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Are mid-20°C temperatures in May unusual?
The UK’s hottest day of 2022 so far was recorded at Heathrow with 27.5°C today (17 May 2022), leading to interest in how often we record these kinds of temperatures in the UK during May. Mike Kendon, from the Met … Continue reading
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Summer’s on the way – here’s how you can make the most of it
As the summer weather once again dominates conversations around the UK, there are simple steps everyone can take to be prepared – no matter what the weather throws at you. To help you take control of how it affects you, … Continue reading
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Behind the scenes of Storm Eunice and landing aircraft safely
Storm Eunice impacted southern England and Wales on 18 February 2022, with widespread disruption and damage for much of the UK in what was the most severe and damaging storm to affect southern areas since February 2014. However, although the … Continue reading
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Parts of Pakistan and north-west India to endure +50C temperatures
A brutal heatwave that has enveloped parts of southern Asia since the end of April looks set to intensify, says the latest forecast from the Met Office. Nick Silkstone is a meteorologist with the Met Office’s Global Guidance Unit. He … Continue reading
Exploring Anglian Water’s water resource extremes using novel techniques
Climate change projections show UK rainfall patterns are expected to shift, placing extra challenges on regional water companies seeking security of supply for their customers. One of the regions that could potentially be most affected is East Anglia, where much … Continue reading
‘Weather forecasts make a real difference when lives could be in danger’
The Met Office weather forecast helps people make better decisions to stay safe and make the most of their day. In fact, 83% of the public trust the Met Office to do just that*. But Met Office forecasts are also … Continue reading
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Warmer weather on the way, but will it be a heatwave?
The transition from spring to summer looks set to continue next week, with higher temperatures in the forecast thanks to a spell of high pressure, but would it be classed as an official Met Office heatwave? After an unsettled end … Continue reading
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April showers dwindled in dry month
April showers were in short supply for the UK in 2022, according to provisional figures from the Met Office. The UK had around a third less rainfall than its average for the month, with southern areas especially dry as high … Continue reading
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The role for Met Office in Net Zero
What does Net Zero mean for the Met Office and where can our world-leading science and capability help? The UK has pledged to become Net Zero by 2050. That means that the UK’s emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere … Continue reading
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Why has April been so dry?
‘April showers’ have been in short supply this month for the UK, but just how dry has it been and why? April 2022 has been predominantly settled so far. High-pressure has influenced the weather for much of the month, blocking … Continue reading
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