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Category Archives: Met Office News
Is the hay fever season worse than normal this year?
The sniffling noses and streaming eyes that accompany summer for many hay fever sufferers are currently in full force, with the pollen count high across many areas of the UK, as it has been for some weeks. But is it worse than … Continue reading
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Why the Met Office is launching a new extreme heat warning
Although hot weather can often be seen as ‘good news’ and is enjoyed by many, it can have serious consequences. Research shows that, as a result of climate change, we are now much more likely to see prolonged spells of hot weather here in the UK. The impacts of … Continue reading
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Risks to the UK from climate change now higher than ever, says major new report
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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Tagged CCRA3, Climate Change Risk Assessment, COP26, Met Office Hadley Centre, UKCP18
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Met Office staff recognised in Royal Meteorological Society’s 2020 awards
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?
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
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
Everything you need to know about WeatherReady
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
Met Office climate projections assess impact on global sports
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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Tagged BBC, climate, climate change, climate science, Met Office, Met Office Hadley Centre, skiiing, tennis, UKCP18, Wimbledon
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Rainy and cool May so far
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
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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