Led by the UK Met Office and Newcastle University, the research helps explain some of the world’s most dangerous flash-flood events and may aid future […]
A wet and windy week, but less impactful than of late
However, further areas of low pressure will continue to track eastwards across the Atlantic through…
Professor Stephen Belcher awarded CBE in New Years Honours
Professor Stephen Belcher, the Met Office Chief of Science and Technology, has been awarded the honour of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to climate science. …
2026 outlook: likely another year above 1.4°C
The central estimate for the forecast next year is 1.46°C, this is lower than the value of 1.55°C recorded in 2024- the current warmest year on record. The forecast suggests…
With wetter winters becoming the norm, the UK transport sector needs to prepare for increasing hazards in a changing climate
This is the message from the Department of Transport and the Met Office. Today (Monday 1 December 2025), on the first day of meteorological winter, the recent cold weather reminds…
Amber warning issued as cold weather continues
Significant accumulations are possible over the North York Moors and parts of the Yorkshire Wolds, resulting in an Amber snow warning which will be in force for much of Thursday. …
Halloween forecast plus, will hurricane Melissa affect our weather?
The UK is set for a spell of unsettled weather as we approach Halloween and…
Deep emission cuts before mid-century decisive to reduce long-term sea-level rise legacy
Emissions released in the coming decades will determine how much coastlines are reshaped for centuries…
Laundry and outfit planning among the leading motivations behind checking the forecast, research reveals
Almost half (41.4%) cited laundry as their main motivation, ahead of general curiosity in what…
New study identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding
Led by the UK Met Office and Newcastle University, the research helps explain some of the world’s most dangerous flash-flood events and may aid future improvements in identifying risk. It…
A wet and windy week, but less impactful than of late
However, further areas of low pressure will continue to track eastwards across the Atlantic through this week. These systems are set to slow as they encounter a blocking area of…
Amber warning issued with heavy and persistent rain for parts of Scotland
While Wednesday has seen a return to more widely unsettled conditions for much of the UK, with periods of rain having affected most places during the course of the day, an area of more persistent rainfall is…
2025 continues series of world’s three warmest years
The three-year run of record warmest years saw 2025 conclude at 1.41±0.09°C above the 1850-1900 global average, according to the HadCRUT5 temperature series, collated by the Met Office, the University…
New study identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding
Led by the UK Met Office and Newcastle University, the research helps explain some of the world’s most dangerous flash-flood events and may aid future improvements in identifying risk. It…
Man sneezes his intestines out of his body at a public restaurant
A 63-year-old man from Florida sneezed so hard that a part of his intestines came out through his surgical wound while he was dining with his wife at a local…
Aldi Invites Children Nationwide to Design Recycle Week Poster for a Chance to Win £250 Voucher
To mark Recycle Week (14th-20th October), Aldi is calling on children across the country to design a poster to encourage people to recycle. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is inviting children to…
Met Office launches new Local Authority Climate Service
The Met Office has today launched the Local Authority Climate Service, a tool that provides local authorities with easy access to tailored information on climate change, to support local climate…
What are the effects of an Arctic ‘tug-of-war’ on Britain and Ireland’s winter weather?
The team found a considerable influence of Arctic sea ice on winter weather conditions with…
Halloween forecast plus, will hurricane Melissa affect our weather?
The UK is set for a spell of unsettled weather as we approach Halloween and…
Deep emission cuts before mid-century decisive to reduce long-term sea-level rise legacy
Emissions released in the coming decades will determine how much coastlines are reshaped for centuries…
Laundry and outfit planning among the leading motivations behind checking the forecast, research reveals
Almost half (41.4%) cited laundry as their main motivation, ahead of general curiosity in what…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer Criticises Decision to Ban Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans from Aston Villa Europa League Match
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has publicly criticised the decision to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv…
A wet and windy week, but less impactful than of late
However, further areas of low pressure will continue to track eastwards across the Atlantic through…
Amber warning issued with heavy and persistent rain for parts of Scotland
While Wednesday has seen a return to more widely unsettled conditions for much of the UK, with periods…
2025 continues series of world’s three warmest years
The three-year run of record warmest years saw 2025 conclude at 1.41±0.09°C above the 1850-1900…
A wet and windy week, but less impactful than of late
However, further areas of low pressure will continue to track eastwards across the Atlantic through this week. These systems are set to slow as they […]
Amber warning issued with heavy and persistent rain for parts of Scotland
While Wednesday has seen a return to more widely unsettled conditions for much of the UK, with periods of rain having affected most places during the course of the day, an area […]
2025 continues series of world’s three warmest years
The three-year run of record warmest years saw 2025 conclude at 1.41±0.09°C above the 1850-1900 global average, according to the HadCRUT5 temperature series, collated by […]
Amber warnings issued for Storm Goretti
The strongest winds associated with this system are expected to affect the Channel Islands and northern France, hence it has been named Storm Goretti by […]
Professor Stephen Belcher awarded CBE in New Years Honours
Professor Stephen Belcher, the Met Office Chief of Science and Technology, has been awarded the honour of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for […]
2026 outlook: likely another year above 1.4°C
The central estimate for the forecast next year is 1.46°C, this is lower than the value of 1.55°C recorded in 2024- the current warmest year […]
With wetter winters becoming the norm, the UK transport sector needs to prepare for increasing hazards in a changing climate
This is the message from the Department of Transport and the Met Office. Today (Monday 1 December 2025), on the first day of meteorological winter, […]
Amber warning issued as cold weather continues
Significant accumulations are possible over the North York Moors and parts of the Yorkshire Wolds, resulting in an Amber snow warning which will be in […]
What are the effects of an Arctic ‘tug-of-war’ on Britain and Ireland’s winter weather?
The team found a considerable influence of Arctic sea ice on winter weather conditions with a range of outcomes influenced by a ‘tug-of-war’ between the […]