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Stark weather contrasts across the USA

Posted on 18 February, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

While the UK continues to see fairly typical winter weather, over the other side of the Atlantic the US is experiencing some stark contrasts. While some parts in the west are seeing warm and dry conditions, eastern areas are seeing … Continue reading →

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Arthur becomes first Atlantic hurricane of the season

Posted on 3 July, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

Hurricane Arthur has become the first hurricane of this year’s Atlantic season, which started at the beginning of June. Arthur is currently located close to the coast of south-eastern USA and is expected to move north-east, parallel to the coast, … Continue reading →

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What is a heat wave?

Posted on 4 July, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

This weekend and into next week temperatures are expected to reach the high twenties Celsius in southern England. This is certainly warmer than we would expect at this time of year – the average maximum temperature for July in England … Continue reading →

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