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Tag Archives: Cloud
New cloud comes a step closer
Newly discovered cloud Asperitas (Latin for roughness) has taken another step towards being officially recognized and named in the International Cloud Atlas. The cloud has been named Asperitas because it looks like rough or turbulent seas and has been put … Continue reading
Posted in Met Office News
Tagged asperitas, Cloud, Cloud Appreciation Society, cloud atlas, cloud spotting, Met Office, WMO
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Partial eclipse of the sun
Friday morning will see a partial eclipse of the sun over the UK. So what does the weather have in store? Friday Weather There is expected to be a lot of cloud around for Friday morning. There may be some … Continue reading
Posted in Met Office News
Tagged Cloud, eclipse, Met Office, partial eclipse., solar, space, space weather, weather forecast
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Visible satellite image of triple lows over the UK
This visible satellite and rainfall radar image shows the three areas of low pressure affecting the UK today. We can see three low pressure areas showing up as swirls of cloud to the north of Scotland near Shetland, north of Northern Ireland … Continue reading
Posted in Met Office News
Tagged Cloud, low, low pressure, rain, weather, Weather satellite
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It’s cold but why is there no frost?
There’s no denying that we have seen some cold weather this winter with plenty of frost, ice and in many cases, snow. However, the last week has been cold – arguably perhaps feeling colder than any other time this winter … Continue reading
Nacreous or ‘mother of pearl’ cloud sightings
Yesterday there was several sightings of an iridescent cloud in Scotland shared with us on Twitter and Facebook. As we did not observe the cloud ourselves and are only seeing the pictures, it’s not possible to be 100% certain, however … Continue reading
