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How will the summer end: ‘bang’ or ‘whimper’?

Posted on 12 August, 2022 by Met Office Press Office

The summer 2022 has been remarkable on many fronts, says Paul Davies Met Office Fellow (Meteorology). We exceeded the 40°C threshold for the first time ever, and for England the January-July period has had 69% of average rainfall making it … Continue reading →

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Met Office celebrates 150 years of forecasting for the Nation

Posted on 29 July, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

Monday 1st of August 2011 is a very special day for the Met Office.  We will be celebrating 150 years of forecasting for the nation, marking the anniversary of the first ever public weather forecast appearing in print. Starting with the lines “general … Continue reading →

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