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Atlantic tropical storms forming at a record pace
Author: Julian Heming, Met Office Tropical Prediction Scientist. The Atlantic region is currently setting a record-breaking pace for the formation of tropical cyclones. As of 18 September 2020, a total of 21 storms had formed – more than any other … Continue reading
A dull and damp August brings Summer to a close
Despite several notable weather events, neither the month of August nor the summer as a whole for 2020 will be remembered for being particularly prominent from a climatological point of view. Although there was a major summer heatwave in the middle … Continue reading
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A cool July ends with notable heat
July 2020 was looking to be a fairly unremarkable month in terms of climate statistics for the UK, until hot conditions closed the month on the 31st. Overall it was a cool month, with most days having temperatures below average. … Continue reading
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Helping to forecast water demand during Covid-19
Lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic has brought many changes and challenges to life in the UK. Government guidance aimed to contain and reduce virus transmission has reshaped our day-to-day lives, from how much electricity we use, to the way we consume water. Over the … Continue reading
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Innovative space weather monitoring projects receive UKRI funding
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced funding for five projects focused on improving the UK’s capability to predict and mitigate the hazards of space weather. The projects will incorporate new research to further develop the space weather models used … Continue reading
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Tagged European Space Agency, Met Office Space Weather Centre, Met Office Space Weather Operation Centre, Natural Environment Research Council, NERC, Space Weather Instrumentation Measurement Modelling and Risk, STFC, UK Research and Innovation, UK Space Agency, UKRI
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EUMETSAT selects Phil Evans as its new Director General
We are very pleased to share the news that former Met Office Operations Director, Phil Evans, has been appointed as the new Director General of EUMETSAT. EUMETSAT (European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated … Continue reading
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End of June statistics
While June 2020 overall was not a record-breaking month, it has been notable for many, with some heavy rainfall at times. And, despite cooler days in the inclement weather, there was a notable heatwave and there have been some warmer … Continue reading
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Global temperature: how does 2020 compare so far?
The Earth’s average temperature has increased by about 1 degree C since pre-industrial times, which for the climate record is calculated as the period 1850-1900. Although this is an average, some regions are experiencing a much faster rate of warming. … Continue reading
Met Office scientists receive prestigious Royal Meteorological Society Awards
Last month the Met Office Hadley Centre celebrated its 30th anniversary. With a focus on ground-breaking science it is fitting that three Met Office scientists have been recognised in this year’s Royal Meteorological Society Awards, acknowledging their work in making exceptional contributions to weather and climate science. The award recipients were: … Continue reading
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The impact of coronavirus on Met Office observations
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis continues to affect the activities of society as a whole, and the weather observing network is no exception. The pandemic has led to a sharp fall in the number of flights around the world and therefore a loss of aircraft-based observations, including … Continue reading
