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• Trackplot case study: How the Met Office helps keep lone workers safe

  applicable, offers flexibility for innovators building services at scale. They also recognised the assurance that comes from partnering with the UK’s national meteorological service. Our approach is collaborative by design. We work closely with partners to understand their operational context

• How wind speeds are measured by the Met Office

  (nautical mile per hour), equivalent to 0.51 metres per second or 1.15mph. Wind direction is measured relative to true north and is reported from the direction the wind is coming from. For example, an easterly wind blows from the east (90 degrees), while a westerly wind comes from the west (270

• Are storms in August unusual and why do we name them?

  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 app which is available for iPhone from

• A look back at November's historical weather records

  stats: A regional breakdown When it comes to wind, The highest gust recorded in November was 115 mph at Needles in the Isle of Wight in 2022. High winds are most common in exposed upland and coastal areas, and such events can cause widespread disruption, including damage to property and transport

• UK could see 45°C by 2056, scientists reflect on 1976 heatwave anniversary

  by 2056. The anniversary comes as the Met Office issues a Red Extreme Heat National Severe Weather Warning for parts of the country for Wednesday and Thursday. This reflects the potential for significant impacts to health, infrastructure and daily life. Temperatures over the coming days will break UK

• The Shipping Forecast – A century of safety partnerships and a future of innovation

  across the maritime community will be key to shaping the future, ensuring the familiar words "And now the Shipping Forecast, issued by the Met Office..." continue to guide those at sea for generations to come.  Learn more about the Shipping Forecast on this Google Arts and Culture Story. Read: Tragedy

• Met Office week ahead forecast: Classic Autumnal weather on the way

  is likely to affect the west, particularly northwest Scotland, where hills and mountains will see significant accumulation. Rainfall and pressure systems Spells of rain will come and go throughout the week, driven by persistent low-pressure systems. The jet stream remains active and close to the UK, helping

• ‘AI enables collaboration at a deeper level’: How democratized forecasting could support smarter weather and climate decisions

  into the insight people need in sectors like utilities, transport and infrastructure.” “To make data genuinely useful, we have to understand the sector’s real problems. Insight comes from pairing great science with deep knowledge of how organisations actually operate.” Diversity as a catalyst

• Met Office weekend weather: A warm and dry weekend for most

  , Wales, western England, and western Scotland. Temperature contrasts across the country The influence of cloud and breeze will be reflected in the temperature profile. Eastern counties of England and northern Scotland will be cooler, particularly where cloud lingers and the breeze comes in off

• Numerical Weather Prediction at 60: A journey of innovation at the Met Office

  for what was to come. By 1959, the installation of the Ferranti Mercury computer, known as ‘Meteor’, at Dunstable marked a significant milestone, providing the first computer dedicated to NWP research. READ MORE: What do meteorologists do at the Met Office? The real breakthrough came in 1965