Weather and climate news - Met Office
New Year honour for Met Office atmospheric scientist From forecasting the wind-borne spread of volcanic ash to the dispersal of airborne pests Dr Matthew Hort’s expertise in dispersion hazards and its application has earned him recognition in today’s New Year’s honours list.
Unsettled week ahead - Met Office
Oct 15, 2024 · Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “Warm air arriving from the south will allow temperatures to rise above average despite it often being cloudy. On Wednesday, parts of southeast England could see 21°C or 22°C, …
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Storm Isha has been named - Met Office
Jan 19, 2024 · Storm Isha has been named by the Met Office, with strong winds for all from Sunday and heavy rain for some. Cold Arctic air that has been dominating the UK in recent days is subsiding, replaced by an Atlantic influence which will bring a return to milder conditions, but also bring wet and windy weather across the UK on Sunday.
Storm Bert in the news - Met Office
Nov 25, 2024 · Met Office staff have been working 24/7 to provide forecasts, warnings and information for the public, emergency responders and local and national government. Just under 50 National Severe Weather Warnings were issued over the course of last week, including those related to Storm Bert.
Storm Bert named - Met Office
Nov 21, 2024 · In Europe, the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands work together as the western storm naming group and storm names are compiled jointly between Met Éireann, the Met Office and KNMI (The Dutch national weather forecasting …
Storm Conall named by Dutch Met Service - Met Office
Nov 26, 2024 · Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington, said “Much of the warning area will see 15-20 mm of rain, with 30-40 mm in some areas. There is a lower chance of 50 mm of rain in a few places, more likely for areas such as the Isle of Wight, Sussex and Kent, before rain eases and clears by early afternoon.
Thunderstorm warnings issued - Met Office
Sep 19, 2024 · Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Neil Armstrong, said: ““Thundery downpours are expected to develop in places across the south on Friday afternoon bringing frequent lightning, gusty winds, hail, and spells of heavy rain.
Turning colder with a possibility of snow - Met Office
Nov 27, 2023 · David Oliver, a Met Office deputy chief meteorologist, explains: “After some rain on Monday, conditions will turn mainly dry in the south for a time before a very uncertain period on Thursday and Friday for the southern half of England and Wales.
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Research news highlights updates to modelling, innovative research activities, and studies that enhance our understanding of global and UK weather impacts.