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Glastonbury Festival Weather: A look back at historic extremes
As anticipation builds for this year’s Glastonbury Festival, many festivalgoers are already wondering what the weather might have in store.
What role does convection play in weather?
Convection is a fundamental process in the atmosphere and oceans that plays a vital role in shaping the weather we experience every day.
How Met Office forecasts supported the UK through a largely dry Spring
Dry weather was the main focus for meteorological spring, with potential drought on the cards in some regions, as well as some short-term weather hazards.
How will AI weather forecasts make maximum impacts for users?
Like many industries, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will revolutionise weather forecasting in the coming years.
‘Wall of rain’, ‘heatwave’ or ‘snow’? Met Office weather headline review
Meteorological summer has started on an unsettled note for many, with rain and some unseasonable winds, but what do the online weather headlines have to say about the forecast?
What are the Northern Lights and what causes them?
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are one of nature’s most mesmerising displays.
With just days to go, how close are we to breaking spring records?
The weather has been a hot topic of conversation this spring, and for good reason. From record-breaking sunshine hours to long-stretches of high temperatures and very low rainfall, it’s been a season that’s got everyone talking – and the records aren’t done yet.
Met Office 10-Day Trend: A Mixed Start to Meteorological Summer
As we step into meteorological summer, the UK’s weather is already showing its familiar variability.
What are geomagnetic storms and what are their effects?
One of the most significant forms of space weather are geomagnetic storms, powerful disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by activity on the Sun.
What is the jet stream and how does it affect our weather?
The jet stream plays a vital role in the global climate system and is a key factor in the UK’s changeable weather.
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