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• factsheet_1-clouds_2023pdf

  on the Modification of Clouds’ and named the various cloud structures he had studied. He used the word ‘hair’ to describe cirrus, heap for cumulus, layer for stratus and rain-bearing for nimbus. He illustrated it with a series of engravings depicting the main cloud types that he named. Later he added ‘alto

• How Met Office forecasts supported the UK through a largely dry Spring

  , trusted information, even during calmer weather. “Our forecasting capability helped predict the unusually warm weather in May, as well as getting to the local details of warnings for fog, ice, rain and thunderstorms.” “Weather models have demonstrated remarkable capability in assessing the longevity

• February & Winter weather stats: A regional breakdown

  Author: Met Office Mon 2 Mar 2026 February 2026 and the broader winter season have been characterised by remarkable regional contrasts across the UK. While national statistics paint a picture of a notably warm, wet and dull season, the underlying regional data tells a far more varied story

• mwr_2024_09_for_print_v1pdf

  and persistent showers. Northern Ireland and Scotland experienced a relatively dry and sunny month, while central and southern parts of the UK were particularly wet and dull. The month began on a warm note, with above average temperatures across the UK persisting for the first week as successive plumes of warm

• factsheet_14-microclimates_2023.pdf

  the Customer Centre on: Tel: 0370 900 0100 Fax: 0370 900 5050 Email: enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk If you are outside the UK: Tel: +44 330 135 0000 Fax: +44 330 135 0050 Introduction A microclimate is the distinctive climate of a small-scale area, such as a garden, park, valley or part of a city

• factsheet_14-microclimates_2023pdf

  the Customer Centre on: Tel: 0370 900 0100 Fax: 0370 900 5050 Email: enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk If you are outside the UK: Tel: +44 330 135 0000 Fax: +44 330 135 0050 Introduction A microclimate is the distinctive climate of a small-scale area, such as a garden, park, valley or part of a city

• mwr_2025_05_for_print.pdf

  maximum temperature maps - calendar view 9. Daily minimum temperature maps - calendar view 10. Daily rainfall maps - calendar view 11. Monthly atmospheric circulation 12. Weather diary 13. Notes UK overview May overall was sunny, warm and dry, with high pressure dominating for most of the month. May

• mwr_2025_05_for_printpdf

  maximum temperature maps - calendar view 9. Daily minimum temperature maps - calendar view 10. Daily rainfall maps - calendar view 11. Monthly atmospheric circulation 12. Weather diary 13. Notes UK overview May overall was sunny, warm and dry, with high pressure dominating for most of the month. May

• How accurate was the movie PRESSURE?

  ) and Lieutenant Colonel Irving P. Krick (Chris Messina), who was an American meteorologist. Stagg joined the Met Office in 1924 and was a skilled meteorologist and expert in terrestrial magnetism. He was also no stranger to challenging environments, having led the British Polar Expedition of Arctic

• Latest heatwave peaks with 38.1°C recorded and rain on the horizon in the south

  Temperatures provisionally reached 38.1°C at Kew Gardens in London, making it the 5th hottest day on record for the UK.

  While temperatures won't be as high as today, it will still feel fairly warm in any sunshine ☀️ pic.twitter.com/RbwLVPgxAq — Met Office (@metoffice) August 13, 2026 Much needed rain With such a prolonged dry spell across England and Wales, many are looking for signs of much needed rain. Deputy Chief