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and how does it affect your health? Author: Press Office 29 April 2025 In this article, we'll explain what UV radiation is, how it affects your health, and how you can protect yourself from too much UV exposure. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of energy that comes from the sun and some artificial

amount of movement in the atmosphere, driven by a series of low-pressure systems and occasional ridges briefly settling things down. As a result, both Saturday and Sunday will offer a mix of opportunities to get outdoors, along with some periods where waterproofs and warmer layers will come in handy

and the advancements the WAFCs have brought and will continue to bring to aviation weather forecasting across the globe for decades to come.” - Debra Blondin, Deputy Director Aviation Weather Center / NOAA. This 40-year success story is a testament to the dedication and expertise of countless individuals at the Met

. That means we can’t see them. However, some of the pollutant’s particles are big enough to be visible to the naked eye. 4. Discuss air pollution. Think about what it is and where it comes from in your local area. What impact does this have on our health? How might this impact the community? How

such as ‘severe gale’ or ‘storm’, depending on their intensity. When it comes to marine forecasts, the Met Office uses The Beaufort scale, a practical system for gauging wind strength based on visual assessments of sea surface conditions. Wind is a dynamic and complex phenomenon, shaped by pressure

period, but this comes with considerable spread in the forecast, meaning a wide range of outcomes remains possible. Later in the ten‑day outlook Towards the latter part of the ten‑day period, there is a growing signal for higher pressure to become established to the east of the UK, sometimes

/26 season. While summer may be dominated by heatwaves, it’s also a time to think ahead and prepare for the storms that may come. Keep up to date with weather warnings, and you can find the latest forecast on our website, on YouTube, by following us on X and Facebook, as well as on our mobile

. There is more rain to come this weekend, with some regions facing very wet conditions with an Amber warning issued for parts of Cumbria on Sunday and Monday. However, it will not be a washout everywhere. For many, especially in the south and east, the weekend will be largely fine, with only occasional

of windstorms, from storm surges and high waves, will worsen as the sea level rises. More storms to come this year? After Storm Jocelyn this week, the UK will continue to see spells of wet and windy weather, especially in northern and western areas. Long range models suggest that late January and early

for more rain to come for spring. Did it? Well, yes and no. Spring rainfall across the UK has been very slightly above average (106%). But as always with averages, examining the detail can reveal interesting patterns. England has enjoyed well above average rainfall, with counties like Cambridgeshire