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What are the Northern Lights and what causes them?
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are one of nature’s most mesmerising displays.
With just days to go, how close are we to breaking spring records?
The weather has been a hot topic of conversation this spring, and for good reason. From record-breaking sunshine hours to long-stretches of high temperatures and very low rainfall, it’s been a season that’s got everyone talking – and the records aren’t done yet.
Met Office 10-Day Trend: A Mixed Start to Meteorological Summer
As we step into meteorological summer, the UK’s weather is already showing its familiar variability.
What are geomagnetic storms and what are their effects?
One of the most significant forms of space weather are geomagnetic storms, powerful disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by activity on the Sun.
What is the jet stream and how does it affect our weather?
The jet stream plays a vital role in the global climate system and is a key factor in the UK’s changeable weather.
Met Office Deep Dive: More changing weather on the way
As we transition from spring into meteorological summer, the latest Met Office Deep Dive offers a comprehensive look at the UK’s evolving weather patterns.
Met Office explains: What are monsoons?
Monsoons are not just about rain, they are a dramatic seasonal shift in wind patterns that bring about distinct wet and dry periods.
How do we know when weather records are broken?
Ever wondered how we know if a summer was really the hottest on record? Or how we know if rainfall patterns are changing across the UK? The answer lies in a Met Office dataset that's been quietly mapping our weather history for around the last two centuries.
Met Office weekend weather forecast for May 24-25
The weekend's weather is set to be quite changeable, with a mix of rain, wind, and occasional sunshine across the country.
The cost of turbulence: How can weather data help?
While turbulence is a common occurrence during flights, its financial impact on the aviation sector is significant, and often overlooked.
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