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Risks to the UK from climate change now higher than ever, says major new report

Posted on 16 June, 2021 by Met Office Press Office

Today [Wednesday 16 June, 2021] the Climate Change Committee (CCC) publish their Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk Evidence Report. Informed by a 1500-page technical report, the assessment highlights an array of climate risks which could affect the UK, with … Continue reading →

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Met Office staff recognised in Royal Meteorological Society’s 2020 awards

Posted on 11 June, 2021 by Met Office Press Office

This week the Royal Meteorological Society has announced the winners of its prestigious awards for 2020, in recognition of people who have made significant contributions to the fields of weather, climate and other associated disciplines.   Amongst the winners are several Met Office staff who have … Continue reading →

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Will the warm weather continue?

Posted on 8 June, 2021 by Met Office Press Office

In something of a switch-around from May, which was cool and wet away from an unusually dry northwest Scotland we are now seeing something much more typical for the time of year. High pressure is dominating most areas bringing fine … Continue reading →

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Bank of England applies Met Office UK climate projections in its Climate Biennial Exploratory Scenarios

Posted on 8 June, 2021 by Met Office Press Office

More extreme heatwaves, droughts, drier summers, wetter winters and rising sea levels are all consequences of climate change which each UK citizen will have to continue to endure. It is easier to contemplate the increasing impacts of climate change on … Continue reading →

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Everything you need to know about WeatherReady

Posted on 26 May, 2021 by Met Office Press Office

This summer, we’re all likely to be spending more time closer to home. To help you make the most of the weather, and stay safe and healthy, we’ve worked with the Cabinet Office and key partners to bring together the very best advice … Continue reading →

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Met Office climate projections assess impact on global sports

Posted on 19 May, 2021 by Met Office Press Office

Climate change is affecting every dimension of society. From the food production of the food we eat and the water we drink, and from how we earn our livelihoods to how we spend our leisure time. And climate projections – … Continue reading →

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Rainy and cool May so far 

Posted on 14 May, 2021 by Met Office Press Office

A sodden start to May has already sent large parts of the UK to within touching distance of their average rainfall for the month, with Wales having seen at least 25% more rain than would be expected over the course of the whole month.   … Continue reading →

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Frostiest April for at least 60 years in UK

Posted on 27 April, 2021 by Met Office Press Office

April 2021 has provisionally been the frostiest in at least 60 years for the UK, topping the previous frostiest April in 1970, with records going back to 1960.   April 2021 has already seen an average of 13 days of air frosts reported for the UK, topping … Continue reading →

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More changeable weather likely for bank holiday weekend

Posted on 26 April, 2021 by Met Office Press Office

Contrary to some media reports, the early May bank holiday weather is likely to be more changeable than recently, with showers and cool temperatures for most of the UK instead of the clear sunny skies of recent days.  As April draws to a close, cloud and … Continue reading →

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Climate Data Challenge – working in partnership for innovation

Posted on 2 April, 2021 by Met Office Press Office

As Governments, organisations and individuals around the world seek to tackle the challenges of climate change, creativity and innovation are key to finding ways to improve our resilience to weather and climate. Our scientists work at the forefront of global … Continue reading →

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