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How close are we to breaking spring records?
As we move through May, Spring 2025 is shaping up to be a contender for the record books, particularly when it comes to temperature, rainfall, and sunshine. With data up to May 13, the UK is experiencing a season marked by warmth, dryness, and bright skies, all of which raise the question: how close are we to breaking spring weather records?
Pollen: What are the different types?
We've all heard of pollen and understand that it is the fine powder released by plants as part of their reproductive cycle. But did you know there are different types of pollen?
When will it rain next?
If you’ve been wondering when the next rain shower will arrive, you’re not alone.
Can the weather affect our mental health?
As the seasons shift and the skies change, many of us notice subtle, or sometimes not-so-subtle, changes in our mood, energy, and overall wellbeing. But is it just in our heads, or does the weather really affect our mental health?
What is lightning and how does the Met Office monitor it?
Lightning is one of nature's most spectacular phenomena, characterized by a massive electrical discharge that occurs between clouds or from a cloud to the ground.
Clean Air Month: How the Met Office monitors air quality
May is National Clean Air Month, so we're exploring the Met Office's role in monitoring air quality and looking at how climate change can impact the air we breathe every day.
Met Office Advice for Sun Awareness Week
Sun Awareness Week 2025, led by The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD), starts next week (12-18 May). This campaign highlights the dangers of sun exposure and promotes sun safety.
Space weather: How different types affect us
When we think of weather, we often picture clouds, rain, and sunshine. But there’s another kind of weather that happens far above our heads, space weather.
Weather trends: blocking highs and the amplified jet stream
Since the end of February, high pressure has been the dominant force in our weather, bringing mostly dry and sunny conditions. But why is this happening?
VE Day and the weather: How forecasts helped shape victory
In the tense days leading up to VE Day, the skies above Britain carried more than just clouds, they held wartime secrets.
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