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BlogWhen will it rain? The latest Met Office forecast suggests dry weather will continue for mostAfter weeks of hot, dry weather and widespread heatwave conditions across many parts of the UK, one of the questions we're hearing most often is: when will it rain again?Read more -
BlogWeek ahead: Heat continues, but a gradual change later this week?It has already been an exceptionally prolonged spell of hot weather for many parts of the UK, and the week ahead will see that theme continue.Read more -
BlogWeekend weather: heat shifts west as eastern coasts coolWhile some parts of the UK have been experiencing heatwave conditions since last weekend, other areas have only recently reached heatwave thresholds, and in a few locations no heatwave has developed at all.Read more
What has been driving Hurricane Beryl?
Hurricane Beryl, which has been tearing through the Caribbean, has been hitting the headlines for several reasons.
Green light for space weather forecasting satellite
The European Space Agency (ESA) today confirmed the contractors for the long-awaited Vigil mission which will transform global space weather forecasting.
How do autonomous vehicles react to the weather?
A new discussion paper from the Met Office and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) highlights the practical challenges of understanding the performance of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in different weather conditions.
Building resilience: climate solutions for a changing world
In an era defined by environmental uncertainty, the need to fortify our communities against the impacts of climate change has never been more pressing. Climate resilience – a term often heard in discussions surrounding climate action – refers to humanity’s capacity to adapt and withstand the adverse effects of climate change while maintaining essential functions and minimizing disruption to livelihoods and ecosystems.
Met Office and Deaf Academy link up for training
How can we make our resources more accessible to the deaf community? That is the question Met Office staff have been discussing with members of the Deaf Academy.
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation in a changing climate
For 20 years, an array of instruments strung across the North Atlantic has been monitoring the strength of one of the largest and most important systems of ocean currents in the world.
2022: a year in global climate
This blog covers the latest findings of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) State of the Global Climate report 2022.
Climate action – taking corporate responsibility
During April, we have been focusing on the topic of climate change and infrastructure, considering the impact of the climate on industries such as energy and transport. In this blog post, we look at this topic at a more local level, sharing information on some of the actions the Met Office is taking to reduce the impact of transport on the climate.
How does the weather impact the railways?
Like any infrastructure, the rail network can be impacted by external factors such as the weather. Met Office scientist, Alice Lake, is part of a team developing a new temperature model designed to help rail networks in the UK minimise these impacts.
What’s the pollen forecast this year?
Spring weather for many people means some warmer weather, April showers and seeing wildlife awaken from a winter slumber. However, for the one-in-five that suffer from hay fever, it can be the start of months of sneezing, watering eyes and keeping a keen eye on the pollen forecast.
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