far? Everyone has been very helpful throughout science, management and every area I have met. What are your initial impressions? After working for 25 years at KNMI (the Dutch meteorological service) in climate science, it is a change